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Dear Guests:
For yacht charter in Cape Verde we
can offer you a small selection of sailing boats from 36-52'' foot and
a selection of catamarans .
Whether you prefer to charter a sailing yacht on a bareboat, skippered or even fully crewed
basis we will aim to
offer you the available
yachts with great service and at very competitive rates.
Minimum crew
requirements for bareboat charter:
Sailing experience and official licence |
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Catamarans in Cape Verde
Sailing Yachts in Cape Verde |
Cape Verde
The paradise
islands of Cape Verde boast miles of sandy beaches, a tropical climate and
friendly locals. The islands consist of 25 islands, of which are 9
inhabited. The distance between the islands is relatively long (up to 140
nautical miles) so a good pair of sea legs is a must. Every island has an
own character. The Western islands have high volcanic mountains are rocky
coast lines. The Eastern islands are plane. The long sandy beaches you can
find on the islands Sal, Maio and Boavista. The season is year round with
ideal wind conditions as well as warm water and sun. Sailing around Cape
Verde is quite demanding because the constant winds can reach NE 4 to 5,
building up big waves between the islands.
About the Country:
Named after the “Green cape”, Dakar nowadays,
the islands have been a white dot on the tourist map for a long time. The
exposed situation, off the beaten tourist track, accounts for the
particular charm of the Cape Verde islands which makes all the difference.
The scenic diversity of the archipelago sets the stage for ideal sailing
conditions all year round. The 15 islands fascinate by their contrasts: in
the north-west you will find the dry islands with jagged mountains of
Santo Antao, Sao Vicente and Sao Nicolau; in the east the desert-like
islands of Sal, Boavista and Maio with their white beaches, and in the
south the mountainous volcano islands with their deep valleys and
breathtaking landscapes of Santiago, Fogo and Brava. In all their
diversity these islands share one thing: the population is very friendly
and straightforward.
The islands lie approx. 800 NM to the south of the Canaries and approx.
250 NM to the west of the coast of Senegal. The Cape Verdean islands are
rated as a first class area of sailing and have so far retained their
status as an area for adventurers. Relaxing cruises between the islands
are just as possible as sportive sailing. In any case, the area offers:
- open Atlantic waters with a choice of pleasant short or demanding long
distances between islands;
- good meteorological conditions in the prevailing north-eastern trade
winds;
- barely touched sailing grounds with many quiet bays and seemingly
endless sandy beaches on lonely islands;
- a friendly population in a geologically highly diverse group of islands
encompassing anything from deserts to bizarre volcanic formations;
- Mindelo with its buzzing lifestyle of an African harbour town with a
strong Portuguese influence.
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Marina & starting point
The harbour of Mindelo on Sao Vicente is the ideal starting point.
The prevailing NE trade winds make it immediately accessible from almost
any island.
Bareboat Exp. Level
From 1 - easy to 5 - very experienced: 4. We could provide a
skipper service for your first day's sail from our base to familiarise the
crew with the boat.
Airport
International Airport on Sal, with island hopper to Sao Vicente
with TACV (Cabo Verde Airlines).
Local Language
Portuguese (French and English).
Currency
Cap Verdean Escudo (1 Euro = approx.
100 Escudos). Credit cards rarely accepted.
Visa
For all tourists required. Apply at
the Cape Verdean Embassy or consulate. If not represented in your country,
apply at the Portuguese Embassy.
Weather
All year long temperatures
average between 24°C and 29°C. During summer, a pleasant Atlantic sea
breeze makes higher daytime temperatures quite agreeable. Even in winter
the temperatures remain between 20°C and 26°C.
The Cape Verdean Islands are considered hurricane-free, even though water
temperatures between July and September can rise to 27°C.
The position in the trade wind belt ensures that 85 % of the wind comes
from a north-easterly direction between 12 to 25 knots. Due to the venturi
effect, the winds between the islands can be very strong. The period
between November and March offers the most wind. The summer months are
relatively calm (average: 10 – 20 knots).
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