Welcome to the Barbuda Sailing School
It is with pleasure we herald the opening of Micah Earl's Barbuda Sailing School (MEBSS) which will launch in October 2025. The Codrington Lagoon based youth sailing school is being established for the advancement of Barbudan children’s seafaring heritage.
The relative calm of the lagoon is an excellent environment within which to teach swimming and sailing. However, presently the enthusiasm to learn far exceeds the current safety protocols, and the school is in need of additional safety equipment in line with Antigua & Barbuda Search & Rescue (ABSAR) requirements to aid with the monitoring and instruction of the children.
MEBSS is therefore looking to acquire a motorised coastal marine safety boat with a 70HP engine, onboard gear and communications equipment to fully build the training program. It is our intention to train participating children to reach the Royal Yacht Association levels 1, 2, 3 in the sailing program. We also wish to develop a swim program and utilise the safety boat for school day trips to the mangroves.
Essentially, we want to play and sail safely together. The establishment of MEBSS is being assisted thanks to The National Sailing Academy in Antigua, ABSAR, Budget Marine, the regional and international private yachting and charter yacht community, the hospitality industry and their patrons, along with aid from kind friends like you.
Private donations and equipment are welcomed: life-jackets, lines, buoys, anchor chains, inflatables, building supplies, tools, furniture, etc... Contact MEBSS via WhatsApp: +1 (268) 725 4663
A captain Job at 11yrs old, exciting start !
Special Thx to Budget Marine for the first PDF's and the rigging lines.
PDF's, a floating Doc, uniforms, boat shoes, NeoPreme, fenders, all Donated by the Super Yachts. Thank you !
Our first four Sailing Dingys salvaged and donated by The National Sailing Academy in Antigua. Thank you Alison & Team !
Dingys washed and cleaned.
The Youth know the mission !
Our First Dingy is Up !
Barbuda Councilor responsible for Marine Coastal tests the renovated Dingy. Mr Mussington !
This was the proposed base station, we will get there when Barbuda Council as a body fully understand the importance of our mission.
Thank you to the Chairperson of the Barbuda Fisheries for allowing us to utilize the building temporarily. We hope to make that permanent as we renovate.
Bad Mutha S/Y is actually a Good Mutha Donor
This is Micah Earl, 3 yrs old, water crazy Barbudan, the school is a gift he shares with all his Barbudan family. In UNITY we own all in common.
The Super Yachts have been great supporters. thank you. Special shout to Slipstream for a fantastic plethora of useful sailing equipment.
You can also help by purchasing a Coffee table publication we made 'Simply Antigua Barbuda'
https://issuu.com/caribbean_homes_lifestyle/docs/simply_antigua_barbuda_-_tourism_co
Whats App: +1 (268) 725 4663 Hand delivery Antigua or Barbuda $75USD or $200XCD
Below are the advises for Safe Vessel Standards for the fishing and Sailing community of Barbuda
Fishermen Safety Equipment Recommended
We have a list of providers and can bring the safety equipment in Duty Free plus shipping.
MEBSS Tender Safety Equipment
This equipment is still required for our sailing school tender. please consider a donation to make this happen March 2025
Float Plan for Fishermen
A Float Plan costs nothing and can be left with any trusted contact who will know if a specific vessel has not returned to schedule and is not in contact. These details save lives.
For Print
Please Print and leave with a trusted contact
