Week long liveaboard learn to sail courses in the BVI for couples, families and women-only courses. ASA certification for levels 101-106, & 114.
Sistership operates out of Nanny Cay Marina on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, better known as the "sailing capital of the world". We offer week long liveaboard courses teaching the curriculum of the American Sailing Association. ASA certification for levels 101-106 as well as 114 catamaran certification is offered. Our experienced, professional licensed female captains are ha
23/09/2018
Things are looking much better, slow but steady progress being made.
Irma, then and now: Photos from around Tortola Much has changed on Tortola since Hurricane Irma. Click to compare scenes captured shortly after Hurricane Irma to the same scenes captured in recent days.
16/07/2018
Failure to lookout! Always keep a sharp eye out because you never know when the other guy isn't. There are too many irresponsible boaters out there. Be safe.
WATCH: Unbelievable boat crash captured on GoPro A terrifying close call for three people fishing in Oregon.
31/03/2018
The crew of 'Moxie', Sistership's 'new' boat celebrating their second place finishes today. We are currently standing in second place with one more day to go in the BVI Spring Regatta. With one charter and one regatta under her keel, Moxie is proving herself to be a fine vessel right up there with her predecessor Seabiscuit. So many heartfelt thanks to all who made this possible - my dear family and friends and my most wonderful, generous sailing students. The adventure continues! Love you all:) (most excellent crew pictured below from left - Elaine Cinciva, Becky Thom, Martin van Houten, Pam Nolan , Kim Cleary, Bernie Byrne.)
14/01/2018
Open for business!
You Can Get Foxy, Soggy, Loco, Stress-free or Even Laid (back) on JVD! | BVI Travel – Hotels & Restaurants & Sailing After Irma & Maria The beach bars on Jost Van D**e have been hard at work since Irma and Maria devastated the island back in September. Many of the iconic watering holes and resta
13/01/2018
It's been an incredible week since I started my 'campaign' as GFM calls it. Thanks to so many wonderful sailing students, family and friends I am almost to my goal. With a final push I hope to be back in business next month to keep on keepin' on.
Click here to support Help Sistership Sail Again organized by Pat Nolan For 28 years Pat Nolan of Sistership Sailing School has been empowering women, helping couples and families realize their dreams and changing lives through sail training. (Seabiscuit, Antigua Race Week 2005 - we won!) (Seabicuit - sailing smartly in better days) For that long she ably rode out...
14/12/2017
Just returned to Florida from a month in the BVI. It was a sobering experience to say the least. This video really speaks to the state of things after the storm and how much sailing means to the recovery of the country. Please friends, take the time to watch this excellent video. You will see Nanny Cay Marina where Martin and I lived and operated our businesses from as well as a tour of the rest of the islands.
Hurricane Irma's effect on the BVI - CNN Video Shirley Robertson goes to the British Virgin Islands to see how 2017's Hurricane Irma decimated the island and its sailing industry.
04/12/2017
Recently seen in a salt pond in Josiah's Bay:)
19/11/2017
Been there!
13/11/2017
ATTENTION ALL SAILORS - THIS IS A MUST READ! The Yacht Allende just sailed the BVI and the crew compiled an excellent report on all the destinations and anchorages as of 11/1/17...
https://www.bvitraveller.com/sailing-report
Welcome! Come one and all! Let's go sailing!
16/05/2017
This article brings back so many great memories of sailing Boomerang over the years. That chute was sometimes the bane of our lives but what fun, excitement, speed, headaches, heart palpitations it gave us so many times!
http://sailingmagazine.net/article-1775-the-symmetrical-spinnaker-is-an-endangered-species-worth-saving.html
Some impressive boat handling!
https://www.facebook.com/sailingscuttlebutt/posts/10155304532753839