Women at the Helm - Internships
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Women at the Helm Internship Program for women in Antigua and Barbuda
Second Star Sailing is pleased to announce the opening of applications for its 2025–2026 Women at the Helm Internship Program, which provides women from Antigua and Barbuda with an exciting opportunity to begin their careers in the maritime industry. This program was created for enthusiastic people who are prepared to learn how to sail, obtain essential sailing and powerboat experience, and assist with day-to-day operations at our professional training facility. daily operations.
The internship will now be available all season long in four waves. Interns will participate four days a week for three months in each wave.
What You Will Gain:
- Royal Yachting Association instruction and certifications
- Working behind the scenes at a professional sailing school
- Opportunities for assisting in marketing, outreach, charters, and regattas.
- The skills and confidence to apply for employment in onshore and offshore sailing or marine-related industries.
- A strong support network of women within the local and international sailing community
By the end of your internship, you will walk away with practical sailing and boat maintenance skills, internationally recognised certifications, and the chance to make an impact through community-based outreach projects.
This is more than just training, it is a movement. We’re looking for motivated women who want to represent Antigua and Barbuda in the maritime industry and help pave the way for others.
Female candidates eligible to apply for the program must meet the following criteria:
- Citizenship: Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda.
- Age: At least 18 years old.
- Experience: None or very little experience in sailing.
- Availability: Able to work at the school’s office for 4 days per week for the full 3-month wave.
- Course Attendance: Available for 5 consecutive days during each sailing and theory course.
- Commitment: Dedicated to the entire duration of the program.
- Community Spirit: Enthusiastic with a strong sense of community.
Program includes:
- Practical and theory sailing training – from RYA Competent Crew level up to RYA Day Skipper certification
- Special courses: RYA Powerboat Level 2, RYA First Aid, RYA SRC Radio, RYA Diesel Engine, ADOMS approved Sea Survival.
- Everyday tasks at the School Office – assisting instructors, base managers, marketing
- Learning boat and sailing base maintenance
- Learning and crewing on charters, RYA Exams
- Participating in local Regattas
- Participating in planning activities for the season
- Involvement in Women at the Helm outreach programs
Second Star Sailing provides:
- Free of charge participation in following courses: Competent Crew, Day Skipper Practical, Day Skipper Theory, Skills Week, Racing Week, Powerboat Level 2, First Aid, Diesel Engine, VHF Radio, Special courses and workshops.
- Books and online materials required for the courses
- Sailing safety gear
- Flexible schedule
- After completing the program, interns should have enough knowledge to qualify for a job in yachting industry, sufficient certification to charter a boat for holidays or work as a skipper on different sailboats.
Program duration:
- Application deadline – August 15th, 2025
- Wave 1 – October 1st, 2025
- Wave 2 – January 1st, 2026
- Wave 3 – April 1st, 2026
- Wave 4 starts on July 1st, 2026.
Location – Antigua, Jolly Harbour.
And if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us by email marketing@secondstarsailing.com or Call or WhatsApp +1(268)723-9343.