Sailing schools

Guadeloupe's sailing schools give visitors a way to get out on the water along coasts that shift from sheltered bays to open channels. The 9 published listings in this section are spread across four communes: Deshaies in the northwest, Sainte-Anne and Saint-François on Grande-Terre, and Gourbeyre on Basse-Terre. Each location shapes the kind of sailing on offer, from calm protected water to more exposed stretches.

Lessons are generally run by local structures that know their home waters, the trade winds and the seasonal swell. You can find introductory sessions for newcomers as well as courses for those who already handle a boat and want to sail in a different setting. Equipment and supervision are provided by the schools themselves, so it is worth contacting them directly to check levels, group sizes and what to bring.

Use these listings to compare the sailing schools by commune and choose the one that fits your stay, whether you are based near Deshaies, around Sainte-Anne and Saint-François, or close to Gourbeyre.