Caribbean Sailing Vacation Courses
Learn . Explore . Relax
Leave behind the snow shovels and set course for the Caribbean with Advantage Boating! Embrace a unique winter getaway that blends adventure and education while sailing in a stunning destination.
Embark on an incredible sailing vacation in Antigua. Join Advantage Boating for the ultimate experience, featuring prime locations, top-notch vessels, exceptional instructors, and comprehensive courses. Uncover boundless opportunities for recreational bliss in a whole new world.
Outstanding training – Extraordinary people – Beautiful places.
2025 Winter Vacation Course Programs:
Advanced Cruising course
Why sail with Advantage Boating?
- In 2024, we reached a milestone of 32 years in business – We love what we do and we work hard to offer you the best learning experience ever!
- We have been running Caribbean Sailing Vacations for close to 30 years.
Comprehensive programs, personalized attention and a low 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio!
Our programs are designed to enhance both your learning and enjoyment. As you learn to sail or advance your sailing skills, you’ll be captivated by the turquoise waters, stunning anchorage and breathtaking scenery of the British Virgin Islands. Our courses not only meet but exceed Sail Canada standards, allowing you to earn internationally recognized certifications. We offer a variety of course options including:
- Sail Canada Basic Cruising
- Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising
- Sail Canada Advanced Cruising
- Mileage Builders
- ICC & IBS certifications available
After completing your course, you’ll leave with thrilling stories, new skills, and certifications that pave the way for a lifetime of sailing adventures.
Outstanding Instructors
We hire only the best instructors to guide your sailing journey. We seek out individuals who share our dedication to your learning success. Our professional, Sail Canada-certified instructors bring a wealth of sailing experience, combined with exceptional teaching abilities and interpersonal skills.
Ideal Boats
- Beneteau, Dufour and Jeanneau boats (40-44′, 3-4 cabins) are used for our Caribbean courses.
- Comfortable. Well-equipped. Well maintained. Great for learning!
- These are the essential qualities for the ideal course boat.
Our boats offer unparalleled cruising performance. Students are easily accommodated in well-ventilated double cabins as well as single berths. Standard features include a bimini and dodger sun protection, hot and cold running water, freshwater deck showers, a well-equipped galley including refrigeration, a barbecue, 1-2 heads, a stereo, and a dinghy with an outboard engine. These boats offer a combination of onboard amenities and sailing performance which make them ideal for your learning vacation.
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Provisioning
Great food is the final touch to complete your unforgettable holiday. Our live-aboard course features a menu you design centred around a variety of healthy, well-balanced, and satisfying meals. A budget to purchase six breakfasts, six lunches and three dinners are included. Personal beverages are left to your discretion and remaining dinners ashore allow you to sample the local cuisine. The fully-equipped galley ensures that meals are easily prepared and cooked to perfection.
“People couldn’t understand why I described it as “the best week of my life”. People couldn’t quite understand why Lynne would even consider going. But, after the fact, we would all say it was a wonderfully fun and thrilling experience. “
– C.Stedman (Click here to Read Catherine Stedman’s Complete Story on her BVI based course!)
2025 Winter Vacation Course Programs
Departure/Return Time
- Departure from Hodges Creek Marina
- 1-week courses run from Saturday to Saturday
- Departure 1700 h on 1st Saturday of your course
- Return 0900h on 2nd Saturday of your course
Course Package Includes…
- 8 days & 7 nights cruising, learning and exploring in the beautiful waters surrounding the British Virgin Islands
- Onboard accommodation for 7 nights
- All text and course material
- Superior instruction from a Sail Canada certified instructor
- Sail Canada cruising exam and certification
- Cruising tax, sailing permits and search and rescue fees
- Standard double (shared) cabin
- Split provisioning (6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 3 dinners on board)
- Maximum 4 students for the Basic, Intermediate, Advanced & Mileage Builder programs.
- Certification fees: Upon successful completion of the course you will be certified with the Sail Canada Basic Cruising, Intermediate Cruising or Advanced Cruising internationally recognized certifications.
- The opportunity to obtain IYT (ICC & IBS) certifications
- 2025 Vacation Course Yacht charter costs explained
2025 FEE: $2795 USD per person (based on double occupancy in a cabin or single in the salon).
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