BVI Intro to Sailing

Requirements: You can sign up to this course without prior experience. 

Age Limit: Exclusively for individuals aged 18-35 

Certifications: ASA 101. Contact us if you are interested in dates for other certifications.

Date Range: Selected weeks across the British Virgins Islands sailing season, which happens from November to June. Contact us if you're looking for other dates.

Boat type: Catamaran

Special Conditions: A minimum of 5 students is required for this trip. Please confirm that your trip is guaranteed before booking your airfare.

Course fees include: 

- 6 nights accommodation in a shared cabin aboard a catamaran 

- Daily breakfast and lunch

- Expert guidance from a professional Sailing Virgins Instructor

- All fuel, water, mooring fees and ice for the boat

- ASA 101 Certification 

 The course fees do not include: 

- Travel to and from the course meeting point

- Meals, drinks and activities ashore 

- Instructor gratuity

Sample Itinerary

(Note that the exact route changes each week depending on the weather, crew preferences and any special events that are happening.)

Sunday - Base Marina to Cooper Island 

We'll meet the crew and grab our provisions for the week.
Once we board the yacht we'll get everything organised and get familiar with our home of the week.
Short sail over to Cooper Island where we can swim, enjoy dinner aboard and maybe go and sample the extensive rum collection at the local bar. 

Monday - North Sound, Virgin Gorda 

A few short lessons while in Cooper before we head out for our first long sail.
We're sailing to the stunning North Sound of Virgin Gorda where we'll grab a mooring ball for the night and can go and experience the famour Bitter End Yacht Club or Saba Rock 

Tuesday - Anegada 

We'll hoist the sails early and do a few sailing drills in North Sound before we head out and set sail for the remote island of Anegada.
We can spend the afternoon exploring this special place and it's hidden gems.
We'll return to the boat and enjoy dinner onboard or we can splurge and enjoy some of the incredible local lobster. 

Wednesday - Cane Garden Bay 

This will be our longest sail of the week so we'll take turns at the helm as we make our way back to the north side of Tortola where we'll stop for lunch and a swim.
We'll sail around to Cane Garden Bay with it's stunning green surrounds.
Dinner ashore tonight at one of our favourite restaurants in the BVI. 

Thursday - Jost Van Dyke 

It's only a short sail today so plenty of time for docking practice and maneavering before we leave Cane Garden.
Can have a quick swim at Sandy Cay before we visit the the stunning White Bay featuring the world famous Soggy Dollar - the home of the painkiller. 

Friday - Norman Island 

Our last full day on the water but one of the best sails of the week.
Enjoy the sceneray as we weave our way through the narrow channels west of Tortola and make our way to Norman Island.
Once there we'll cover any final content, go for a swim and then go celebrate the week at the infamous Willie T's 

Saturday - Back to the Base Marina 

Early start to get back to the marina to refuel, tidy up, pack our bags and get off the boat.