Welcome to Our Winter Newsletter 
Where did that year go?
Thank you all for your support through a very busy year for Canary Sail. So many of you returned to La Gomera again - that gives us great encouragement and energy to continue delivering care and quality training.
Plenty of news for you this issue! We introduce new instructors to our team, new 2 and 3 day YM “Ocean” theory courses and new “Blue Water” Cruising routes which will take you, sextant in hand, beyond the Canary Islands for some serious, longer distance sailing.
We hope you enjoy this update and take this opportunity to wish you a prosperous New Year from all of us here at Canary Sail.
Happy New Year!
Jim & the team
The Team
New Instructors Stephen Baynham, Emma Clayton
and Julia Gillespie. Meet them and the rest of the team here.
Our Yachts
Training/Cruising Yachts
Luxury Training/Cruising Yacht
Emma's Story - Lucky What's It!
If you ever have a conversation with Jim in Cuba Libre, be careful, it might, forgive the cliche, change your life. In May 2009 I signed up for another holiday with Canary Sail, this time on a 'Seven Islands' cruise. On the final Thursday night I mentioned how much I'd love to join CS as an instructor. Jim suggested that I gain some more sailing experience ... full story here
Forthcoming training, cruising and events
NEW! THEORY TRAINING - YMOcean
2/3 day YM “Ocean” courses
Nigel has put together this introduction to Yacht Master Ocean theory course for those of you interested in “star gazing/spotting” with plenty of practice with the Sextant.
This theory course is offered in our classroom during days leading up to our “Blue Water” Cruise Weeks (ie. Madeira 1 Week and Morocco 2 Weeks), during which you will put your new skills to practice with sextants and RYA YMO qualified instructors on board to assist.
PRACTICAL TRAINING
“PLUS” Training Weeks – Skills Enhancement:
The “PLUS” courses have been very successful with many of you taking up this option. If you are considering the next step and need more detail, take a look at our “PLUS” courses here:
Competent Crew “PLUS”
Day Skipper “PLUS”
Coastal Skipper “PLUS"
NEW YACHTMASTER SUCCESSES
Through our recent series of Yachtmaster/Coastal Yachtmaster Preparation Week and MCA Exams here at Canary Sail, a number of you have successfully completed your exam with a completely independent examiner – well done!
So many congratulations to Paul, Andrew, Silke, George, Shane and Stuart.
A special thanks also to the RYA examiners who have supported us here in 2010.
More details here.
NEW CRUISING INSTRUCTOR SUCCESSES
Again many congratulations to Emma, Patrick and Joelle on successful completion of your well earned Teaching Qualification. Happy days!
More details here.
CRUISING
Madeira, Morocco and Canaries 2 week Holiday Cruise: Interest is strong for this new cruise which takes you on an 1100NM cruise via Funchal, Agadir and back to the Canaries!
Dates: 25th February to 11th March 2011 and 22nd July to 5th August 2011
Further dates are planned so check our website or contact us with your preference.
For more details please clicK here.
Madeira – Funchal 1 Week Holiday Cruise:
Canary Sail ran the 1st one week Madeira Cruise last year on “Zuleika” the Bavaria 39. It was a great success which included 4 full days sailing (550NM), 2 nights in the beautiful town of Funchal, great food and a night of music and dancing in the local “Fado” bar.
Dates: April 1st to 8th 2011.
We will also run exclusive boat cruises to Funchal on dates to suit your party.
For more details click here.
7 Canary Islands 2 week Cruise
Join the boat for 2 weeks and sail the Canaries:
Western and Eastern Islands - 21st January to 4th February
or Join the boat for 1 week of:
Western Islands dates 21st to 28th January - details here
or
Eastern Islands dates 28th January to 4th February – details here
Bareboat Charter/Holiday Options
Growing interest in Bareboat Charter this last year with a number of you combining your sailing with a 2nd week of apartment accommodation. Canary Sail offer a number of options for you, your family and friends:
For more detail click here.
EVENTS
San Sebastian Day - January Another date of interest for your diary is the week which includes the traditional celebration of San Sebastian Town – lots of traditional costume and music all congregating on the central Plaza! The sailing week is 14th to 21st January with Thursday 20th being the day (and evening) of celebrations – we still have space!
Carnival Special in Santa Cruz - March This year Canary Sail are planning to divert the course boats up to Santa Cruz, Tenerife for anyone interested in the worlds 2nd biggest Carnival Procession and celebrations (2nd only to Rio, Brazil which is the biggest!).
The sailing week of Carnival is 4th to 11th March with the procession taking place on Tuesday 8th. Join us for a week with a difference.
Easter Holidays - April Our sailing weeks 15th to 22nd April and 22nd to 29th April are the two Easter Holiday weeks. We are running courses as always on an exclusive boat basis for families or groups.
Canaries Day – May Once more we celebrate tradition Canaries style for this annual event. The boats will be underway as the music plays on Monday 30th May. Where ever you might dock there will be an opportunity to join in the fun if you wish. Sailing week Friday 27th May to Friday 3rd June.
Trivia
'The Power of a Winch! ' – We all teach students to load a winch with “at least” 3 turns around the drum. This increases the frictional force holding your sail sheet or your halyard to an acceptable degree of safety.
Remember your 3 turns! The force ratio increases from 6.6 with only 1 turn to 43 with 2 turns and amazingly to 284 with 3 turns! Powerful stuff!
'Friday Sail – Friday Fail! ' – Seamen of old believed it bad luck to set sail on a Friday – no doubt due to the crucifixion being on that day. No worries though – here at Canary Sail we turn our boats around on Friday with your course or cruise starting on Saturday.
Client's Corner
Further words of wisdom from Grant and crew.
To be sung to the tune of “Jerusalem”:
And did those yachts in ancient times,
Sail with Canary Sail Supreme.
And was the Holy lamb Madras
Better than chicken Korma with cream.
And did we see turtles, shark and Flipper
You bet we did while doing our Day Skipper
And was Jerusalem builded here
Whilst we were in Gomera drinking beer
Bring me my Bavaria with in-mast sail
Bring us the weather we desire.
Thank you to Clive and lets all hail
Let’s sail into the winds of fire.
I will not cease with Canary Sail
Nor shall my sheets sleep in my hand
I will return via Jerusalem
To La Gomera´s pleasant land
– thanks again boys!
Gift Vouchers
Canary Sail now offers Gift vouchers which can be redeemed against various sailing/accomodation packages to order yours call UK 01438 880890 or email Alex for more information.
Vouchers can be redeemed as part or full payment for Canary Sail’s sailing/theory courses, bare boat charter or sail & apartment holiday combination. Not redeemable for cash. Min value Euro 100. Valid 2 years from purchase.
Last Minute Club
We often have places available “last minute” in order to fill a boat to our maximum of 4 students. These are often saloon berth places and can be offered at attractively reduced prices. Please join our “Last Minute Club” and we will mail you with any special offers as they arise. Details...
Next Issue
New Sailing/Activity Cruises:
Sailing Safari – Sailing the Western Islands with onshore activities.
Sailing Scuba – Sailing to La Restinga - El Hierro with 2/3 days Scuba Diving.
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