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We’re beyond excited to return to the perfect turquoise seas of the southern Caribbean and island hop our way around!

The precise itinerary will be determined based on daily conditions, but you can be sure we’re going to get our fair share of tranquil anchorages, charming island culture, and even some open ocean cruising between islands. We’ll be cruising within Grenadian waters during this Cruise ‘n Learn, between the main island of Grenada and its northern neighbour Carriacou, an area that offers uniquely individual island cultures, incredible scenery and fantastic sailing conditions.

You can expect an average of 15-20 knots easterly wind in between the islands, with more gentle breeze on the leeward side of each island. This makes for exciting sailing between islands as we rocket-reach along, riding the big ocean swells. It’s a phenomenal learning opportunity to practice helming and trim for optimal control in real waves. As we’re at the tail end of the rainy season, it’s not unusual to have some daily rain showers- but don’t worry, it’s warm and rarely puts much of a damper on the day!

There are also fantastic opportunities to practice navigation skills, anchoring techniques, and generally build on whatever sailing skills you are bringing with you on day 1. Our focus is very much on safety, followed by having the best sailing holiday possible!

Questions? Just ask!

Pre-Requisites

Prior sailing experience to a Competent Crew level recommended but not required.

Cost

$2,250 CAD
Early bird $1,950 CAD

Maximum of 5 crew + skipper
Includes professional skipper, all food & non-alcoholic drinks on board, fuel, moorage, yacht insurance and all other operating costs of the yacht. Participants are responsible for: food on shore and other discretionary spending, cruising fees per crew (payable when crossing some borders or visiting national parks), mandatory travel insurance, flights & on shore accommodation before/after.

About life on board

Each day will involve half to a full day of sailing, depending on our mood and goals that day. The rest of the time will be spent anchored somewhere exquisite, swimming (often with turtles!), going for a hike, or otherwise exploring the environment around us.

One thing this cruise is not, is a luxury passenger vacation. Your skipper cannot do all things every day, so it’s important to come ready to pitch in and help with all the day- to-day tasks necessary to keep the boat neat and tidy and everyone fed and happy. Everyone should be prepared to take a turn preparing a meal, taking care of dishes, topping up provisions, tidying up the cabin and we’ll work together to keep the boat ship shape throughout the cruise.

Read more about Panacea X and check our Caribbean FAQs for more information.