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Learning to sail at SeaTrek
encompasses more than just learning a bunch of new vocabulary and
figuring out how to get the wind to push the boat where you
want it to go.
You learn a new way of life - how to live on a boat.
Your home at SeaTrek is a floating city with
everything you need to survive for weeks at a
time: water, food, electricity, fuel for cooking
(and for motoring when there is no wind),
clothing, books, etc. You learn how to use the
tools (and spare parts needed) to keep your home
afloat and running efficiently. You learn to put
things back where they belong. You learn to
appreciate the wind and the ocean.
SeaTreker Rob Louthe sums it up:
“Anyone at SeaTrek, regardless of previous sailing
experience, can easily learn the ancient practice
of sailing. I came to SeaTrek with absolutely no
experience or passion for sailing but left 3 weeks
later with both. The staff were both patient and
humorous in their teaching approach. The
BVI environment is a great classroom to
learn in with constant beautiful weather.
I absolutely love sailing now,
thanks SeaTrek!”
Marine Science Projects
The adventure begins! Whether SeaTrek students have A range of scientific equipment is also available to assist
a burning desire to be a marine biologist or just want to students in carrying out research and conservation projects.
In addition, students can choose to earn academic and/
know the names of the fish and corals they see while scuba
diving, our staff of marine biologists and certified naturalists or community service credit for their work. This type of
will assist them in learning everything they ever wanted to hands-on, service-based learning affords students invaluable
know about the marine environment of the Caribbean. experience in the fields of marine ecology, conservation,
Having fun and learning about the marine environment are and natural resource management.
what SeaTrek is all about. The opportunities for exploring SeaTrek participants are exposed to a wide range of marine
diverse underwater landscapes and observing fascinating science topics and hands-on field experiences. Along with
creatures are limitless. Whether participating in a deep or the standard science classes and lab exercises, many students
night dive or just taking a leisurely snorkel, our students select a focus research project to earn additional community
are sure to encounter organisms and behaviors that will service and/or academic credits related to one of the
astonish and provide countless stories to take back home. following topics: Coral Ecology, Fish Identification, Turtle
Our professional marine biologists and naturalists use Tagging & Monitoring, Environmental Conservation and
their vast and diverse experiences to help participants Water Quality & Plankton Analysis.
learn about and appreciate the underwater world that Accept the invitation to join SeaTrek and begin an exciting
surrounds them. Along with the expertise of the SeaTrek chance-of-a-life time journey into the wondrous marine
staff, students learn from local marine scientists and environment of the British Virgin Islands!
conservation specialists.
“...with the wind in our sails...”
“Raising the main sail... takes a lot of work!”