Antiguan sail trainees Ryanne and Shanae sailed on traditional brigantine Florette!
Look at us sailing on the beautiful Florette – Historic tallship sailing ltd
Antiguan sail trainees Ryanne and Shanae accompanied by Charlotte from the West Indies Sail Heritage Foundation went on a sailing adventure from St Maarten to Antigua on traditional brigantine “Florette” from March 2nd to March 8th, 2024. We learned how to sail a traditional vessel, worked together to hoist the sails, and received lessons in knots, splicing, and whipping. You require GIRL POWER to set the sails and bravery to climb the mast. Thank you, Captain Ron and Florette crew for this great experience.
West Indies Sail Heritage Foundation www.caribwish.com is a member of Caribbean Sail Training and the official representative for sail training in Antigua.
Caribbean Sail Training selects cooperating Tall ships, square riggers, cargo ships, large yachts, and even superyachts and race boats, that take youngsters on a sail training trip. Many Caribbean youth or their parents may not have the financial means to provide their youngsters with a sail training adventure. CST arranges berths on ships, the funds ( as each sail training vessel needs money to keep working and exist ), and arranges paperwork and communication with the ship.
This year the West Indies Sail Heritage Foundation launched the “GO to SEA” program in collaboration with Caribbean Sail Training and with the support of Sail Training International.
The program aims to assist young people in Antigua youngsters in developing sailing and teamwork skills, gaining experience sailing on a Tall Ship, and exploring potential maritime-based career training opportunities, and discovering employment possibilities in the maritime industry.
Sail Training International is providing sail training to young people around the world inspiring them to grow in confidence, rise to challenges, overcome fears, and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime. Sail Training International encourages youth development while supporting efforts towards international friendship and understanding. STI creates opportunities for young people from different backgrounds – especially those with fewer opportunities – to take part in Tall Ships Events through funds and bursaries.
www.sailtraininginternational.org
Ryanne and Shanae joined last year the WISH Foundation and participated in Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta on our Carriacou Sloop “New Moon”. Ryanne followed the Women at the Helm Internship program for local Antiguan females at Second Star Sailing Caribbean. Shanae is an instructor at the National Sailing Academy.
Follow us or Call/WhatsApp Billy at +1-268-7763484 from the West Indies Sail Heritage Foundation for more information about sail training and the “GO to SEA” program.
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