All-women crew for Antigua Sailing Week for the third year
We are thrilled to continue racing at Antigua Sailing Week as part of our Women at the Helm program! This is an incredible opportunity to experience sail racing on an all-women crew, where we support each other, share tips and tricks on using our bodies to our advantage on board, and—let’s be honest—have a ton […]
RYA Yachtmaster Prep Week: Hard work, high winds and big rewards
We always love when our students share their personal experiences on our blog—especially when they do so with such detail and great humor! If you’re considering taking the Yachtmaster exam, be sure to read Alex Hartley’s reflections on the Prep Week and the exam. “Bear away and run with it” our Instructor commands. The fourth […]
Elevating Water Sports Training at Sandals
At Second Star Sailing School, we take pride in providing professional training to enhance safety and operational standards in the water sports industry. Recently, we had the pleasure of working with Mikeal Watson, Sandals’ Watersport Manager, as he enrolled his Watersports workers, Daniel, Troy, and Jael in our RYA Powerboat Level 2 course. Mikeal’s decision […]
A Guide to Sustainable Seafood: How to Make Eco-Friendly Choices
Enjoying seafood can be a delicious and nutritious experience, but it’s essential to consider how our choices impact the ocean. Not all seafood is harvested sustainably, and some fishing practices harm marine ecosystems. By making responsible choices, we can help protect ocean life for future generations. Here’s how you can eat seafood more sustainably: CHOOSE […]
5 Fun Things to Do After Your Sailing Course
Completing a sailing course is no small feat, and after a few days of learning the ropes, literally speaking, it is only fitting that one treats themselves with some well deserved fun. In English Harbour, there are many ways to celebrate. Here are some of our top recommendations for what to do right after your […]
Sailing Towards Sustainability
This sailing season, we’re focusing on sustainability with our “Sailing Towards Sustainability” initiative. While sailing is already a low-impact way to travel, there’s always room to improve. Here’s how we’re integrating eco-friendly habits across our courses and charters. Food & Provisioning 🍴🌱 Avoiding Food Waste and Supporting Local CommunitiesSmart provisioning isn’t just about efficiency—it’s a way to reduce […]
Women at the Helm Internship – meet our Interns for 2024/2025
Please welcome our new interns, Aliya, Emily, and Terriqua, who have joined our Women at the Helm internship program for local Antigua & Barbuda women! We’re thrilled to mentor these inspiring young women over the next 8 months as they begin their journey in the maritime industry. This season, they will become a part of […]
Meet our sailboats!
At the Caribbean base, you will have chance to sail on Hatha Maris, Blue Moon or Surya Noctis. Each vessel has its own charm, character, and handling quirks — no two boats are the same. But rest assured, all of them meet RYA standards for teaching and are inspected annually to ensure they’re shipshape. While […]
Essential tips for launching Your Sailing Career: certifications, networking, and more
Lea is one of our returning returning students, and we are always happy to have her back! She took RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory, Yachtmaster Prep Week, RYA Powerboat Level 2 and finally, RYA Yachtmaster Ocean courses, and now is a skipper on a private sailboat! This is for everyone who would like to […]
5 Reasons Why You Must Join the Next Ocean Globe Race in 2027
Written by Aurora Sillars, Youngest British Competitor of the Ocean Globe Race 2023-24, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore alumni of Second Star School The Ocean Globe Race (OGR) is a thrilling round-the-world amateur yacht race initiated in 2023 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1973 Whitbread Race. It offers a unique experience for amateur sailors of […]
