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Women's Weeks Include All of the Above
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Sandy Cay, British Virgin Islands |
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Northern
Breezes Sailing School
"School of The Year"
British Virgin Islands and Caribbean
Learning Adventures
Northern Breezes Sailing School offers you an opportunity to do
many different learning adventures as well as sail just for fun
while participating at your chosen level. Earn your Basic
Cruising and Bareboat Charter skipper certifications in one week
in paradise. We offer everything from Basic Keelboat through
Advanced Coastal Cruising including "Big Catamaran" Cruising
Multihull. Our flotillas specialize in fun, although some of the
offshore trips can be quite challenging. We also offer
adventures which require no sailing experience, but welcome your
participation. We even have a Sail & Dive option. You can sail
as individuals, couples or as a family in which you have the
whole boat! All of this in the world's most perfect winter
cruising grounds - the British Virgin Islands.
As you learn and practice navigation, docking, anchoring and
skippering skills we will stop in such places as The Baths to
explore a beach of house-size boulders like none you've seen
anywhere else; snorkel or dive the fabulous Wreck of the Rhone
featured in the movie, The Deep; visit snorkel spots such as The
Caves of Norman Island, setting for Robert Louis Stevenson’s
Treasure Island. We will sail amongst giant sea turtles and
dolphins, and enjoy idyllic palm-fringed beaches from the island
of Jost Van Dyke to the tiny, perfect white sand islands of
Sandy Cay and Green Cay.
You will return home with a tan, fantastic photos, lifelong
memories, and bareboat charter skipper certification so that
your next trip to the islands can be as skipper of your own
chartered yacht.
"Women's Only" Learning Adventures
British Virgin Islands and
Caribbean
The number of women learning to sail is
greater than ever. Women comprise the fastest growing segment of sailors who
skipper and race their own boats. The lure of sparkling blue water on a bright
sunny day, along with the peace and tranquility of interacting with the forces
of wind and nature to glide through sparkling water, has proven irresistible to
many women sailors.
Besides learning to sail, more and more women are taking the
additional step of learning to handle bigger boats. This empowers women to take
a weekend away aboard their own self-contained floating utopia, interacting only
with those they choose to bring along, the boat, and the forces of nature with
emphasis on the wind.
"While my children were learning to sail I was too busy to do
much sailing myself," commented a mother of adult children who was participating
in a recent women-only sail training week in the Virgin Islands. Another
participant at this event was recently widowed. She had always wanted to sail
but her husband wasn’t interested. Within a year she had signed up and was on
the water, experiencing her lifelong dream.
Many women who sail frequently choose the camaraderie of a
women-only course to advance their skills. "I don’t get a chance to practice
with my husband," noted one longtime cruiser, "because he already knows how to
do everything well, so it doesn’t make sense for me to attempt it." This is a
frequently seen situation among couples who sail, with the woman in charge of
the galley, keeping everyone fed, while the husband is at the helm. But more and
more couples are realizing the importance of boat handling skills on the part of
the woman, so that there are two able sailors onboard, particularly in the event
of "Man Overboard" or other emergencies.
"Women need permission to try new things," says Betsy Alison,
five-time Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year. "Even I get pushed into the background.
When I got onto a big Swan once, to crew a race, I asked what needed to be done.
I got into my position and when a big tack came, a man stepped in and said,
"I’ll take over for this." This happens to me all the time! I just have to keep
saying, "No thanks, I’ve got it!"
Because women may be less confident about trying new skills,
and often have different learning styles than men, working with all women
classmates makes a world of difference in the skills women sailors come away
with. And working with a female instructor shows women that they can handle any
situation expertly using only female muscle groups.
All of our programs are available with women instructors. We
are particularly proud of our senior woman instructor, Captain Gail Bowdish.
When she is not sailing, she is an emergency room physician.
Meet Gail.
Women's Only Courses and
Adventures:
Request Info
Feb 17-24, Feb 24-Mar
3, Mar 3 - Mar 10 and Mar 10 - 17. Other Dates Available Call!
2010:
Basic Cruising (BC) and Bareboat Charter
Certification (BB) courses
will be held in the British Virgin Islands aboard 40’-45’ cruising auxiliary
sloops.
