Category: Caribbean

Written by Lewis K., Captain on Le Grand Bleu & Suzanne V., Provisions Manager The fleet woke up together after a big group sleepover in the scrub marina ballroom, their only land sleep of the program! After a big breakfast buffet, they enjoyed indoor activities such as bracelet making while listening to music on the…

By Nora E August 14, 2024 Written by Nora E., Social Media With Tropical Storm Ernesto yet to reach the BVI, our fleet had a very chill morning on the docks of Scrub Island. The students were able to walk around to the shops including a boutique, the dive shop, and a yummy grocery store!…

By Nora E August 14, 2024 Written by Aidan R., Captain on Tonga Today we woke up bright and early at Little Harbor on Jost Van Dyke. We immediately convened with the Skippers and Navigators of the day for a Challenge Day briefing. We dropped the ball right after and started motoring upwind past Sandy…

By Nora E August 12, 2024 Written by Sadie C., Captain on Betty’s Dream We started the day at Little Harbor by sleeping in the sunshine and goats on shore! The morning was extraordinarily chill and everybody had a chance to snorkel, watersport, swim, and relax. Some students had their crack at wakeboarding, others chased…

By Nora E August 11, 2024 Written by Nicole G., Mate on Tonga Our day began bright and early to the wake-up call of a downpour of rain at 6:30 a.m., jolting everyone out of their sleeping bags. Despite the soggy start to the day, breakfast was a hit thanks to Chef Paige, who treated…

Written by Darby., Mate & Dive Instructor on Mile Hi L’Attitudes Today we had another early wake-up for the next big day of the program. Our crew started the morning by making breakfast burritos with eggs and sausage. After breakfast, the dive boat arrived to take the kids and staff to do more training for…

Written by Anna W., Mate on Betty’s Dream Dear Sail Caribbean Families and Friends, Today mates Anna and Beck woke the crew of Betty’s Dream up bright and early at 6:45 am. We were all eager for another day of fun! We have been enjoying each other’s company and have already made loads of silly,…

Written by Nat P., Leadership Staff Member Good Morning Sail Caribbean! It’s the first full day out on the water for the late fleet. Campers woke up on their new homes surrounded by their new friends eager for the day to come. They got ready for the day and some assumed their positions to prepare…

Written by Nora E., Staff Member It was a beautiful, calm day at Hodges Creek Marina and the staff spent the morning cleaning and organizing for the arrivals of the Alpha 4, Foxtrot 3, Charlie 3, and Sierra 3 students. Each captain, mate, and office member were working really hard to make sure the boats…

Written by Ellie., Student on Polygala The last few days of the program were filled with loads of fun under the hot Caribbean sun. After a night swimming in bioluminescence at Lee Bay, we packed up the boat and sailed over to the Bitter End Yacht Club. In true Caribbean fashion, it rained off and…