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Life is Grand (LIG)
St. Martin / St Maarten |
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Destination: St. Martin and other Leeward Islands Dates: July 5 to 12, 2025 (proposed) |
More information: French and Dutch Influences
some "takeaways" advice on these islands. |
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Example Itinerary
Full Disclosure: The sailing around St Martin is not like the sailing around the British Virgin Islands. At times the ride will be rough, and some of the sails will be long. If you enjoy sailing only for the “destination” you should probably stick to the BVI. If you enjoy sailing for the “journey” and the “destination” then you will enjoy your time in St Martin.
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Airfare IdeasTwo airports available: SXM in Dutch St Maarten, and SFG in French St Martin. The latter is preferred but it is small and seemingly for inter-island hops. |
Sailboat Information
| Boat Reservations (possibilities) | Layout and Specs |
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| Sunsail 44i Sloop More Specs
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| Sunsail 454 Catamaran Massive and comfortable |
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Costs
About $1400 to $2100 per person depending on size of boat and crew signups.
It would be more costly than this in the Spring during the busy season.
This cost was estimated based on the expected number of people who sign up, the cost of the boat(s) that we have reserved, provisioning, with additional main course purchases, beverages, bar and a small buffer. We usually come in under estimates with only minor adjustments.
Signups
We need to act sooner than later. Boats are already in shorter supply for next year. In fact, waited too long for an Azores trip.
First come first served as always, with preference for a first mate
signup.
A $700 deposit is due immediately. The balance will be due about 90 days before the trip.
(Electronic payments try first with $1 and ask me for receipt)
- Paypal using the email: exegrec3 AT yahoo DOT com
- Venmo using ID: @Joseph-Martinka
- Zelle transfer: 408 DASH 234 DASH 4268
- Check to 1760 Laurentian Way, Sunnyvale, CA 940877
The deposit is refundable only if we find someone else to go in your place.
With enough signups (and extra skipper/1st mate) we could do a two boat flotilla. But first, get one going now.
Current Committed Sailors
| Crew Boat |
NAME | STATUS | AIRLINES |
| 1 | Joe Martinka (1st boat skipper) |
deposit received |
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| 2 | Dorian Martinka | deposit received | |
| 3 | Thomas Martin | deposit received | |
| 4 | (empty berth) | ||
| 5 | Arielle Martinka | deposit received | |
| 6 | Luke Hartlage | deposit received | |
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Page update history
Sep 12, 2010 - First Draft of an untaken trip
Oct 28, 2024 - New Draft of proposed trip
Nov 18, 2024 First Signups additions
Nov 25, 2024 Updated proposed dates
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