420 Nautical Miles | 4 Days at Sea | Hands-On Experience
Join us for 420 nautical miles of true offshore sailing adventure!
From Grenada to the US Virgin Islands, you'll gain real bluewater experience while learning the essentials of overnight passages. This is an immersive, hands-on trip for sailors ready to take the next step beyond bareboat.
Dates: November 15–24, 2025
Route: Grenada ➝ USVI
Duration: 10 days total
1 day: boat orientation and prep
4 days: offshore sailing
4-day weather window for flexibility (used for exploring Grenada or the USVI)
Experience Required: Bareboat- Mate level experience sailing or equivalent.
Vessel prep and offshore safety checks
Emergency ditch bag preparation
Weather planning and passage timing
Provisioning and offshore meal prep
Watch rotation and sleep management
Sail trim and reefing techniques
Night sailing, navigation, and radar use
Valuable offshore sailing miles and confidence-building
Your hosts are Paul Duerk and Carola Gremlich, experienced offshore sailors.
Paul is a USCG Captain, ASA Instructor, and NauticEd Captain
NauticEd and ASA assessments are available upon request
Location: Grenada ➝ USVI
Secure your spot today — space is limited!
email us: SailorsEscape@outlook.com of signup at: Signup form