About us
Vaarles curacao Mission & Vision
Empowering the next wave of boating.
At Vaarles Curaçao, our mission is to inspire individuals from all walks of life to embrace the art and joy of boating. Through expert-led instruction and immersive experiences on the water, we aim to make sailing safe, fun, and accessible to everyone.
Our vision is to cultivate a strong boating community in Curaçao and beyond — by equipping our students with the confidence, knowledge, and passion to navigate not only boats but also life’s bigger journeys.
Our Core Values
- Excellence in all programs, services, and student experiences
- Integrity in upholding our commitment as Curaçao’s leading boating school
- Value & Relevance – offering courses that are useful, modern, and enriching
- Superior customer service
- Respect, honesty and equality; we treat all clients, crew, and partners with honesty and fairness
Our Advantage
- Highly experienced boating instructors
- Quality of our courses and products
- Excellent education
- Professionalism and reputation
- Creative teaching methods that match all skill levels
The Best Way to Learn Boating
Visual learning
Easy-to-read textbooks sent in advance to study, plus an Physical Course that complements the textbook.
Classroom learning
In-person classroom sessions led by the certified instructors that precede on-water training session.
Tactile learning
Extensive on-water instruction allows you to practice hands-on what you read in textbooks and studied.
Meet The Team
Highly skilled & certified instructors sharing their knowledge, experience, and teaching abilities dedicated to your success.
Timothy Isenia
Joep van Dijk
RENT A BOAT?
Boat Rental Available After Certification
Ready to take the helm? Once you’ve successfully completed your boating course and received your license, you’ll be eligible to rent our fully equipped training boat — the same vessel you trained on — for just $100 per hour.
It’s a perfect way to gain more experience, build confidence, and enjoy your time on the water. Our rental option gives you the freedom to put your new skills into practice.
Boat rental is available exclusively to our certified students. Contact us to check availability and book your time on the water!
Outstanding Experience
Both instructors were very knowledgeable and always had clear and concise answers. Jack was calm on the water at all times, even when we potentially made an error. We had the opportunity to sail in 30 knot wind. That was a blast. The class material and tests were thorough and forced us to study and practice.
Enjoying New Sailing Life
Just wanted to touch base and let you know how much we have been enjoying our new sailing life. Since we bought a sailing boat last May, and have gone sailing every other month. Thanks to Velas sailing school, we’ve been able to share our love of sea and ocean sailing with friends and family, turning more people into sailors!
Our Best Adventure
My teacher taught me the importance of patience and independence. He guided but never coddled. The outcome: I learned more than I could ever have imagined. My wife and I have traveled the world and this was by far one of our best adventures. An amazing vacation that ended with an acquired skill that will last us our lifetime.
