As much as we all love the feeling of the wind in the sails, sometimes there is the need to turn the engine on. Most yachts have diesel engines and […]
Grenada RYA Sailing Blog
International Flag Etiquette: Why? International flag etiquette is based upon a combination of law and strong maritime tradition. International flag etiquette and flag rules are seen by many as […]
International Flag Etiquette: Law & Tradition
The yachting industry has a wide variety of opportunities for sailors looking for an exciting and rewarding career at sea. From skippering or crewing on commercial yachts to instructing at a water sports […]
Yachting Industry: Training & Career Advice
Grenada Bluewater Sailing 2015 – Be part of our RACE TEAM! Always wanted to experience the thrill of competing in a world-class Caribbean regatta? Or maybe you are […]
Grenada Sailing Week 2015 Regatta Charter
Grenada Bluewater Sailing runs excellent one day, RYA First Aid courses in Grenada. This shore based first aid course can be taken by anyone, whether you wish to use the knowledge […]
RYA First Aid Courses in Grenada
The southern Grenadines are the perfect sailing vacation destination AND you get to try some of our wonderful locally-grown Caribbean fruits. Caribbean Fruits: Fresh & Full of Flavour! Grenada and the Grenadines […]
10 Caribbean Fruits To Try On Your Sailing Vacation
Check out our top 8 weird and wonderful animals in the Grenadines. They range from tiny frogs and birds, to huge lizards and unusual sea creatures! If you join us for […]
8 Awesome Animals in the Grenadines
Join us as we take a closer look at weather systems in the second part of our discussion about weather and passage planning. Weather Systems Pt 2/2 What causes air pressure to […]
Passage Planning: Weather Systems
Join us as we take a closer look at how to use GRIB files in part one of our discussion about weather and passage planning. Passage Planning Pt. 1/2 […]
Passage Planning: How to Use GRIB Files
Our warm tropical waters are so enticing that many visitors to Grenada and the Grenadines want to jump straight in. The clear turquoise water is perfect for snorkelling and you […]
10 Best Snorkelling Spots in Grenada & the Grenadines
The RYA has a fantastic selection of boating books and RYA training materials available through the online RYA shop. There is now the option to buy either eBooks or the paperback […]
Best Boating Books & RYA Materials
As well as sailing, we love going hiking in Grenada and the Grenadines! From leisurely strolls that stretch your sea legs, to challenging all terrain hikes, there is something for […]
Best Hiking in Grenada & the Grenadines
What is the RYA? “The Royal Yachting Association (RYA), is the British national body for all forms of boating, including dinghy and yacht racing, motor and sail cruising, RIBs and […]
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Whether you are joining Grenada Bluewater Sailing for RYA training courses or a crewed sailing charter, then you will need to have travel insurance that covers sailing activities. Do You Have […]
Do You Need Sailing Insurance?
Above water, Grenada is famed for being the ‘Spice Isle’ – lush rainforests with great hiking, rare flora, and tropical fauna. On the water, sailors enjoy the exciting inter-island Atlantic […]
Best Scuba Diving in Grenada & the Grenadines
In the age of modern technology, pilotage has become a very simplified procedure. It’s very easy to follow directions given by a GPS, however, where’s the fun in that?! […]
7 Top Tips For Successful Pilotage
Sailing along in the hot sun all day. The cooling sea breeze whips up the salt water spray, and you taste the sea on your lips. It’s hungry work this sailing; […]
Cooking on Boats: Food fit for a Captain!
Many students ask what the weather in Grenada is like, so we’ve decided to write a blog about it. We take an in-depth look at how to predict the tides and weather […]
Meteorology: Predicting the Weather in Grenada
At Antigua Sailing Week 2014, Grenada Bluewater Sailing received some extra special treatment. The Coral of Cowes kindly offered to act as our mothership and host for the event. Owner Richard Oswald, and […]
Coral of Cowes: The Epitome of Style
Want to save precious vacation time? Or maybe you just can’t wait to get started? Get started today with RYA online courses! We have teamed up with RYA Interactive to bring […]
RYA Online – Start Today
Guadeloupe to Antigua 2014 Race Grenada Bluewater Sailing got off to a flying start during this year’s feeder race for Antigua Sailing Week. Skipper Stuart Ramsay led his crew […]
Antigua Sailing Week: Trials, Tribulations & Triumph!
Grenada Bluewater Sailing offers the full selection of RYA navigation courses. These fully supported courses are designed to meet each level of boating experience – from novice sailor through to experienced […]
RYA Navigation Courses: Knowledge Into Action
These specialist one day short courses expand your knowledge and skills in key boating areas. What are RYA Short Courses? The RYA short courses are stand alone courses that […]
In the Spotlight: RYA Short Courses
At Grenada Bluewater Sailing we offer skippered sailing holidays based around the diverse islands of Grenada and the Grenadines. You may opt to undertake RYA training, or simply join us […]
Skippered Sailing Holidays in the Caribbean
A fun two day practical sailing course designed to introduce complete beginners to sailing. This is the perfect course for you if you are visiting Grenada on holiday and would like […]
RYA Start Yachting Course – Get Involved on Grenada!
There’s a lot of blue sea out there… listen to it calling… RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory & Certificate of Competence Before you cast off your bowlines and set sail […]
Yachtmaster Ocean Theory – Set Sail For The Horizon!
Are you from the school of thought that “If you can’t tie knots, tie lots”? Terrified of ending up with a pile of rope that looks more like spaghetti? Well […]
Boating Knots Made Easy – Don’t get Yourself in a ...
Advance your coastal skippering and navigation skills Here we take a closer look at the skills you develop on the RYA Coastal Skipper courses: The RYA Coastal Skipper practical course […]
RYA Coastal Skipper: The Next Level of Sailing
RYA Competent Crew – Learn the Ropes! This fun RYA sailing course is for beginners and novices who would like to become active crew members. There are no prerequisites […]
What happens on a Learn to Sail Caribbean Holiday?
Here’s our top reasons why we love Caribbean sailing: Diverse Islands It’s true! Every island in the Windward Antilles has it’s own personality and character: Grenada is a very friendly […]
Why we LOVE Caribbean Sailing!
Wow… What a week of knife-edge excitement and thrilling sailing that was! With a fantastic crew of 11 on board, Chao Lay from Grenada Bluewater Sailing, battled her heart out […]
Grenada Sailing Week 2014 – A Roaring Success!
The RYA Day Skipper practical course is for skippers who wish to advance their navigation and sailing skills beyond a basic level. RYA Day Skipper Practical At Grenada Bluewater […]