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Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 24-02-2019, 08:55
Replies: 9
Views: 1,696
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Liveabord 'Holiday' - Certification or Not?

Yodalino,

We mostly do ASA certification courses but we also do skippered charters and what we call "Cruise, Crew and Review" trips which allow you to participate and learn along the way with no...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-10-2018, 09:38
Replies: 32
Views: 23,625
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Who has taken the ASA 101/103/104 exams?

When we do our seven and ten day live aboard Cruise and Learn courses, we cover ASA 101, 103 & 104. The curriculum is combined in a way that even if you already have your ASA 101, it becomes a review...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 04-09-2018, 19:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,962
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: I will buy a 44 cat in a year

Seems like it might be a good idea to complete your ASA 104. Then get some time on the water and consider doing your Coastal Navigation (ASA 105) and Advanced Coastal Cruising (ASA 106).

Let me...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 04-09-2018, 18:47
Replies: 42
Views: 23,598
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Live Aboard Sailing School Recomendations

ShellBack89 - Nautilus does run a good program here in the Grenadines - not familiar with their other operations. The only thing I would say to be careful with is that they do not offer their Basic...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 13-08-2018, 09:14
Replies: 18
Views: 11,239
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Just passed ASA 101 - Logbook Questions

Glad to see you are interested in tracking your sea time! If you continue to pursue sailing, it will come in handy later, no matter how you track it.

Let me know if you are interested in earning...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 13-08-2018, 08:58
Replies: 28
Views: 7,364
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Please Help us find our Liveaboard Catamaran

Let me know if you are interested in joining us for one of our Catamaran Cruise and Learn courses - we would love to have you join us. And, yes - we give group booking discounts! It would be fun to...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 21-06-2018, 08:15
Replies: 42
Views: 23,598
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Live Aboard Sailing School Recomendations

Oops! I didn't even know I had two accounts on here! All of the information is correct for the Gabbiano post - just doesn't have our logo!
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 17-05-2018, 12:15
Replies: 3
Views: 3,085
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Learn how to sail in New York City this Winter/Spring

If you are interested in traveling a bit... We offer seven and ten day live aboard courses in the Southern Caribbean - Grenada and the Grenadines. Let me know if you have any questions about our...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 08-05-2018, 12:06
Replies: 7
Views: 3,561
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Houston newbie

Welcome to Cruisers Forum! If you would like to come down to the Caribbean and do some sail training with your family, let me know! Check out our website, I would be happy to help you with any...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 26-12-2017, 10:10
Replies: 42
Views: 23,598
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Live Aboard Sailing School Recomendations

I can't really help you in the USVI, but if you would like to come a bit further south we would be happy to help you with your sailing goals! We offer Catamaran Cruise and Learn courses based out of...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 14-12-2017, 15:07
Replies: 20
Views: 5,743
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Beginner seeks training and cert advice

I agree that if you are looking for a more affordable option, check your local area for schools - the DC area has several to choose from. Annapolis has some really great schools. Solomon Sailing is a...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 24-11-2017, 09:43
Replies: 1
Views: 1,670
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Salty motor boater looking for live aboard school recommendations

We would be happy to have you join one of our live aboard courses. We offer both seven and ten day trips on either monohulls or catamarans. For our catamaran courses we recommend doing you Basic...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 18-11-2017, 12:13
Replies: 42
Views: 23,598
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Live Aboard Sailing School Recomendations

If you have the time, we would love to have you come sailing with us in Grenada! We offer seven and ten day Catamaran Cruise and Learn courses. We also offer Basic Keelboat (ASA 101) on our small...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 04-11-2017, 14:15
Replies: 11
Views: 2,272
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Question about 385 Tons?

The ticket only opens the door. It's what you do with it that is really important. I know a lot more now than when I originally earned my 100 ton license. But without that license I never would have...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 04-11-2017, 13:31
Replies: 11
Views: 2,272
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Question about 385 Tons?

Yeah - I am fairly sure you will have to be licensed in order to get the boat insured. Another option of course is to hire qualified crew. The problem then is that you can't drive your own boat. It...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 04-11-2017, 08:05
Replies: 11
Views: 2,272
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Question about 385 Tons?

I used to teach OUPV and 100 Ton Masters License courses in the Northwest. We would get students who were buying some big boats without much boating experience. A lot of the students had been told by...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 04-11-2017, 08:00
Replies: 13
Views: 4,016
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Learning to sail with a potential of chosing anywhere.

I am a bit biased, but I would say that the southern Caribbean is a great place to learn. We have great wind and amazing anchorages to explore. If you need internet access - you can get it through...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-11-2017, 07:41
Replies: 30
Views: 7,741
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Whats a good boat to sail the Caribbean

Here are a few options we have listed in Grenada:

1989 Beneteau 350 for $35k 1989 Beneteau Oceanis 350 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-10-2017, 07:54
Replies: 44
Views: 9,403
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: What a beginner should look at???

For performance cruising catamarans in your size range, I would recommend looking at the Balance 451 (https://balancecatamarans.com/). Only problem with that boat is that new it would be a bit above...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 21-10-2017, 07:26
Replies: 11
Views: 2,289
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Charleston - Day Sail / Bareboat

I would second checking with Will Miller from Charleston Sailing School. He runs an ASA sailing school and a small charter fleet. I am sure he would be able to give you some good ideas on sailing...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 01-10-2017, 15:14
Replies: 12
Views: 2,415
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Beginners help

If you decide to go with the sailing school option - check out our website. We offer American Sailing Association courses in the Caribbean. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 27-09-2017, 06:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,711
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Beginner from Colorado looking for Schools

I know the guys who run OnDeck in Antigua and Blue Water in Grenada. They both run very good programs. OnDeck is a bigger school than Blue Water. Their program is a very professional operation and I...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 26-09-2017, 10:10
Replies: 13
Views: 2,904
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Coastal navigation Training

Looks like lots of good advice so far. If you are interested in doing a combined 105 / 106 course, we would be happy to have you join us for either an Advanced Cruise and Learn or Advanced Catamaran...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 26-09-2017, 10:03
Replies: 18
Views: 5,264
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Beginner from Vancouver, Canada

I am sure there are lots of sailing school choices in the Vancouver area. The only one I am actually familiar with is San Juan Sailing out of Bellingham Washington. They run an excellent program!
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Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 26-09-2017, 09:57
Replies: 3
Views: 1,711
Posted By LTDsailing
Re: Beginner from Colorado looking for Schools

Hi! If you opt for the ASA route we would love to help you out with your sail training adventure! Check out our website - but as you point out, that doesn't really tell the whole story.

I would...
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