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Locations: Cape Town, South Africa; Fortaleza, Brazil
Program Terms: Spring Semester
Homepage: CLICK TO VISIT
Program Sponsor: Seamester Study Abroad

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Status:	1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year, 4th year, Graduate student	Minimum GPA Requirement:	2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Open to Non-UVa Students:	No	Housing:	With program group
Language of Instruction:	English	Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type:	Transfer Credit
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Field Study/ Experiential	Click here for a definition of this term Tuition Payments Made To:	Program Provider
Click here for a definition of this term Advising Appointment Required:	Yes	Click here for a definition of this term Education Abroad Advisor:	Boris Escalona Berbetty
Click here for a definition of this term Application Fee:	Yes	Click here for a definition of this term Study Abroad Administrative Fee:	Yes
Click here for a definition of this term Subject Area:	Communications, Cultural Studies, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Global Studies, Independent Study, Service Learning

Program Description:

South Africa to Caribbean

90 Days aboard S/Y Argo

Academic courses (12 credits): oceanography, marine biology, basic seamanship, leadership
5,700 Nautical Miles via St. Helena, Brazil, Devil's Island

This voyage is a once in a lifetime opportunity to sail aboard S/Y Argo, our 112-foot schooner from Cape Town, South Africa to Antigua in the Caribbean via St. Helena, Brazil and Devil's Island. The voyage offers a full compliment of academics allowing students to earn up to 12 college credits. Additionally, this voyage will prove to be an exciting travel adventure that emphasizes blue-water sailing skills development, SCUBA diving training and cultural exploration. Sail training certifications for this voyage are issued through International Yacht Training, as IYT offers the only global standard in professional yachting certifications. Students have the opportunity to progress up to the level of Master of Yachts 200 Ton based on past experience and aptitude.