$ 1,995 CAD | 400nm | 4 spots max

OFfshore Mileage Builder

Southbound through the island chain, we’ll make our last trip of the season to Chaguaramas, Trinidad for Panacea’s hurricane season haul-out. This is a spectacular route to sail aboard Panacea X, with the wind on our hip and the flexibility to make one or possibly two stops along the way (Dominica? Grenada?), letting conditions dictate our exact route. A ton of picture-perfect miles of champagne sailing, with some night sailing hours, make this an ideal getaway for those wanting to ease into the idea of offshore sailing- in the sunshine!

Priority booking is given to our Steadfast Sailors (i.e. returning crew!). We will open for public booking on June 30, 2026 when a booking link will be added here. Until then, feel free to contact our office with questions or to register your interest.

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Pre-Requisites

Prior sailing experience is required to a Competent Crew level.
For those 19 years and older at time of booking.

Discount Booking Packages Available

For those who want to build some serious mileage AND do some fun racing this winter, check out our booking packages for some great deals.

If you’re one of our Steadfast Sailors (returning crew), remember to book through our office to receive your discount!

The Route

This is not, in fact, our route! The conditions of each day dictate where Panacea X will actually roam- we cannot set our plans in stone when the ocean has other ideas. However, this is a good representation of one path we may take through these islands, to give you a sense of the mix of long and short days at sea.

Typical Weather Conditions

This is prime tradewind sailing! Typical conditions are far from guaranteed, but usually we do enjoy great breeze. We are generally on a close or beam reach for the duration of the trip, which makes for fast and fun sailing. The last 100 miles between Grenada and Trinidad are the most challenging, with strong currents and a tidal passage to navigate through at the end- keeps things interesting! It is warm and wavy, with often big ocean swell running in between the islands. This gives a great variety as we can experience open ocean conditions, and then relax in the flat water lee of each island. 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 and will get experience with a wide variety of skills and conditions, with none of the stress of doing it on your own. You will get plenty of opportunity to helm underway, practice anchoring, learn about sail trim, and be part of passage planning and applied digital navigation each day. Our goal is ultimately to get from A to B, so we do not have the ability to spend time on the sorts of drills included in more formal training (like docking, etc.).

We will make island hops usually sailing for 8 to 24 hours, depending on conditions. We will have some night sailing hours on one or two of the legs, and may even choose to do a full 24 hour run if conditions dictate. We’ll enjoy several different anchorages, but will not be able to clear customs or go ashore at every stop. Picture diving off the boat into crystalline waters after a glorious day of sailing, but saving the beach explorations and night life on land for the end and one to two stops along the way.

One thing this adventure is not, is a luxury passenger vacation. Your skipper cannot do all things every day, so it’s important to come ready to pitch in and help with all the day- to-day tasks necessary to keep the boat neat and tidy and everyone fed and happy. Everyone should be prepared to take a turn preparing a meal, taking care of dishes, tidying up the cabin and we’ll work together to keep the boat ship shape throughout the cruise.

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!