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Worldwide Destinations

Worldwide Desitinations

Worldwide Desitinations


Caribbean:
The Caribbean is a perfect destination for your dream vacation. The trade winds provide excellent sailing conditions. The temperatures are glorious. The sailing goes on year round but the high season is from December to May. The hurricane season is at its most active in August and September.

The Virgin Islands:
The Virgin Islands are one of our most requested charter destinations. The scenery is fabulous; there are gorgeous bays and coves dotted all around this stunning area. The diving and snorkeling is excellent. There are an endless variety of beach bars and restaurants. The Virgins provide excellent sailing or powerboating as they are protected from the Atlantic swells by the outer islands. An ideal choice for someone who wants comfortable boating, short hops and lots of shore side activity.

The Leeward Islands:
The Leeward Islands comprise the islands of Anguilla, St. Martin / St. Maarten, St. Barts, Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, Antigua, Barbuda, Guadeloupe, Iles des Saintes, Dominica. Again, the scenery is stunning. From the beautiful anchorages of St. Martin to the chic French boutiques of St. Barts, this region has it all. The sailing conditions are more exposed than the Virgins but there are fewer vessels and more variety in places to visit.

The Grenadines:
St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, Tobago Cays, Union Island, Petit St. Vincent, Carriacou, Grenada. While less developed than other areas, with fewer resorts and restaurants, this cruising ground offers beautiful unspoiled islands, lovely beaches and some excellent sailing. The Grenadines are one of our personal favourite sailing areas and we visit it regularly.

Belize:
This unspoiled and beautiful cruising ground is best explored by catamaran. The incredible barrier reef provides world class diving and snorkelling. The fishing is excellent. There are endless, remote uninhabited islands and cays. If unspoilt nature is your thing, this is where you must go. The people are wonderful and friendly and the pace of life is slow and steady.

The Mediterranean:
From old world charm to vibrant modern hotspots, the Med has it all. From the delights of Spain in the west to the exotic splendour of Turkey in the east, and every place in between. You can never see it all, but you can have one hell of a time trying.

Western Med:
Spain and the Balearic Islands, the Cote d’Azur, Corsica, Sardinia, Tuscany, Bay of Naples, Sicily. The Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza will keep you enthralled and entertained for the duration of your visit. The weather is great, the shopping is excellent and the islands are steeped in history. Ibiza is famous for its excellent nightlife and incredible club scene. Monaco, St. Tropez, movie stars, grand prix, casinos, shopping, clubbing, partying, sailing and you! Be seen! Visit ancient Corsica and Sardinia, check out the beautiful Bay of Naples and the Amalfi coast. Stop for a while on lovely Capri. Sicily is hot and vibrant like its volcanoes. The Aeolian islands are gorgeous.

Croatia:
The 1001 Dalmations refers to the islands along the coast of Croatia. Pleasant sailing, ancient ruins, beautiful secluded bays and anchorages and some of the most spectacular scenery will thrill you and your party. The winds and the sailing is second to none. You have got to try it. Guaranteed, you will be back..

Greece:
The islands of Greece have long been a favourite for sailors. Excellent food, interesting history, the finest beaches and wonderful sailing will make your visit unforgettable. There are so many places to explore that you would have to visit many times to really know the place. Nothing wrong with that. Keep going back…..

Turkey:
Friendly people, great weather, great nightlife and excellent sailing will have you raving about the delights of Turkey. The ancient culture of the Turkish people can be sampled by enjoying the fantastic food and swaying to the exotic rythem of their music. The sailing season is longer here and gives you more time to enjoy the wonders that are there for you to behold.

The Pacific:
Australia, New Zealand, South Sea Islands, Tahiti, Tonga, Fiji, Thailand and Malayasia. Polynesian Kingdoms, spectacular uninhabited islands and atolls, perfect climate and food to die for will make your visit to paradise truly memorable. The water is heavenly. The peoples are wonderfully colourful. There is no end to the superlatives to describe the beautiful and romantic Pacific destinations.

Ireland and Scotland:
The South and West coasts of Ireland and the West coast of Scotland has been described as the last great undiscovered cruising ground. With spectacular scenery and lots of hidden bays and coves, you will have a marvelous time exploring. Wonderful, picture postcard, fishing villages dot the coastline. Excellent food, friendly people and lively pubs are everywhere. The only difficulty you will encounter is having to move on to the next port as you will not want to leave the one you are in.

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