Category: Caribbean

     Written by Lilly S., Mate/Social Media Coordinator Hello, folks! The Deltas are currently moored in Ile Fourchue, an abandoned french island off the coast of both St. Martin and St. Barths, where we came from and where we are going. But let’s rewind to the beginning of the day today! Before we started…

Written by Callie W., mate We had a late morning, sleeping in until 8 am. As everyone started to get up and start to put their sleeping bags away, we began to get ready for the pancake party competition! We had so many students in the kitchen working together on a plan to create the…

Anna Seymour, Marine biology mate We started our day with a breakfast buffet at Leverick before dropping our ball and heading over to The Bitter End Yacht Club. We enjoyed a few hours on land filled with beach volleyball, shopping, snacks, and cornhole. We also had the chance to sail Hobie cats from the beach…

     Written by Lilly S., Mate/Social Media Coordinator Bonjour from Anse Marcel, St. Martin! We are officially DOWN ISLAND! Our kiddos on Delta completed their first overnight sail of the program and we are so proud of them. Everyone helped out, participated, and learned so much. We watched our crews better their navigation and…

             Written by Nora E., Social Media Coordinator Excitement was in the air today and yesterday… arrivals for a new program! The staff all worked hard yesterday to get the boats ready by cleaning them, organizing med kits, and provisioning all of the food. We soon welcomed a group of…

Written by Beckett W., mate Good Morning Campers! After a well-rested night’s worth of sleep, we awoke at beautiful Long Bay, with gorgeous beaches and stunning scenery. After picking up anchors, campers raised sails and made their way to Leverick Bay.         At Leverick, campers were able to say one last goodbye…

Written by Emily M., Marine Bio/mate This morning, mega fleet awoke at Village Cay marina after a fun shore night filled with good music and legendary dance moves. Served hot off the stove was a breakfast buffet including some delicious avocado toast, fresh fruit, and a variety of bagels and cereal. After breakfast, divers left…

     Written by Lilly S., Mate/Social Media Coordinator Hello from the Bitter End Yacht Club on the North Sound of Virgin Gorda! We sailed from Village Cay Marina on Tortola to BEYC yesterday, July 22. Sailing conditions were superb, and students worked on their sail-raising strength and channeled their knowledge into figuring out points…

                 Written by Nora E., Social Media Coordinator The alarm for mates and captains blared at an early 5 am yesterday, before the sun even rose. On this day of program, we have staff wake up early and motor the campers to The Baths. The Baths is a…

        Written by Nora E., Social Media Coordinator As the sun rose over Anegada, a skipper, mate, and navigator from each crew came over to staff boat for a navigation briefing before setting sail on Challenge Day! Challenge Day is when the kids completely take over the boat and can only ask…