Swain Sailing School and Yacht Charters

We have had a number of very positive interactions with the Swain School.nnIt all began with my wife, brother in law, niece and I taking the fast track courses to bareboat cruising. Rob Swain was our instructor and each of us saw in him a gifted teacher, patient, with enormous experience and a very easy going style. We left BVI 8 days later, certified (!) and with proper mix of restrained confidence and unbridled enthusiasm for more.nnNext, my wife and I chartered 'Cool Girl' from the Swain School in Newport. Rob Swain joined us for day 1 - more teaching and helping us get the feel of a monohull. Rob left us after a day on the water and we proceeded to have a fantastic bareboat cruise to places like Block Island and Wickford.nnMost recently, we chartered a 44 foot Fontaine Pajot Helia catamaran through the Swain school. Rory from swain Sailing took us out for a check ride on the morning of day 1 and with his thumbs up, we left on our own to explore the BVI's.nnThroughout all my contacts with Swain school, I have found the staff to be very responsive, accurate in their quotes and extraordinarily helpful. Hats off to Gina in particular for her guidance.nnI would recommend Swain school to anyone wanting to transition from landlubber to sailor, to sailors who want to perfect skills and all other bareboat needs.nnA hearty 5 stars.nnMichel PerronnOttawa, Canada