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| The 2 to 5 & 7 Day "GERONIMO-PERFORMANCE-Cruising " and SAILING ADVENTURE TOUR Go to the lower part of this page for the details, Sample Itinerary for Regatta Sail- Crew Training Customized for Ocean- Regattas-Coastal Cruisers and what to expect on the Geronimo: Starting in 2010 we are planing Sail&Stay-Geronimo Training-Flotillas, the same Training as the "Onboard the Geronimo" but you will be on a Charter Yacht from our Partner Company, your Yacht and the other Charter Yachts will be exercising all maneuvers simultaneously, with instruction from the Geronimo close by. You will be able to see Boom & Sail Trim on the Geronimo and the other Yachts, and you will be Cruising just like being in a Regatta going to the mark. We will be sailing every day to a fun location for our Training,we Anchor and compare notes at our R&R break. We Train on our way back to the Resort for the Resort-Restaurant-Bar Island-Visit-Time. During the on the 'Water-Sail-Time", Crews can come onboard the Geronimo, for sail-trim& Crew Practice. You will experience the incredible beauty of 'Life at sea". You would be amazed how good it feels to be Skipper at Sea ! We will do all the Spinnaker Training on the Geronimo, alternating the crews, with all Boats viewing this exercise from their Anchor Position, as it will be too difficult to do on the Charter Yachts as most Charter Yachts are not set up for Spinnaker. Please restrain from laughing or smart remarks, until it is your turn to be "Fore Deck Crew". ( Wet foot Team ) This is an important maneuver for you to understand, or "How to Breach" or "How to loose a Mast", easy! Set Spinnaker in the wrong order!!! Most Racing Teams train with 2 to 3 Boats together, the most effective way to learn. Our goal is cruising and fun training, with friends and friendly Sailors. Can you think of a better way to have Caribbean Vacation? We can't! That is how we got to the Caribbean in the first place - to have fun! Optional: simultaneously RYA Sea Miles & ASA sailing school certification,on board skippers are available. We can highly recommend this flotilla training if you intend to enter the "Bareboat Class" in the Caribbean Regattas. We have a total training experience planned for you when you sign up for training on the"Geronimo" Tour We are pleased to offer you the following: You will be Cruise Training on a true ocean racer - not a race cruiser or one design windward-leeward boat, but on our 42' Denchomar Doug Peterson keelboat, custom designed for ocean racing including a variety of racing sails, the equipment (winches, hydraulic mast adjustment, high free board, low cabin top for heavy weather in extreme conditions) and everything else that was specifically built on the Geronimo for long distance ocean racing. Her wide beam makes for great handling and exceptional main cabin space and comfort. In addition, when we say that the Geronimo sleeps a 9 person crew, we refer to the fact that there are 9 actual crew bunks as defined by international regulation. Our sleeping accommodations on seats in the salon are "Lee-Bunks", not seats you can sleep on at when the boat is level, as many other sailing yachts claim to do. Our bunks are convertible to be genuine crew bunks. Please refer to the pictures of the interior of the Geronimo where you can see some of the bunks in the up position. Your daily training includes the "One-on-One" instruction for cruise sail-settings, helm and balance, where you practice trim, steering, tacking and jibing with the spinnaker and simultaneously you will train with the full crew team rotating at all positions, fore deck and main/mast teams, to be in tune for overnight cruising. We will be standing 4 hour watches in full race trim, at our" 24 hour day", which may include Spinnaker Running and Broad-Beam-Reaching, the crew member- teams are important, as to have the best team combinations ready at all times, day or night. As we are Port most nights, we can answer all questions in the evening at the Resort, and plan our sailing strategy for the next day, so that we can include all the steps and maneuvers crew members could use some help on. Once again, you do not need sailing experience. This is the best and most effective way to experience it all. At our last regatta to Mexico, it took our new crew 45 minutes in four attempts to get the spinnaker up, comical at times, but the next time, they had it up and set in seconds. The point is, as we have time to get it right, so we do not damage the equipment or have crew members in potentially dangerous positions, after your training you be able to go ocean cruising safely, day or night as a two-handed couple or with a minimally experienced crew. Captain Bruno & Nanette, with no extra crew just returned the Geronimo from the Regatta "Del Solalsol" from Cancun, Mexico to Florida, 500 sea miles in two and half days, including one night with 26 knot winds for 6 hours until close to sunrise. In order to do that safely with only two people, it was a matter of the correct sail plan, and a good working autopilot which though not legal to use in the race, autopilot was extremely useful on the return trip. |
