Antigua & Barbuda All Womens Luxury catamaran trip
march 25-April 2, 2023 (SOLD OUT)
We're bringing a small group of women together for an inspiring women’s kiteboarding & wing foiling retreat.
This is a luxury week filled with kiteboarding, winging, sailing, connection and growth.
This all-female kitesurfing and wing foiling trip is all about adventure, confidence and community! We will be sailing around Antigua & Barbuda chasing sessions and enjoying life.
Limited to 6 spots!
Join Strut Kiteboarding on this magnificent adventure
What's Included:
9 days/ 8 nights stay onboard the luxury 44ft Helia Catamaran
Freshly prepared 5-star cuisine (excluding 3 meals ashore)
Kiteboarding instruction by Sensi Graves and Nadja Bianchet
On-the-water support (from Sensi, Nadja & Sabrina)
Daily guided tours to the best activity of the day
Snorkeling gear, 2 SUP boards, wingfoiling set up and fishing rod for use anytime
Bedding, towels (beach and bath) and toiletries
Rum cocktails, local beers and French wine
Goodies from our epic sponsors
Not Included: Airfare, kite gear (we will have one beginner winging set up), airport transfer, travel insurance, extra alcohol, and/or premium liquors.
The Kiteboarding
Antigua and Barbuda offer spectacular kite & wing conditions for riders of all levels. Some spots are better suited to advanced riders while others can be enjoyed by everyone. Whatever your riding style you will find what you are looking for! Ultra flat water, island crossings and small swell are highlights.
With its constant trade winds, spectacular islands and tropical climate, the Lesser Antilles seem to have been created for the sole pleasures of sailing and kitesurfing. Our navigation plans are customized to combine maximum wind exposure with the most spectacular kite and wing spots.
This is going to be fun.
ABout Antigua and Barbuda
A warm climate and steady trade winds make Antigua and Barbuda one of the most desirable sailing destinations in the Caribbean and therefore perfect for kiting and winging. Antigua’s corrugated coastline offers an abundance of safe harbors, pristine coral reefs and dreamy beaches to explore on land, above and below the sea. Travel back to the 18th century walking the streets of English Harbour, experience the rich and vibrant culture of Antiguans and Barbudans or swim and kite with turtles and stingrays—the puppy dogs of the sea. Barbuda offers secluded spots, pristine flour-soft white sand beaches and pure wilderness - you can check out colorful reefs or famous frigate birds nesting.
Low islands let constant wind leeward and reefs make water super flat - the perfect conditions for learning new tricks or a downwind to the next spot. Waking up to a new kite destination every day, anchored right at the spot, makes it easy to change from snorkeling to cocktail hour and from kiting to soaking up the afternoon sun on the cushy front deck.
Water temperature: 24°C / 75°F
Air temperature: perfect 27°C / 80°C with lower humidity in March
Wind: full trade winds of 15-20kts
Example itinerary
DAY 1: Boarding in English Harbour, about half an hour from the main airport. We have dinner onboard and a get-to-know-each-other Saturday night out as this is one of the busiest cities on the island.
DAY 2: We set sail to Green Island (1.5h) and have breakfast underway. Kite sessions all day long with a light lunch in between and dinner onboard.
DAY 3: A short 1-2h easy sail after breakfast to Great Bird Island. The Great Bay will be our playground for the day. The best side of life on a cat is the fact that within the group every one can do their own thing - kite, sunbathe, explore the coast, have a snack or cocktail, SUP, snorkel … - all right off the boat.
DAY 4: Morning in Great Bay and a downwinder to Maiden Island. After lunch we set sail towards Barbuda (4h).
DAY 5: We wake up at Spanish Point beach. Flat water or small waves for kiting and a short afternoon downwind to beautiful Coco Point, where we spend the night and have a local lobster dinner on the beach (Shack-A-Kai or a bit fancier Uncle Roddy’s).
DAY 6: A relaxed day in paradise at Coco Point.
DAY 7: Sleep in or have a morning downwinder to Palmetto, where we stay and kite for the day. Evening stroll along Pink Beach and dinner onboard.
DAY 8: Morning return from Barbuda (4h) for the last day of kiting in Antigua at a spot we choose together, with dinner ashore.
DAY 9: Departure. Morning sail to our destination for board-off near the airport.
The Food to keep you fueled all day long!
This trip features a high standard of cuisine with freshly sourced and local ingredients in every dish.
SAMPLE MENU by your private chef
Breakfast:
- Overnight oats with dates, fruits and almonds
- Callaloo rainbow frittata
- Light crepes with mango compote and coconut flakes
Lunch:
- Ginger lime Mahi Mahi tacos with avocado slaw
- Linguine with shrimp al pomodoro and parmesan
- Creamy gorgonzola gnocchi with spinach and pepper flakes
Dinner:
- Seared fish fillet on sweet potato and grilled zucchini with a glass of Chardonnay
- West Indian chicken coconut curry on jasmine rice with fresh greens
- Grilled strip steak and seasonal vegetables with chimichurri and baked potatoes with a serving of Cabernet
Dessert:
- Chocolate mousse with mango
- Grilled pineapple with cinnamon and vanilla ice cream
- Key Lime Pie
The Digs
The Helia 44 catamarans offer an unbeatable level of comfort. Four queen bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms make 8 berths plus two for the crew in the front peaks. Heating and ventilators are available in every room. Sun-powered 230V electricity is available at all times.
Rooms are shared.
This trip is limited to 6 guests.
Getting There
Book your flight to St. John Airport (ANU). You’ll want to arrive anytime on the 25th and plan your departure for after 11am on the 2nd (we’ll arrive back in harbor at 9am on the 2nd).
Email us with questions or to coordinate arrival times! We're here to help!
Airport code: ANU
Flights from: Major cities in the USA
Departure Marina: English Harbor
Transfer to marina: 30 mins – taxi or shuttle
Sailing time to kitespot: 1.5 hours
Pricing
Secure your spot with a non-refundable $500 deposit.
Pricing: $3699 for a double room. EARLY BIRD PRICING! Until Nov. 30th.
*This trip is limited to 6 guests!
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“
I attended Sensi & Colleen’s first kite clinic in El Cuyo. What an epic fun week I had riding with these two inspiring pro kiteboarders and other amazing women from all over the world! I was very impressed by how well the ladies organized the event. From the travel logistics, accommodation, food, morning yoga, daily kite chats/instructions, time on the water, and exploring the surrounding areas they really did think of everything! Colleen and Sensi both took time to understand each of our goals and offered tips on and off the water that helped each of us progress. I hope I get to ride with these talented ladies again and definitely recommend all kite girls attend their retreat if you get the chance!”
“I am more accepting of myself, more likely to try new things, empowered by kiting with women and grateful to learn from Sensi and Colleen at kite camp.
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“The supportive nature of both Sensi and Colleen really made it the ultimate experience. Knowing that there was a little group of us out on the water and that they were always kinda there was awesome. I love being able to meet new people and connect with kiting again. But really, all of it was excellent.”
“Seeing everyone get out there to try new things helped me gain the courage to also try.”
