By combining performance with safety and durability at exceptional value, the COLGATE 26 puts the fun back into sailing. A natural PHRF winner, the COLGATE 26 renders exceptional performance in both light and heavy air. The carefully balanced design of keel draft and ballast adds stability; durable fiberglass construction minimizes upkeep. The COLGATE 26 is virtually unsinkable, even if holed, and is completely self-bailing. Rigid cockpit railings provide security and comfort. A spacious cockpit provides room for the whole family and there’s storage below for daysailing and weekending. The COLGATE 26 was named Cruising World Magazine’s Boat of the Year in 1997 and is used for training by the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, Maine Maritime Academy, and the UK Sailing Academy. For three consecutive years (‘06-’08), the COLGATE 26 was selected for the Knickerbocker Cup professional match racing regatta. Test-sail the C26 at any of Offshore Sailing School’s teaching locations.