The British Virgin Islands have long been regarded a sailor's paradise and diver's dream. Situated at the very top of the Caribbean island chain, this cluster of 36 small islands consist of steep lush hills and white sandy beaches all surrounded by the electric blue waters of the Sir Frances Drake Channel. This idyllic setting is perfect for a wide range of water sports, so it is no wonder that this is where we choose to offer our biggest and broadest adventure training programs.

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The Leeward Islands stretch from the Virgin Islands - south to Antigua and include Saba, Statia, St. Kitts, Nevis, St. Barts and St. Martin. The cultural and geological diversity seen over such a small geographic area is enormous; customs and currencies change as often as the language spoken; some islands are flat and dry, others mountainous and lush. AQ Leeward adventures offer longer distance sailing for both novice and advanced levels with many opportunities for shore adventure and island exploration.

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The Mediterranean is one of the most fascinating yachting playgrounds in the world. Our fast-paced sailing and cultural expedition starts in the South of France, following the wake of Ulysses to Corsica, Sardinia, over to Italy and then north to Monte Carlo and the French Riviera. With an emphasis on sailing and history, shipmates visit famous sites like the Vatican City and the Coliseum, hike to Napoleon's place of exile on the island of Elba and stroll through the streets of Monaco and promenades of Cannes.

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The Galapagos archipelago, made up of over 100 islands, was formed about four million years ago. Separated from South America by the Pacific, this once-lonely island group is one of the most biologically important places on earth. Penguins, iguanas, sea lions and giant tortoises are just a few of the incredible animals seen during our adventure. The program is split between the mainland of Ecuador and the islands of the Galapagos, and includes rainforest eco-tours, whitewater expeditions and community service projects.

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Australia is the sixth largest country in the world and home to the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral ecosystem. Extending some 2,000 kilometers from tip to toe, it is the only living organism visible from outer space and provides the perfect backdrop for many of our activities. Traveling from Sydney in the south to Cape Tribulation in the north, our AQ Australian expedition includes sailing, scuba, surfing, trekking and community service.

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Tahiti and French Polynesia are just part of the 118 islands in the Society group that was formed about three million years ago by huge undersea volcanic eruptions. Nestled in the heart of the Pacific trade winds, these islands offer world-class sailing, scuba diving and snorkeling, as well as adventurous island trekking. Bora Bora, Papeete, Raiatea and Huahini are just a few of the picture-perfect islands we explore during this exotic AQ adventure.

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