For more info, Contact Bob 650 363 1390 or e-mail us
The Boats
Our group will use the latest model (less than 2 years old) 43' Beneteau yachts equipped with 4 double staterooms. 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 $315.00 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 17, 2010
Sailors on this cruise will meet Friday evening, April 10 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 without Airfare:
$1595 per person for couples
$1795 single in private cabin
Payments:
$100 non-refundable deposit
$500 due January 1, 2010
$500 due February 1, 2010
$Balance due April 1, 2010
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.
Fly out of the Bay Area Thursday evening, June 10 to arrive in St. Vincent Friday evening after transferring in San Juan. Check in
at the Blue Lagoon Resort at the charter base.
Saturday - Chart and boat briefings, check out the boats and head out for the night’s anchorage in Admiralty Bay in Bequia. There are good restaurants and interesting shops ashore.
Sunday - Sail to the 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”.
Monday/Tuesday - There are dinghy moorings over the reef for the best snorkeling in the Caribbean. Check out the beaches on the uninhabited islets nearby or arrange a scuba dive.
Wednesday - Chatham Bay at Union Island is another unspoiled anchorage with excellent snorkeling and peaceful surroundings.
Thursday - Stop by Charleston Bay at Canouan Island. This is where Moorings is located and a good place to refresh supplies like water and ice. The local resort is call the Tamerind Club and has good pizza baked in a wood fired oven..
Friday - Sail to Bequia, explore the shops and sights of Bequia. See scrimshaw and elaborate model boats and other crafts.
Saturday - Return boats to The Sunsail base by 10 a.m. Check in to hotel, dinner at base or in town.
Sunday - Return flight to the Bay area to
arrive Sunday evening.
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, Footloose, and The Moorings.
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