Category: Caribbean

  • Follow Our Journey! Earlies – Day 10

    Follow Our Journey! Earlies – Day 10

            Written by Cat C., Captain This morning the fleet had a chance to sleep in until wake up at 7:30. We awoke to the beautiful blue and turquoise waters off Anegada’s west end. We all enjoyed breakfast buffet style with bagels, fruit, pancakes, and cereal while watching sea turtles that briefly…

  • Follow Our Journey! Earlies – Day 9

    Follow Our Journey! Earlies – Day 9

            Written by Harry T., Captain Yesterday we started our day out bright and early to kick off our program’s ‘Challenge Day’! Challenge Day is one of the most exciting days on the program, this is where the kids take over and sail the boat with no input from staff.    …

  • Follow Our Journey! Earlies – Day 8

    Follow Our Journey! Earlies – Day 8

            Written by Lilly S., Social Media Staff/Mate Good evening from the Sail Caribbean Earlies fleet! Today was a fantastic day full of sail raising, tacking, gybing, BLTs, and some fun on the beach. This morning we left Savannah Bay on Virgin Gorda and ended up at the Bitter End Yacht Club…

  • Follow Our Journey! Earlies – Day 7

    Follow Our Journey! Earlies – Day 7

            Written by Joey V., Mate On June 16th the crew aboard Malia woke with cheerful anticipation as they de-moored from Trellis Bay and set sail for Savannah Bay. While underway, Malia’s Captain, Grace, taught a lesson on the points of sail and demonstrated proper sail-trimming techniques with the crew. After anchoring…

  • Follow Our Journey! Earlies – Day 6

    Follow Our Journey! Earlies – Day 6

                Written by Addie S., Mate Today was a beautiful day for sailing that started with a big breakfast buffet onboard boats Nanny Cay. After breakfast our Foxtrot students learned about marine hazards to wildlife, and travelled to see a local sea turtle with only three flippers. They all loved…

  • Follow Our Journey! Earlies – Day 5

    Follow Our Journey! Earlies – Day 5

            Written By Tripp P., Captain Today we woke up at the Pirates Bight on Norman Island after a great social the previous night. After a breakfast of bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches our Open Water Divers finished their last certification dive! While the rest of the campers went on the Heli-Hike…

  • Follow Our Journey! Echo – Day 6

    Follow Our Journey! Echo – Day 6

          Written By Mikey L., Mate Watching the sun rise above the faraway horizon, we continued our sail from Virgin Gorda to St. Maarten. After the sun had risen, we were greeted by flying fish as we scoured the horizon for our first glimpse of land. Finally hearing the call of ‘land ho,’…

  • FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY! ECHO – DAY 7

    FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY! ECHO – DAY 7

        Written By Katie V., Mate This morning we woke up surrounded by the serene views of Ile Fourche, an uninhabited island owned by St. Barths. We dropped our mooring ball and motored to Saint Barths where we would be docking for the day! After a quick but thorough boat clean, we headed ashore…

  • Follow Our Journey! Echo – Day 10

    Follow Our Journey! Echo – Day 10

        Written by Nick L., Program Director Waking up early in the shadow of Saba’s majestic cliffs, we prepared a hearty breakfast that would sustain us in our exploration of the island. After a quick ferry ashore, we set our feet on land and piled into our taxi van. As the van climbed the…

  • Follow Our Journey! Echo – Day 12

    Follow Our Journey! Echo – Day 12

        Written by Katie V., Mate This morning around 9:30 we arrived back in the BVI from our downwind overnight sail. With beautiful weather and minimal swell, it could not have been any better. We headed to Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda to check back into the BVI’s. We then motor jibed to Trellis Bay…