• Get ASA certified with private sailing instruction in a Caribbean Paradise: the British Virgin Islands.
• Be the guest of owner-operator Jim, a superb Captain/ASA Instructor/Cook, on his personal yacht: 43' Beneteau "Golden Crown".
• Jim was awarded "2009 ASA Outstanding Instructor" by the American Sailing Association, based on guest ratings.
• Jim prepares breakfasts, lunches, some dinners and he does the dishes! This frees all of your time for learning and enjoying the magnificent BVI.

GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS in 2 Private Cabins + Common Salon

• For 4 adults maximum.
• Private forward guest cabin with double bed and private ensuite bath. The bed is 6' 7" long, 7' 3" wide at head and 2' wide at feet. Large hatch overhead for excellent ventilation, and a nice view of the stars at night. A Breeze Booster increases the air flow.
• Private aft guest cabin with large double bed and ensuite bath. The aft cabin allows students to sit in the cockpit beneath the stars at night and converse normally whilst affording the occupants of the forward cabin their peace and quiet.
• Breeze Boosters ensure plenty of air flow.
• Common salon double bed to port, 7' long x 4' 2" wide.
• Common salon small single bed to starboard, typically for a child.
• Guests in the salon have a direct door to the large aft bathroom.
• Jim sleeps in any spot not being used by guests: the small bed in the salon, the large bed in the salon or one of the cabins.

Jim, age 61, gets rave reviews every week! He is a superb instructor and a great guy who knows the islands the way you know your own neighborhood. He will guide you safely and enjoyably from one beautiful anchorage to the next, all the while teaching you the essentials of the cruising lifestyle. He is contractually guaranteed to be your personal instructor and captain, so you know exactly what you are getting. No freelance instructors or employees here!.

• 20 year Caribbean resident, charter captain, and instructor
• ASA 101-106 certified instructor
• Originally from Maryland
• Non-smoker, light drinking optional

VESSEL FEATURES

• This high performance, very responsive yacht is ideal for learning. Designed by the most admired naval architect of modern times, German Frers, Golden Crown has a custom rudder which is 8" deeper than original for minimal weather helm, a conventional non-winged keel, and North Sails.
• Onboard Internet access in every part of the BVI.
• Adult snorkel equipment.
• Fans in each cabin.
• Large salon box fan cools quickly and removes galley heat.
• Autopilot. Color chart plotter.
• The traditional stern is quiet at anchor.
• An inverter provides AC jacks to recharge cameras, laptops, etc.
• The cockpit table and salon table each seat 5 for meals.
• Oversize bimini top for cockpit shade.
• Dodger (windshield) connects to bimini for excellent weather and wind protection, or remove it to allow the warm breeze to flow.

RECENT UPGRADES

• 2011: New 135 percent genoa sail and solar panel
• 2009: New mainsail, Yanmar 54hp engine, and all new varnish throughout.