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Due to a late group cancellation we can currently offer 7 berths in the RORC Trans Atlantic Race at the unbeatable berth price of US$2,750 reduced from US$4,200. You will be racing on board the Volvo Open 60 “Challenger” with … Continued

From the start of the Miramar Sailing School winter season we are offering the shorter option to the 2 by 5 day Day Skipper Theory and Day Skipper Practical courses. Now both qualifications can be completed in 9 consecutive days … Continued

On September 9th, Miramar Sailing School’s Chief Instructor – Pippa Turton – travelled to the UK to take 4 more RYA Instructor courses to add to her already impressive list of Sailing Qualifications. She returns to Antigua on Sunday, September … Continued

The Vendee Globe is probably the toughest Offshore Race in the world! Imagine racing 27,000nm, on one of the hottest racing monohulls built to date, circumnavigating the globe, non stop — alone! The sailors who attempt this are one of … Continued

The RNLI cites engine failure as one of the most common reasons for call out – Diesel engines are relatively straightforward – with a good general knowledge of how your engine functions and how to maintain it, you might avoid … Continued

Miramar Sailing School’s Yachtmaster “Xpress” Package is probably the most comprehensive RYA/MCA Yachtmaster training programme available. From January 2nd 2017 for 17 weeks. This package contains: STCW 10 – essential for those with ambitions in the Super Yacht industry. This … Continued

Let’s start with a few terms for parts of the boat. It will make the learning process easier. A. The Hull – this is the ‘body’ of the boat. B. The Deck – the ‘floor’ surface that you walk on. … Continued

Latitude and Longitude Explained We are at 17° 04′ North and 061° 53′ West. Where are you? Latitude & Longitude are reference grids used to identify specific points on Earth – they are used so we can see exactly where … Continued