We’re thrilled to have an opportunity to slow down in the middle of the racing season, and enjoy a relaxed cruising adventure from St.Maarten to the BVIs.
This week of cruising gives crew the opportunity to build a range of experience, from an overnight jaunt between islands, to picking daily anchorages and exploring ashore for the best beach excursions. There will be opportunities to practice navigation skills, anchoring techniques, and generally build on whatever sailing skills you are bringing with you on day 1. Our focus is very much on safety, followed by having the best sailing holiday possible!
This island hopping trip is also a great way to warm up for the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival- check out our Booking Package deal below!
In March, you can expect an average of 15-20 knots easterly wind in between the islands, with more gentle breeze on the leeward side of each island. This makes for exciting sailing between islands as we rocket-reach along, riding the big ocean swells. It’s a phenomenal learning opportunity to practice helming and trim for optimal control in real waves.
Questions? Just ask!
Pre-Requisites
Prior sailing experience to a Competent Crew level recommended but not required.
Cost
$1,625 CAD
$1,475 CAD Extra Early Bird Rate until August 30
OR with Booking Package D: Island Hopping St.Maarten to BVI ($1,625) + BVI Spring Regatta ($3,150) + BVI to St.Maarten Offshore Mileage Builder ($325) all for $4,375.
Maximum of 4 crew + skipper + first mate
Includes professional skipper, 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, cruising fees per crew (payable when crossing some borders or visiting national parks), mandatory travel insurance, flights & on shore accommodation before/after.
Logistical Note
Fly in to Princess Julianna airport, St.Maarten (code SXM)
Joining in Simpson Bay, St.Maarten (anchorage/marina TBD, use St.Maarten Yacht Club as geo-reference for planning purposes).
Departing from Nanny Cay marina, Tortola, BVIs.
Fly out from Terrence B Lettsome Airport, BVI (code EIS).
About life on board
Each day will involve half to a full day of sailing, depending on our mood and goals that day. The rest of the time will be spent anchored somewhere exquisite, swimming (often with turtles!), going for a hike, or otherwise exploring the environment around us.
One thing this cruise 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.
