
Captain Cara – BVI Skipper
Hi, I’m Cara, skipper and ASA sailing instructor for Horizon.
Originally from London, with Scottish heritage, I grew up in Italy and I have been coming to sail in BVI waters with Horizon Yacht Charters since I was a young girl.
I love getting people involved in sailing and fine-tuning their existing skills. I decided to become a yacht skipper and ASA sailing instructor because I want people to come away from their BVI sailing vacation having enjoyed the islands as much as I do.
I have my ASA 201,203,204,205 and 214 Instructor certificates, which really means I can teach absolute beginners through old salts wishing to refresh their skills, whether a tune up on navigation or looking to gain experience and certification on catamaran sailing. I also have a 200-ton Yachtmaster Offshore qualification, so I bring a lot of experience to your vacation. My approach is always safety, fun, success!
I have sailed the majority of the Caribbean from the Grenadines to Puerto Rico and done yacht deliveries around the Caribbean, the coast of Spain, the UK, Gibraltar, and from Annapolis to the BVI, via Bermuda. I’ve cruised Croatia and raced in the Solent in the UK.
I love being in and under the water as well and I love showing my guests the best snorkelling spots and beaches. I am a fully qualified personal trainer and a PADI certified diver. I speak English, French and Italian.
Before starting work for Horizon in the BVI, I competed for 10 years as an alpine ski racer as a member of the British National Team, reaching World Cup level. The switch from skiing to sailing felt natural for me as I moved from one outdoor environment to another.
I hope my passion to offer the best instruction and all-round experience I can, will mean you have spectacular sailing and an incredible vacation. I look forward to sailing with you.
This is what our clients had to say recently:
“Incredible week sightseeing, snorkeling, great stops for overnight. Cara’s knowledge of sailing is tremendous, answered all our questions, always made us feel safe, and was a great teacher.”
“Cara was awesome, gave us her personal cell phone number, and responded to questions happily. A pleasure to have a board”
“Really liked the instructor, Cara Brown, as we all got on so well during our 9 days.” Robert Thompson