More course info.
I'm Interested.
Feb 17 - 24:
Full;
It is possible to add a section.
Feb 24 - Mar 3 Sec A:
Two Openings
Feb 24 - Mar 3 Sec B:
Two Openings
Mar 3 - Mar 10:
Four Openings
Mar 10 - Mar 17:
Four Openings
Other Dates Can Be Scheduled.
Inquire for 2010 or
Lake Superior/Lake Michigan.
Apr 7 - Apr 16, 2010:
Advanced Coastal Cruising
Offshore: Tortola to Virgin Gorda to Anegada to St. Croix, USVI
(Shakedown); Then St. Croix to Bonaire (375 NM).
*** Special Value Added: "Practical Celestial Navigation". No Celestial
experience required! Have fun with the skies!
More course info.
I'm Interested.
(Three Openings)
Other Dates Can Be
Scheduled.
Inquire for 2010 or
Lake Superior/Lake Michigan.
Apr 17- 28, 2010:
Advanced Coastal Cruising
Offshore: Bonaire to Ponce, Puerto Rico; Ponce to Spanish Virgin
Islands; Spanish Virgin Islands to Tortola.
*** Special Value Added: "Practical Celestial Navigation". No Celestial
experience required! Have fun with the skies!
More course info.
I'm Interested.
(Two Openings)
Other Dates Can Be
Scheduled.
Inquire for 2010 or
Lake Superior/Lake Michigan.
Feb 24
- Mar 3, Mar 3 - 10, Mar 10 - 17,
2010:
Cruising Multihull Certification
Students sail aboard 42’ cruising catamarans. These are large
vessels with two inboard diesels; friendly but powerful systems.
They offer unique opportunities because of their size to spread
the group and give people their space, sail flat and fast! These
are stable snorkeling, swimming and diving platforms. Almost
anyone can be "comfortable" on a cruising catamaran.
More course info. I'm
Interested.
Feb 24 - Mar 3:
(Six Openings)
Mar 3 - 10:
(Six Openings)
Mar 10 - 17:
(Six Openings)
Other Dates Can Be
Scheduled.
Inquire for 2010 or Lake Superior/Lake
Michigan.
Feb 17 - 24,
Mar 28
- Apr 4,
2010:
Flotilla Sailing
on one of our boats is just for fun with an open itinerary. We
skipper the boat and provide the cook. You enjoy yourself while
having a sailing vacation, snorkeling, playing, etc. We poll the
group to better meet your needs and expectations. While we are
not necessarily teaching, we will coach you on almost any aspect
and let you do almost anything in a participatory environment.
Tell us in advance what toys you may want aboard. This trip is
for fun! *Another Option: Charter your own boat with us and join
the Flotilla.*
More adventure info. I'm
Interested.
Feb 17 - 24:
(Four Openings)
Mar 28 - Apr 4:
(Six Openings)
Other Dates Can Be Scheduled.
Inquire for 2010 or Lake Superior/Lake Michigan.
Feb 24 - Mar 3, Mar 3 -
10, Mar 10 - 17, 2010:
Sail and Dive
utilizes big cruising catamarans. You do not need to be Cruising
Multihull certified to participate. You also need not be a diver
to be on the catamaran because we do not create "dive" widows.
We poll the group to better meet your needs and expectations.
Tell us in advance what toys you may want aboard. This trip is
for fun!
More adventure info. I'm
Interested.
Catamaran 42 Knot
See Related Sail &
Dive Info
Feb 24 - Mar 3:
(Six Openings)
Mar 3 - Mar 10:
(Six Openings)
Mar 10 - 17:
(Six Openings)
Other Dates Can Be
Scheduled.
Inquire for 2010 or Lake Superior.
American Sailing Association Certifications
Vacation Sailing Cruises and Family & Friends Adventures
Basic Cruising /
Bareboat Charter Certification
Request Info
Feb 17 - 24, Feb 24 - Mar 3, Mar 3 - 10,
Mar 10 - 17, 2010. (Other dates can be
scheduled).
