Sail on our 2 matched Performance Cruiser-Racers, ‘Seawolf’ and ‘Bongani’

 

Our adventure sailing opportunities on the performance Pronavia 38s are perfect for gaining valuable miles, YM qualifying 60 mile passages, sail trim training, night hours and opportunities to practice coastal & offshore navigation, night sailing, passage planning and pilotage.

 

What’s in it for you?

  • Gain experience, build confidence, add sea miles
  • Sail hoisting, trimming, sail plan selection, reefing, furling, flaking
  • Preparing for, and participating in a watch system
  • Night sailing, lights, AIS benefits, additional safety tips, crossing shipping lanes
  • Yachtmaster Offshore qualifying passages 60+ miles, overnight on request
  • Passage planning, navigation & pilotage
  • Spinnakers – Asymmetric & Code Zero Sails
  • Weather forecasting, strategic weather routing & planning
  • Be involved and participate in every aspect of managing and sailing the yacht
  • Pick up tips & tricks to take with you for life
  • Become an accomplished, smooth, refined, calm Skipper

 

 

Everyone will be given the opportunity to improve and progress with their sailing skills at their own level and pace.  There will be a commercially endorsed Skipper on board, known to and vetted by us, enabling you to feel comfortable and safe, meaning you can relax and be able to learn and draw on their knowledge.  We will run watch systems, allowing you to gain night hours and we will give you the opportunity where we can, to fulfil skippered passages of over 60 miles.   There will be a maximum of 6 people onboard plus skipper for each leg, usually allowing 2 people to be on watch together.

Our routing and ports of call along the way will be flexible and weather dependent and everyone on board will be invited to be included in passage planning.  This will be a great opportunity to build on your existing sailing experience and enjoy these magnificent performance yachts.

 

More about the Pronavia 38

- Length: 11.58m (38ft) - Beam: 3.86m - Draft: 2.3m - Category 2 SCV MCA coded for up to 60nm from safe haven - World Racing Keel & Rudder Inspection Certificate - 3 comfortably large double cabins & saloon area - Total 7 berths, legal for 10 persons, but we will put max 6 guests on board - Quality B&G Navigation Instruments including chart plotter with AIS & mast mounted dials - Inverter - Multiple plug sockets & USB ports throughout - Twin helm - 6 winches - Slab Reef mainsails - racing & cruising - Roller furling jibs & genoas - Storm Jib and Tri Sail - Full width mainsail traveller - Continuous line main sheet & kicker - Long genoa cars - Adjustable backstay - Code Zero and Aysymmetric Spinnakers - Spray Hood - Removable cockpit table - Chest Fridge - One head (toilet) with shower - Oven + 2 ring gas hob - Boiler & Calorifier for hot water - Tender with oars - 2 anchors with chain & warp (manual) - Boom tent & removable sun shades *Please note as this is a race yacht, there is no holding tank, no anchor windlass, no electric winches, no bimini cover, no outboard motor. Water tank 60 litres, diesel 60 litres + 20 litres in spare can. https://www.yachtsandyachting.co.uk/equipment/boat-tests/pronavia-38-review/
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