What gear do I need to bring?
What equipment will be supplied?
What kind of sailing experience do I need to have?
Is the food any good?
Gear: (All of these items must be able to fit in one or two pieces of SOFT luggage.)
- (1) Passport and copy of passport for taking on the sailing trip
- (2) Swim Suit
- (2-3) Shorts
- (1) Long Pants (lightweight)
- (1) Wind Breaker
- (1) Sweatshirt
- (4) T-Shirts
- (1) Extra Light Weight Long Sleeve Shirt
- (1 pair) Tennis Shoes
- (1 pair) Teva Style Sandals or Aqua Socks
- (1 pair) Sunglasses
- (1) Bottle of Sun Protection (high SPF)
- (1) Hat
- (1) Toiletries Kit (small)
- (1) Lightweight Sleeping Bag or bedroll
- (1) Small Pillow
- (1) Flashlight
- (1) Camera
- (1) Fanny Pack/Backpack (small)
- (2) Bath Towels (No beach towel)
- (1) Washcloth
- (1) Personal VHF (if you have one)
This is a general list. A final list will be sent out to all guests before departure.
Equipment Supplied:
- (1) Seapearl 21 Sailboat per 2-3 people
- (1) Misc. Boat Gear (Cushions, Lifejackets, Anchors)
- (1) Sleeping Pads
- (1) Snorkel Set (mask, fins, snorkel)
- (1) Cooler with provisions Per Boat
- (4) Waterproof Bags for Personal Gear
- (1) Support Boat (Deep V Center Console, for transport of expedition gear, and emergencies: First Aid Kit, emergency cell phone). Boat run by your Guides.
Sailing Experience:
Even a novice sailor will find the boat easy to manage, thanks to the unstayed cat-ketch rig. If you can sail a Sunfish, you can sail one of the Seapearl 21s, either the Lucayan, the Sea Bisquit, the Arawak, or the Carib.You will see the ocean floor throughout the excursion. 90% of the trip will be sailed in less than 20 feet of water. Your guide will be with you throughout the route northbound, minimizing your need for navigation skills.
Did we mention we are running with the southeast trade winds? This means easy sailing on our northbound route.What's the best part of all? You don't have to bring the boats back to their starting point at the end of the expedition- you fly back to the Exuma International Airport while your guides tow the Sea Pearls back with the motorboat.
Food:
We certainly think so! The food is often a pleasant surprise on our trips. We provide 3 meals per person per day. Our schedule provides several opportunities to dine ashore in various restaurants and clubs. A great opportunity to experience the local cuisine. (Yes, we pick up the food tab).
The week's menu will be discussed and established prior to your Bahamas arrival to accommodate personal preferences and food allergies. Soft-drinks, beer, juices, water, and snacks will be provided in your boats personal cooler.
There are two reprovisioning points along the way, should we need them.
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