High School Adventures

Caribbean: Leeward + Windward Islands 24-Day Advanced Sailing Voyage

Embark on a liveaboard sailing voyage across the arc of the Caribbean with a crew of like-minded adventurers. Experience the challenge and power of navigating the open seas. Come away with skills and confidence that you will use to propel yourself forward.

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Teens sailing monohull through Caribbean on advanced sailing summer program

Teens hike on Caribbean island during sailing summer program

High school students pose on Caribbean island during advanced sailing summer camp

Days navigating the blue waters of the Caribbean

Master sailing techniques on a 500 nautical-mile sailing passage, earning multiple certifications alongside a new crew of friends.
Learn the fundamentals of small and large boat handling, laser sailing and boat racing.
Let the stars guide you on a night sail and plot your own path as you take the helm with the support of your crew and dedicated instructors.
Earn your stripes building knowledge of weather patterns and their effects, seamanship and safety at sea.
Hike through spectacular Caribbean ecosystems, waterfalls in Grenada and the dense tropical jungle on Dominica.

PROGRAM DATES	COST	AVAILABILITY
June 19 - July 12, 2023	$6,780	Available	Enroll Now
July 16 - August 8, 2023	$6,780	Available	Enroll Now

“This trip gave me the security and life lessons I needed to become the person I want to be in life… while it may not seem like a simple trip can change you, it shaped me in ways I couldn’t have imagined nor expected and I will forever be grateful to Broadreach for it. I made a family and had an experience that has changed my life for the best. I love every place we visited, and the time with my crew was the best of my life. Broadreach is amazing.” Tyler, high school alumnus

summer sailing camp student learning knots

Teens sailing catamaran on summer sailing program for high school students

High school students on advanced sailing voyage

Teen high school students on advanced sailing voyage

High school students chart course on advanced sailing caribbean trip

High school students visit waterfall on Caribbean island during advanced sailing voyage

Advanced sailing students in Dominica on summer sailing program

This summer sailing program for high school students offers:

3

Sailing Certifications

5

Service Hours

Three sailing certifications available:

IYT International Crew
IYT Marine Communications (VHF-SRC)
Broadreach Flotilla Skipper

Five hours of service learning through community-based projects.

Requirements:

Some previous exposure to sailing – this program is a good fit for students who enjoy being on sail boats but extensive sailing skills are not required.
Available to students completing grades 9-12.

sailing summer program for teens

Get ready for the summer of a lifetime! Sail the arc of the Caribbean, exploring different islands along the way with your crew of other teen sailors.

Itinerary

Day 1-3

Intensive sailing from the get-go

First tasks: provisioning, settling into quarters, and getting to know the boat and your shipmates. Phase One of our journey begins with intensive sail training and skill review in the Renaissance Islands of St. Martin and St. Barts. We start with practicing the basics – jibing, tacking and points of sail. The distances to be covered and the nature of the sea demand perseverance, respect and hard work. Teamwork is essential, and working alongside your new friends makes it fun.

Day 4-8

Catch some wind

Already getting your sea legs, you discover your vessel’s personality: how her sails handle the wind, how her hull slices through the waves, the music of her rigging and her moods. Training intensifies as the crew practices man-overboard drills and learns to safely navigate from island to island. Docking and mooring practice help build the crew’s confidence as a team. When you’re not sailing, take some time to discover the distinct characteristics of each island and take in the beautiful scenery.

Day 9-14

Service, adventure and cultural immersion

Congratulations! At this point, you’ve earned the first of your sailing certifications – one of our key goals. Celebrate your accomplishments with a day spent exploring forts and snorkeling on the French island of Guadeloupe. You’re ready to begin phase two of the voyage, in which we shift our focus from rigorous sail training to island adventure, cultural immersion and community service. First mission: a service project in Dominica, a unique opportunity to experience Caribbean culture by working with its people. Dominica is a spectacular land of towering mountains, huge waterfalls and dense rainforests. Night sail to St. Lucia and hike up the dramatic jungle-covered peaks of the Pitons, where we can see the islands we’ve come from and check out where we’re headed!

