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Welcome to the Azores, the half-forgotten Islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Why not try a different holiday with Island Hopping
and Sea Watching on board a luxurious sailing catamaran? Sailing experience is not necessary.
A 46` sailing catamaran is ideal for cruising. Always upright and steady and with loads of room, allowing everybody a spot of privacy where
he or she can sunbathe, read a book or just enjoy the sea. In any kind of nice breeze this type of boat immediately picks up speed and does
for some exciting sailing. Contrary to small racing catamarans and the like, large catamarans do not capsize. There are four spacious double
cabins on board. Two double cabins amidships with double berths and two double cabins in the foreship with single berths. The galley is
outfitted with a four-flame stove, standard oven, double sink and two fridges as in any kitchen on land giving for excellent cooking.
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there are whales there, but the right expression should be sea
watching; whales, birds, dolphins, turtles, bonitos and sunfish. Whale
hunting from small wooden sailing boats has a long tradition on the
Azores due to the great variety of whales around the islands.
Commercial whale hunting ended in 1966, however, you can still find the
traditional whaling boats around the islands, now used for leisure.
Normally you can every day expect dolphins coming up to the boat
for a visit. Tuna and Bonitos sometimes follow the boat for days on
end. In calm conditions you can go for a swim from the boat. A strange
feeling, swimming in the ocean, knowing there are several thousand
meters of water below you. The water temperatures rise to about
23°C in July and 24°-25° in August, the air remains a
constant 25°-27° due to the Gulf Stream. There is no better and
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The Skipper
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Sail&Hike |
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For those of us who would like to combine a land&sea holiday we have a special offer:
We will collect you in Ponta Delgada on São Miguel. From there we sail to
Santa Maria, a very enjoyable daytrip. On Santa Maria you stay on board for four
days in the comfortable and beautifully situated marina. There is a restaurant in
the marina and it's only a 10 minute walk to the town centre. You will be brought
every day to a hike. Hiking on Santa Maria is a special experience, an absolutely
clean environment, pristine nature, again and again fantastic panoramic
vistas of the ocean plus the encounters with friendly locals along the way.
Finally another daytrip back to Ponta Delgada.
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| If you need to log seamiles for your Yachtmaster Certificate there are the options Santa Maria-Flores (320 sm), Santa Maria - Madeira (500 sm) or Santa Maria - Canary Islands (730 sm). Ask for a quotiation. |
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How to Get On Board
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Prices - Yacht Charter Four cabins, eight persons. PAYMENT: at booking, another 30% two months before the charter, final payment two weeks before the charter. Refund: full refund if we cancel the charter (has never happened), no refund if you cancel the charter (has also never happened). Prices include skipper, harbour duties and fuel for standard harbour or mooring maneuvers. |
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Contact
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Useful Links
Sightseeing: Santa Maria www.azoren.at , www.acorestube.com General: www.azoren.de If you prefer a smaller monohull: Golden Sail Partner: www.boatsailservice.com Excellent Bed&Breakfast on Santa Maria: www.azorean-spirit.com |