Vacation Courses ~ Learn to Cruise
THE PERFECT LOCATION
The
COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS
Our
programs are designed to maximize your learning and enjoyment. Through the
week, sailing and living aboard your boat you will quickly learn the
fundamentals of sailboat cruising. Our courses include Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103) and/or Bareboat Chartering (ASA 104),
enabling you to attain internationally recognized certification. Months after your
program is over, you will remember not only how much fun you had but equally
important you will have acquired practical skills and certification that will
open the door to a lifetime of recreational sailing enjoyment.
OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTORS
We
send only the best NSC instructors to be your vacation hosts who share our
commitment toward your successful learning experience. Our ASA
certified and US Coast Guard Captain
licensed staff have extensive sailing experience in the
IDEAL BOATS
Beneteau manufactured boats are used for our courses in the
BVIs; comfortable, well maintained, and great for learning! These are the
essential qualities for the ideal course boat.
Our boats offer unparallel cruising performance. Students are easily
accommodated in private, well-ventilated double cabins as well as single
berths. Standard features include hot
and cold running water, freshwater deck showers, full galley including
refrigeration, a barbecue, private bathroom (head), a stereo, and a dinghy with
an outboard engine. Our boats combination of on-board amenities and sailing
performance make them ideal for your leaning vacation.
PROVISIONING
Great
food is the last ingredient to round out your fabulous holiday. Our BVI menu is based on an assortment of
healthy foods to make up well-balanced satisfying meals. Five
breakfasts, six lunches and four dinners are provided. Personal beverages
are left to your discretion and three dinners ashore allow you to sample the
local cuisine. Our fully-equipped galley and deck barbecue allow food to be
easily prepared and cooked to perfection.
COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
·
7 days of
cruising and learning in the BVIs (Fly
in/out on a Friday)
·
All boat expenses
and required taxes applicable in the BVIs
·
Accommodation
aboard our chartered yacht
·
5 breakfast, 6
lunches and 4 dinners
·
Three - Four
students per boat
·
All textbooks and
course materials
·
Instruction from
ASA certified NSC staff
·
Certification in
Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103) and/or Bareboat Chartering (ASA 104)*
Choose from 3 weeks aboard a
Sunsail 393 (3 cabins & 2 heads).
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Schedule for 2010 |
Book BEFORE 4:00 pm October 4, 2009 |
Book AFTER 4:00 pm October 4, 2009 |
By Booking Early, you SAVE: |
|
February 26 March 5, 2010 |
$2,150.00/person |
$2,400.00/person |
$250 |
|
March 5 12, 2010 |
$2,150.00/person |
$2,400.00/person |
$250 |
|
March 12 19, 2010 |
$2,150.00/person |
$2,400.00/person |
$250 |
*Add an additional $175 for a 2nd
certification.
Flights and transfers not
included.
Approximate cost of flight $550-$1000. Fly
into either Tortola, BVI (EIS) or
Terms & Conditions
·
A deposit of 50%
is required at the time of registration to secure your spot. The balance is due
by: November
1, 2009.
·
$100 Cancellation
fee per person prior to November 1, 2009
·
No refunds for
cancellation after November 1, 2009
Please Note
Nelson
Sailing center reserves the right to alter program content, boat sizes or types
and schedule due to exigencies beyond its control.
Spaces are Limited! Book Early!
CALL NOW 732-270-6510 to reserve your spot on our Vacation Course!
Please fill out this application form (CLICK HERE).
Still have more questions? Attend one of our Sailing Down South Information Days sessions (CLICK HERE)