Offshore Sailing Opportunity on String Theory - Maui to Vancouver Summer 2016
Have you ever dreamed of sailing to a foreign tropical destination. NOW YOU CAN !!
AND, with the comfort of knowing you are with an experienced skipper and crew. After String Theory completes the Vic-Maui Race, we will sail the boat back home to Vancouver.
YOU TOO! Can join the offshore adventure sailing from tropical Maui to Vancouver - 2,508 miles across the Pacific Ocean. This is your opportunity to participate in a "Once In a Lifetime" adventure you will speak of for years to come. The teaching platform for this adventure will be String Theory (Beneteau First 47.7).
Skipper Christof Marti & watch captain Dave Maskell will be your instructors.
Format: 16-day sail training program. During the sail to Vancouver you will help crew and drive the boat and will be guided by the knowledgeable skipper and crew.
Pre-requisites: Previous cruising experience. Having crewed (skippered) on live aboard cruises of at least 5 days.
Additional assets: Night sailing, outdoor & adventure experience (non sailing), first aid training, boat maintenance. Positive attitude and willingness to help out.
Certification: This expedition focuses on offshore training rather than a specific certification. However, this training will count towards Sail Canada (CYA) advanced & offshore certification and we will keep track of all the performance objectives required for these certifications and issue a training certificate confirming the training.
Training: There will be opportunities to join the race team during their training leading up to the race. This will give you chance to familiarize yourself with the boat and get to know the crew for your adventure.
"You can join Team String Theory" for sail training early 2016. There is no commitment required, but it is an opportunity for you to get to know the boat, the skipper and train with some of the Vic-Maui race team.
These are the practice races you could join once you signed up for the adventure. Other than a sharing meal expenses there is no additional cost to join this training:
These practice races are primarily for the 2016 Vic-Maui Race team and that role of the return crew will primarily be that of a spectator. However, every effort will be made that the return crew will be involved in the tasks of running the boat. There will be two to three spots available for return crew on each one of the above races/practices.
Dates
Departure from Lahaina, Maui: August 1st, 2016
Arrival in Vancouver, BC: August 17th, 2016
Note: It is suggested that you arrive no later than the 25th in Lahaina, Maui. The boat will be located in Lahaina. We are happy to assist in finding accommodation.
Due to the nature of an offshore passage, please allow two to three extra days at the end of the expedition.
Cost
Total: $4,000 CAD +5% GST
Deposit: $1,000 CAD
Included: Instruction, all meals and berth aboard, text book "Passage Making" by US Sailing. "THRILL OF A LIFETIME"
Excluded: - Flight to Maui & accommodation not included.
- All cost +GST (5%).
Book NOW!
For booking information please visit our partners website at Simply Sailing. You can also contact Christof directly by phoning (604) 440-2864 or email: chris@simplysailing.ca.
AND, with the comfort of knowing you are with an experienced skipper and crew. After String Theory completes the Vic-Maui Race, we will sail the boat back home to Vancouver.
YOU TOO! Can join the offshore adventure sailing from tropical Maui to Vancouver - 2,508 miles across the Pacific Ocean. This is your opportunity to participate in a "Once In a Lifetime" adventure you will speak of for years to come. The teaching platform for this adventure will be String Theory (Beneteau First 47.7).
Skipper Christof Marti & watch captain Dave Maskell will be your instructors.
Format: 16-day sail training program. During the sail to Vancouver you will help crew and drive the boat and will be guided by the knowledgeable skipper and crew.
Pre-requisites: Previous cruising experience. Having crewed (skippered) on live aboard cruises of at least 5 days.
Additional assets: Night sailing, outdoor & adventure experience (non sailing), first aid training, boat maintenance. Positive attitude and willingness to help out.
Certification: This expedition focuses on offshore training rather than a specific certification. However, this training will count towards Sail Canada (CYA) advanced & offshore certification and we will keep track of all the performance objectives required for these certifications and issue a training certificate confirming the training.
Training: There will be opportunities to join the race team during their training leading up to the race. This will give you chance to familiarize yourself with the boat and get to know the crew for your adventure.
"You can join Team String Theory" for sail training early 2016. There is no commitment required, but it is an opportunity for you to get to know the boat, the skipper and train with some of the Vic-Maui race team.
These are the practice races you could join once you signed up for the adventure. Other than a sharing meal expenses there is no additional cost to join this training:
- Southern Straits: April, 2016
- Halibut Bank: May, 2016
- Around Saltspring: May, 2016
- Swiftsure: May, 2016
These practice races are primarily for the 2016 Vic-Maui Race team and that role of the return crew will primarily be that of a spectator. However, every effort will be made that the return crew will be involved in the tasks of running the boat. There will be two to three spots available for return crew on each one of the above races/practices.
Dates
Departure from Lahaina, Maui: August 1st, 2016
Arrival in Vancouver, BC: August 17th, 2016
Note: It is suggested that you arrive no later than the 25th in Lahaina, Maui. The boat will be located in Lahaina. We are happy to assist in finding accommodation.
Due to the nature of an offshore passage, please allow two to three extra days at the end of the expedition.
Cost
Total: $4,000 CAD +5% GST
Deposit: $1,000 CAD
Included: Instruction, all meals and berth aboard, text book "Passage Making" by US Sailing. "THRILL OF A LIFETIME"
Excluded: - Flight to Maui & accommodation not included.
- All cost +GST (5%).
Book NOW!
For booking information please visit our partners website at Simply Sailing. You can also contact Christof directly by phoning (604) 440-2864 or email: chris@simplysailing.ca.