For more info, Contact Bob 650 363 1390 or e-mail us
The Boats
Our group will use 43 and 45 foot sloops. These
yachts are equipped with 3 double and 1 single cabin. We'll limit the number
of people to keep it comfortable for everybody. The boats come equipped with
full galley facilities including refrigeration and propane stove with oven.
Each boat also comes with a transom charcoal barbecue grill.
Dining
Sunsail will be providing order forms for custom provisioning
for each boat. Each crew will fill out the provisioning order at the cruise
meeting and we'll pay when we arrive in St. vincent. We'll also be going out
for dinner occasionally. Sometimes fishermen come by in their boats to take
orders for fresh fish.
. Diving & Snorkeling in The Windwards
The Windwards offer a variety of diving and
snorkeling opportunities. Although snorkeling gear comes with the boats, many
cruisers bring their own masks. Scuba gear can be rented at various facilities
along the way . Also, dive companies at many of the islands will come out
to our boats to pick up divers for rendezvous diving.
The reefs in the Caribbean have abundant sea life and beauty
and are well suited for both snorkeling and diving. Divers must be certified
for unsupervised scuba diving. There are opportunities for the uncertified
to try scuba diving in an introductory or "resort" course that usually
costs less than $100. This is only recommended for those who are already comfortable
at snorkeling.
Bareboat Charter Certification
Certification is available to Basic Coastal Cruising graduates. The
cost is $285.00 extra for text book, certification fee and instruction. Bareboat
charter graduates can do their own bareboat cruising in Europe or other locations
around the world.
The Text, Cruising Fundamentals, should be obtained as soon as possible to
allow enough study time. The written test can be taken at Spinnaker Sailing
in Redwood City before the cruise. On the water requirements will be
during the cruise.
Students who want to obtain Bareboat Charter Certification must charter at
the Basic Coastal Cruising level at least three times before the cruise.
Cruise Meeting - April 7, 2006
Sailors on this cruise will meet Friday evening, April 7 to get to know each
other, make sure boat assignments are to everyone's liking and see slides
from the last cruise to Windward Islands. We may also do the and beverage
orders at this time. (There's nothing like making a joint beverage order to
help people to get to know each other.)
Total Cost including Airfare:
$2495per person for couples
$2495 single in the main salon
$2695 single in private cabin
Payments:
$100 non-refundable deposit
$865 due January 1, 2006
$865 due February 1, 2006
$865 due April 1, 2006
Spinnaker Sailing provides bareboats and crewed yachts at these and other locations in the South Pacific, Caribbean, Mediterranean and Indian Ocean. Join us on any of our group cruises or CLICK HERE let us help you book your own private cruise with Sunsail, Sun Yachts, Footloose, or The Moorings.
(We'll make adjustments to take advantage of local conditions and happenings when they occur.)
Meet at SFO at 2000, Thursday, June 15. Arrive St. Vincent Friday afternoon after transferring in Barbados. We'll stay at the Blue Lagoon Resort and board the boats Saturday morning.
Saturday, June 17:
Chart and boat briefings, check
out the boats and get underway by 1:00 p.m. Sail to the first night's anchorage
in Admiralty Bay at Bequia. Divers can arrange a dive for the following morning.
Sunday, June 18:
Bequia has interesting shops at
Port Elizabeth. See original scrimshaw, elaborate model boats and other local
crafts.
Monday, June 19:
Sail to Tobago Cays. Anchor behind
the horseshoe reef. Local "boat boys" will greet us and offer service
for deliveries of fresh fish, bread, fruit, etc. There are three tiny islands
in the anchorage. This is where Capt. Sparrow (Johnny Depp) was put ashore
in "Pirates of the Caribbean".
Tuesday, June 20:
There are dinghy moorings over the
ref for the best snorkeling in the Caribbean. Check out the beaches on the
uninhabited islets nearby or arrange a scuba dive.
Wednesday, June 21:
Chatham Bay at Union Island is another
unspoiled anchorage with excellent snorkeling and peaceful surroundings.
Thursday, June 22:
There's shopping at Clifton Bay
at Union Island. Anchor for the night at Mayreau or Canouan Island.
Friday, June 23:
Sail to Bequia, explore the shops
and sights of Bequia.
Saturday, June 24:
Return boats to the Sunsail base
by 10 a.m. After checking in the boats and lunch, we'll fly out to Barbados
to spend the night.
Sunday, June 25:
Morning departure for the return
trip home. We'll arrive back in San Francisco Sunday afternoon.
Join us as an individual, couple or put together your own group to fill your own boat.
If you have your own group and can act as skipper, you may charter your own boat and join the flotilla. You can choose the size of boat and other options. Contact Bob at Spinnaker for information about cost and availability for doing your own boat. You can also book your own private cruise through Spinnaker Sailing for charters with Sunsail, Sun Yachts, Footloose, and The Moorings.
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