After a fabulous day of sailing there is nothing better than a great meal to finish off the day. Grenada has a wonderful selection of traditional recipes to try, ranging […]
Grenada RYA Sailing Blog
Never been on a sailing trip before? Here’s our handy list of the top things to bring with you on one of our sailing trips or courses. Sailing Trip Essentials […]
Things To Bring On Your Sailing Trip
Regular maintenance will ensure your sailing boat lasts as long as possible. Consistent servicing can aid in the prevention of major repairs or overhauls. Not to mention making sure your passengers are safe […]
Boat Maintenance Tips
The right lifejacket will keep you alive and increase your survival time in the event of immersion. They are designed to keep the victim face up in the water to allow breathing […]
How To Choose The Right Lifejacket
A compass is the most crucial navigational instrument used on board a marine vessel. Learning how to use a compass to navigate is easy on one of our learn to sail […]
How To Use A Compass For Marine Navigation
Picking up a buoy under sail is a great skill to master and easily achievable with practice. Rather than charging into a busy anchorage for your first attempt, make […]
Picking Up A Mooring Buoy Under Sail
There’s lots of good local restaurants in Grenada to try during your vacation. Most restaurants cater to both Grenadian and/or international tastebuds, so there will be something to suit everyone. […]
Local Restaurants in Grenada
Sailing is a highly enjoyable sport and, with the proper RYA training, it is a great way to relax in your downtime. Like any sport, it does have inherent risks and […]
Man Overboard Procedures
Famed as the “Spice Isle”, Grenada packs a punch with the wide range of spices that are grown and exported from our Caribbean island. If you are visiting Grenada […]
The Spice Isle: 8 Spices You Must Try In Grenada
Whether new to sailing or an experienced skipper, it is always a good idea to have key navigation lights and shapes fresh in your mind. At night, it can […]
Navigation Lights and Shapes – Test Yourself!
When you learn to drive a vehicle on the road, a compulsory element is to learn road signs. Similarly, if you are learning to sail then it is really important […]
Buoyage Reminder For Safe Sailing
Technology has developed fast in recent years. Tablets and iPads are commonly seen on deck and have proved to be highly useful tools for navigation and weather prediction. The development of […]
Top Sailing Apps For Cruising & Yacht Racing
When starting any new sport or hobby, new terminology can be confusing. Sailing comes with its own set of sailing terms and jargon to learn. After spending a week […]
10 Sailing Terms For Beginners
Here’s an idea for your next trip… combine your RYA sail training vacation with volunteer work placement at Grenada’s turtle conservation project. Awesome! Turtle Conservation in Grenada Grenada Bluewater […]
Turtle Conservation Project in Grenada
What is Radar? A radar is an electronic instrument that is used to measure the bearing and distance of solid objects. The information is presented on a digital screen in […]
RYA Radar Course – Coastal & Offshore Navigation Assistance
So, you’ve just passed your RYA Day Skipper course. The taste of sea salt is still fresh on your lips and your hair is now permanently wind swept. You’re raring to get out […]
Next Step After Your RYA Day Skipper Course… Go Sailing!
A grab bag is a vital piece of safety equipment that must be prepared and ready to go in case of an emergency such as a serious fire, sinking vessel, or medical evacuation. […]
What To Put In A Grab Bag
Every sailor needs a home port and we are lucky enough to say Grenada is ours! We might be biased, but we all think Grenada is one of the best […]
Eco-Tourism – Things To Do In Grenada
Night sailing is one of those things that you have to do to fully appreciate. The stars dazzle on a cloudless night, and the sound of the bow breaking through […]
Night Sailing Tips & Techniques
The RYA VHF Marine Radio course is for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld VHF marine radio. A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it […]
RYA VHF Marine Radio Course
Sailing is a very popular sport and relatively eco friendly. So how can we make sure we are looking after the environment as best as possible, leaving minimal ecological footprints? The three […]
Eco Friendly Sailing Tips
With many Caribbean regattas to compete in, Grenada Sailing Week is a firm contender as one of the best. The warmth of the island is reflected in this charmingly inclusive […]
Grenada Sailing Week 2015 – Caribbean Regatta Of The Year!
Did you take our advice for 2015 and decide to buy a boat? Do it! You’ll never look back we promise! If you are now in the process of buying a boat, our […]
Buying A Boat – Student Experiences
Whether you are sailing offshore or heading along a coastal route, passage planning is the key to a safe and successful trip. Passage planning is important because it helps you to […]
The 10 Key Points of Passage Planning
If you are a beach lover then have we got a treat for you! Grenada and the Grenadines have some of the most secluded and beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. […]
Best Beaches in the Grenadines
So it’s that time of year again when we all make over-the-top New Year’s resolutions that we don’t keep. To help you have a guilt-free year the Bluewater Sailing team has […]
5 Fun & Easy Resolutions For 2022
The West Indies have a warm, festive atmosphere at this time of year. Visitors are welcomed with open arms in true Caribbean community spirit. Many restaurants and hotels will celebrate […]
10 Traditional West Indian Christmas Recipes
Anchoring is a key skill to learn if you charter a sailing yacht or own your own boat. You may want to anchor up for lunch in a calm […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Anchoring
If you are a novice crew member or experienced cruiser then going racing is a great way to add a new challenge into your sailing repertoire. Sailing regattas are organised all around the […]
Why You Should Start Racing In Sailing Regattas
If you are learning to sail then you will have lots of questions about how things work on a sailing boat. Great! One of the common queries our instructors are […]
Learning to Sail: Heeling Over
‘Points of sail’ is the term that describes which way your boat is heading in relation to the wind. Each point has a different name depending on the direction. Learning […]
Points of Sail & Wind Awareness
As much as we all love the feeling of the wind in the sails, sometimes there is the need to turn the engine on. Most yachts have diesel engines and […]