Basic Cruising (ASA 103) and
Bareboat Charter Certification (ASA 104) courses
will be held in the British Virgin Islands aboard 40’-45’
cruising auxiliary sloops.
Basic Cruising students may complete 8 hours of shore school and
written exam before the cruise (This is not mandatory, but
reduces the test taking while on the boat). Basic
and Bareboat Charter Cruising skills will be taught onboard.
Graduates will receive ASA Basic Cruising and/or ASA Bareboat
Charter certification. The course length is one week and both
the ASA 103 and ASA 104 certifications can be completed during
this time frame.
Feb
17 - 24: Monohull, White Rose:(Full;
It is possible to add a section.)
White Rose
Feb 24 - Mar 3: Monohull, Sec A White Rose:
(Two Openings)
White Rose
Feb 24 - Mar 3: Monohull, Sec B:
(Two Openings)
White Rose
Mar 3 - 10: Monohull,
White Rose:
(Four Openings)
White Rose
Mar 10 - 17: Monohull, White Rose:
(Four Openings)
White Rose
Other Dates Can Be Scheduled.
Inquire for 2010 or Lake Superior/Lake Michigan.
Other Scheduled Dates:
Jan 10 - Jan 15: Monohull, Beneteau 413:
(Full)
Course Outline: Basic Cruising &
Bareboat Chartering
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Shore School in Minneapolis, MN (not mandatory): Boat Systems
General, Battery, Basic Electrical, Basic Engine, Prop Walk,
Sail Trim, Rules of the Road, Sound Signals, Buoys & Lights,
VHF, Safety Systems, Heavy Weather Sailing, Written Exam.
Onboard: Safety
Orientation, Boat Systems, Reefing, Heaving to, Anchoring,
Cruising Tips, Navigation, Galley Safety, Meal
Planning/Preparation, Docking & Undocking, Setting Sails, Crew
Overboard Drills, Chart Problems, Emergency Procedures, Dinghy
Operation.
Boarding.
Board yacht on Wednesday afternoon at Pro-Valor Charters,
Rodetown, Tortola. Set sail the next day after orientation.
Learn cruising skills while living aboard. Arrive back in port
the following Wednesday morning. Leave at noon.
Provided Each Week:
All course textbooks, exams and
certifications. Berth onboard, linens, towels, snorkeling gear,
all breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinner, beverages, evening tropical
drink. Each boat has onboard cruising chef.
Not provided:
Five dinners and one lunch ashore, extra beverages. Please bring
beach towel, deck shoes, casual clothing for 80 degree average
temperatures including rain gear and a light jacket for cool
evenings.
Fees for ASA Basic Cruising & ASA Bareboat
Chartering:
$1,695 single/shared cabin (includes
8-hour optional February shore school). $2,895 single/whole
cabin. ASA Bareboat Chartering Only:
$1,645. Non-student: $1,595. Couples' discount: $3,195. ***Couple
Definition: Two people who wish to share a cabin.***
Each boat has One Captain and One Cook
unless families and friends want a different arrangement. We are
flexible!
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund up to 60 days before class. 50% refund up to
30 days before class.
No refund for cancellation 29 days prior
to class, although we will try to work with you.
Cruising Multihull Certification
Request Info
Feb 24 - Mar 3, Mar 3 - 10, Mar 10 - 17,
2010: Students
sail aboard 38’ - 42' Cruising Catamarans. These are large vessels
with two inboard diesels, friendly but powerful systems. They
offer unique opportunities because of their size to spread the
group and give people their space, sail flat and fast! These are
stable snorkeling, swimming and diving platforms. Almost anyone
can be "comfortable" on a cruising catamaran.
Feb
24 - Mar 3: Multihull, Four-Two-Knot:
(Six Openings)
Catamaran
Four-Two-Knot
Mar
3 - Mar 10: Multihull, Four-Two-Knot:
(Six Openings)
Catamaran
Four-Two-Knot
Mar 10 - Mar 17: Multihull,
Four-Two-Knot:
(Six Openings)
Catamaran
Four-Two-Knot
Other Dates Can Be Scheduled.
