Sail from St. Thomas to Florida
April 27-May 4, 2020
Sea Witch
SEA WITCH, a 53-foot Pearson ketch cutter, is offering a downwind offshore passage from St.Thomas to West Palm Beach, Florida, April 27-May 4, 2020. The passage is estimated as 6 days/5 nights.
Sailors can focus on the skills and education covered during this week-long trip and enjoy reeling in some big game fish while aboard. American Sailing Association certification is also an option on this trip.
Sail aboard Sea Witch and gain real-life cruising knowledge and hands-on training as you sail through the northern Caribbean waters past Puerto Rico and north of the Dominican Republic then onward to pass near the Turks & Caicos, the Bahamas and finally into the port of West Palm Beach, Florida. Sea Witch offers education for those seeking live-aboard experience as well as those seeking formal training.
Trip details
Increase your knowledge, confidence, and safety skills with a downwind voyage.
- April 27-May 4, 2020: Approximately 7 nights/8 days of sailing & education
- $2500 per person, all meals aboard are included. Airfare is not included.
- Students who wish to visit St. Thomas may arrive a day or two earlier and sleep aboard Sea Witch for no additional cost.
Arrive in St Thomas on Sunday, April 26 and sleep aboard. Depart St Thomas on Monday, April 27 for approximately 5 nights/ 6 days of sailing. Weather & crew schedules pending, there is the possibility of a stop in Turks & Caicos islands.
This ocean passage offers sailors an ASA certification with experience in:
- Hoisting, dousing, and trimming an asymmetrical, Code 0, spinnaker sail
- Actively operating and maintaining a modern ocean-cruising boat
- Standing watches, fine tuning sail trim, reefing, anchoring, and provisioning
- Gaining a basic understanding of heavy weather sailing techniques, safety equipment such as jacklines, harnesses, life raft operation, coastal & electronic navigation and boat handling
- Experiencing ocean cruising to determine if the lifestyle is for you
- Sea Witch is an expert in offshore big game fishing, too
Sea Witch is equipped with a 6-person SOLAS life raft, dual AIS, EPIRB, satellite phone, handheld and hard-wired VHF radios, medical marine kit with oxygen, radar, weatherfax, watermaker, generator, full bimini & dodger weather protection, and plenty of comfortable sleeping space.
Captain John Stephenson, owner-operator of Sea Witch, is a 20-year USCG Master 100-ton Mariner and a Certified American Sailing Association instructor. He sails over 5000 miles annually and is an expert in Caribbean-US East Coast passages. His training in first aid, CPR, oxygen use, STCW certification and meteorology, coupled with his Master Diver certification, make him uniquely qualified to put your safety and education first. He is additionally certified as an Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch for vessels up to 500 gross tons. His gentle and friendly personality ensure that you have fun while learning.
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