The West Indies, the perfect place to learn how to sail

Learn or improve your sailing skills in a heavenly setting

  • Sailing course

The West Indies, the perfect place to learn how to sail

  • All Inclusive Cruise
  • 10 days, 9 nights
  • Departure Pointe à Pitre (Guadeloupe)

Embark on a sailboat for a 10-day interactive course across the West Indies and its iconic islands. From Pointe à Pitre in Guadeloupe to the island of Saint-Martin, you will be accompanied by two professional sailors who will help you learn a lot about sailing. You will sail on a Challenge 67 performance boat and have the chance to live an unforgettable nautical experience. Develop your skills with your crew members and learn to sail in an interactive team.

Cruise Highlights

  • Sail with a professional and educational crew
  • Improve your sail trim
  • Sail in a magnificent location
3.5 · 2 reviews

Your Boat

  • Challenge 67
  • 4 total cabins
  • 10 people max
  • 2 crew members

One of the best ways to improve your navigation skills is to sail onboard a 21-metre Challenge 67. This former racing monohull was originally designed for around-the-world sailing and thus this boat is extremely reliable. It is designed to deliver excellent performance. While at the helm, you will have good visibility which will allow you to perform complex manoeuvres.

This boat is also designed with comfort in mind. During the breaks, you would be able to relax in the spacious saloon. It can easily accommodate the entire crew over a delicious meal.

  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Double helm station
  • Chart table
  • Generator
  • GPS
  • Depth sounder
  • Anemometer
  • VHF
Layout

The owner reserves the right to replace with a different boat model of the same quality and performance

Itinerary of your cruise

This interactive cruise is the perfect opportunity to get actively involved in life on board a yacht. Between learning to sail and discovering an exciting culture, here is an overview of what your journey will look like:

Map
Guadeloupe

Day 1: Guadeloupe
Join your crew in Pointe à Pitre to embark. You will be able to familiarise yourself with the boat and meet with the instructors/crew members to adapt the programme to your expectations.

Day 2 to 9: Navigations
Your sailing range will extend from Guadeloupe to the island of Saint-Martin. You will be able to improve your sailing skills and techniques (manoeuvres, anchoring, sail adjustment, reading of nautical charts...) in a magnificent setting nicknamed "the sailing paradise". The course will depend on the weather conditions and your preferences. There is no night sailing planned unless you wish to jump an island, which is possible.

  • Les Saintes have beaches, each more beautiful than the next: white sand, coconut palms, turquoise water. Sailing in such a beautiful setting will allow you to relax and enjoy your holiday while learning new sailing techniques.
  • La Désirade is one of the oldest lands in the Caribbean islands. It has the largest botanical garden in the Caribbean with over 3500 plants of 800 different species. An expert will show you around this magnificent and unmissable place.
  • Antiguais a true paradise for luxury travellers. As soon as you walk ashore you will be charmed by the small, local and typical markets. With its 365 beaches, this island is ideal for practising anchoring.
  • Barbudahas only one village. We recommend you avoid the tourist areas and instead discover the authenticity of this island. It is the perfect place for coastal sailing thanks to its many wild beaches and colonial remains.
  • Nevis is home to an active volcano which is almost 1000 metres high and is located in the centre of the island. Stop off to explore the town of Charlestown and its museum of the island's history.
  • St. Kittsis the largest part of the state of St. Kitts and Nevis. This place is home to monkeys that came from Africa hundreds of years ago. Since then, they have lived in the wild. Brimstone Hill Fortress is a well-preserved fortress complex with a remarkable view of the north of the island.
  • Saba is a perfect place to start scuba diving. You will find a number of moorings in the vicinity, which is an ideal opportunity to practise your trunk shots. For the more courageous, you can climb to the top of the famous staircase nicknamed "the ladder": a sporty and dizzying escapade.
  • St. Barths is next to the island "La Tortue". This is the right place to enjoy the idyllic beaches one last time before the end of the trip. Some of them are only accessible by boat, so it's up to you to take advantage of them and choose the right anchorage.
  • Anguilla is located in the north of the Lesser Antilles. If the wind allows it, you can explore this small island near St. Martin and enjoy the last walk in a dream setting.


Day 10: Saint-Martin
You will disembark on the French side of the island of Saint-Martin in Marigot or Grand Case.

Return Conveyance (optional)
We also offer you the return delivery (non-stop) of your boat between Saint-Martin and Guadeloupe (24 to 36 hours depending on the weather). This ecological alternative will allow you to discover navigation and night shifts. An intense and rich learning experience!

To give you an idea, here are the sailing distances from island to island (in nautical miles):
  • Guadeloupe → Les Saintes : 20 NM
  • Les Saintes → La Dominique : 30 NM
  • La Dominique → La Désirade: 45 NM
  • La Désirade → Antigua: 45 NM
  • Antigua → Barbuda: 45 NM
  • Barbuda → Nevis: 45 NM
  • Nevis → St. Kitts: 10 MN
  • St. Kitts → Saba: 50 nm
  • Saba → St. Barths: 30 nm
  • St. Barth → St. Martin: 15 NM


Note: If your plane arrives the day before, you have the option of spending the night on board (check-in from 6pm).

Guadeloupe  The Saints  La Desirade  Antigua  Barbuda  Nevis  St. Kitts  Saba  St.Barts  St. Martin

Team navigation
Breathtaking panoramas
Sunset aboard the Challenge 67
Sailing paradise
Caribbean Archipelago

The itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to technical or weather conditions.
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Our customers' reviews of this boat

3,5 · 2 reviews

  • Michel Feb 2023

  • Bertrand Jan 2023

Frequently asked questions

  • What happens in case of cancellation?
    In the event of cancellation, you must notify your GlobeSailor consultant as soon as possible. Whatever the cause, the following cancellation fees will be due: up to 90 days before departure: 25% /// from 89 to 60 days: 50% /// from 59 to 30 days: 75% /// from 29 days to departure: 100% of your booking.

  • What payments do I need to make to confirm my booking?
    To confirm your booking, you need to inform your GlobeSailor consultant who will hold an option for you until your deposit is received. The booking will only be considered definite once your deposit has been received (by bank transfer, Paypal or credit card), of between 30% and 50% of the total cost of the booking. A 100% deposit will be required for all bookings made within one month of departure. The balance must be paid at the latest 45 days before the date of embarkation.

  • How are meals organised on board the boat?
    Your sailing course includes full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner). For the organisation and preparation of the meals, we ask each participant to help out.
    Please inform us as soon as possible if you are allergic to certain foods or have a special diet.

  • Who are your instructors?
    During your course, you will sail alongside a skipper who holds a Captain's 200 Sailing certificate and a first mate who holds a State Certificate.

  • In which nautical establishment can I take my FFV licence?
    Please note that the shipowner with whom you will be sailing is affiliated as a cruising school with the French Sailing Federation (FFV). As such, it is able to deliver federal skills and titles in the context of this activity to licensed sailors. You can therefore go through him to take your sailing licence if you do not have it yet.
    Do not hesitate to let us know your decision at the time of booking.