West Cork Sailing and Powerboating Centre base at Adrigole Harbour, Bantry Bay

"All our photographs are of real sailors here at West Cork Sailing, having real fun - no library shots - you get what you see. " Gail

Where are we?
Great google map here.

Caribbean Sailing

4 Week Caribbean Sailing Adventure Mile Building

on board the luxury 72 foot sloop Cypraea

Fly into Antigua and board a comfortable cruising yacht moored off in the crystal clear waters of Jolly Harbour. Then set off for 4 weeks of exhilerating adventure sailing in the warm blue waters of the West Indies Islands and Virgin Islands.

Take a look at a few charts of the cruising ground.

Take a look at Cyprea.

Our aim is to build up to 2000 nautical sailing miles, take in some offshore sailing and build up your sailing, navigation and skippering skills.

This amazing Caribbean Advneture Sailing experience is part of the complete Commercial Yachtmaster training course, there are 2 places available each year for extra sailors.

All are welcome, from beginners to Day Skippers to Coastal Skippers. The miles will help you qualify to take your Yachtmaster Exam; the experience and training will improve your sailing skills.

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cypraea yachtmaster training yacht

Fee
€2800 - which includes 4 weeks on board with training and meals provided 5 days out of 7 (20 days of meals & training). Non training days you can relax on deck or explore ashore and you are welcome to self cater on board or eat ashore.

Flights to Antigua
Gatwick to Antigua by British Airways cost around 280sterling each way.

Dates

15 January 2011 to 12 February 2011 - contact Gail

Check out the blog to see the guys having an amazing time last year

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