After the very successful Baja 2006 and Baja 2007 we are now looking at doing French West Indies 2008. The process has started already and we have some people committed to it and also have the charter start date (Dec 5th).
We could have as many as 8 people with 6 being the ideal number. First come, first serve will be considered if we get more request than berths.
I have just got an irresistible offer for a 2006 Cigale l6, a dream boat worth over 600G. I have an hold on the offer for a few days. I hope I can get a core of crew asap.
Read on the usual posting for details.
Cheers
Giovanni
Hello everyone,
$70 - $110 USD/day - 2 week tropical freediving/sailing adventure.
Tyler and I are organizing a freediver dream vacation and we are currently looking for people who want to join in on the adventure. An adventure to tread where most land lubbers can't and to enjoy the marine environment entirely while living on it.
The Plan is to charter a sailing yacht in the tropics for at least 2 weeks, starting on Dec 5th, leisurely going from island to island, exploring exotic dive sites and attractions that the areas offer both at sea and on land.
Adventure:
The focus of the trip is to provide countless opportunities for freediving, line diving, spear fishing, sailing, line fishing, marine life encounters both inshore and in open ocean. There will also be time to spend ashore enjoying the tropics' lifestyle and atmosphere. We will specifically seek opportunities to dive seamounts (underwater peaks) and far out reefs in search of exciting encounters with the most amazing sea life. All aboard will be crew sharing and responsible towards the daily activities required to run a yacht. Opportunity will be present for anyone to acquire seamanship and learn how to sail a yacht. The boat will have all the necessities to safely sail and live aboard comfortably.
Technical Details:
I'll be the skipper along with the 2 other people already committed (all experienced sailors). I believe I have good credentials and experience in sailing and freediving in the tropics. I have sailied both as crew and skipper for about 15000 nautical miles on various sailing yachts mostly in tropical waters around the globe. I have dove and spear fished in the tropics extensively and I have plenty of knowledge regarding tropical sea life and the risks associated with tropical underwater activities. I am a RYA Yachtmaster and have spent many months at sea on yachts with no major incidents to himself or his shipmates. In addition I am a senior officer in the merchant navy and run shipping vessels for a living.
Monetary Details:
The cost of chartering the boat will be shared equally and varies depending on the destination, boat size and number of people sharing the cost. For budgetary purposes, the target cost per person per day is about 70 to 110 USD per day and should include the boat, food, fuel and any other common cost like mooring. The airfare is on top of that respective to each individual participants requirements.
Booking Details:
The booking of yachts usually occurs many months in advance. At this time we have 4 people and we cold have as many as 8. Six being the ideal number.
Depending on the number of people joining we will pick a boat between 40 and 50 feet long with 3 or 4 cabins.
The next step is to find a minimum of 5 people committed to the adventure. At such a time, we will match the availability of everyone with the most suitable boat. The process has to be prompt in order to find a suitable boat and airfare at decent prices.
Please contact me at ciri@lightspeed.ca .This is an opportunity that you don't want to miss. To do the same things via a commercial establishment would cost way more.
Cheers and look forward to hearing from you.
Giovanni
We could have as many as 8 people with 6 being the ideal number. First come, first serve will be considered if we get more request than berths.
I have just got an irresistible offer for a 2006 Cigale l6, a dream boat worth over 600G. I have an hold on the offer for a few days. I hope I can get a core of crew asap.
Read on the usual posting for details.
Cheers
Giovanni
Hello everyone,
$70 - $110 USD/day - 2 week tropical freediving/sailing adventure.
Tyler and I are organizing a freediver dream vacation and we are currently looking for people who want to join in on the adventure. An adventure to tread where most land lubbers can't and to enjoy the marine environment entirely while living on it.
The Plan is to charter a sailing yacht in the tropics for at least 2 weeks, starting on Dec 5th, leisurely going from island to island, exploring exotic dive sites and attractions that the areas offer both at sea and on land.
Adventure:
The focus of the trip is to provide countless opportunities for freediving, line diving, spear fishing, sailing, line fishing, marine life encounters both inshore and in open ocean. There will also be time to spend ashore enjoying the tropics' lifestyle and atmosphere. We will specifically seek opportunities to dive seamounts (underwater peaks) and far out reefs in search of exciting encounters with the most amazing sea life. All aboard will be crew sharing and responsible towards the daily activities required to run a yacht. Opportunity will be present for anyone to acquire seamanship and learn how to sail a yacht. The boat will have all the necessities to safely sail and live aboard comfortably.
Technical Details:
I'll be the skipper along with the 2 other people already committed (all experienced sailors). I believe I have good credentials and experience in sailing and freediving in the tropics. I have sailied both as crew and skipper for about 15000 nautical miles on various sailing yachts mostly in tropical waters around the globe. I have dove and spear fished in the tropics extensively and I have plenty of knowledge regarding tropical sea life and the risks associated with tropical underwater activities. I am a RYA Yachtmaster and have spent many months at sea on yachts with no major incidents to himself or his shipmates. In addition I am a senior officer in the merchant navy and run shipping vessels for a living.
Monetary Details:
The cost of chartering the boat will be shared equally and varies depending on the destination, boat size and number of people sharing the cost. For budgetary purposes, the target cost per person per day is about 70 to 110 USD per day and should include the boat, food, fuel and any other common cost like mooring. The airfare is on top of that respective to each individual participants requirements.
Booking Details:
The booking of yachts usually occurs many months in advance. At this time we have 4 people and we cold have as many as 8. Six being the ideal number.
Depending on the number of people joining we will pick a boat between 40 and 50 feet long with 3 or 4 cabins.
The next step is to find a minimum of 5 people committed to the adventure. At such a time, we will match the availability of everyone with the most suitable boat. The process has to be prompt in order to find a suitable boat and airfare at decent prices.
Please contact me at ciri@lightspeed.ca .This is an opportunity that you don't want to miss. To do the same things via a commercial establishment would cost way more.
Cheers and look forward to hearing from you.
Giovanni