Day 15-24

You at the helm

Sailing is second nature and the crew is ready to start phase three of the trip. The program leaders step back now to become silent observers. It’s up to you and your shipmates to chart and plan the remainder of the voyage. Sweep south through the Windwards. As you hop to and from the tiny unspoiled islands of the Grenadine Passage, you find the most beautiful anchorages of the journey. Snorkel on the shallow reefs of Tobago Cays hike on uninhabited islands and visit places only accessible by boat. What islands will you visit? You and your crew will decide… just be back in Grenada in time for your departure! Sailing into our final anchorage is a joyous arrival but sentimental goodbye to the yacht we’ve grown to love and respect.

*The 2nd session of this program reverses the itinerary as we sail from Grenada to St Martin*

We were thrilled as a family to have Sam embark on his "first real adventure." We give you guys a lot of credit. It is not an easy task to take 11 previously unacquainted teenagers from all different backgrounds for a voyage on a boat the size of a large room. These kids worked hard... cooking, cleaning, learning to sail, and helping other communities. They also played hard...snorkeling, swimming, hiking, sailing. This trip had so many once-in-a-lifetime experiences, from hiking a volcano to jumping off of waterfalls and spotting large whales alongside the boat. We loved the entertaining daily logs written by the students, which helped us feel as if we were experiencing the trip with them. The final photo of my son sailing at the helm as the boat arrived is priceless. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience. Edye and Rand Rosenbaum

My ARC trip with BR was hands down the best experience of my life. I was able to see places more beautiful and untouched than I knew was possible. My instructors were so knowledgeable, which is how I ended up with my 4 IYT Certifications. I felt like I learned so much, and my sailing has definitely improved. Although I was a small boat sailor before my trip, most of the people on the trip had little to no sailing experience and emerged with a captain or crew license. ARC didn't just teach me about sailing- it taught me about life. During my trip, I learned simple things like cutting a pepper, and more complex things like sharing a cabin with 2 other girls. My time at ARC made me a more independent and capable person, which are skills I believe I will take to college and the rest of my life. One thing not advertised is the opportunity to speak French. I was the only French speaker on my boat, but there were multiple islands where I was able to practice my French-speaking. The lessons I learned are beneficial in more ways than one- ARC has been the topic of several of my college apps. One of the unique aspects of ARC is the range of the trip. There are so many islands, and it is the longest BR trip that I am aware of. This means more places to see, more towns to visit, and more time to get to know the others on the trip. The 9 people (including instructors!) became like family to me, and I still talk to them every week. On ARC, we were able to see places like Rum Island, Macaroni Beach, and Dominica, which most people can only dream about. During Phase III, we managed our own itinerary and charted our path to the islands of our choice. In fact, after only one week on ARC, I called home begging my parents to let me do the extension! ARC provided me with so many amazing experiences and made me feel more at home than I ever have in Chicago, and I encourage anyone considering it to take the leap- the amazing experience is worth it. Kari Hoover

This trip gave me the security and life lessons I needed to become the person I want to be in life... while it may not seem like a simple trip can change you, it shaped me in ways I couldn't have imagined nor expected and I will forever be grateful to Broadreach for it. I made a family and had an experience that has changed my life for the best. I love every place we visited, and the time with my crew was the best of my life. Broadreach is amazing. Tyler Moore

My son absolutely enjoyed this experience and it will be one that will stay with him for a long time. My son established new friends and tested his character in many instances, but all were worthwhile. He was able to put the skills he has already learned into real life, and it gave him a better understanding of what is necessary to make a ship run (and can be equated to most aspects of life). He came back with a greater appreciation of the life he has, and he is more confident in what he can offer to others. The initial observation of my son upon his return is awesome, to say the least, and I can only hope this experience is another stepping stone in life for greater opportunities to come. Alex Schrader

My son had a great experience and came back energized and more confident. Unexpectedly, he gained cooking ability and willingness. He felt that the necessary safety procedures were observed. He enjoyed the interaction with new friends, the food shopping in the market, and the service projects. Christian Lochbaum

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