Cruiser Course - Sailing South - Thornless Path & Beyond - September 26th, 2024 8:00 p.m. - 10:00p.m. Eastern

Heading South beyond the Bahamas... what is the Thornless Path?  Why is it important to me when plotting and navigating my way to the BVI's or Grenada?

There are drastic changes in the islands and ocean south of the Bahamas. The mountainous island winds, trade winds, and currents will impact your passage.  This is the place to get a solid understanding of the differences of sailing US coastlines, the Bahamas and south.   This is challenging territory, find out why it was not navigated for 450 years, and how it will impact you today.   Get tools to make the safe decisions, cruising South and beyond. 

Join Capt. Deb who will take you through details and information that are not taught to you anywhere else.  The conditions will be challenging, and depending on your choices you may not have a bailout option.  Avoid not knowing and make well informed decisions. 

• Key Stops
• Weather Resources
• Weather Windows
• Passage options
• Shipyards you can count on
• Mail & Shipping Packages
• Water- Should I have a water maker?
• Personal Security
• Anchoring Marinas
• Provisioning and Groceries
• Chart Plotter
• Emergency Procedures
• Importance of your safety equipment and ditch bag
• Flexibility traveling at night and MORE.