Offshore Sail Training Squadron
One of the optional summer training programs for 3/c Midshipmen. The OSTS crews get experiential training in ocean sailing, seamanship, navigation, leadership and teamwork.
During the summer, OSTS sends the sail training craft, Navy 44s, crewed by 3/c Midshipmen and led by 1/c Midshipmen, USNA Faculty, Staff or Civilian volunteers to various ports up the east coast for 4, four-week long training blocks. Week 1 is midshipmen training at USNA, Week 2-4 will be local area training and the offshore passage, port visit and return.
OSTS Training Information
If you would like to volunteer for an OSTS cruise or would like to sign up for related training, please use the forms below:
- Fall Training Sign-up 2011
- Winter Training Sign-up 2012
- Winter Lecture Schedule 2012
- Skipper and XO preferences for 2012 Summer Sail Training
