Frequently Asked Questions:
There are two main areas of FAQs:
1. Class scheduling, flexibility, starting a new class, joining a currently scheduled class.
2. Traveling to and from and what you need when there.
1. Class Scheduling:
Two students is the minimum to get a class scheduled on the calendar. After that, up to four students may join that class.
Solo Students looking to book dates not currently scheduled should let us know as early as possible. With enough time we can usually match up solo students and schedule a class. Click Here
Groups of four or more may be best served by booking the whole boat. Options are endless, set your itinerary, customize which classes are taken, bring along non-students, etc. See the Charter Page for more information.
Text Books are included in the price and are sent out within 36 hours of your receiving your deposit. We STRONGLY recommend that you know the terminology (ASA 101) and have a read through of the other levels. Sailing in paradise, you’ll prefer your hands on the controls over your nose in a book!
2. Travel/Arrival/When There
Physical Location?
V.I. Sailing School is located at:
Smith Bay Rd
St Thomas 00802
Airlines?
Delta, American, United Spirit and Jet Blue are the main airlines in to St Thomas. The Airport Code is STT. GO TO: https://www.usvitravelportal.com/ This is required of all visiting the USVIs (and why they are so Covid Free).
Transportation?
Taxi Vans at Airport. Tell them you are going to American Yacht Harbor. $16 per person. $2 per
large bag (sometimes). It is a 25 -35 minute ride from the airport.
Contact #s when you arrive?
IF you have not received your Capt’s number already contact the Main Office: (805) 856 8560 or (805) 850 8135
Please Call your Capt/Instructor when you have landed. (#s will be provided before departure).
Aboard the boat?
You will find your own private cabin with private head (bathroom) and shower. We provide beach
and bath towels, soap, snorkel equipment and all of your navigation tools. We always have breakfast
aboard, lunch usually, dinner – sometimes all, sometimes none – Depends on the group.
Contact with the Outside World?
AT&T is good in all the USVIs about 75% of the British VIs. Verizon has good roaming coverage
and a $10 a day plan, but…. Turn your Data off (or it charges you everyday). Please call your cell carrier to see what they offer in detail. We have WiFi internet about every couple of days.
Must Bring?
Your Passport really streamlines entry back home. Also, Personal toiletries, any medications or other normal travel items &… Sunscreen!
Suggested?
Bathing suits, shorts, light shirts (some long sleeved), flip-flops/sandals (for going ashore),
sunglasses, hat and a very light sweatshirt/hoodie if between the months of December and April.
Though not essential, whatever you bring, pack it in soft luggage (duffle/backpack) if you have it.
This is easier to store in our limited space. There is room for roll-ons w/o too much trouble.
Optional?
Sailing gloves. Your favorite music (IPhone plugs in to our stereo). Personal Snorkel gear if you have a favorite mask or fins.