Coastal Sailing Experience - 150NM /7 Days
AVAILABLE
Boat: Tiger Lily
Crew: Phoebe & Perrine
Locations: Guadeloupe - Dominica - Guadeloupe
Experience Level: All levels welcome!
Price: $9,800 per cabin / $4,900 per person for a shared cabin
Details:
Most “girls’ trips” at sea are about cocktails and photos. This is different. Outer Passage is a sail‑training program first, you’ll trim sails, take the helm, practice mooring and anchoring, and learn passage planning in a supportive, women‑centered environment. Our women instructors will tailor the coaching to your experience and goals. And because learning and fun belong together, we balance the coaching with time to relax: stretch, swim and snorkel, go for a hike, then enjoy sundowners once we’re secured for the night, with unhurried cockpit dinners. Come for the skills; leave with confidence, new friends, and memories that outlast your tan.
This trip is designed for women who…
Women who want real time on the helm and on the lines (beginners welcome)
Future owners wanting instruction on a performance catamaran
Solo travelers seeking a supportive, small‑group vibe
Friends, sisters, or mother‑daughter pairs who want to learn together
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Join us aboard Tiger Lily for a women’s-only sailing adventure between Guadeloupe and Dominica, combining island cruising, longer inter-island sailing and plenty of hands-on time aboard.
This trip is designed for women who want to become more involved and confident on the water, whether you already sail regularly, often sail alongside a partner, or are stepping aboard a performance catamaran for the first time.
You’ll have opportunities to take the helm, trim sails, navigate, help plan our route and become part of the everyday decisions involved in cruising from island to island. There’s no pressure to arrive with a certain level of experience and no expectation that everyone wants to learn the same things.
Between sailing legs, we’ll slow things down with time to swim, snorkel, explore ashore, share meals and enjoy life at anchor. We’ll begin and end in Guadeloupe, with Les Saintes and Dominica as highlights along the way, while letting the weather shape the exact route and timing of our passages.
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Training happens naturally throughout the week and is tailored to the women aboard.
We may work on helming, sail trim and handling, anchoring, navigation, weather, route planning, boat systems and maneuvering, along with the communication and teamwork that make sailing as a crew work well.
The passages between Guadeloupe and Dominica also give us the opportunity to experience longer periods underway and put those skills into practice outside protected coastal waters.
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Our first day begins in Guadeloupe, where we’ll settle aboard Tiger Lily, complete our safety orientation and talk through the weather and plans for the week before getting underway.
Possible stops and highlights include:
Guadeloupe, with time to cruise some of the island’s beautiful anchorages.
Les Saintes, one of our favorite stops in the archipelago, with a protected bay, small waterfront village and plenty to explore ashore.
Dominica, where lush mountains, rainforest and a dramatically different coastline make arriving by sail particularly memorable.
When conditions are right, we’ll make the passage south to Dominica before turning north again and sailing back toward Guadeloupe.
As always, we’ll keep the itinerary flexible and let the forecast determine when we make the longer sailing legs and where we spend our time in between.
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Late January and early February are prime Caribbean sailing months, with warm temperatures and the easterly trade winds that define sailing in the Lesser Antilles. Winter tradewinds commonly run around 15–20 knots, although stronger periods and increased sea state are always possible.
Because we’ll be crossing between islands rather than staying entirely in protected waters, conditions will play an important role in our route and departure times.
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Arrival & Departure: Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport (PTP), Guadeloupe
It is suggested to book local accommodations for the evening prior to and after our planned departure / arrival.
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Pricing is per cabin (sleeps two) or per person in a shared cabin, so book it for yourself or bring a friend, sister, or partner! Solo travelers, we’ve got you too; just contact us and we’ll be happy to pair you up with another solo gal to share a cabin!
Includes all meals, drinks, snacks, sundowners, and mooring fees while onboard. Travel to/from the vessel and shore-based meals or expenses are not included.
Shared Cabin - $4,900 per person
Private Double Cabin - $9,800
Each cabin accommodates one or two guests.
Click ‘Book Now’ and fill out a submission form. We will get back to you with an invoice to reserve your cabin. After booking, we will send a full information packet which includes details on what to expect on your stay aboard, boat details, packing, etc. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to Contact Us! Or, maybe your questions are answered elsewhere? Check out our FAQ’s!