You don't have to be an avid yachtsman to enjoy the pleasures of setting sail and feeling the warmth of the sun as you coast past palm fringed islands and deserted beaches. More and more people are choosing to take Skippers with them on their trips. Why? The reasons are easy to understand. A Skipper has an intimate understanding of the cruising ground and the benefits of local knowledge can not be under estimated. A Skipper will deliver a rich experience; they know what time the fishermen come in on Barbuda with lobster, they know what's hot and what's not in terms of local bars in English Harbour and, finally, they are people-people, great with kids, families and couples alike.

Sit back, relax, and let someone else read the charts and get you to your next anchorage safely. What better way to enjoy the islands? Rates: Skipper from $150 per day, Instructional Skipper from $165 per day, Cook from $125 per day. These rates do not include provisioning, beverages or gratuities.

A little bit about James Brooks

Nationality: Australian
Age: Young at heart

• Member Shipwrights and Boat Builders – a division of the Boating Industry Association of New South Wales Limited
• Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency
• Cruising Association of New South Wales Practical Yacht Skipper
• Statement of Attainment in National Engineering – completed at the Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE – July 1998

James has lived on Antigua for some 5 years now. A native Australian, James is a competent Racing Skipper and Captains racing yachts for our charter guests. He has attained a 2nd in Class at Antigua Sailing Week 2007 – with an all-female crew.

When he’s not sailing, James undertakes all type of shipwright work for locally based companies and visiting mega yachts. Skills range from carpentry to varnishing.

For fun, James works in Life Bar in English Harbour!

A little bit about David Buller

Nationality: British

Age: Who’s counting?!

• RYA – MCA Yacht Master Offshore (commercially endorsed)
• RYA Cruising Instructor
• RYA Sea Survival
• RYA Basic First Aid Certificate
• VHF/DSC Licensed Radio Operator

SAILING EXPERIENCE

In addition to being a popular Charter Captain, David spends some of his spare time delivering yachts around the world. David was also Captain and Sailing Instructor on board the Tall Ship Golden Vanity. When there’s a spare moment, David builds one design yachts at the Antigua Boatbuilding Company. He is also a great Instructor and frequently runs courses at all levels. Living and working in Antigua all year round, David has an in-depth knowledge of the islands and the people.

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