Come get a taste of offshore sailing amongst the Windward Islands of the Caribbean! We are repositioning Panacea X from Grenada north to Antigua and the Leeward Islands for the remainder of the racing season, providing a great opportunity to gain some night sailing hours, offshore helming and navigation and about 350 nautical miles of warm water sailing.
We will put in one or two rest stops along the way, depending on conditions. We may or may not have the opportunity to get ashore on these stops, as clearing customs can be a very time consuming task on some islands! If we do not go ashore, we would be moored for a good sleep, optional swim and then carry on our way. Sailors should expect to participate fully in the running of the boat and will get experience with a wide variety of skills and conditions, with none of the stress of doing it on your own.
Pre-Requisites
Sailing experience to a Competent Crew level is required, but to a Day Skipper level is recommended.
Questions? Just ask!
Cost
$2,200 CAD
$1,980 CAD Extra Early Bird Rate until August 30
Maximum 4 crew + skipper + first mate
Includes professional skipper, first mate, all food & non-alcoholic drinks on board, fuel, moorage, yacht insurance and all other operating costs of the yacht. Participants are responsible for: food on shore and other discretionary spending, mandatory travel insurance, flights & on shore accommodation before/after.
Logistical Note
Fly in to Maurice Bishop International Airport, Grenada (code GND)
Joining the boat in Port Louis Marina, St.George’s, Grenada
Depart the boat at Antigua Yacht Club, Falmouth
Fly out of V.C. Bird International Airport, Antigua (code ANU)
Crew will need to sort out their own on shore accommodation before joining the boat in Grenada and after arrival in Antigua.
About life on board
This week is an offshore delivery, with the ultimate goal to get Panacea X safely to Antigua on schedule. We will put in rest stops along the way, but are unlikely to get ashore on more than one or two stops.
One thing this offshore mileage builder is not, is a luxury passenger vacation. Your skipper cannot do all things every day, so it’s important to come ready to pitch in and help with all the day- to-day tasks necessary to keep the boat neat and tidy and everyone fed and happy. Everyone should be prepared to take a turn preparing a meal, taking care of dishes, tidying up the cabin and we’ll work together to keep the boat ship shape throughout the cruise. Cabins / double bunks are generally shared, with a lee cloth in place to provide some personal space. This is real sailing, not the glitz of a superyacht!
Read more about Panacea X and check our Caribbean FAQs for more information.
