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At Miramar Sailing we are passionate about two causes. The world’s oceans, and the pollution they suffer at the hands of some large corporations and anyone else who is too lazy to care, and the need to educate and empower … Continued

Tel: +1 (268) 721 3456   We are delighted, and very proud, to announce that Pippa Turton, the Chief Instructor of our RYA Recognised Training Centre Miramar Sailing School, has been nominated for the Sailing Today magazine “Sailor of the … Continued

Tel: +1 (268) 721 3456   The Volvo 60 Challenger is set to embark on her next great trans Atlantic adventure in the Marconi Transat that starts from St. John’s, Newfoundland on July 20th and is expected to conclude on … Continued

We have never seen this before! Rob Anderson who is currently a Yachtmaster “Xpress” student with the school has been baking bread on board “Miramar” this week. He started out with Ciabatta, moved on to Baps, all of which were … Continued

Brexit. It is clear that the UK Referendum decision to leave the European Union has had a massive effect on the value of the UK£. No surprise but not to the extent that has now become reality. To cushion the … Continued

US$4,995 / student Don’t miss out on this last minute opportunity to spend 6 weeks sailing around St.Vincent & The Grenadines building at least 1,250 nm to satisfy the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore mileage, passage, overnight and skippering criteria.Tidal Mile Building … Continued

Just US$1,250 for a crew place on the V60 “Challenger” for the 2017 Heineken Regatta in Sint Maarten in early March . Reduced from US$1,900 this is a not to be missed last minute opportunity. Compete in the Gill Commodores … Continued

We are now counting the days before the start of the world class RORC Caribbean 600 Offshore Race that starts in Antigua on Monday, February 20th. At least 600nm will be raced around 11 of the Leeward Islands with well … Continued

The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers is a world famous trans Atlantic sailing opportunity known for it’s “Cruise in Company” concept. Over 200 yachts depart from Gran Canaria on November 20th heading for Rodney Bay in St. Lucia in the Caribbean. … Continued

Due to a late group cancellation we can currently offer 7 berths in the RORC Trans Atlantic Race at the unbeatable berth price of US$2,750 reduced from US$4,200. You will be racing on board the Volvo Open 60 “Challenger” with … Continued

From the start of the Miramar Sailing School winter season we are offering the shorter option to the 2 by 5 day Day Skipper Theory and Day Skipper Practical courses. Now both qualifications can be completed in 9 consecutive days … Continued

On September 9th, Miramar Sailing School’s Chief Instructor – Pippa Turton – travelled to the UK to take 4 more RYA Instructor courses to add to her already impressive list of Sailing Qualifications. She returns to Antigua on Sunday, September … Continued

The Vendee Globe is probably the toughest Offshore Race in the world! Imagine racing 27,000nm, on one of the hottest racing monohulls built to date, circumnavigating the globe, non stop — alone! The sailors who attempt this are one of … Continued

The RNLI cites engine failure as one of the most common reasons for call out – Diesel engines are relatively straightforward – with a good general knowledge of how your engine functions and how to maintain it, you might avoid … Continued

Miramar Sailing School’s Yachtmaster “Xpress” Package is probably the most comprehensive RYA/MCA Yachtmaster training programme available. From January 2nd 2017 for 17 weeks. This package contains: STCW 10 – essential for those with ambitions in the Super Yacht industry. This … Continued

Let’s start with a few terms for parts of the boat. It will make the learning process easier. A. The Hull – this is the ‘body’ of the boat. B. The Deck – the ‘floor’ surface that you walk on. … Continued

Latitude and Longitude Explained We are at 17° 04′ North and 061° 53′ West. Where are you? Latitude & Longitude are reference grids used to identify specific points on Earth – they are used so we can see exactly where … Continued

Miramar Sailing School of Jolly Harbour, Antigua would like to reach out to our United States and Canadian neighbours by inviting you to come and learn to sail, or develop your sailing skills and experience, at our Royal Yachting Association … Continued

A few hints on what to expect in the Exam & what preparation you should do……. Your Preparation week for the exam is not a chance to learn something new – it is your opportunity to refine and refresh skills … Continued

From January 1st, 2017, the RYA will remove the distinction between Day Skipper Practical & Coastal Skipper Practical Non Tidal & Tidal endorsements. This is a positive move forward that will benefit not only the many RYA Recognised Training Centres … Continued

Six Week Mile & Experience Building Cruise in the Leeward & Windward Islands – April 25th to June 4th Miramar Sailing School have late availability for this amazing cruise down the Caribbean Island chain from Antigua to Grenada and back … Continued

New! Improved! Awesome! Following 3 years of thoughtful and steady development of our Yachtmaster “Xpress” fast track Yachtmaster course, Miramar Sailing believes we have evolved the package into the Ultimate Caribbean Sailing Experience. In 2017 we are offering 2 courses … Continued

Donate for Dodger DODGER REILLY Dodger Reilly is two years old and suffers from medulloblastoma cancer. He has already had several procedures including a tumour removed from his brain; he has a long road ahead of him and is going … Continued