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Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 12:00 PM CDT-to-
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 12:00 PM CST
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South Coast Sailing ClubSouth Coast Sailing Adventures
281-334-4606
club@southcoastsailing.com
Cuba Flotilla
November 1-8, 2017
Tantalizingly close but frozen in a bygone era, Cuba’s cobble stone streets and deep-rooted culture are as inviting as the people. Experience this special moment in history where you can still explore a place that has remained isolated and untouched by the mass tourism and foreign involvement. Join South Coast Sailing Adventures on this Rally to Cuba! This is a unique people-to-people flotilla with round-trip sailing from Key West, Florida to Havana, Cuba. Experience Cuba both from land and sea!
People-to-people travel is an initiative allowing U.S. citizens to legally travel to Cuba as “true ambassadors” to:
- participate in cultural experiences;
- have direct contact with the Cuban people to learn about their way of life;
- teach Cubans about the American way of life; and yes - enjoy beautiful sights, sounds and flavors of this unspoiled Caribbean gem.
Experience sailing at its best! This trip is a fantastic opportunity to make two 100-mile Gulf Stream crossings and add excellent offshore experience to your resume. You will gain valuable passagemaking experience, practice night sailing and watch keeping, fine-tune your navigation skills and sail in potentially new conditions for your skill set. Plus, ambassadors on this trip will enjoy opportunities to:
- experience the fun and excitement of Key West
- participate in a tour of Havana
- visit a Cuban tobacco field and/or Cuban rum factory
- interact with Cuban locals,
- explore Hemmingway House
- take salsa lessons
- visit the farmers market as well as many other beautiful places in Cuba.
We've reserved a brand new Fountaine Pajot Saba 50. This vessel is equipped with 5 private cabins each with private and 5 heads.
Trip costs are approximately $2500 per person, double occupancy, plus optional excursions, meals ashore, airfare and other miscellaneous personal expenditures such as souvenirs or shopping. Reserve your cabin with a $500 per person, non-refundable, deposit, due immediately.
Contact Flotilla Leader, Captain Lucy Newman, for more information.
Tentative Schedule:
Wednesday, November 1st – Arrive in Key West, provisioning, evening departure, night sail across the Gulf Stream
Thursday, November 2nd – Arrive at Hemingway Marina, Cuba
Thursday-Monday – Land-based activities in Cuba
Tuesday, November 7th – Early morning departure from Hemingway Marina, Cuba
Tuesday, November 7th – Arrive in Key West before sunset
Wednesday, November 8th – Disembark before noon, clear customs
Wednesday, November 8th – Optional overnight in Key West