Turks & Cairos Kayaking , Scuba Diving, & Casino

Grace Bay is a great area to explore. Ask the concierge for the running map including local running and cycling guides, from 3km – 10km taking in the best scenery of the local Grace Bay. 

Feeling adventurous? Join us for our sailing academy and learn to sail with one of our local instructors. Explore the beautiful turquoise waters of Grace Bay whilst immersing in the subtle art of sailing. All ages, 12 years and upwards, learn the basics get certificated; Knowledge and skill-based learning objectives include:

• Sailing Terminology – Learning the parts of the boat (Starboard vs Port), sails and rigging overview, Windward vs leeward, motor vs sail, channel markers discussions.
• Weather and Oceanography – Reading weather forecasts, identifying sailing conditions, wind awareness, marine life and local area knowledge.
• Operations – how to effectively sail, crew responsibilities when sailing with more than one person, maneuvering the boat, steering, sail controls, stopping/speeding up, getting out of irons, launching and recovery of the boat from a beach.
• Safety Procedures – how to safely sail in open waters, righting the boat, man over-board, avoiding hazardous areas (reefs, coral heads, and shallow waters), towing, racing.

The ASA 110 course is broken down into four sections. Sections one and two can be combined and run together over a four-hour session, or run individually as two, two-hour classes. Students should allocate a couple of hours of solo sailing to practice what they have learned before scheduling to do section three and again before scheduling section four.

1. Introduction To Sailing (2 Hours). On land training exercises (wind awareness, theory and terminology, line handling and knots). Price per person $150.
2. Sailing Fun In The Sun (2 Hours). Launch and recovery (introduction to steering, sail trim, boat balance). Price per person $300.
3. Safety While At Sea (3 Hours). Procedure overview (righting the boat, man overboard, towing, emergency response). Price per person $300.
4. Review And Assessment (3 Hours). One hour allocated for pre-test Q&A, followed by an on the water assessment, oral exam and review. Once all objectives have been accomplished, sailor(s) will receive their ASA 110 certifcate and Ritz Sailing Academy shirt at an award ceremony held on the beach. Price per person $300.

2-hours guided Sailing Tours (Hobie Wave- Mini Catamaran) to Iguana Island with a relaxing beach stop.

$181.78. Including taxes per person.

2-hours kayak tour to the end of the island, Emerald Point exploring the turquoise waters with a beautiful beach stop.

$181.78 Including taxes per person. Service fees apply. Subject to Service charge and Government tax.