Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina-
We are located at the resort's full service marina. The resort itself
is situated on the banks of Charleston Harbor and is steeped in
southern charm and hospitality. Call 843-856-0028 for
special OSA lodging rates.
Quality Inn & Suites @ Patriots Point - Within walking distance of OSA
on Patriots Point Road, this hotel is new, clean and nice. Free hot buffet style breakfast served every morning. Sports bar and restaurant is next door and provides an excellent bag lunch. Call Director of Sales at the hotel,
843.856.8817, for an established special OSA rate. Hiltons, Hampton Inns, Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites - This group of hotels offer a variety of long-term and short-term options, all high quality, all with hot breakfast included. Locations from downtown Charleston to the airport.
Embassy Suites. Special student rates are available at this luxurious downtown hotel, offering 2-rooms (bedroom + living area, wet bar, microwaves, refrigerator), complimentary cocktails & snacks, and complimentary full cooked-to-order breakfast, by calling Lisa Stevens, 843-958-2424.
Homewood Suites. Longterm suites, each featuring a fully-equipped kitchen with full-size refrigerator, microwave, 2-burner stove and dishwasher. Located near Charleston Airport. Special sailing student rates by calling Connie Armstrong at 843-735-5011.
On a Yacht - At times one of our boats is available very affordably for multi-day students. Docked at our marina, our yachts are convenient to the resort's restaurants and of course our office.
Sailing, Sailboat Charters, Boat Tours
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Sailtime.
Our partnership with Sailtime, the world's leading fractional sailing
program, offers you membership in new, fully equipped Hunter sailboats.
You will also receive OSA advanced course discounts. 843-822-8612.
http://www.sailtime.com/location/?l=charleston
Aqua Safari
handles yacht charters in Charleston and worldwide. Locally, enjoy
sailing on the Palmetto Breeze, a large catamaran, to tour Charleston
Harbor. www.aqua-safaris.com
Charleston Harbor Tours
is the oldest continually operating harbor sightseeing tour company in
Charleston, guided and narrated. http://www.charlestonharbortours.com/.
This fine company also operates the Schooner Pride.
Charleston Yachting: "We know what you need." Sailing Outfitters. Products from sails to sailing attire. www.charlestonyachting.com
Pinnacle Sailing
promotes Olympic class sailing excellence in the South Atlantic region
through a team environment which provides coaching, mentoring, and
competitive opportunity for aspiring sailors.
http://pinnaclesailing.org/
Schooner Pride. Tour Charleston Harbor on a classic 84' tall ship. http://www.schoonerpride.com/
US Sailing Association.
The national governing body for the sport of sailing, US SAILING's
mission is to provide leadership for the sport in the United States.
The organization works to achieve this mission through a wide range of
programs and events geared toward providing an equal level playing
field for all sailors. http://www.ussailing.org/
Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA). The
Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA) was formed in 1967 and races
year round in Charleston's historic harbor and offshore waters. The
primary objects of the association are to promote sailing, to encourage
fellowship among sailors, to assist boat owner members to obtain
competent crews, and to assist nonboat owning members to obtain
desirable bereths.
South Carolina Maritime Foundation
This non-profit group offers unique educational opportunities for the
students of South Carolina by providing charters on the classic wooden
ship the Spirit of South Carolina, and by sponsoring Charleston Race
Week, the annual Maritime Festival, the C2B and other events.
Charleston Community Sailing
is a non-profit group that strives to improve the sport of sailing by
providing access, facilities and sailing instruction to people of all
socio-economic backgrounds, skill levels and physical abilities.
Travel Guard
Travel Guard travel insurance plans include travel insurance &
assistance that travels with you. Coverages may include: Trip
cancellation due to terrorism & other named unforeseen events, trip
delay, lost baggage, medical emergency, & others.
Other Great Resources
Charleston Waterkeeper
is Charleston's grassroots water quality network. Its motto: Measurably
improving the quality of Charleston's waterways through hands-on
community involvement, scientific monitoring and legal action.
Green Drinks of CharlestonKnown locally as Charleston's Green Happy Hour, the mission here, as with the 460+ chapters
around the globe is to bring together those people who are both living
and practicing the principles of sustainability and those seeking to
learn more.
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