Second Star Sailing

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Catamaran courses

Take a standard RYA Competent Crew, Day Skipper or RYA Coastal Skipper onboard, as well as a special Transition to

Boatmaster Express

Specially created package of courses to get the right licenses for Antigua and Barbuda, and learn about staying safe at

Boatmaster Grade 3

Practical and theory course to qualify for a License of Boatmaster Grade 3 approved by ADOMS.

RYA Day Skipper Practical

RYA Day Skipper is a qualification which enables you to safely take charge of a 30-45ft sail cruising yacht and its

RYA Competent Crew

The course is designed to teach a beginner the first steps in sailing, and becoming a capable crew member.

Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore Prep Week

The Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore Prep Week aims to review your existing skills and prepares experienced sailors for the RYA

The Team: our most precious resource

We believe that our team is what makes the difference. You will sail with enthusiastic, passionate, knowledgeable, skilled instructors and skippers, and be supported in every way by the professionalism and dedication of the members of our team. Whether your experience is a charter, an RYA course at any level, a cruise or a regatta, we are committed to your learning while having fun on the water!

LYSSANDRA BARBIERI

Lyssandra kept one foot on land and one in the water for as long as possible, then finally sailed the high seas, traveling to New Zealand, Australia, the Caribbean, California, a couple of islands in the Pacific, and a little everywhere in the Mediterranean. Principal of Second Star Sailing, she teaches shorebased and practical RYA courses from Competent Crew to Yachtmaster Ocean. With a steady diet of (decaf??? Really??) coffee, running and yoga on the side, she keeps her calm aboard at all times.

THALITA ZUR WERRA

Thalita traveled all over the world from her native Switzerland flying, cycling, hiking, diving, paddling… until she found the Zero to Hero YM program and the ARC. It changed her life completely. She quit work, sold her furniture, and went sailing, and since then she’s been on the water anytime possible. Give her a sail boat, photo equipment and some chocolate and she is happy. She has sailed the Carribean, Antarctica and the Western Med as a cruiser or racer, and crossed the Atlantic a few times. As a treat every other day gelato is an absolute must. “Life is like reefing, if you think about it – do it!”

ETTORE DELOGU

Ettore learned to helm as a child. Passing through sailing dinghies and catamarans, he discovered the attraction for blue waters at the age of twenty. Since then he has racked up a good deal of miles between regattas and cruises. RYA Yachtmaster Ocean and Cruising Instructor lives on sailing for sailing, always looking for something to learn. He loves good food on board and bloody mary on land, give him a spinnaker and he’ll be a child again.

ALIYA BROWN

As a marketer with a passion for sailing, I’m blending my love for water sports with my career. My sailing journey began in high school and was rekindled through my involvement in regattas and events. Now, I’m actively pursuing certifications to advance my sailing skills. Through my work, I aim to promote the beauty and adventure of sailing while fostering local participation in the sport. I’m dedicated to environmental awareness, teamwork, and creating connections through the exciting world of sailing.

MICHEAL MOORE

Micheal is currently working as a maintenance manager at Second Star Sailing. He first learned to sail Hobie Cats at a young age, which sparked his love for the water. Later in life, he was introduced to sail racing, further fuelling his passion and interest. It's as if he was destined to be on the water, as life continuously drew him back to it. Micheal was then introduced to Second Star Sailing first as a student, which changed his life completely by opening doors to opportunities to acquire knowledge and growth in the industry.

LIESBETH ROGGEMAN

After crossing the ocean with Blue Moon, Liesbeth not only realised a dream but got hooked to join the amazing Second Star Sailing crew. Her parents made her fall in love with sailing from a young age after spending their holidays cruising around in the North sea. After graduating in yacht engineering, she moved to warmer Mediterranean waters and gained work experience in Italy. When not on a boat, she is gone kitesurfing or mountaineering. Her vices are ginger cookies and Belgian beers. Goede wind!

Shaykra Cornelius

SHYKA LUCKIE-HANNAYS

I have been in the water since infancy; I learnt to swim at a very young age. I was drawn to applying for this internship in an effort to broaden my horizons and to prove to myself that it is never too late to explore new ventures, new career paths. I hope to inspire mature Antiguan women to take that leap of faith from dreaming to living their dream. Having a degree in education and working on a masters in project management, the addition of sailing skills will sharpen my youth and community development skill set.