Inquire for 2010 or Lake Superior.
Course Outline: Cruising Multihull
Onboard: Safety
Orientation, Boat Systems, Reefing, Heaving to, Anchoring,
Cruising Tips, Navigation, Galley Safety, Meal
Planning/Preparation, Docking & Undocking, Setting Sails, Crew
Overboard Drills, Chart Problems, Emergency Procedures, Dinghy
Operation. Cruising Multihull students learn all aspects of
skippering a cruising catamaran. Emphasis is placed on boat
handling, safety, reefing and the differences between cruising
catamarans and their systems from large monohulls.
Boarding.
Board yacht on Wednesday afternoon at
Pro-Valor Charters, Rodetown, Tortola. Set sail the next day
after orientation. Learn cruising skills while living aboard.
Arrive back in port the following Wednesday morning. Leave at
noon.
Provided Each Week: All course textbooks, exams and certifications. Berth
onboard, linens, towels, snorkeling gear, all breakfasts, 5
lunches, 1 dinner, beverages, evening tropical drink. Each boat
has onboard cruising chef.
Not provided:
Five dinners and one lunch ashore, extra beverages. Please bring
beach towel, deck shoes, casual clothing for 80 degree average
temperatures including rain gear and a light jacket for cool
evenings.
Fees for ASA Cruising Multihull:
$1,795 single/shared cabin. $2,995
single/whole cabin. Non-student: $1,695. Couples'
discount: $3,295. ***Couple Definition: Two people who wish to
share a cabin.***
Passenger Load Ratio is One Captain and One
Cook to six participants on Catamarans! Any exceptions will be
discussed in advance.
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund up to 60 days before class. 50% refund up to
30 days before class.
No refund for cancellation 29 days prior
to class, although we will try to work with you.
Advanced Coastal Cruising Offshore
Apr 7 - Apr
16, 2010:
Advanced Coastal Cruising
Offshore: Tortola to Virgin Gorda to Anegada to St. Croix, USVI (Shakedown);
Then St. Croix to Bonaire (375 NM).
Textbook supplied, "Annapolis Book of Seamanship."
*** Special Value Added: "Practical Celestial Navigation". No Celestial
experience required! Have fun with the skies!
More course info.
I'm Interested.
(Three Openings)
Other Dates Can Be
Scheduled.
Inquire for 2010 or
Lake Superior/Lake Michigan.
Apr 17- 28, 2010:
Advanced Coastal Cruising
Offshore: Bonaire to Ponce, Puerto Rico; Ponce to Spanish Virgin Islands;
Spanish Virgin Islands to Tortola. Textbook supplied, "Annapolis Book of Seamanship."
*** Special Value Added: "Practical Celestial Navigation". No Celestial
experience required! Have fun with the skies!
I'm Interested.
(Two Openings)
Inquire for 2010 or Lake Superior/Lake
Michigan
Request Info
Course Outline: Advanced Coastal
Cruising (Offshore):
Onboard:
Advanced Coastal Cruising participants arrive in Tortola,
British Virgins Islands on Wednesday which is a travel day.
Sleep aboard your yacht on Wednesday night! Navigational
assignments will have been assigned in advance. Precise
itinerary is somewhat weather dependent.
More Onboard: Safety Orientation, Boat Systems, Reefing, Heaving to,
Anchoring, Cruising Tips, Navigation, Galley Safety, Meal
Planning/Preparation Underway, Some Docking & Undocking, Sail
Selection and Setting, Watch Standing, Night Crew Overboard
Drills, Chart Problems, Emergency Procedures, Passages With
Dinghy, Unfamiliar Approaches.
Boarding: Board yacht on Wednesday late afternoon at Pro-Valor Charters,
Rodetown, Tortola; or Bonaire (location to be announced). Set
sail the next day after orientation. Learn Advanced Coastal
Cruising (Offshore) cruising skills while living aboard. Arrive
back in port the either April 16th in Bonaire or April 28 in
Tortola. Leave at noon.
Provided Each Trip:
All course textbooks, exams and
certifications. Berth onboard, linens, towels, snorkeling gear,
all breakfasts, most lunches, some dinners all underway meals, beverages, evening
tropical drink (non-alcoholic underway). Each boat has onboard cruising chef.
