Be part of a transformative program for college-age students looking to further their leadership skills and teamwork abilities through the challenge of open ocean sailing. This is a prerequisite for any student hoping to qualify for Sail Caribbean’s Mate-in-Training program.

It includes:
Hands-on advanced sailing and seamanship training
Leadership development in an experiential learning environment
Exploration of the Leeward Islands
Plan and execute an overnight sailing passage as a crew
Optional PADI Discover Scuba course or Recreational Diving for those already certified

We offer ASA certifications 101-106; take up to 3 courses per program depending on your certification level.

Successful Echo completion qualifies you to participate in Sail Caribbean’s exclusive Mate-in-Training program, which provides hands-on experience working and training alongside our summer staff. It is like an internship at sea for rising college sophomores (or gap year equivalent). It allows you to shadow and be mentored by our staff, directly impacting your personal growth. 

Applicants must have completed the Echo program before being eligible.

Sail Caribbean Echo 14-Day and Mate-In-Training

Join the Lima Divemaster program, an intensive 3-week certification course for qualified students looking to become a PADI Divemaster, PADI’s first level of professional diving. Sail Caribbean’s Master Dive Instructors offer training as you shadow and assist with real dive experiences – the best way to learn what it takes to be a pro-diver.

Live aboard a 45-foot catamaran with other Lima diving and sailing students. You will spend lots of time training on one of our custom dive boats and becoming familiar with the operation in one of our 5-Star PADI Dive shops. 

You can assist and guide certified divers once you have earned your Divemaster certification. Divemasters are sought-after globally, and the experience you will gain working with Sail Caribbean Divers’ highly regarded team will make you a great candidate for employment.

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