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Learn to Sail in the Glorious Leeward IslandsWhat a wonderful place to learn to sail, or to brush up on existing skills – Antigua and the Leeward Islands. Consistent trade winds, turquoise water and professional, friendly instructors – what more could you ask for? Whether you're looking to learn new skills, enhance your existing skills or gain a qualification, we have something to suit everyone. We offer the following sailing instruction courses:American Sailing Association (ASA)
Basic Keelboat Sailing Standard (#101) Basic Coastal Cruising Standard (#103) Bareboat Chartering Standard (#104) - (Intermediate Coastal Cruising) Coastal Navigation Theory (#105) If you have little or no experience, then we recommend that you start off with Course #s 101 and 103. If you are on a week's charter, these two courses are easily taught in 5 days, giving you a couple of days to practice your newfound skills at the end of the week or simply relax! Those that have cruising experience and basic seamanship skills should also add Course #104 to their instruction. The three courses can be taught in one week, but don't forget you are on vacation too so you may want to extend a few days to fit in some R&R! Anytime is perfect to sail in our islands, but from July 10 to October 31st we offer 10 days for the price of seven on our yachts, so you can add three free days at no extra charge on the weekly rate! Enjoy the Freedom of Private Tuition Coastal Passage Making Certification: Coastal Passage Making
Tuition The group tuition rate is $2,395 per person (maximum 4 students). Tuition includes the Coastal Passage Making text, first and last night hotel (shared accommodations in a two bedroom villa with private bedroom and bathroom and a shared kitchen); cruising permit, provisioning for 5 days (5 breakfasts; 4 lunches; 2 dinners; snacks and starter kit); USSA Coastal Passage Making certification fee. Not included in the tuition are drinking water and other beverages, ice, port clearing fees, 3 dinners ashore, Antigua departure tax, instructor's gratuity. A minimum deposit of 50% of total package is due at the time of the booking. Balance is due 60 days prior to the course start date. Take a look at our sample itinerary for Coastal Passage Making (Bareboat Charter ASA 106) To discuss your sailing requirements, check availability and to register for one of our courses, please email us at info@antiguahorizon.com Sail with a Skipper/Instructor If you've always wanted to have all of the benefits of instruction, but without the need for a formal qualification, why not sail with one of our Skipper/Instructors? This is a great package where you charter the yacht and take the Skipper/Instructor for as many days as you wish. This is ideal for those wishing to brush up on new skills or learn new ones. Our Skipper/Instructors give you a great insight into the cruising ground and all it has to offer. You take it at your own pace – after all, it's your vacation! We are constantly developing our sailing programme, so keep checking back for new courses and opportunities. |
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 After provisioning and boat checks, we'll depart Jolly Harbour in the afternoon and sail through the evening with a night approach into Iles des Saintes. A 75 mile trip usually close hauled or close reaching to windward of Montserrat and along the leeward coast of Guadeloupe. |
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 After we clear the boat, spend this lay day touring Terre-de-Haut, one of the main islands of the Iles des Saintes, either by foot, bike or scooter. Experience the tranquil beaches of Souffleur or Baie Mahault, explore the ruins of Fort Napoléon, left over from those 17th-century wars, including the naval encounter known in European history books as "The Battle of the Saints." You can see the barracks and prison cells, as well as the drawbridge and art museum. For
those interested in the underwater world of les Saintes, dive the challenging depths and multicolored reefs of les Saintes or explore the intriguing underwater grottoes found near Fort Napoléon. |
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The is a good sail for honing our navigation skills from dead reckoning to shooting fixes to plotting our positions. |
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 Explore the lush island of Dominica, its clear rivers, waterfalls, hot springs, and boiling lakes. Tour the famous "boiling point", hike the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a primordial rainforest where you'll see the mists rise gently over lush, dark-green growth, drifting up to blue-green peaks. Deep in the park is the Emerald Pool Trail, a 1/2-mile circuit loop that passes through the forest to a pool with a beautiful waterfall; or hire a guide to take you on
a short walk to the Trafalgar Falls and down the pathway into the falls to the base where you'll find a trio of falls converging into a rock-strewn pool. For snorkelers and windsurfers the ideal spot is Picard Beach. |
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We'll reach down on our 20.66 mile (approx. 5 hour) sail to the soaring peaks of Dominica and anchor in Prince Rupert Bay. 
Set sail at first light back to Antigua with a night approach into Jolly Harbour, reversing day one of our course. This trip is a longer distance, but usually we're broad reaching which gives us good open water down wind practice.