The 'Learn to Cruise' Charter aboard ZOOM!
Our Learn to Cruise Charter is designed to be fun, and provide a safe non-threatening learning environment for couples that want to improve their cruising skills, gain a bit more experience, or just see what it is all about.
Offered for one or two couples that want to learn what it is really like cruising and living aboard for extended periods. Find out if cruising and living aboard is really for you while sailing on a luxury catamaran with veteran cruisers Steve & Clare St. Onge.
Explore the realities of cruising with an experienced cruising couple that can save you years of learning on your own and help make your dream a reality. Our motto is “safety first” so you can be sure your voyage will be safe as well as an enjoyable learning experience. The starboard hull cabin(s) will be your exclusive home for the week.
Guests are expected to participate in all aspects of the cruising lifestyle including: meal planning and preparation, shopping for and stowing provisions, weather forecasting and cruise planning, preparing for setting sail, sailing and operation of the vessel underway, navigation, anchoring and mooring. Other topics such as Safety, Short-handed sailing considerations, maintenance, power management, water conservation, choosing the right boat and budgeting can be covered in a casual and enjoyable non-threating environment. (usually over cocktails at sunset).
Learn techniques to set an anchor so it won’t drag- without shouting or yelling !
Find out what grocery packaging and products are best for taking aboard -and what to avoid.
Learn more about modern navigation, AIS, GPS, RADAR and why it is still a good idea to keep a paper chart handy.
Acquire new skills to be sure what the weather conditions will be before you leave the harbor.
Learn a fast and foolproof way to tie the one knot that does everything and could save your life!
Discover some handy apps for your smartphone that help you explore new places to cruise.
Destinations will be based on weather and crew experience. Overnight/distance sailing is optional on request.
Find out if you really have enough experience to go cruising. (the answer is you probably do).
Introductory option: 2 night 3 day Learn to cruise a catamaran (max 4 guests)
Cost: $3,450.00 two guests – 1 shared cabin $5,450.00 four guests – 2 shared cabins
Weeklong option: 5 night 6 day Learn to cruise a catamaran (max 4 guests)
Cost: $8,050.00 two guests – 1 shared cabin $11,050.00 four guests – 2 shared cabins
Included: Private cabin with ensuite, Bed Linens and towels, Soft Drinks and filtered water, Re-usable water bottle. Life vest and harness with AIS MOB for the duration of the voyage.
Not Included: Food and Provisions, Alcoholic beverages. (meal planning, preparation and provisioning will be a shared cost and part of the adventure)
Availability and Reservation Request Form
Learn to cruise Charters are a minimum of 2 nights and 3 days and can include a long weekend or up to 5 nights and 6 days. Please select the dates (select the 3 days or 6 days) you wish to reserve on the calendar below. Please fill out the contact form (all fields are required) and click the “Send Reservation Request” button at the bottom of this page when ready. Once we receive your requested dates and contact information, we will get in touch to discuss details.