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JUly 2013 Feature :
Seychelles islands
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Our many years of experience
in the beautiful islands of the
Seychelles, allows us to add
the personal touch for your
charter. Whether you explore
the main island of MAHE or
venture out towards La Dique
and Praslin, you can never
forget the beauty of this
amazing place. Pure
tranquility, incredible fishing,
warm water, plenty of
sunshine, magnificent beaches
and a local charm hard to
resist. If you have never been
there, its time!
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Offering one of the most
magnificent catamarans for
chartering (Leopard 46), cruise in
pure comfort. This particular boat
is skippered, has been
exceptionally well equipped
including water maker, dive
compressor, TV DVD and sound
systems, fish finders and so on!
LOGISTICS – Travel to the
Seychelles for South African
visitors is simple, approx.5 hour
flight from Johannesburg TO
VICTORIA; taxi or car hire to the
base only 10 minutes away.
Tropical islands – sunshine, warm water & just a few hours away?
Make it happen with Yacht charter options International
“DISCOVERING THE INDIAN OCEAN’
MAHE . PRASLIN . LA DIQUE . CURISE . CUISINE . ST ANNE . SILOUETTE
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Usually flights arrive in the early
morning, leaving you time for an
excursion through the capital
town of Victoria with its colourful
markets and local sights. The
touristy side of the island,
Beauvallon, is a short 10minute
drive and has restaurants, shops
and good to visit before leaving.
Banks, supermarkets, fresh
produce markets and fishing
supplies can all be found in close
range of the base where you can
get anything you need before
departure. Exploring Mahe by
boat can be stunning depending
on the time of year but usually
crossing to the islands of Praslin
and La Dique is the most exciting
and beautiful for a charter.
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I T I N E R A R Y – It must be kept in
mind that this itinerary is provisional and an example of the type of cruising you could be doing. We cannot guarantee that you will stop at any of these locations. An actual itinerary can be planned closer to the time or as your days unfold.
DAY 1 – Arriving at the island, an
easy transfer from the airport to
the base by either taxi or hire car,
to offload bags, grab a quick up of
morning coffee and head out to
explore MAHE. Victoria is a couple
of minutes drive and a full circuit
of the island would only take a
couple of hours. If you plan to do
your own provisioning, a trip to
the local markets, shops and
butchery would need to get you
back to the base by noon to be
ready to leave by 1 o’clock latest
should you wish to head to Praslin.
Or depart for Saint Anne for the
first night at about 3pm. A short
sail and perfect introduction to
the holiday. Dropping anchor in
the lee of the island for a warm
water swim with the giant batfish and braai off the stern.
DAY 2 – At sunrise leave for La
Dique Island, approx. 6 hour
crossing which can be enormous
fun or a little daunting for the
uninitiated but a must in the
itinerary. Fishing outside of the
marine reserves during the
crossing can be outstanding and
bring a fresh supply of tuna for
days of sushi on board. Depending
on the wind, this can also be an
amazing sail and the last of the
‘proper’ sailing until the return trip back to Mahe.
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Tie up in La Dique harbor to visit this quaint island, take the traditional bicycle ride, see the giant tortoise sanctuary, lunch on the beach, shop and soak up the scenery. La Dique boasts ‘the most photographed beach in the world’. Leaving late afternoon sail to Ile Cocos carefully dropping anchor outside of the coral areas. This allows for some of the best snorkeling imaginable. Evening sundowners and dinner can be here or after moving to the shelter of Felicite Island for the night anchorage.
DAY 3 – After breakfast move back to Coco’s for more diving and snorkeling before the tourist boats arrive. Spending the morning here and as much of the day as possible is a special treat. After lunch head towards the ‘two sisters’ Grande Soeur & Petite Soeur, where on the Eastern side you are bound to have exciting baraccuda fishing. This heads into the really deep water and a wilder side of the islands.
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For evening, head into the lee of Grande Soeur for the night anchorage.
DAY 4 – Leave anchorage & head towards the West side of Praslin to anchor at Ile St. Pierre, ‘the most snorkeled island in the world’. After lunch head up the east shore of Curieuse Island to the nights anchorage in a secluded secret spot.
DAY 5 - 6 – Rounding the north side of Curieuse at the start of the day to end up in Anse Lazio (Anze meaning ‘beach’) which is arguably the most beautiful bay and beach from where you will be hard pressed to leave. Spend a couple of days lazing around, snorkeling, sun bathing, walking and soaking up this amazing place.
DAY 7 – Dragging ourselves away from Anse Lazio we now head for Cousine and Cousin
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TECHNICAL SPEC’S & LAYOUT
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Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
DAY 8 – Taking a short sail heading down the west side of Mahe, we head to Port Launay for the day and the night. A place full of mystery and with many interesting local stories.
DAY 9 – The last full day of charter, we take a slow sail back across the North coast of Mahe, past Beauvallon Beach, North Point, past interesting architecture, many little bays and head back to the marine reserve of St Anne. With enough daylight, the tiny island of Isle Moyenne is well worth exploring before a final dinner on board. Feed the left overs to the ever present batfish who swarm to greet you.
DAY 10 – Taking your time to absorb the last of the trip, slowly head back into the base for return and handover of the boat.
LOA 14.13 m Total guests 10 pax Beam 7.57 m Draft 1.35 m Engine 2 x 55 hp Sail Area 146 m2 4 cabins 4 head Accomod. 8 pax Fuel: 600 liters Water: 780 liters
islands where we will try for anchorage off the whitest beach you will ever see, for a late breakfast. These islands are famous for unique bird species and hours can be spent listening and watching. The crossing back to Mahe will take up the rest of the day with hopefully some good fishing along the way. For the night anchorage will pick up a mooring inside Baie Tornay, a marine reserve on the north west point of the main island.