"Geronimo"
Mexican Navy with Captain Bruno
Beautiful bay in Isla Mujeres,
Mexico
Mexico
Awards Dinner Regata Del Solalsol
| Specialized training for clubs, groups to know the Caribbean waters and to have the edge in training before you board your Charter Yacht for the race. Inquire for Club- Family & Group-Rates, Reservation, Stay & Sail Training Dates inluding the Racing Yacht Geronimo and your Stay at the "All -Inclusive Almond Resorts " Special Sail & Stay Winter Offers . The "Geronimo"-Performance-Training Theory & Practice is also available as Sail & Stay Tour including Almond Resorts. Charter-Regatta Yacht Flotilla-Training is also in a relaxed mode with more time at Sea in Regatta Set-Up for the Caribbean Regattas. After the 09 Hurricane Season the "Geronimo" Sailed from St. Petersburg for the Caribbean with stops in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and visiting the Virgin Islands, on her way to Barbados & St.Lucia This 1400 nm. Tour was mostly upwind, up Gulf stream and a real Sailing Challenge. For Crewing on this type of voyages, please contact us, as we can customize our trips into a limited Crew-Training Tour for our long distance Sail-cruises. Also check with us for long distance RYA Sea-Miles/ license credits. Escorted Flotilla Cruising Tours in the Caribbean are now available. Please check with us for Family Tours. |
| Caribbean Sail & Stay in Barbados St.Lucia at Almond Resorts FLOTILLA TOURS Have fun with friends and explore the Caribbean. Tour members have the option of crewing on Ocean Racing Yacht Geronimo while cruising to your destinations, and having the peace of mind that someone is there for you should you want it. Oceanis 461 "IN OUR DREAMS" Challenges the "GERONIMO." During a flotilla tour, the Geronimo enjoys the occasional encounter with another sailboat for an informal match race. Crew members take this opportunity to learn the importance of race strategy as shown here in pictures from a match race training with Capt. Zee of the Oceanis 461 "In Our Dreams" . Onboard both boats were new crew members that saw first hand what it takes to out point another sailboat, essentially taking the wind out of their sail. The match race was all in good fun,but keep in mind every Captain plays to win. GERONIMO out-points and forces IN OUR DREAMS to tack away. As Capt. Zee is a former first place winner of the Regata Del SolalSol and has extensive racing experience, it is a particularly satisfying encounter to play with the Oceanis and test one's racing skills. The wind was in our favor on that afternoon, but as all sailors will point out, that the wind is our fickle friend and prone to change. Our flotilla tours allow for an informal schedule, with plenty of time for match racing, and exploring the Caribbean. Capt. Bruno & Capt. Zee both laughing that GERONIMO gets away in a Racer vs.Cruiser tactical maneuver. Capt. Zee had already recovered and ready to challenge. |
Captain Bruno on the Geronimo for family fun and training
on a Geronimo flotilla tour. As you can see, everyone gets a
chance to steer! We customize family tours to your needs
and abilities - as little as 3 hours a day sailing to as long as
you like! We recommend a less intense sailing schedule for
younger members of the family.
on a Geronimo flotilla tour. As you can see, everyone gets a
chance to steer! We customize family tours to your needs
and abilities - as little as 3 hours a day sailing to as long as
you like! We recommend a less intense sailing schedule for
younger members of the family.
After spending the morning sailing, head ashore for some
of the best water sports in the world, take a kiteboarding
lesson, windsurf, snorkeling, hiking and exploring, or relax
on the boat looking out at the picturesque islands and
watch the sun go down. Enjoy a memorable sunset - no
extra charge and guaranteed fun for the whole family!
of the best water sports in the world, take a kiteboarding
lesson, windsurf, snorkeling, hiking and exploring, or relax
on the boat looking out at the picturesque islands and
watch the sun go down. Enjoy a memorable sunset - no
extra charge and guaranteed fun for the whole family!
Back at the marina, after sailing,
time to have fun!
time to have fun!
Capt. Bruno's one on one instruction
onboard the Geronimo.
onboard the Geronimo.