PANAMA
"By discovering these fantastic islands, I felt the soul of a Robinson Crusoe ...".
Captain Jack
ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE SAILING CRUISE TRAINING
Obtain your certification by discovering the wonderful Pacific Islands located in the Gulf of Panama: Saboga, Isla del Rey, Isla San José, ...
Group 1: January 29 to February 7, 2022.
Group 2: from February 9 to 20, 2022.
The sailboat:
Keelboat: Océanis 43.
Maximum number of crew members: 6.
NAVIGATION PLAN (130 miles)
Day 1: Marina Bahia de Panama
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Welcome and installation on board;
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Making of the on-board body;
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Dinner at the marina restaurant.
Day 2: Marina Bahia de Panama
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Morning: review of the sailboat;
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Noon: 2 hour navigation to get to grips with the sailboat;
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Evening: Navigation plan for day 3.
Day 3: Isla Pocheca
Day 4: Isla Pocheca and Isla Bartolomé
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Morning: Isla Pocheca: passage under the Pelicans tree, dinner on the beach, swimming;
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Individual presentations.
Day 5: Isla Bartolomé and Isla Contadora
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Morning: maneuvers: tack, jibe, cape, reef ...
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Afternoon: visit of the island and dinner at the local restaurant, very pretty and delicious!
Day 6: Isla Contadora and Isla Mogo Mogo
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Explore Mogo Mogo Island (Survivor TV show) and dine on the island.
Day 7: City of San Miguel and Isla Del Rey
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Noon: Departure for Isla Del Rey (Bahia de San Telmo).
Day 8: Visit of the Bahia de San Telmo
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Descent of the river in the tropical forest (Dingy and Kayak)
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Maneuvers
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1:00 p.m .: departure for Isla San José (Jurassic Park)
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Visit of the Cave and the fisherman's cabin… will we be able? Walk to the airstrip
Day 9: Departure for the Marina Bahia de Panama
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Large cruise ships navigation area
Day 10: Marina Bahia de Panama
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Exam;
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Departure.
PREREQUISITES
FOR ELEMENTARY TRAINING:
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Have read "Basic sailing skills", theoretical exam on the morning of day 10.
FOR INTERMEDIATE TRAINING:
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Have read ”Intermediate cruising sailing”, theoretical exam on the morning of day 10;
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Hold the Boat License;
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Have successfully completed the Coastal Navigation Course (available online);
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Have successfully completed the VHF Course (Restricted Maritime Operator Certificate, available online);
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Have your logbook up to date.
COST
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10-day training on board the sailboat: $ 1,200 + taxes. COVID Guarantee (if Panama's borders are closed): 100% refundable. For information: plane ticket: approximately $ 800 round trip Montreal - Panama City.
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Does not include:
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Your personal expenses: transportation costs from Panama City airport (Tocumen) to the marina, accommodation outside the boat outside the training period, kayak rental as well as meals taken at the restaurant .
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The on-board cash (approximately $ 25 per day) and other expenses including fuel, port costs, transportation costs (plane ticket and transfer) and food for the captain (approximately $ 200).
Let the adventure begin!
RESERVATION:
To reserve your place, we invite you to complete this registration form. A deposit of $ 500 per person will be required to confirm your registration (Interac transfer to voilecaptainjack@gmail.com).
COVID: we are monitoring the situation regularly and we will stay in touch with the registered participants.