Let me write an entry in the logbook: taking RYA courses in preparation for a sail of a lifetime
We love asking our students why they decided to take sailing courses. Their answers are always unique and often quite exciting. When we learn that they have an interesting journey ahead, we make sure to follow up with them. For example, one of our students, Tako, was preparing to cross the Atlantic Ocean. After taking […]
From Daydreams to Dockside: Greg’s journey from student to boat owner, actually the other way around
We met Greg in 2022, and he came with one goal in his mind – to learn how to sail his new sailboat The Red Witch, who was already waiting for him in Italy. It’s not unusual, to get the boat before the actual knowledge, and he made the right decision to take actual courses, […]
Inspiring Girls and Women to Take the Helm in Antigua
In collaboration with Antigua’s National Sailing Academy (NSA), Antigua Sailing Week (ASW) and Second Star Sailing, 59° North hosted a fun and lively event on Saturday March 23rd, 2024, at the Antigua Yacht Club Marina (AYCM) to promote and encourage more girls and women to sail. 59° North’s apprenticeship program and sailing passages specifically target […]
Caribbean female sailing – meeting with 59° North, NSA, ASW and Second Star Sailing!
Second Star Sailing in collaboration with Antigua Sailing Week and the National Sailing Academy is happy to welcome Farr 65 Falken and 59° North to Antigua and host an event with the Antigua Yacht Club Marina‘s support to encourage more girls and women to get involved in sailing. On Saturday 23rd March at 2pm, all girls and women are invited to a […]
Personal experience: What is the Yachtmaster Exam all about?
What is the Yachtmaster Exam all about? Simply put – the exam is your opportunity to demonstrate that you as skipper actually know what to do when things come up while running a cruising sailboat. Because – as they say s- – t happens! Perhaps you may have been sailing for your whole life or […]
Why take your Yachtmaster Preparation course and Exam in the Caribbean?
So, you are thinking about taking your RYA Yachtmaster Offshore preparation course and exam to obtain one of the most prestigious sailing qualifications in the world, and now you are deciding where to take it? Consider coming to the Caribbean, specifically here in Antigua and Barbuda, as a unique alternative experience: we have sunshine, wonderful […]
Commercial Endorsement
What is a Commercial Endorsement? Do you really need it? And if so, how do you get it? As the RYA explains, a commercial endorsement is required to work on board British flagged vessels subject to the MCA’s codes of practice for small commercial vessels. So yes, if you want to work on a red ensign vessel, […]
Your comprehensive Practical Sailing Course FAQs
Congratulations on booking your course, completing payment, filling out the Enrolment Form, and packing according to our provided Packing List! As you prepare for your practical sailing course with Second Star Sailing, you might still have a few questions lingering in your mind… Not to worry! Here’s a handy FAQ guide that might help. Which […]
RYA Certification and jobs in sailing
One of the things that we often hear from our students after they have just completed their first sailing course is this: “This is amazing! I love sailing, I want to get a job working on a boat! What can I do? Where can I work? What kind of experience is needed? What qualifications should […]
How to entertain yourself and others during an Ocean Crossing?
Let me guess. You’ve picked up your device to google search this topic because you are unsure of what to do on your first crossing, fair enough… we did the same before our Atlantic Crossing! Crossings any of the oceans can sometimes be a bit challenging and potentially long journeys. All experiences are different for […]
