Training and Certifications
British Virgin Islands Adventure Voyage is an action-packed adventure that offers an introduction to diving, sailing and water sports for those with little or no prior experience. There are opportunities to receive the following training and internationally recognized certifications:
PADI Open Water Diver
Broadreach is a fully accredited PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) Five Star Gold Palm Facility and is the industry leader in dive education programs for teenagers. This PADI course is the first step in learning how to be a conscientious and confident diver.
International Yacht Training (IYT)
These courses teach participants important sailing basics including points of sail, knots and splices, reefing, tacking, jibing, yacht nomenclature, coastal and ocean navigation, docking, anchoring, helmsmanship, man overboard drills and GPS navigation.
IYT – Introduction to Yachting
This course is designed to introduce a beginner to the world of yachting onboard a sailboat. The course combines knowledge and practical skills and includes: yacht nomenclature, basic rope work and knots, safety briefings and equipment and short passage planning.
IYT – International Crew Certificate
This course gives a basic understanding of the knowledge and skills required to be an active crew member onboard a sailing yacht. Subjects include: points of sail, knots and splices, reefing, tacking, jibing, yacht nomenclature, coastal and ocean navigation, safety checks, docking, anchoring, helmsmanship, small boat handling, man overboard drills and GPS navigation.
Water Sports
There is plenty of time on any Broadreach Caribbean program for instruction in water sports including waterskiing, wake boarding, knee boarding, small boat handling and laser sailing.
