Vacation Sailing Courses in BVI

Come with Nelson Sailing Center to the British Virgin Islands for a wonderful sailing vacation. We use only the finest ingredients – the perfect locations, ideal boats, outstanding instructors, and comprehensive courses. Discover the endless freedom that a new world of recreational sailing enjoyment has to offer. If you don't want sailing certification(s) but would enjoy cruising in a NSC flotilla, consider that option.

The BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS are the perfect sailing and holiday location. Situated just 60 miles east of Puerto Rico, the islands boast steady trade winds, a constant temperature of 75-85 degrees, and crystal turquoise waters, making for optimal sailing conditions.

Our programs are designed to maximize your learning and enjoyment. Through the week, sailing and living aboard your boat you will quickly learn the fundamentals of sailboat cruising. Our courses include Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103) and/or Bareboat Chartering (ASA 104), enabling you to attain internationally recognized certification. Months after your program is over, you will remember not only how much fun you had – but equally important – you will have acquired practical skills and certification that will open the door to a lifetime of recreational sailing enjoyment.

We hire only the best instructors to be your vacation hosts. We look for individuals who share our commitment to your successful learning experience. Our ASA certified and US Coast Guard Captain licensed staff have extensive sailing experience as well as excellent teaching and interpersonal skills. Several of whom have been awarded Top Sailing Instructor of the Year by the ASA, multiple years running.

Beneteau manufactured boats are used for our courses in the BVIs; comfortable, well maintained, and great for learning! These are the essential qualities for the ideal course boat. Our boats offer unparallel cruising performance. Students are easily accommodated in private, well-ventilated double cabins as well as single berths. Standard features include hot and cold running water, freshwater deck showers, fully galley including refrigeration, a barbecue, private bathroom (head), a stereo, and a dinghy with an outboard engine. Our boats’ combination of on-board amenities and sailing performance make them ideal for your leaning vacation.

Great food is the last ingredient to round out your fabulous holiday. Our BVI menu for sailing courses is based on an assortment of healthy foods to make up well-balanced satisfying meals. Five breakfasts, six lunches and four dinners are provided. Personal beverages are left to your discretion and three dinners ashore allow you to sample the local cuisine. Our fully-equipped galley and deck barbecue allow food to be easily prepared and cooked to perfection.

Course Package Includes…

· 7 days of cruising and learning in the BVIs

· All boat expenses and required taxes applicable in the BVIs

· Accommodation and superb cruising aboard our fleet of yachts

· 5 breakfast, 6 lunches and 4 dinners

· Three/Four students per boat

· All textbooks and course materials

· Superior instruction from ASA certified instructors

· Certification in Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103) and/or Bareboat Chartering (ASA 104)*

Flights and transfers are extra.
Approximate cost of flight $550-$1000. Fly into either Tortola, BVI (EIS) or St. Thomas, USVI (STT), Ferry $80 round trip from USVI to BVI.

Please Note
Nelson Sailing center reserves the right to alter program content, boat sizes or types and schedule due to exigencies beyond its control. Travel portions of the package are the responsibility of a licensed travel agent to whom any inquiries will be directed. While Beneteau boats are the regular boats used in this program, we reserve the right to substitute suitable yachts as necessary.