Our last big trip of 2025 will take us from pretty St.Lucia, northward through the Windward / Leeward island chain via Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Montserrat, Nevis, St.Kitts, Saba and finally St.Maarten. Covering almost 300 nautical miles, we will have a wide diversity of sailing conditions and gorgeous views along the way.
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. There will be a mix of long days underway, and some shore excursions to check out different islands. Sunshine sailing and the possibility of some limited night sailing hours, (depending on conditions!).
We’re offering a booking package discount for those who want to build some serious mileage AND do some fun racing before Christmas with the beginner-friendly Mango Bowl Regatta, check out details below!
Pre-Requisites
Prior sailing experience is required to a Competent Crew level at a minimum. Contact us to discuss eligibility and where you will fit into the team.
Questions? Just ask!
Cost
$2,700 CAD
OR $2,450 CAD Extra Early Bird Rate until August 30.
OR as part of our Booking Package A: Grenada to St.Lucia ($1,680), Mango Bowl ($1,800), St.Lucia to St.Maarten ($2,700) for just $4,775 CAD.
Maximum 4 crew + skipper
Includes professional skipper, first mate, food on board, fuel, moorage, yacht insurance and all other operating costs of the yacht. Participants are responsible for: food on shore, discretionary spending, mandatory travel insurance, flights & on shore accommodation before / after the event.
Logistical Note
Fly in to Hewannora International Airport, St.Lucia (code UVF). Note the airport is on the opposite end of the island from Rodney Bay Marina, bus or taxi service readily available but takes time.
Joining at Rodney Bay Marina, St.Lucia
Departing from Simpson Bay, St.Maarten (anchorage/marina TBD, use St.Maarten Yacht Club as geo-reference for planning purposes).
Fly out from Princess Julianna International Airport, St.Maarten (code SXM).
About life on board
One thing this offshore mileage builder 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. Cabins / double bunks are generally shared, with a lee cloth in place to provide some personal space. This is real sailing, not the glitz of a superyacht!
Read more about Panacea X and check our Caribbean FAQs for more information.
