Private Sailing Tuition Antigua | Bespoke 5-Day Coaching | Book the Whole Boat
Create a sailing trip that’s built entirely around you. Our Private Tuition programmes offer five days (or more!) of fully bespoke sail training—either within the RYA scheme or as a Skills Week with no certification pressure. Sail and learn on a Second Star Sailing yacht or on your own vessel or on a chartered vessel, with individual coaching tailored to your goals, pace, and experience. Live on board or sleep ashore depending on your preferences.
Ideal for local sailors looking to upskill on their own boats or ours, visiting sailors who want privacy and individual training or coaching, families wanting a memorable on-the-water holiday, or corporate teams seeking a unique, engaging team-building experience.
What Will You Learn
Your week is designed around your objectives. Typical focus areas include:
- Boat handling under sail and power, including close-quarters manoeuvres
- Sail trim, helming, and confidence in varied conditions
- Navigation, pilotage, and passage planning (RYA-aligned if required)
- Anchoring, mooring, berthing, and marina procedures
- Onboard safety, seamanship, and emergency scenarios
- Crew communication, leadership, and decision-making
- Confidence-building coaching for skippers, couples, or families
RYA Pathway (Optional): If you choose an RYA pathway, training aligns with the standards of the Royal Yachting Association (e.g., RYA Competent Crew, RYA Day Skipper Practical).
Skills Week (Optional): Focus purely on experience, repetition, and confidence—no exams, no certificates, just great sailing.
During the course we sail to different locations around Antigua and Barbuda (and potentially to other Caribbean islands), click HERE for a chart of the island.
Who Is It For
Private Tuition is perfect if you:
- Want maximum individual attention and flexible pacing
- Prefer a bespoke syllabus over a fixed group course
- Are sailing as a family and want age-appropriate coaching
- Are a couple or partnership preparing to cruise together
- Own a boat and want training on your own vessel
- Are visiting Antigua and want a high-quality sailing holiday with purpose
- Represent a corporate team seeking hands-on leadership and teamwork development
Pre-Requisites
- No minimum experience required (content adapted to your level)
- For RYA programmes, standard RYA prerequisites apply (we’ll advise during consultation)
- Recommended: Logbook (and relevant RYA handbook if following an RYA route)
Price and Availability
Duration: Normally a minimum of five days
Format: Private tuition on a Second Star Sailing yacht or your own vessel (owned or chartered)
Group Size: 1–5 people (families and corporate groups welcome)
Pricing: Quoted on request, based on:
- Vessel choice (ours or yours)
- Group size and objectives
- RYA vs Skills Week pathway
- Dates and seasonal demand
Availability is limited due to the bespoke nature of the programme. If your preferred dates aren’t shown online, contact us—we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Why Choose Private Tuition with Second Star Sailing?
- Completely bespoke courses, designed around your goals
- One-to-one coaching or private group focus
- Warm Caribbean waters and varied coastal cruising grounds
- Ideal for discerning visitors as well as local sailors
- Create your own perfect blend of holiday, learning, and confidence building
Next step: Book a free consultation to design your perfect sailing week.
