A World-Class Caribbean Performance Hub
Protected flat-water sailing and open-ocean racing from a single launch site, year-round trade winds, a 20+ boat ILCA fleet, and direct international access.
Two venues, one launch site
Train in the Right Conditions Every Day
One of Nassau's greatest strengths: athletes can train in multiple environments from a single launch location.
Old Fort Bay
Protected flat water for technical development.
- Learn-to-race & boat handling
- Starts and mark roundings
- Team racing & youth development
Atlantic Ocean Training Area
Open-ocean conditions 10-15 min from launch.
- Ocean swell & downwind performance
- Heavy-air preparation
- Championship-style race courses
Modern Equipment
One of the largest ILCA training fleets in the Caribbean, 20+ dinghies (ILCA 4/6/7), carbon spars, race-ready foils, and full spares.
Coaching Infrastructure
Coach boats, video analysis, mark-laying equipment, secure storage, maintenance support, and accommodation guidance.
International Accessibility
About 15 minutes from Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), with direct flights to North America, Europe, and the Caribbean, arrive and train the same day.
Visiting Nassau
A Parent's Guide to the Area
Where families stay, eat, and train between sessions. Local notes from Sail Better parents, around Sandyport, Island House, Old Fort Bay, and Baha Mar.
Sandyport & Cable Beach
- News Café, easy breakfast and lunch
- Me & Bees, very good sandwiches
- Salt Studio (Love Beach), yoga and fitness
- Sandyport Sports Centre, tennis, gym and kids' activities
Island House
- Island House, hub with restaurants, gym and cinema
- Island Brothers, French bistro
- Shima, good Thai
- Yellowbell, breakfast and lunch
West Bay Street & Old Fort Bay
- Mahogany House, pizza
- Chives, dependable
- Kyma, Greek and inexpensive
- Western House, solid local option
Baha Mar & local favourites
- Baha Mar resort, restaurants, beach and tennis clinics
- Dino's Conch Gourmet Shack, casual local favourite
- Sushi Ryokan, good sushi
- Café Johnny Canoe, casual and fun
Recommendations only and not affiliated. We share a full local guide and accommodation options with registered families.
Train Better. Sail Better. Live Better.
Whether it's a sailor's first international event or an Olympic campaign, Nassau provides the environment, expertise, and equipment to move forward.
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