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Welcome to the Azores, the half-forgotten Islands in the heart 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. Contrary to monohulls where you tend to be confined to sitting in the cockpit, a catamaran is always upright and steady and has plenty of space, allowing everyone a spot of privacy for sunbathing, reading a book or just enjoying the sea. The big Cat is also ideal for families with children, always sailing upright and stable, a solid rail all around the boat, lots of spaces where the children are absolutely safe.
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.
"Moby Dick" has a luxuriuos traditional handcrafted interior. 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. Click on the photo above and you will see loads of pictures from the boat.
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Yes,
there are whales to be seen, and the right expression for what we offer
is 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. You
can often say hello to 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, with air temperatures
around 25°-27° thanks to the Gulf Stream. There is no better
and relaxed way to get to know a bit about sailing and the sea. |
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The Skipper
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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. Prices include skipper, harbour duties and fuel for standard harbour or mooring manoeuvers. PAYMENT: 35% at booking, another 35% 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). A standard one-week cruise should normally give you the oportunity to see and explore five islands: Santa Maria, Pico, São Jorge, Faial and Terceira. Last but not least: wind&weather permitting!
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Contact
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Useful Links
Sightseeing: Santa Maria Santa Maria is also a diving paradise: Wahoo Diving Partner: www.boatsailservice.com Excellent Bed&Breakfast on Santa Maria: www.azorean-spirit.com |