In March '95 I did my Intermediate in the BVI's via two schools here in Canada who ran a joint winter program together. (Toronto's Humber School of Sailing and Ottawa Sailing School). Advantage Boating - Boating Vacation Courses - Basic and Intermediate
Many northern schools offer down south courses in the winter and you may find a good deal.
My experience was great in terms of boat. It was an older C&C41, a bit beat up (North South Yacht Vacations had a bad rep for older boats) and it turned on a dime.
My ex took her basic but was not really into it but the other couple were absolute pills.
Find some friends who have the same dream.
Many northern schools offer down south courses in the winter and you may find a good deal.
My experience was great in terms of boat. It was an older C&C41, a bit beat up (North South Yacht Vacations had a bad rep for older boats) and it turned on a dime.
My ex took her basic but was not really into it but the other couple were absolute pills.
Find some friends who have the same dream.