FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Tradition is a classic wooden 50’ gaff rigged West Indian sloop. She was built in 1978 on the island of Carriacou, Grenada. Truly a classic, Tradition carries neither winches nor windlasses. She has a long deck with lots of room.
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Absolutely! We’ll happily work with you to design the perfect sailing excursion.
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No problem! We do need a minimum of 6 guests to sail, but usually it’s not an issue, as we have guests booking from many different hotels and villas. If in the event we do not meet our minimum requirements, we will contact you and try to reschedule for a different day. If that isn’t possible, we will happily refund your payment.
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Not at all! We have three professional sailors onboard that do all the work. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the sail. However, if you’re interested in learning a little bit about sailing, you’re more than welcome to pitch in with the sail handling. We’ll provide the instruction and guidance, so your first sailing experience is educational and enjoyable
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Our shared excursions are designed to carry about 12 to 14 guests and our private trips can host up to 16 to 18 people. Tradition has a large and comfortable deck, so there’s lots of room for everyone to relax and enjoy the sail.
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Tradition is equipped with lifejackets, two life rings, a life raft, fire extinguishers, VHF radio, SART, flares, and first aid equipment. Our crew are all internationally certified and we meet the very high safety regulations of The Anguilla Government.
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On our day sails, we recommend that you bring whatever you’re going to wear to the beach, including cover ups to protect you from the sun. A t-shirt and shorts or a sundress is pretty common attire. We supply towels. Please remember that we require you to use only Reef Safe Sunscreen.
If you’re joining us for our sunset sail, many people wear whatever they’re planning on wearing for the rest of their evening in Anguilla. You will need to climb a boarding ladder, so short skirts may be more revealing than you counted on. It can get chilly after the sun sets so bring along a light sweater or jacket.
We also prefer if you go barefoot on deck, but if you need footwear, please wear something like deck shoes or non-marking sneakers. Try to keep the sand on the beach if you can. Give your feet a break and leave your high heeled shoes at home. -
While we do have a head (bathroom) on board, it is fairly small with very little headroom. You are always welcome to use it but we also recommend that you use the facilities ashore before we get underway.
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We have complimentary snorkel gear on board, but if you feel more comfortable using your own gear, feel free to bring it. We also have a couple of snorkel vests and a number of foam noodles to help you feel more comfortable in the water.
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Meet us at the small (wooden) jetty in Sandy Ground, in front of the Marine Police Station in the center of the village at the time of your scheduled departure. You may park in the adjacent lot. We’ll take you in our tender to Tradition, and after a brief safety briefing, get underway. Here is a map to help you find us.
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Tradition does not add a service charge to the price of the sail. However, if you feel our crew has done an exceptional job, the standard 15 – 20 % is always appreciated.
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Please see our Reservations and Cancellations policy page for more information.
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Your safety is of the utmost priority for us. Read our detailed process and procedures relating to Covid-19 here.