This may be slightly modified due to
scheduled transits.
Not provided:
Dinners and lunches ashore, extra beverages. Please bring
beach towel, deck shoes, casual clothing for 80 degree average
temperatures including rain gear and a light jacket or fleece for cool
evenings.
This may be slightly modified due to scheduled transits.
Fees for ASA (106) Advanced Coastal Cruising:
$2,195 (ten days)/$2,395 (eleven
days) single/shared cabin. $3,695 (ten days)/$3,995 (eleven
days) single/whole cabin. Non-student: $2,095 (ten days)/$2,295 (eleven days).
Couples' discount $3,995 (ten days)/ $4,295 (eleven days).
Each boat has One Captain and One Cook
unless families and friends want a different arrangement. We are
flexible!
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund up to 60 days before class. 50% refund up to
30 days before class.
No refund for cancellation 29 days prior
to class, although we will try to work with you.
Flotilla Sailing - No Experience Necessary!
Request Info
Feb 17 - 24, Mar 28 - Apr 3, 2010.
Flotilla Sailing on one of our boats is
just for fun with an open itinerary. We skipper the boat and
provide the cook. You enjoy yourself while having a sailing
vacation, snorkeling, playing, etc. We poll the group to better
meet your needs and expectations. While we are not necessarily
teaching, we will coach you on almost any aspect and let you do
almost anything in a participatory environment. Tell us in
advance what toys you may want aboard. This trip is for fun and
to gain more sailing experiences!
Feb
17 - 24: Monohull, Beneteau 50.5,
Buoyant
Asset:
(Four Openings)
Mar 28 - Apr 4: Monohull,
Beneteau 50.5,
Buoyant
Asset:
(Six Openings)
Other Dates Can Be Scheduled.
Inquire for 2010 or Lake Superior/Lake Michigan.
Onboard:
Safety
Orientation, Boat Systems, Galley Safety, Crew Overboard Drills,
Chart Problems (Optional), Emergency Procedures, Dinghy
Operation (Optional).
Boarding: Board yacht on either Feb 17th or Mar 28th in the
late afternoon at Pro-Valor Charters,
Rodetown, Tortola. Set sail the next day after orientation.
Arrive back in port the following Feb 24th or Apr 4th morning. Leave at
noon.
Provided Each Week:
Berth onboard,
linens, towels, snorkeling gear, all breakfasts, five lunches,
one dinner, beverages, evening tropical drink. Each boat has
onboard cruising chef.
Not provided:
Five dinners and one lunch ashore, extra beverages. Please bring
beach towel, deck shoes, casual clothing for 80 degree average
temperatures including rain gear and a light jacket for cool
evenings.
Fees for Flotilla Sailing Monohull: $1,695 single/shared
cabin. $2,895 single/whole cabin. Couples'
discounted price $3,195. ***Couple Definition: Two people who
wish to share a cabin.***
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Gallery
Fees for Flotilla Sailing Multihull:
$1,795 single/shared cabin. $2,995 single/whole cabin. Couples' discount $3,295. ***Couple Definition: Two
people who wish to share a cabin.
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Cat
Weeks Gallery
Each boat has One
Captain and One Cook unless families and friends want a
different arrangement. We are flexible!
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund up to 60 days before class. 50% refund up to
30 days before class.
No refund for cancellation 29 days prior
to class, although we will try to work with you.
Sail & Dive
Request Info
Feb 24 - Mar 3, Mar 3 - 10, Mar 10 - 17, 2010:
Sail and Dive utilizes big cruising
catamarans. You do not need to be Cruising Multihull certified
to participate. You also need not be a diver to be on the
catamaran because we do not create "dive" widows. We poll the
group to better meet your needs and expectations. Tell us in
advance what toys you may want aboard. This trip is for fun and
added experience both above and below the surface!
