If you love the sea, fresh clean air, and being at one with the elements and your surroundings in complete peace and tranquillity, you will love sailing. You may already be a sailor and have a partner you wish to introduce to sailing so they can enjoy your passion with you.
To many, learning to sail is nothing more than a dream. The perceived technicalities, the skills involved and strange terminology that has evolved over many centuries of nautical history, appear daunting to some.
Learning to sail is no more difficult than learning to drive, and practically everyone has mastered that! All the same skills are involved. Controls, Rules of the Road, Navigation, Engineering, and Instruments are all as much a part of sailing as they are driving. The fundamental difference is that you do not need fuel to move forward, you harness the freedom of the wind. It is positively exhilarating!
In our “Learn to Sail” holiday we aim to teach you the fundamentals and remove any taboos you may have on the subject. The theory is explained; the practicalities are demonstrated and practised, and as your holiday progresses the whole mystery unravels!
This is a “Taster Course”. You will not have to sit any exams, and there will be no formal qualification at the end, but you will possess the knowledge and confidence that will benefit you tremendously if you pursue formal training.
If that isn’t enough, you will also enjoy a superb holiday on the Caribbean Sea exploring the beautiful coastline of Antigua. Plenty of warm sun, blue waters, and above all loads of FUN!
Learn to Sail with Miramar Sailing, you will love it!
The wind, the waves, the clean fresh air, together they all take me there.
Where is “there”? I hear you say. “There” is where I am today!
Sailing fast and sailing free, there’s nowhere else I’d rather be!
Brian. Nov 2009
Villa & Yacht Rates and information
What's included?
- Your yacht with 2 highly qualified skippers as crew.
- As many days on board as your chosen itinerary requires.
- Fuel and water.
- Snorkelling equipment.
- Fishing equipment.
- A selection of chilled sodas and water.
- Breakfast, lunch and evening meals on board.
- One bottle of wine per person per day.
- Collection from, and return to, VC Bird Airport.
What's not included?
See our Rates page for pricing information.
- Alcoholic beverages – stock as you choose.
- Port Dues and Immigration charges.
- Evening meals ashore – if you invite your crew to join you, it will be at your expense.
- Crew gratuity – 10-15% of charter fee is usual. This is gratefully received but NOT obligatory!
- Excursions ashore.
- Flights to and from Antigua.
You can also check Miramar's availabilty here.
Please contact us for further information.