2019 sailing schedule Pleiades Sailing · 2019. 4. 8. · Pleiades Sailing 2019 sailing schedule...

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Pleiades Sailing 2019 sailing schedule ADVENTURE SAILING, OFFSHORE CREW EXPERIENCES & PRIVATE COACHING SERVICES Recently launched Seawind 1260 Bluewater sailing catamaran, selected as the Cruising World Magazine 2019 Boat of the year ‘Best cruising catamaran under 50 feet’. PLEIADES ROUTE MAP WWW.GLOBALPROJECTSYACHTING.COM.AU australia noumea vanuatu fiji tonga nz Leg 8 Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 7 Legs 5 & 6

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  • P l e i a d e s S a i l i n g2019 sailing schedule

    ADVENTURE SAILING, OFFSHORE CREW EXPERIENCES & PRIVATE COACHING SERVICES

    Recently launched Seawind 1260 Bluewater sailing catamaran, selected as the Cruising World Magazine 2019 Boat of the year ‘Best cruising catamaran under 50 feet’.

    PLEIADES

    ROUTE MAP

    WWW.GLOBALPROJECTSYACHTING.COM.AU

    australia

    noumea

    vanuatu fiji

    tonga

    nz

    Leg 8

    Leg 1 Leg 2

    Leg 3

    Leg 4Leg 7

    Legs 5 & 6

  • I S L A N D C R U I S I N GT O N G A G R O U P

    Joining the Pacif ic CircuitRally, we will sail from Opua, to Nuku’Alofa amongst a f leet of for ty other cruising yachts to the beautiful ‘ friendly islands’ Kingdom of Tonga. Time allows for pre-passage planning and orientation in Opua before the voyage into the tropical regions with destination Nukualofa. A serious Bluewater passage.

    All private cabins - Food and provisions includedExclusions are own travel to and from the boat, accommodation and meals ashore, customs and or visa fees, health insurance, personal and wet weather gear

    Note: Departure dates are dependent on weather and may vary to suit conditions

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    Orientation onboard and predepar ture passage planning in the beauitful City of Sydney, we will make a Trans-Tasman Crossing to New Zealand where we can expect variable and perhaps challenging condit ions before arrival in Opua. Sailing into the stunning and tranquil Bay of Islands af ter a lively ocean crossing.

    These crew spots would suit someone who would like to gain an experience in ocean crossings with the possibility of some heav y weather with a suppor tive coaching environment, gaining navigation and seamanship skills.

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    PAC IF IC C IRC U IT RAL LY OC EAN PAS S AGE

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    18 May 2019

    24 June 2019

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    There will be day sailing, snorkelling and swimming, af ternoon naps, sourcing local produce and cooking onboard, navigating between islands, possible overnight sailing and anchoring off white sand beaches amongst the beautiful islands of Tonga access to local village life and cultural experience. Meeting up with other cruising boats from the rally along the way.

    Short offshore trade wind passage – Neiafu, Tonga to Vanua Balavu, Fiji (300nms) cruising the local area and some of the eastern group before sailing onto SavuSavu, Vanua Levu. Gain valuable experience overnight sailing and piloting among reefs and coral, anchoring, and all facets of living aboard and safe cruising

    You will experience the wonder of sailing on the ocean in various trade wind condit ions as well as learning about living onboard and coaching on the technical side of sailing and seamanship.

    Option here is for slower pace cruising, including a short ocean passage,daysailing between islandsand various anchorages. Time forsnorkelling and relaxed pace in theseremote and pristine areas.

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    This oppor tunity is for people who would like to relax and enjoy the casual lifestyle of cruising and living onboard in a tropical sett ing. A great cruise for couples or singles. Exclusive options available.

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    Good oppor tunity to experience reef piloting along with sail and boat handling skills and anchoring and options to visit local resor ts and dive activit ies along the way

    Island cruising from Savusavu, Vanua Levu to Por t Denarau (Nadi ) Vit i Levu (160 nm’s) daysailing between several anchorages.

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    OCEAN PAS S AGEC ORAL & TAS MAN S EAS

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    27 August 201911 August 2019

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    This will be an excit ing passage with the possibility of fresh and sometimes variable trades with a unique and rugged tropical destination and sheltered lagoon to cap the trip off

    Relaxed daysailing in the sheltered leeward side of the Fiji Group. A loose schedule with time to relax and explore whilst developing piloting and coastal navigation skills in reef waters, sail and boat handling skills and enjoy snorkelling or diving, (and surfing)

    Perhaps a tougher passage than some, though still within the tropics, strategy and t iming are key ingredients and a great oppor tunity to add miles and live aboard experience. Enjoy the satisfaction that comes making a successful crossing to Australia

    A serious trade wind passage of 700nm’s sailing the regions of Vanuatu (potential stop) and French loyalt ies, before a reef passage into Grand Terre and destination Por t Mossel, Noumea.

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    Island cruising from Denarau and local island group including Musket Cove, Cloud Break and Yasawas Group

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    All private cabins - Food and provisions includedExclusions are own travel to and from the boat, accommodation and meals ashore, customs and or visa fees, health insurance, personal and wet weather gear

    Note: Departure dates are dependent on weather and may vary to suit conditions

  • A L A N & C I N D Y N E B A U E RW W W . G L O B A L P R O J E C T S Y A C H T I N G . C O M . A U

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