Overseas Sailing Opportunities

Our Past….. Heavily concentrated on the British Virgin Islands – Traditionally has been a very positive experience for Club members. – Booked in July/off season to take advantage of discounts (10 days for the price of 7) – Last year (July 14) we chartered 3 x 45’ Monohulls for a total of 17 people Low turnout “Intuition/feeling” is we need a new location to avoid the “been there and done that feeling”.

Our Future? Where do YOU want to go next….???? Considering 3 options – “The Med”: Greece, Croatia, Turkey – “The Carib”: Bahamas – Avoided the Pacific considerations due to cost and time disadvantages

“Da Med….”

European Sailing Vacation Options “Da Med….” Early-Mid September 2016

Greece Broken out by regions – Designed for 1 week adventure – 15-20nm of sailing per day (3-4 hrs) – Costs are equivalent, minus ferries/intra-flights An archaeological adventure Challenging sailing Secluded islands and anchorages Vibrant nightlife Selected Port of Zia – major port supporting Athens Several Island patterns to visit; sail together or separate

Greek Islands 4 Cabin, 44’ Catamaran Total Boat: $9,350 – Rental: $7600 – Damage Waiver: $400 – Fuel: $350 – Add On: $1000 – Total: $ / per person (sleeps 8) 3 Cabin, 44’ Monohull Total Boat: $6,055 – Rental: $4305 – DW: $400 – Fuel: $350 – Add On: $1000 – Total: $ / per person (sleeps 6)

Other Costs Airline Cost: DC to Athens; $950 – Booked 2 week tickets 8 nights on the boat / 2 nights in hotels (Athens): $100 a night/best value hotels Food/sundry: $100 a day/pp: $1000 total/pp Personal Expenses: $0 Total Cat: Double Occupancy: $3200 Total Mono: Double Occupancy: $3050

Croatia 4 Cabin, 44’ Catamaran Total Boat: $8,350 – Rental: $6600 – Damage Waiver: $400 – Fuel: $350 – Add On: $1000/$125 pp – Total: $1050 / per person (sleeps 8) 3 Cabin, 44’ Monohull Total Boat: $6,055 – Rental: $4200 – DW: $400 – Fuel: $350 – Add On: $1000/$150 pp – Total: $1000 / per person (sleeps 6)

Croatia Airline Cost: DC to Zagreb; $ nights in Zagreb $80 night/best value Food: $90 a day / pp. $1300 total / pp Personal Expenses: $0 Total: Basically same as Greece; little more on airfare, little less on hotels and food, cheaper boat rental

Turkey $2,000 more for boat rental ($250/pp) $100 less for airline tickets Hotels the same Transportation from Istanbul to Gocek: $300/pp Total: Significantly more for Turkey compared to Greece (+$ / pp)

The Future is……? Recommendation for Europe: – Greece or Croatia

Da Carib…..”Mon”

90 Miles off the Coast of Florida

The Bahamas 1-8 March (Special) 4 Cabin, 44’ Catamaran Total Boat: $7906 – Total: $1000 / per person (sleeps 8) 3 Cabin, 44’ Catamaran Total Boat: $6,055 – Rental: $4305 – DW: $400 – Fuel: $350 – Add On: $1000 – Total: $1010 / per person (sleeps 6)

Bahamas Airline Cost: DC to Nassau: $400 2 nights in Nassau hotels ($250 night/best value) Food: $100/day Personal Expenses: $0 Total Cat: Double Occupancy: $2650 Total Mono: Double Occupancy: $2650

Cost Summary Greece or Croatia Cat: $3200/per pax (Double Occupancy) Mono: $3050/ per pax (Double Occupancy) Bahamas Cat: $2650/per pax (Double Occupancy) Mono: $2650/per pax (Double Occupancy)

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