SESA Offshore Passage trip: Grenada to US Virgin Islands
420 Nautical Miles | 4 Days at Sea | Hands-On Experience
We sailed from Grenada to the US Virgin Islands to level up our sailing skills! This immersive, hands-on passage offered real bluewater experience as we learned the essentials of overnight and deep water sailing.
Trip Overview:
Dates: November 15–24, 2025
Route: Grenada ➝ USVI
Duration: 10 days total. 1 day: boat orientation and prep. 4 days: offshore sailing. 4-day weather window for flexibility (used for exploring Grenada or the USVI and additional education and drills)
Experience Required: Mate level Bareboat sailing or equivalent.
Vessels: 42ft Catamaran: A modern, spacious vessel offering a stable and fast sailing experience.
What We Learned:
Vessel prep and offshore safety checks
Emergency ditch bag preparation
Weather planning and passage timing
Provisioning and offshore meal prep
Watch rotation and sleep management
Sail trim and reefing techniques
Night sailing, navigation, and radar use
Valuable offshore sailing miles and confidence-building