• Courses

Beginner Programs

Level one and level two courses intended to help new sailors build the skills needed for safe fun single and double handed racing. Great for new owners or as the ultimate “try before you buy”. Courses – 6 days – Sunday to Saturday.

Intermediate Programs

Speciality courses on subjects such as practical weather routing, sail trim, advanced boat handling, boat preparation and rig tuning. Additional courses will be added for 2023 to keep our sailors progressing. These evolutions will be 6 days long with a mix of practical and theoretical instruction. Courses – 6 day – Sunday to Saturday.

Advanced Programs

Advanced sailing programs targeted at professional level sailors. BPA can work around the requirements of the sailors or teams, or teams may pick from our range of speciality courses. Multiboat testing and practice racing with pre and post race briefings from our instructors is available. Boats available in 6 day blocks – Sunday to Saturday.

Virtual Training

Available to sailors on a world wide basis. Film your practice and send the video to us and we will have one of our specialist carefully view and critique any areas that may need some work. This is intended to help sailors maintain a steep learning curve and avoid adopting techniques or practices that are proven not to work. Video debrief – one hour long

Olympic Support Programs

Olympic hopefuls can access a year round training facility with instructors available upon request. Scheduled two boat training with other olympic teams (the best way to develop boat speed and progress faster). Boats available in 6 day blocks – Sunday to Saturday.

Fun Performance Charters

In conjunction with Barefoot Yacht Charters, BPA offers performance yachts for the ultimate sailing experience in the warm and windy Grenadines. Enjoy thrilling sailing with fast reaching angles. Yachts come with limited cruising gear such as an awning and beanbags for lounging in the cockpit. Guest staying at hotels in the Grenadines may charter one of our performance yachts for the duration of their stay. Normal bareboat charters. No racing allowed.

Regatta Charters

Based on boat availability and participant qualifications, performance yachts may be chartered in single and double handed events for Caribbean events such as the RORC Caribbean 600 or Antigua race week. Participants will have access to a full range of support services including:

  • dock side support, other logistical support, including yacht delivery
  • social events, including meet and greet with local sailors, post-race team dinner
  • pre race training days
  • pre race weather briefing from Will Oxley (Via zoom when not in person and when available)
  • post race debriefing

Boat will be available for duration of event plus practice days

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