The Horizon Group
The Horizon Group
From new by-the-cabin Learn to Sail weeks to weekend training programmes and seasonal offers, our Events page keeps you in the loop. Stay updated on upcoming opportunities to join group courses, training clinics, or flotillas in the BVI and beyond.
Our By-The-Cabin weeks are the perfect option for solo travelers, couples, or small groups who want expert instruction, hands-on experience, and the comfort of a spacious crewed sailing yacht—without the cost of a full private charter.
Nov 2026 & Feb 2027 | ASA 101, 103 & 104 | May 2026 SOLD OUT!
Nov 2026 & Feb 2027 | ASA 101, 103 & 104 | May 2026 SOLD OUT!
Ready to start your sailing journey? Our monohull week covers the certifications you need to bareboat a monohull:
This course is open to all levels of experience; no prior experience necessary. The maximum number of learning students onboard will be 6. You may also bring along friends and family who are not learning but would like to join the vacation.
Whilst completing your courses around the BVI you can also enjoy a vacation in the sun, explore onshore bars and restaurants, snorkel our amazing coral reefs and discover white sand beaches.
March 7th – 14th 2026 –
May 23rd – 30th 2026 –
November 7th – 14th Nov 2026
February 6th – 13th Feb 2027
This course starts at 5pm on Saturday and finishes at midday the following Saturday.
Single cabin: $3495 Double cabin: $5990
Nov 2026, Feb 2027 | ASA 103, 104 & 114 | May 2026 SOLD OUT!
Nov 2026, Feb 2027 | ASA 103, 104 & 114 | May 2026 SOLD OUT!
Ready to progress on your sailing journey? Our catamaran week covers:
This course is open to students who are previously certified ASA 101 or have equivalent experience level (24 hours of on water experience and knowledge of these topics). We also recommend this course to students who are already certified and want more time on water before bareboating.
Whilst completing your courses around the BVI you can also enjoy a vacation in the sun, explore onshore bars and restaurants, snorkel our amazing coral reefs and discover white sand beaches. The maximum number of learning students onboard will be 6. You may also bring along friends and family who are not learning but would like to join the vacation!
November 14th - 21st 2026
This course starts at 5pm on Saturday and finishes at midday the following Saturday.
Single cabin: $3995 Double cabin: $6990
June 2026 | ASA 101, 103 & 104 | Women-only
June 2026 | ASA 101, 103 & 104 | Women-only
Ready to start sailing? Our women-only monohull week is for the girls, and covers the certifications you need to confidently bareboat a monohull:
While completing your courses around the beautiful British Virgin Islands, you’ll also enjoy a true vacation in the sun: exploring onshore bars and restaurants, snorkeling vibrant coral reefs, and discovering pristine white-sand beaches – all in a supportive, fun, women-only environment.
This course is open to all levels of experience, with no prior sailing knowledge required. A maximum of 6 learning students will be onboard to ensure a relaxed and personalised learning experience.
This course starts at 5pm on Saturday and finishes at midday the following Saturday. Please note: this is a women-only trip; all guests onboard must be female.
Single cabin: $3395 Double cabin: $5790
21-27 June 2026, hosted by American Sailing
21-27 June 2026, hosted by American Sailing
Enjoy 6 days and 6 nights, 21-27 June 2026, of sailing alongside fellow boats for one epic flotilla experience. Explore the iconic baths, kick back and relax at the famous Bitter End Yacht Club, and watch the sunset at Foxy’s. It’s going to be an action packed sailing adventure!
Prices start at $4,998* USD per cabin
A flotilla is a group of boats sailing together from destination to destination, sharing the joy of being on the water and the excitement of what’s ashore. In this flotilla, we anticipate 10-20 boats made up of incredible individuals from around the world, coming together for one amazing week. Book your cabin with American Sailing and you’ll have your own skipper, a luxury catamaran, and a dream sailing vacation waiting for you.
*Itineraries are subject to change due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.
Prices start at $4,998* USD per cabin
*Limit 2 sailors per cabin
An initial Deposit of 40% secures your cabin.
Final Balance Due: April 21st, 2026
8-12 June 2026 | ASA 201, 203, 204 & 214
8-12 June 2026 | ASA 201, 203, 204 & 214
Ready to become an instructor? Join our 2026 IQC in the beautiful British Virgin Islands and leave with your American Sailing Instructors Qualification. To be eligible to sit this course you must:
If you are already certified as an instructor with another governing body eg. RYA, US Sailing. Please let me know as you may be eligible for the conversion course.
ASA 201 | 8th & 9th June 08:30 – 5:30pm | $555 if already ASA 101 certified, $600 including ASA 101 (mandatory to take 201)
ASA 203 | 10th June 08:30 – 5:30pm | $425
ASA 204 | 11th June 08:30 – 5:30pm | $425
ASA 214 | 12th June 08:30 – 5:30pm | $425
If you’d prefer a yacht exclusively for your group—with a dedicated instructor, your yacht and courses of choice and the flexibility of your own itinerary, explore our private learn to sail charters.
