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Virtual Voyage to the Cold Southern Ocean Regions of our planet; Cape Horn,
Patagonia, Tierra Del Fuego, Antarctica and South Georgia with over 1000
graphics. Over two hundred forty pages of Information on culture, history,
fauna, flora, anthropology, geography, arqueology, Chile facts, kayaking,
whale watching, trekking and introducing:
Ultimate Adventures You Will Never Forget
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YACHT FERNANDE
Program 2006
30-09: Arrival near Cape Finisterre: exploration of the Rias of Galicia.
05-10: Stop in Bayona, Vigo Ria.
20-10: Departure from Bayona: 230 miles coastal passage.
22-10: Stop in Lisbon.
25-10: Departure from Lisbon: 700 miles passage (level advanced) and visit of
the northern Canaries.
05-11: Arrival in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.
08-11: Departure from Las Palmas: 2300 miles passage (level beginner) with possible
stop in Fernando de Noroña.
23-11: Arrival in Natal, Brasil.
27-11: Departure from Natal: encounter with dolphins cruise to Fernando de Noronha..
07-12: Return to Natal.
10-12: Departure from Natal: 1800 miles passage (level beginners).
20-12: Stop in Trinidad.
THE BOAT
Built for racing in 1979, she has inherited a
remarkable
turn of speed, deck gear and equipment well up to the demands of
sailing within high southern latitudes, as well as a construction
which, in those days, wasn't yet trying to save weight at the expense
of strength. She was gutted by her present owner in 1994, insulated and
rebuilt internally to fulfill the requirements of her new carrier.
THE CREW
The owner-skipper,
Pascal Grinberg was born in France in 1952. He sums up 29 years of
sailing, either as professional skipper or cruising independently on
his own boat. Numerous ocean passages have taken him through many
countries until, in 1985, he visited Spitzbergen in the Arctic,
and became a high latitude enthusiast. After a second summer in
Spitzbergen, he headed
south, and has been sailing in the present sailing area for the last 12
years . On the proposed cruises he is accompanied by a crew member in
charge of the galley.
THE BOAT
Description of "Fernande":
Architect Dominique Presles
Constructed in Aluminum by Biot- Francia
Type Ketch
Length 21.10 m
Beam 5.15 m
Draft 3.50 m
Displacement 25 T
Lead ballast 12 T
Motor Fiat 806- 125 hp
Sail area 200 sq. m. (2180 sq. ft.)
SAFETY & NAVIGATION
Four water-tight compartments One emergency
motor-pump 100 gal./min One EPIRB 406 Khz One 15 man life- raft Harnesses and life-jackets for all.
One 24 mile radar One GPS Two depth sounders One log One radio direction finder Three VHF radios One SSB Two automatic pilots
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
Two inflatable dinghies Two 15 HP outboard motors
1.5 KW generator. Central heating. Pressure hot and cold water. Bed linen for everybody
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
These cruises are open to anyone in good health, beginners or confirmed
sailors. We offer the boat and our technical ability, but , remember,
it is your journey, and your active participation is recommended both
above and below deck. Boat and passengers are insured while embarked.
We advise you to purchase insurance for the time spent on
land. While on board, you will not have to spend any money. On land you
should know that it is not easy to cash travellers checks in in
Ushuaia. Credit cards and US dollars are the best choice.
The price quoted includes the use of the boat with skipper and crew,
insurance, food and beverages, fuel, harbor and formality expenses. Reservations will be confirmed by payment of 50% of the
price.
The rest must be credited to our bank account 2 months before boarding
the boat. We would also like to point out that, as we are entirely
independent, we can plan trips to any
destination, of any duration, and for any purpose, be it tourism, science, sport, filming, etc.
Storage capacity for equipment is about 3 to 5
cubic m. depending upon weight and shape. Bear in mind that
according to the weather conditions, especially severe in those areas,
some details in the cruises may be modified.
IN YOUR DUFFEL BAG (NO SUITCASES PLEASE)
Foul weather gear and boots Polar fleece
recommended
Underwear of synthetic material ( for quick drying ) Gloves, woolen cap
or balaclava cap, good sunglasses, small backpack ( for shore
excursions ) Slippers to wear below deck, towel.
A 4 bunk cabin of FERNANDE
FERNANDE'S Galley
FERNADE IN GARIBALDI GLACIER, TIERRA DEL FUEGO, CHILE
FERNANDE'S PIANO BESIDES GALLEY
Looking at some whales from FERNANDE'S deck
FERNANDE'S UNDERSIDES
Galley area
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like never before? Something only a true adventurer would do? Are you one
of those Adventurers? If it is...
What you need to do to join us on
a unique adventure.
Simple, just contact us with a rough outline of your
requirements and let me, Captain Ben, and my Crew to do the rest for you.
Finally there isn't much we cannot cope with. Individuals
or larger parties. Just let us know. "Navigating the Beagle Channel
since 1990."
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Or, for further information on expeditions or flights Patagonia, Antarctica, South Georgia, Cape Horn, and Tierra Del Fuego, please Email me at CaptainBen@victory-cruises.com
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