My name is
Quetzal
- Why Quetzal?:
This is the name of a beautiful paradise bird, endemic in South America and unfortunately on the list of endangered species. Following a Mexican tale, this bird landed on king Quetzalcoalt’s chest, when this warrior for freedom and liberty was deadly wounded lying on the ground. In the moment the bird took off again his breast feathers where deeply red coloured by the king’s blood.
- Details / Equipment:
I am a sailing yacht, a Dufour & Sparks 48 Prestige, over all 15,05 meters long and 4,62 meters wide. 1994 in the Antilles I touched sea for the first time. Later on I crossed the Atlantic, rested some time in France and now my home is the harbour of Santa Cruz de La Palma, on the Canary Islands.
My 48 m² main sail is fully buttoned and provides 3 reefs, my Genoa measures 68 m². Surely I’ve got a 2nd Genoa in case a replacement is needed, as well as a storm jib, a solent and a 150 m² spinnaker, you see I’m prepared for all winds. With my 13,5 tons of weight I don’t need too much of wind to sail away, steering keeps smooth and effective. I am a safe but in the same time a sportive sailor. Well, a little luxurious too .... to be honest. 3 double cabins, one with additional 2 bunks, 3 fully equipped bathrooms. Teak wood is what you’ll find in the whole ship, really cosy. The kitchen is fine, a cardan joined oven, lots of storing possibilities, 2 fridge’s. My pantry easily fit 10 people.
- Security:
Security is very important to my skippers. So for every crewmember you’ll find automatic life vests with lifelines, lifebelts, a safety buoy with a telescopic device, an inflatable life raft for 10 people, an EPRIB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), radar, radio, Navtex, GPS, a dinghy with outboard motor on board. In addition the yacht is equipped with all prescribed life-saving signals and medical supply for off shore cursing.
- Program:
I offer day’s excursions, sailing introduction, trips over the weekend, as well as longer trips (1 to 3 weeks). Exciting combinations with scuba-diving, hiking or mountain biking on the different islands for those who don’t just want to increase their nautical mileage account will be on the schedule. Furthermore I’ve got something special for you: navigation with a sextant or maybe you prefer a "Gourmet-trip"? All this you’ll find in the attached schedule or just contact my skippers who’ll happily work a special program for you.
- Remark:
My skippers will join every trip, this is included in the price; so fun, security, their knowledge of the seasas as well as my maintenance is guaranteed. I'd just like to remark that I am not an "all-inclusive club ship", my skippers and myself like the crew to participate actively in every day's boat life!
Thank you very much for you attention, I’m looking forward to our common trip here on the beautiful Canary Islands – in the "middle" of the blue Atlantic ocean - La Palma – Tenerife – Gran Canaria – El Hierro – Lanzarote – Fuerteventura – Gomera – La Graciosa and ever so often Madeira and Porto Santo. Any proposals or wishes form your side? Please get in touch, you’ll get your personal sailing experience prepared!
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My name is
Virus
- Why Virus?:
'cause I am contagious... ;o):
I am a Trimaran, more specific a Magnum 21. My dates: length 6,30 meters and width 4,08 meters. I am a "light-weight" of 300 kilos only. Just a little wind and I'll fly, due to the two swimmers my cruising is very stable. My bosses provided me with a main sail of 15 m² (it has got 2 reffs), a fock of 6 m², for choice you'll find an asymmetric spinnaker with 20 m² of sailingcloth. A four cylinder, 5 PS outborder guarantees, that we'll make it to the most beautiful small beaches. With the sword in, I can do waters as shallow as 30cm depth. So almost on dry feet we'll hit the beach, ready for some sunbathing, swimming, BBQ or Tapas....
As my bosses are fanatic divers too, I am sure you'll find some equipment like masks, fins, snorkels in various sizes in my booth .
For sure, there are life vests for everybody on board, I fulfil all security restrictions, but maybe one further information for you.... I am unsinkable.