See Related Sail &
Dive Info
Feb
24 - Mar 3: Multihull,
Four-Two-Knot Cat:
(Six Openings)
Mar 3 - 10: Multihull,
Four-Two-Knot Cat:
(Six Openings)
Mar 10 - 17: Multihull,
Four-Two-Knot Cat:
(Six Openings)
Other Multihull Dates Can Be Scheduled.
Onboard:
Safety Orientation, Boat Systems, Galley Safety, Crew Overboard
Drills, Chart Problems (Optional), Emergency Procedures, Dinghy
Operation (Optional).
Boarding: Board yacht on Wednesday afternoon at Pro-Valor
Charters, Rodetown, Tortola. Set sail the next day after
orientation. Arrive back in port the following Wednesday
morning. Leave at noon.
Provided Each Week: Berth onboard, linens, towels, snorkeling gear, all breakfasts, 5
lunches, 1 dinner, beverages, evening tropical drink. Each boat
has onboard cruising chef.
Not provided:
Five dinners
and one lunch ashore, extra beverages. Please bring beach towel,
deck shoes, casual clothing for 80 degree average temperatures
including rain gear and a light jacket for cool evenings.
Fees for Sail & Dive Multihull:
$1,795 single/shared cabin. $2,995
single/whole cabin. Couples' discount $3,295.
***Couple Definition: Two people who wish to share a cabin.***
Divers add $125 for tanks & air.
Each boat has One Captain and One Cook
unless families and friends want a different arrangement. We are
flexible!
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund up to 60 days before class. 50% refund up to
30 days before class.
No refund for cancellation 29 days prior
to class, although we will try to work with you.
Instructors
are ASA-certified, USCG-licensed captains.
No
prerequisites for non-student participants or auditors.
Fees Summary
ASA (103) Basic Cruising & ASA (104)
Bareboat Chartering:
$1,695
single/shared cabin (includes
8-hour optional January shore school).
Single/whole cabin: $2,895.
Bareboat Chartering Only: $1,645.
Couples' Discount: $3,195 (Two people who wish to share a cabin.)
Non-student Auditor: $1,595 .
ASA (114) Cruising Multihull: $1,795
single/shared cabin.
Single/whole cabin: $2,995.
Couples' Discount: $3,295 (Two people who wish to share a cabin.)
Non-student Auditor: $1,695.
Flotilla Monohull: $1,695
single/shared cabin.
Single/whole cabin: $2,895.
Couples' Discount: $3,195
(Two people who wish to share a cabin.)
Flotilla Multihull: $1,795 single/shared cabin.
Single/whole cabin: $2,995.
Couples' Discount: $3,295 (Two people
who wish to share a cabin.)
Sail & Dive: $1,795 single/shared cabin. (Divers: $125 per person for tank & air)
Single/whole cabin: $2,995.
(Divers: $125 per person for tank & air)
Couples' Discount: $3,295 (Two people who wish
to share a cabin. Divers: $125 per person for tank & air)
ASA (106) Advanced Coastal Cruising (Apr 7 - 16): $2,195
single/shared cabin.
Single/whole cabin: $3,695.
Advanced Coastal
Cruising (Apr 7 - 16
Couples' Discount): $3,995.
Non-student Auditor: $2,095.
ASA (106) Advanced Coastal Cruising (Apr 17 - 28): $2,395
single/shared cabin.
Single/whole cabin: $3,995.
Advanced Coastal Cruising (Apr 17 - 28 Couples'
Discount): $4,295.
Non-student Auditor: $2,295.
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund up to 60 days before class. 50% refund up to
30 days before class.
No refund for
cancellation 29 days prior to class, although we will try to
work with you.
ASA Prerequisites:
All Flotilla
Sailing, Auditing and Sail & Dive:
No prerequisites!
For Basic Cruising:
Basic Keelboat or
Equivalent (Call for Interview).
For Bareboat Charter:
Basic Cruising.
For Cruising Multihull:
Bareboat Charter
For Advanced
Coastal Cruising: Bareboat Charter & Coastal Navigation.
If diving:
Diving Certification. Call for info.
(Qualified students may challenge ASA
certifications. Call for details.)
Northern Breezes
Sailing School
3949
Winnetka Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55427
Call For Free Brochure (763) 542-9707
American Sailing
Association
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