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GRENADA
SKIP WINTER,
LEARN TO SAIL
It's not just your education, it's your vacation
Join us as we embark on an adventure of a lifetime. Earn your Sail Canada certifications, build miles and explore. This seven day voyage through Grenada and St. Vincent & the Grenadines will bring memories and new skills to last a lifetime.
Why a sailing vacation?
Explore by sea
The many islands of Grenada and SVG are waiting for you. Explore islands and towns all by sea. You will earn the skills to sail with ease under the guidance of our expert instructors and finish each day with a new adventure.
Private Cabin
Enjoy your entire trip with a private cabin. Whether you register for monohull or catamaran, you will enjoy comfort at sea. Wake up each morning with views of serene anchorages with turquoise waters, blue skies and green mountains. Ask about our shared cabin discount.
Immersive Learning
Take the helm and be in control under the guidance of our coaches. Our programs are designed to help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be. From novice, to intermediate, we're with you every step of the way.
Dining
Enjoy the flavours of the Caribbean! Included in your trip are all provisions and we treat you to an unforgettable beach bbq in the Tobago Cays and a morning of snorkeling with sea turtles. *alcohol and up to 2 meals ashore are not included.
Become a certified skipper
Select "book now" to register for our upcoming sailing vacations and to learn more about our programs. There is no commitment once you register.
Our program is designed to get you certified as a skipper or crew. Qualify for your:
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Crew Competency
Basic Standard (day skipper)
Intermediate Standard (bareboat skipper)
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Sail Canada’s training system is recognized internationally by World Sailing and nationally by the Canadian Coast Guard. Student certification awarded by Sail Canada instructors is recognized throughout Canada and around the world, providing significant proof of sailing competency.
*there are some requirements to complete the Intermediate standard.​
Watch our latest video showcasing our course in March 2024
Testimonials
“Happy Sailing’s Grenada course was a highlight of 2024. Evan and Ken started the ashore knowledge component well before we departed and all the planning and preparation set us up for success on the 46’ Dufour charter boat. By the time we arrived in Grenada, all the students knew the trainers and our crew jelled quickly. Each day started with a sail briefing so we understood the skills to be developed and practiced. By starting the day early, and preparing meals ahead of time, we were able to focus on our sailing skills and work through the curriculum by mid-afternoon. This meant the rest of the day was fun social time and we had a chance to swim/snorkel, visit local towns, dine or whatever. Snorkeling at Sandy Island, Carriacou, and the BBQ dinner on the beach at Tobago Cays were just two of the memorable moments. By the end of the course, we had all developed good seamanship skills, understood the boat systems and life aboard, and had begun to develop our navigation and sail planning skills. All of this was expertly guided and facilitated by Evan as Director, and Ken Bourne as Lead Instructor. I highly recommend this course. It was a peak learning experience for everyone involved.” - Stephen
Happy Sailing's live aboard course in Grenada was the perfect blend of fun and education. I gained so much knowledge and confidence about what is involved in chartering and sailing. Ken and Evan take care of all the details and are there to answer any questions that might pop up along the way, so you can focus on learning as you vacation. Highly reccomend this course if you are curious about sailing and have a thirst for adventure! - Hilary
Our Crew
Ken Bourne
Lead Instructor
I grew up in Atlantic Canada where I developed my passion for the Ocean. My first sailing experience was wind surfing about 25 years ago. When I moved to Ottawa, I began sailing Albacores, Lasers, Sharks and Hobie cats on the Ottawa river. I did my first charter in the BVIs and fell in love with larger cruising sailboats; the salt water was calling me back. I spent many winter vacations chartering, joining flotillas and sailing on the ocean. In 2019 I finally bought my own Cruising sailboat and sailed from Lake Ontario, down the East coast of Canada and the US to the Bahamas.
I currently spend my winters sailing in the south.
I have accumulated thousands of hours sailing in the Great lakes and have logged over 3500 nautical miles coastal cruising. When I retired, I decided I wanted to share my passion for sailing and became a certified instructor.
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Ken teaches:
Sail Canada: Basic Cruising, Intermediate Cruising and Catamaran Endorsement
ASA 101 – Basic Keelboat, 103 – Basic Coastal Cruising, 104 – Bareboat Cruising and 114 Cruising Catamaran
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Evan Logan
Instructor and School Director
My sailing journey began in 2012 when I watched a sailboat cruising along the horizon off the shores of Prince Edward County and thought how incredible life could be for a sailor. I longed for a sense of freedom and relying on my wits and my skill. Fast forward to 2021, I had been sailing in the Bay of Quinte for 9 years on my Catalina 25 and was ready for my next challenge. I embarked on a week long sail training course in the Sea of Cortez that changed my life. I wanted a school of my own, was ready for a bigger boat and was ready to begin my instructor training. We purchased a 2011 Bavaria 36 in Upstate NY in Lake Champlain, sailed her down to the Eerie Canal and brought her home across Lake Ontario. Meanwhile I had completed my Sail Canada instructor training and the rest is history! I believe anyone has what it takes to become a sailor at any point in their life. I am an example of that passion and I want to share that passion with you!
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Evan teaches:
Sail Canada: Basic Cruising, Start Keelboat Sailing and Introduction to Sailing
Itinerary and Sailing Area
Flights leave weekly to Maurice Bishop International Airport in Grenada, from across major Canadian cities. *Do not book your flight until the course is confirmed.