Become a Certified Bareboat Skipper.
Learn how to sail or powerboat in the British Virgin Islands with expert instructors.
Earn your Bareboat Certification with our Sailing School and qualify for the International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) to become your own captain, while exploring the Caribbean’s top sailing destination.
Get Your Personalized Sailing Course in the BVI.
Tell us your preferred dates, group size, and course type. We’ll reply within 24 hours with availability, exact pricing, and the best training option for you. No obligation.
Traveling solo? Most courses require a minimum of 2 students — if you’re alone, we’ll do our best to match you with other sailors on your preferred dates.
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Be Ready to Be Your Own Bareboat Charter Captain on a power or sailboat.
Learn to sail with confidence through our Own Boat Tuition programs.
International Certificate (IPC or ICC) for Chartering Overseas.
Our Boats – Modern, Comfortable, and Ready for your adventure at BVI Sailing Coach.
BVI Sailing Coach: Premium Sail & Power Boat courses in the BVI
Located in the heart of the British Virgin Islands, Sailing Coach offers world-class sailing and powerboating courses for individuals, couples, and families. Our mission is to empower students—from total beginners to seasoned sailors—with the skills and confidence to skipper their own adventures.
We combine immersive instruction, high-end yachts, and a personalized experience to help you sail with confidence, independence, and joy.
Choose the Course That Fits Your Adventure
Basic Keelboat Sailing (101)
$800
- Keelboat certification
- Learn essential sailing skills
- Great for beginners
- Stay at a beautifull resort or boutique beach club
Power catamaran
$3,999
- Learn to captain a Power catamaran
- Real-life cruising experience
- Includes provisioning & instructor
- BVI's only cruising Power boat school
- Qualify for international certificate
Bareboat sailing catamaran
Liveaboard Cruising Course
$3,999
- Learn to skipper a sailing catamaran
- Real-life cruising experience
- Includes provisioning & instructor
- Qualify for international certificate (IPC/ICC)
Bareboat Sailing Monohull
Liveaboard Cruising Course
$3,625
- Learn to skipper a monohull
- Live aboard a premium yacht
- Bareboat certification
- Includes provisioning & instructor
- Qualify for international certification
* Starting prices based upon a four student booking
Top Sailing Destinations in the BVI
The Baths – Virgin Gorda
- Virgin Gorda
Often included in liveaboard courses
Rock formations, snorkeling & exploration
Anegada Island
- North BVI
Famous for lobster dinners & secluded beaches
Cooper Island Beach Club
- Cooper Island
Coffee Box, Restaurant, Microbrewery & Rum Bar
Sunset anchor point for many trips
White Bay – Jost Van Dyke
- Jost Van Dyke
Home of the Soggy Dollar
Beach paradise, popular overnight stop
Stories From the Sea
With just a little boating experience, our family stepped aboard a 46-foot power catamaran—and a week later, thanks to Dutch’s patient and inspiring instruction, we were certified skippers. He taught us with clarity, encouraged every question, and shared the beauty of the BVIs along the way. By the end of the week, he felt like family. Today we charter with confidence, carrying not only the skills but also the love of yachting he instilled in us.
Rod & Suzanne C.
My husband and I arrived as complete beginners, but thanks to Dutch’s calm and clear guidance, we felt safe from day one. More than an instructor, he became a friend and an essential part of our sailing journey
Deanna F. & Bill W.
We arrived in the BVI with zero boating experience and left as confident, certified skippers. Dutch’s calm, inspiring guidance turned what seemed impossible into one of the most empowering adventures of our lives. He didn’t just teach us to skipper—he opened the door to a whole new world
Jessica & Eric M.
My husband and I took a 6 day power catamaran course with Captain Dutch. It was easily the best experience we have had on the water. Dutch is incredibly knowledgeable, patient and calm when teaching theory and practical. He is generous with his time, easy to get along with and a complete gentleman.
Tracy and Richard L