Swain Sailing School and Yacht Charters

Michel Perron _{on Google}

Aug 22nd, 2015

We have had a number of very positive interactions with the Swain School.
It 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.
Next, 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.
Most 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.
Throughout 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.
I 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.
A hearty 5 stars.
Michel Perron
Ottawa, Canada