Here in Santa Cruz, you're sailing education will be superior to that in the BVI's, as it will prepare you for more challenging wind and sea conditions. They usually are not prepared for the conditions we encounter here. Our graduates can and do go around the world chartering with no problem passing a checkout. We are a small school. So, you benefit from our desire to increase business during slower times.
Some business is better than no business.
Also, the quality of education that the students get by from our excellent, high paid USCG instructors is insurmountable. It comes back to us in many referrals.