TEEN CARIBBEAN SAILING
LOVE FOR SAIL
How many
people go on this program?
We
have up to eight people aboard our boat. We purposely keep the group
small so that everyone has a berth to sleep in and room to move about.
Some programs travel in large flotillas; we feel this detracts from the
individual attention that we can give each student. Not being part of a
large flotilla also gives us the flexibility to change our itinerary to
take advantage of what our students enjoy to see or do the most.
However, while in port our group does meet up with other students from
other programs.
Where do
we all sleep?
The boat has for cabins and a large salon area that converts to a double
berth. Because of the weather is usually clear and dry, many students
chose to sleep out in the cockpit area. In the event it does rain, we
have room below for everyone.
Who will
be my staff?
Two staff members live with you aboard your vessel full-time. There will
be your skipper and first mate who is specialized in diving, Marine
Biology as well as sailing. Take a look through the staff section
located in the About US section of this site.
Can I call
home?
Yes, when we are in port there is access to public phones. If you plan
on calling home we suggest you purchase a local BVI prepaid phone card
available at many retail stores on the island. You will have access to a
phone on average every four days. However, don’t always count on your
student to call home. Often activities and beautiful Caribbean
surroundings make them forget about calling home.
What's the
weather like?
It
is surprisingly comfortable in the summer months. The sea temperature is
81 degree Fahrenheit and tempers the air temperature to an average of 83
degrees, with humidity of 87, with a steady trade wind that blow 8- 14
knots it is cooler then south Florida in the summer. When it does rain
it only lasts for a few minutes because it is a tropical show traveling
quickly through the islands. We do not encounter a complete day of rain.
Do I need
any specific immunizations for this program?
No
special immunizations are required to visit the BVI. We do ask that all
students check that their Tetanus and Hepatitis B inoculations are
up-to-date
What about
the travel arrangements?
Travel arrangements are made on your own. We provide suggested fights
for the purpose of grouping students together. NY area travelers will
fly out of JFK Airport on the early morning American Airlines or Jet
Blue flight. When making your travel arrangements we ask that students
arrive in Tortola before 7:00 PM. It can be risky relying solely on the
last flight out to the island for the night. A van will be at the
airport to take you to our base at Conch Charters in Road Town.
How much
spending money should I bring?
Your meals are all included, however you will need money for souvenirs,
food purchased while ashore and transfer from the airport. We
suggests $20 per day.
