Ian Walker MBE and Mark Jardine, two of Sunsail's Funding the Future judges, give their top tips on entering this year's competition to win £5,000 for your sailing club.

The yacht capital of the Caribbean and arguably the most famous sailing destination in the world, continues it's come back! Blessed with year-round warm weather, cobalt-blue waters and gentle conditions, the natural beauty of the BVI is clear to see.

Antigua may pack 365 beaches into one small island, but with clear seas, consistent breeze and a full regatta calendar, the beaches are just the start. Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean's Leeward Islands, Antigua is the best that sailing has to offer: warm, gentle trade winds, safe anchorages, turquoise waters and deserted white sand beaches.

Sneak out of our base in Tortola and ride the easterly trade winds towards Virgin Gorda's immense natural rock pools. A sailor's paradise, the BVI is home to warm weather, ideal conditions and hundreds of hidden cays and spectacular dive sites. Navigate the cays, sounds and islands between Jost van Dyke and the incredible coral island, Anegada. Tuck into fresh seafood, and engage in relaxed island life at every stop. Enjoy line-of-sight, short hops all around the Sir Francis Drake Channel, or take on a longer passage. Sip rum punch as you watch the sunset, and explore Norman Island, the inspiration for Treasure Island.

Antigua may pack 365 beaches into one small island, but with clear seas, consistent breeze and a full regatta calendar, the beaches are just the start. Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean's Leeward Islands, Antigua is the best that sailing has to offer: warm, gentle trade winds, safe anchorages, turquoise waters and deserted white sand beaches.

Take a sailing holiday in Belize and you'll experience one of the few truly unspoilt destinations in the world. From our base in Laru Beya Marina on the west of Placencia Peninsula you can explore picturesque anchorages hidden along palm-fringed cays and see over 500 species of tropical fish while snorkelling or diving along coral reefs. In the evening, sip sweet rum-infused cocktails or sample crispy conch fritters and buttery crab claws as the sun sets over the waterfront.

From beginners to advanced sailors, everyone can learn to sail or improve their sailing skills on a Sunsail course. Have you ever dreamed of becoming a fully qualified skipper, learning to be an expert sailor or taking charge of your own yacht? Sunsail sailing schools offer you the chance to get the skills and experience needed to sail anywhere in the world. Develop and hone your sailing skills at one of our worldwide bases, whether close to home in our Port Solent base, in the gentle sailing waters of the Mediterranean, or in the sensational British Virgin Islands, a sailor's paradise. All our staff are RYA qualified and offer a fun, professional approach to sail instruction. Earn your International Certificate of Competence (ICC), RYA Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper, Competent Crew, Yachtmaster Offshore and many more qualifications, with a range of practical and theory-based courses to choose from, depending on experience.

Try a skippered holiday in Thailand with Sunsail. Relax and let your skipper take charge. Enjoy the crystal blue seas, quiet bays and hidden beaches. Taste the fragrant Thai cuisine, explore secret caves and swim with whale sharks. Make sure you don't miss an unforgettable full moon party!

Join Sunsail on the group holiday with a difference, with flotilla sailing holidays in Croatia, Greece, Mallorca and the BVI. Combining independent exploration with social evenings and support from a Sunsail lead crew, flotillas are perfect for groups and families. Find out more about flotilla sailing holidays here: https://www.sunsail.co.uk/sailing-holidays/flotillas

Sail through 2000 years of history on a Greece yacht charter

Sample the ultimate Caribbean spirit and see what our new Rum Tasting Flotilla is all about! See the itinerary here: https://www.sunsail.co.uk/destinations/caribbean/bvi/rum-flotilla

You've seen it in Portsmouth?now experience the action live in Bermuda this summer. We are proud to support Britannia Hospitality with bespoke spectator packages to the America's Cup this May and June. You can even go all out and combine your package with a sailing holiday in Grenada. Don't miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime to get up close to the world's best sailors and fastest boats. Book now to watch the greatest show on water, live in Bermuda. Find out more here: https://www.sunsail.co.uk/events/americas-cup-bermuda

Discover the beautiful Balearics Ease your way out of Palma de Mallorca and combine independent sailing with a social twist in breath-taking surroundings and ideal cruising conditions. Learn more: https://goo.gl/gKiMKl

Double olympic medalist, Shirley Robertson relives her Sunsail flotilla holiday. Her son declared it was the best holiday he'd ever had! Learn more about our flotilla holidays here: http://bit.ly/2iyFhRb

With the recent Volvo Ocean Race 2017 rule change, we asked our ambassador Dee Caffari MBE what she thought about it and how she thinks this will help women in sailing in the future.

Check out our newest member of the Sunsail fleet the Sunsail 454 Catamaran, which we debuted at Southampton Boat Show The new hull design dramatically improves performance, making for a fast, efficient boat, with even more space for you and your crew. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2cKepi3

Love Kiteboarding, love sailing? Try our new kiteboard flotilla!

This is what sailing in the Whitsundays is like. The Sacca family sent us this video, with Anthony Sacca filming.

Get ready to join the action at the Louis Vuitton America's Cup, coming to Portsmouth, 22 - 24 July 2016. Sunsail will be there both on land and water, with a fully activated stand in the market place alongside the TechZone in the race village. We are also offering full hospitality packages on both sail and powerboats from just £2,495 + VAT per boat. The packages include all the professional crew and catering required for an unbeatable day watching the action on the water. It's your last chance to come and support the British team competing in their home waters, so don't miss out! For more information visit https://www.sunsail.co.uk/events/americas-cup

Come sea or land, we will be there. With a stand in the race village near the 'Techzone' offering a great chance to come and meet us as well as entering a competition or two to be in with a chance to getting your hands on some great prizes. Sunsail are offering full hospitality packages on both sail and powerboats from just £2,495 + VAT per boat. The packages include all professional crew and catering required for a fantastic day on the water to watch the action. Last chance to come and support the British team competing in their home waters, so don't miss out and email events@sunsail.com or for more information visit https://www.sunsail.co.uk/events/americas-cup