Category: Caribbean

Written by Christina C., Student on Nosy Be Some of the group explored the tree-lined streets of Statia while others went diving in reefs brimming with sea turtles. Other main characters included a nurse shark, a barracuda, and giant lobsters. Day 15 was Challenge Day, and Miles, as the skipper of the day, led the…

Written by Sadie C., Captain on Betty’s Dream Alpha day nine! We woke up at Sidney’s on Jost Van Dyke and had a challenge day briefing! Each boat’s navigator, skipper, and mate went to the staff boat to hear about what they needed to know for the day including where we were going, how to…

By Josephine A July 31, 2024 Written by Emily D., mate on Mile Hi Challenge day update!! The Mile Hi counselors were woken up to their replacement counselors for the day. For challenge day, all the students on Mile Hi became in charge of their own vessel with little to no staff assistance…but before that…turtle…

Written by Darby T., mate on Tonga This morning, campers and staff woke up after a big night spent dancing the night away with Alpha Fleet at Sidney’s. We all had a good and nutritious breakfast to help prepare us for the day’s activities.  Today was one of the best days at camp and it…

Written by Frankie P., Student on Polygala Today’s weather was cloudy with light wind and some drizzling and cumulonimbus clouds. Thomas made bacon, and we had cereal with apples for breakfast. We spent two nights at Long Bay. The first night we were the only boat in the bay but on the second night, all…

Written by Christina C., Social Media & Mate on Nosy Be We woke up early at St. Barth to swim out to a rock at Sandy Beach that we could dive off of. Everyone braved the 30 ft jump and we de-anchored to head out on our all-day sail to St. Kitts. Percy, a long-time…

Written by Anna H., Mate on Jackalope We’re thrilled to share the latest from Day 8 of our adventure! Our crew aboard Jackalope has truly impressed us with their positivity, enthusiasm, and intelligence! We’re all enjoying sailing through the British Virgin Islands together. Today began with a beautiful sunrise and breakfast of eggs, bagels, and…

Written by Izy L., Mate on Maora Day 7 of our program started with a “helipad hike” to enjoy the beautiful views from Norman Island. After playing a few games and checking out the cacti along the trail, we headed back to the boat to prepare for our various adventures. Some students went to the…

Written by Reagan C., Student on Nosy Be After our snorkel at the Indians off of Norman Island, we sailed to Scrub Island. We made a DIY breakfast and the weather was much less windy than it was last week. At Scrub Island, we picked up a mooring ball at Marina Cay, a mooring field…

Written by Sammy K., Mate on Betty’s Dream Our crew woke up this morning bright and early to start our day off at Village with a delicious breakfast buffet with bagels, cereal, fruit, and juices! Sonya did a wonderful job as skipper and led the sail safely from Village Cay Marina to the Bight on…