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Hello all,
I am relatively new to the island (STX). I have an interest in learning to sail. However, I have no experience and no access to a boat. I have heard ads for a sailing school here on STX. I was wondering if anyone has attended this school and if they have any advice and/or recommendations. Any info or encouragement would be appreciated.
Thanks
Posted : September 27, 2006 12:06 pm
My son-in-law went to that school. He has some previous sailing, but someone else in the class had none. The class he took was pricey, but it was a "live-aboard", and when done, you have the knoweledge to get your license, which enables you to rent a boat. However, be aware, I am told that there are not many boats available for rent on STX, due to the reefs. Lots of boats for rent on STT.
The school is at the end of the pier in fornt of Rum Runners. The name of the boat is Vixen, however I see it is for sale on EBAY. I don't know if that is good or bad as far as the school goes.
HAVE FUN!
Posted : September 27, 2006 2:19 pm
Consider learning to sail in the BVI. It is one of the best sailing areas in the world. I think there are a few companies there that will take you for a 1-week sailing vacation/training cruise. Either do it as a leisurely vacation with family and friends with a professional skipper who will teach those who are interested on a casual basis, or join a cruise that is dedicated to learning to sail. Either way, try to get boatmates who have done a sailboat cruise before and know what they're in for, and/or who are easy-going. Some people love to sail, and others discover that they hate it, and they'll make everybody else miserable.
Posted : September 28, 2006 3:09 am
Jones Maritime (on StX by Rumrunners) have a super 3 or 4 day basic sailing course - excellent for a solid intro. You get to learn the basics on a small boat with one or two beginners. Then, after that solid grounding in terms and concepts, I would go for the larger vessel/cruise etc.
One needs to learn to walk before one can skip!
Posted : September 28, 2006 2:40 pm
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Thanks to everyone for the info. This forum is such a great resource.
I found Jones Maritime at: http://www.jonesmaritime.com/. This seems to be the best option for me.
I will be here for at least two years due to my job and figured this would be a great new hobby to take up.
Hopefully I will be able to purchase a little sail boat and do some cruising around here.
The USVI is so beautiful, from the sea it must be breathtaking. I look forward to finding out.
Be well, Dan
Posted : September 28, 2006 3:01 pm
