U.S. Virgin Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands - Sailing Adventures / Classes
Register for U.S. Virgin Islands - Sailing Adventures / Classes
Sailing Base
Compass Point Marina, 6300 Estate Frydenhoj #22, St. Thomas, VI 00802
Description
Northern Breezes offers Sailing Adventures / Classes in the U.S. Virgin Islands: St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John. You will have an opportunity to do many different learning adventures as well as sail just for fun while participating at your chosen level. Earn your Basic Keelboat, Basic Coastal Cruising and Bareboat Charter skipper certifications in one week in paradise. We offer everything from Basic Keelboat through Advanced Coastal Cruising including “Big Catamaran” Cruising Multihull. Our Destination Adventures specialize in fun, although some of the offshore trips can be quite challenging. We also offer Destination Adventures which require no sailing experience, but welcome your participation. We even have a Sail & Dive option. You can sail as individuals, couples or as a family in which you have the whole boat! All of this in the world’s most perfect winter cruising grounds – U.S Virgin Islands.
As you learn and practice navigation, docking, anchoring and skippering skills we will stop to snorkel, swim and enjoy lunch.
You will return home with a tan, fantastic photos, lifelong memories, and skipper certification so that your next trip to the islands can be as skipper of your own chartered yacht!
How to get to St. Thomas
Cyril E. King Airport (STT): All major airlines fly into St. Thomas, USVI, daily. There are direct flights from many U.S. cities, but some are only on weekends. Most flights connect through Miami, Ft. Lauderdale or Atlanta.
Course Outline
Boat Systems General, DC Battery Systems and Management, Basic Electrical, Basic Engine, Prop Walk, Sail Trim, Rules of the Road, Sound Signals, Buoys & Lights, VHF Radio Usage, Safety Systems, Heavy Weather Sailing, Written Exams.
Onboard
Safety Orientation, Boat Systems, Reefing, Heaving to, Anchoring, Cruising Tips, Navigation, Galley Safety, Meal Planning/Preparation, Docking & Undocking, Setting Sails, Man Overboard Drills, Chart Reading Problems, Emergency Procedures, Dinghy and Outboard Operation.
Boarding. Board the yacht on the first day after 5:30pm at Charter Base. Set sail the next day after orientation. Learn cruising skills while living aboard. Arrive back in port on the last day and leave before noon.
Provided Each Week
All course textbooks, exams and certifications. Berth onboard, linens, towel, snorkeling gear, all breakfasts and lunches onboard plus one dinner, non-alcoholic beverages, evening tropical drink.
Not Provided
Five dinners and one lunch ashore, extra beverages. Please bring beach towel, deck shoes, casual clothing for 80 degree average temperatures including light rain gear and a light jacket for cool evenings. Alcoholic beverages are normally handled individually or as a "kitty" so that non-drinkers are not subsidizing alcoholic consumption.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund less cancellation fee (depends on class, $50-$75) for cancellations at least 60 days before scheduled course/event.
50% refund for cancellations made 30-59 days before course/event.
No refund for cancellations within 29 days of course/event, although we will try to work with you.
CLASS SCHEDULE
U.S. Virgin Islands Adventures / Classes
Monohull: Combined Basic Coastal Cruising / Bareboat Charter (ASA 103 / ASA 104)
Call for more information about Northern Breezes Sailing Adventures / Classes in the U.S Virgin Islands: St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John for Family Units, Couples and Individuals.
Catamaran: Advanced Coastal Cruising (ASA 106) or Cruising Catamaran (ASA 114)
Call for more information about Northern Breezes Sailing Adventures / Classes in the U.S Virgin Islands: St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John for Family Units, Couples and Individuals.
Prerequisite for Combined Basic Coastal Cruising / Bareboat Charter (ASA 103 / ASA 104) course
Basic Keelboat (ASA 101) certification may be added for an extra charge to the combined courses. Cost is an additional $200 each per Certifier when purchased as an "add-on" to the ASA 103 / ASA 104 course. Qualified sailors may instead test out of this course by passing the written exam and demonstrating on-the-water proficiency during class for an additional $119 each per Certifier.
Prerequisites for Advanced Coastal Cruising (ASA 106) course
Bareboat Charter (ASA 104) and Coastal Navigation (ASA 105)
Prerequisites may be waived on a case-by-case basis for students with extensive experience without ASA Bareboat Charter certification (ASA 104) and ASA Coastal Navigation (ASA 105).
Prerequisites for Cruising Catamaran (ASA 114) course
Basic Keelboat (ASA 101) and Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103) and Bareboat Charter (ASA 104).
Call Northern Breezes Sailing School at 763-542-9707 to register or with questions.
Northern Breezes Continues Veterans Sailing Education Program!
The goal is to share our healthy, peaceful sport with far more "Veterans, Current or Past," and their families.
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