The National Sailing Academy (NSA), in partnership with the Sea Learning Challenge Antigua & Barbuda (SLC AB), successfully completed the 2025 Scholarship Program in August.
This year’s program began with nine scholarship recipients and concluded with seven dedicated participants who completed the intensive two-week sailing course. Despite the challenges some applicants faced, they persevered until the end, showing resilience, commitment, and passion for the sport of sailing.
Through the program, participants earned internationally recognized RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Levels 1, 2, and 3 certifications, marking a significant milestone in their sailing journeys. These qualifications not only represent technical skills but also highlight teamwork, confidence, and leadership developed on the water.
Reflecting the continued growth of female sailors in Antigua and Barbuda, this year once again showcased a strong female-led cohort. The program highlights the Academy’s mission to provide equal opportunities and empower young women in a traditionally male-dominated sport.
“The SLC Scholarship is about more than sailing—it’s about opportunity, resilience, and building futures,” said General Manager, Alison Sly-Adams. “We are proud of our participants who embraced this challenge and now carry with them skills that extend far beyond the water.”
The NSA extends heartfelt gratitude to the Sea Learning Challenge Antigua & Barbuda for making this scholarship possible for another year led by Agnes Adolophine-Francis along with three impressive young women themselves having learned to sail and personally committed financially to the programme to ensure other young Antiguans and BArbudans could benefit from the same opportunities - Skye-Amalia Durham, Carimé Cayjsha Warrell and Lola Valentina Proaño Montana. Special thanks also go to our dedicated instructors and their assistant instructors, whose guidance and encouragement were instrumental in the success of the program.
As part of NSA’s ongoing commitment to youth development, the SLC Scholarship continues to ensure that sailing remains accessible to all Antiguans and Barbudans, fostering a new generation of sailors who can represent the nation both regionally and internationally.
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