$300 CAD | 100nm | 4 spots
Offshore Mileage Builder
This quick delivery cruise will get us from the finish of the Caribbean 600 in Antigua to the start of the St.Maarten Heineken Regatta. For those participating in either or both race events, it’s a great opportunity to get some chill time, a bit of night sailing under starry skies, and appreciate the other side of sailing in the Caribbean! The trip gives you another 100 nautical miles of fairly open ocean sailing to add to the log book.
Pre-Requisites
Prior sailing experience is required to a Competent Crew level.
For those 19 years and older at time of booking.
Discounts Available
If you’re one of our Steadfast Sailors (returning crew), or new race crew booking the RORC Caribbean 600 and/or St.Maarten Heineken Regatta, remember to book through our office to receive your discount!
Itinerary
Sunday, February 28: Clear customs and set sail from Falmouth, Antigua towards Simpson Bay, St.Maarten. We will arrive well after dark and anchor for the night.
Monday, March 1: Catch the morning bridge lift into Simpson Bay, St.Maarten and clear customs by lunch time-ish.
Typical Weather Conditions
This is prime tradewind sailing! Typical conditions are far from guaranteed, but usually we do enjoy a fast and fun downwind run or broad reach from Antigua to St.Maarten. Expect the occasional squall, which can bring short-lived but heavy rain and strong gusts- something we are always prepared for on these passages.
About life on board
Sailors should expect to participate fully in the running of the boat, with none of the stress of doing it on your own. You will get plenty of opportunity to helm underway, practice anchoring in the dark, and be part of basic passage planning and applied digital navigation. This is a true delivery sail rather than an in-depth instructional session, making for a great informal learn-by-doing environment.
We are likely to have some night sailing hours and may even choose to do the trip entirely overnight if conditions dictate.
Sharing the incredible experience of sailing in the Caribbean with your fellow crew is a feature of the trip, and the perfect common ground to form lifelong friendships. This is real sailing, not the glitz of a superyacht! Cabins / double bunks are generally shared, with a lee cloth in place to provide some personal space. It’s important to keep your things ship shape, and bringing less rather than more stuff goes a long way towards that goal. Bring your curiosity, your love of adventure, your patience, and your sense of humour- and prepare for the trip of a lifetime!
Questions?
Read more about Panacea X and check our full Caribbean FAQs for more information. If you can’t find what you need there- contact us!