We went with a group of sailors from our club in Canada. Sailing was great with lots of dingy types to choose from. Sailing staff was helpful and knowledgeable.

Rooms and food were as expected for a 3 star resort. Nothing great but not bad.

Seemed to be a good place for children. There was a kids program and it seemed to be well attended. Watched some of the sailing staff teaching kids to sail and they were stressing safety and recovery techniques from a capsize.

Some of us are going back this December as a way to prolong our sailing season.

Well- i have been on 3 occasions- so, that alone must say how much I have enjoyed it!

Writing about the service, etc- you've heard it all before- so i'll leave that out. (it's all great!) But here are a few points.

1. You need to decide what time of year is best for you. If you're a couple- then you need to go out of school holiday times. I've been once out of kiddy times- and there were NO children. Bliss. My partner and I had a very romantic time. Some younger couples, some younger groups, but mainly middle aged couples at this time. (still, not a problem for me and my boyfriend as we just wanted to spend time by ourselves. we're 22). Inside school holidays- beware the screaming kids who are encouraged to sing as they are hustled around the resort-! but still, fantastic. when i went during kiddie holidays- the place was full of famillies. Nice- but not my cup of tea. I was with my parents though. I do hear that the child care facilities are second to none though.

2. Food- perfect for filling you up if you've been running around all day on boats etc, very nice- but not gormet.

3. Main negative comment- (this is going to sound awful!)- the carribean native staff can get really pervy at you. I've been there a few times at 18, 20 and 21, and they leer at you, stare at your bum as you climb aboard the boats and mutter sexual things at you as you walk past them. Even when I was with my father! My mother also got the same treatment- and at the steel band disco, one native was dancing with her, and he started to rub his groin against her. She was very upset. My brother, (who's 15) also told me a lot that they encourage the teenage girls behind the windsurf shack and woe them into naughty things. Parents beware- they are smooth talkers and 15 yr old girls are pretty daft!

4. Sailing and scuba diving amazing. For scuba diving you get a little mini-bus to the bottom of the island. About 1/2 hour.

5. For those really into their racing- they tend to be a little lapse- and treat it as a bit of fun... great if that's what you're after, but me and my dad like the competitive edge, and they didn't follow proper rules etc.


I would definately reccomend this resort. just be choosey about the times of year.

We recently spent two weeks at Sunsail's club in Antigua. It was a very good holiday.

Strengths:
1. Fantastic weather, with strong breeze for sailing.
2. Great selection of sailing equipment and instruction.
3. Excellent care for children.
4. Large pool.
5. Very near aiport (no plane noise) so 10 minute transfer time and very well managed check-in and check-out process.

Weaknesses:
1. The food was plentiful, but repetitive and had a bit of a 'school dinners' feel about it.
2. The swimming (rather than sailing) beach was tiny.
3. Some of the bar / restaurant staff were 'unenthusiastic' and on occasions rude.
4. Main focus is families with young children, rather than romantic couples.

Many of the other guests were returning for the third or fourth time, which says it all.

Great sailing resort with good selection of boats to suit all tastes. Lots of activities including sailing, windsurfing, diving, swimming, tennis, walking, mountain biking and shopping in the local markets. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food good and at times excellant. We went for 2 weeks and would love to stay longer. Would recommend this to anyone but especially good for families.