Sea of Cortez Sailing Adventure - TWO LEGS (see below)
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LEG 1: Cabo San Lucas to La Paz | LEG 2: Puerto Vallarta to Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta Info
Dates & Leaders:
- March 6 - 11, 2013 (6 days)
- Tony Samour (OCSC Corp Events)
- Lisa Turner (TBD)
Passage:
- Puerto Vallarta to Puerto Vallarta
Exploring Banderas Bay
Cost:
- Members: $ 1295
- Non-Members: $ 1450
Next Planning Party:
- Saturday Jan 26, 6:30pm - 9pm
at OCSC SAILING (directions)
Status:
- 5 Spots Left!
Reservations:
- 800.223.2984
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Join us aboard the 82' Schooner Seaward, heading south along the Pacific coast to warm weather, endless beaches and friendly people on a sailing adventure you'll never forget. While improving navigation and sailing skills, you'll also get the chance to explore local Mexican markets, practice Spanish, catch fish of the day, watch and study the abundant sea life and whales, swim and just relax.
Puerto Vallarta: The Protected Waters of the Banderas Bay
From Puerto Vallarta we set sail to explore Banderas Bay, the largest natural bay in Mexico. With an ideal climate and semi-protected waters, Banderas Bay sailing is as good as it gets. The bay offers many beautiful anchorages such as Punta Mita with miles of beaches, and Yelapa, a small fishing village with great beach restaurants and hikes into the jungle, all within easy day sails. The Islas Marietas have the best snorkeling, along with caves to explore and more. There will be time to learn new sailing skills, navigation, and what it is like to cruise Mexico.
A Great Experience and Excellent Value
- Voyaging under sail with a small, compatible group (typically ten participants and four crew) so you get to know your shipmates and form friendships based on our common experience.
- Traveling to remote, pristine destinations means steering clear of the ‘tourist traps’ and crowded cities, and when you arrive as a single yacht, you’ll be able to experience the warm hospitality of the Mexican people.
- Living aboard a comfortable, safe, well-appointed schooner allows you to do things at your own pace -- taking the helm, handling sails, assisting in navigation, or just relaxing in a hammock on the spacious foredeck.
- Seeking out wildlife of pristine places like the Channel Islands, Baja’s Pacific coast and the Sea of Cortés: gray whales, humpbacks, giant manta rays, hammerhead sharks, and one of the largest collections of migratory seabirds on the planet.
- Learning new skills, including natural history, geology, marine mammals and traditional sailors’ arts -- all in an informal, supportive atmosphere where you can learn what you choose, at your own pace.
The Ship
Seaward is an 82’ classic staysail schooner built in 1988 for both comfortable charters in protected waters and for rigorous offshore sailing. She is annually inspected and certified by the U.S. Coast Guard as a passenger vessel for voyages up to 200 miles offshore from Alaska to Panama. She has the highest possible stability rating — for exposed waters — and has a smooth and comfortable motion.
- Length Overall: 82’
- Length On Deck: 65’
- Beam: 17’-6”
- Draft: 8’-4”
- Displacement: 65 tons
- Safety Equipment: Liferaft, 406 EPIRB, Radar, VHF, radio, SSB radio, Navtex, and all required Coast Guard safety gear.
Cabo San Lucas to La Paz Info
Dates & Leaders:
- January 24 - 30, 2013 (7 days)
- Alicia Witham (OCSC General Manager)
Passage:
- Cabo San Lucas to La Paz
The Fabled Sea of Cortez
Cost:
- Members: $ 1075
- Non-Members: $ 1195
Next Planning Party:
- None Scheduled
Status:
- Sold Out!
Reservations:
- 800.223.2984
Join us aboard the 82' Schooner Seaward, heading south along the Pacific coast to warm weather, endless beaches and friendly people on a sailing adventure you'll never forget. While improving navigation and sailing skills, you'll also get the chance to explore local Mexican markets, practice Spanish, catch fish of the day, watch and study the abundant sea life and whales, swim and just relax.
The Fabled Sea of Cortez
This is the land that John Steinbeck described as possessing "profound and unworldly beauty." We will leave the high-rise hotels behind and journey northward into the more peaceful waters of the Sea of Cortez. As we pass the shores of East Cape, we will feel the desert land breeze at night and notice the sea's temperature begin to rise. The gulf, also called "Mexico's Secret Sea", boasts some of the finest viewing of marine life in the world. We will likely see dolphins, whales, hammerhead sharks, manta rays, sea lions, and sea birds and shorebirds too numerous to count. Our leisurely progress should allow us to enjoy beautiful anchorages and beaches (including the famed coral reef at Cabo Pulmo), fishing villages and beach restaurants.
A Great Experience and Excellent Value
- Voyaging under sail with a small, compatible group (typically ten participants and four crew) so you get to know your shipmates and form friendships based on our common experience.
- Traveling to remote, pristine destinations means steering clear of the ‘tourist traps’ and crowded cities, and when you arrive as a single yacht, you’ll be able to experience the warm hospitality of the Mexican people.
- Living aboard a comfortable, safe, well-appointed schooner allows you to do things at your own pace -- taking the helm, handling sails, assisting in navigation, or just relaxing in a hammock on the spacious foredeck.
- Seeking out wildlife of pristine places like the Channel Islands, Baja’s Pacific coast and the Sea of Cortés: gray whales, humpbacks, giant manta rays, hammerhead sharks, and one of the largest collections of migratory seabirds on the planet.
- Learning new skills, including natural history, geology, marine mammals and traditional sailors’ arts -- all in an informal, supportive atmosphere where you can learn what you choose, at your own pace.
The Ship
Seaward is an 82’ classic staysail schooner built in 1988 for both comfortable charters in protected waters and for rigorous offshore sailing. She is annually inspected and certified by the U.S. Coast Guard as a passenger vessel for voyages up to 200 miles offshore from Alaska to Panama. She has the highest possible stability rating — for exposed waters — and has a smooth and comfortable motion.
- Length Overall: 82’
- Length On Deck: 65’
- Beam: 17’-6”
- Draft: 8’-4”
- Displacement: 65 tons
- Safety Equipment: Liferaft, 406 EPIRB, Radar, VHF, radio, SSB radio, Navtex, and all required Coast Guard safety gear.