World Catamaran Kitesurfing Adventures Grenadines Xmas Kite &Greece Sail Camp 2019 2020 - 2021
GRENADINES XMAS KITE & SAIL CAMP 2020 - 2021 TRADES WINDS AND COLOURFUL LAGOONS
Sailing from Martinique to the Grenadines is an amazing adventure passing St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Bequia until the paradisiac kiting spots of the Grenadines: Union Island, Frigate, Tobago Cays, Mayerau, Petit Tabac, Palm Island and Petit St. Vincent. The Trade Winds are blowing constantly from December to May with more than 90% of days in a month with wind at more than 15 kn.
Kiting is the main activity but not the only component of the trip, we will explore the islands, enjoy the local life, run on the top of the islands and snorkel in the blue with colorful reefs and amazing turtles.
On board will be 3 crew members: skipper, kite instructor and chef providing sailing, spot guiding, rescue and coaching and full board service. Catamaran is a Lagoon 45 or Lagoon 42 equipped with watermaker, new North KB gear and a tender for kite safety and rescue.
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THE ACTION CRUISE
The Action Cruise is a team of passionate friends who love kiting, exploring and sailing. We travel in the Mediterranean and in the Caribbean sea since 2015 on a sailing catamaran exploring virgin kite spots. Sharing passion and enthusiasm for exploring, kiting, sailing and adventure, connecting people with same desires and collecting crews for kite & sail camps around the world to go kiting in the most beautiful spots from a sailing catamaran. All services provided by The Action Cruise ASD are dedicated exclusively to our members.
DATES
1) 22 Dec 2020 – 30 Dec 2020 | Lagoon 45 | Martinique – Martinique 2) 29 Dec 2020 – 06 Jan 2021 | Lagoon 42 | Martinique – Martinique 3) 01 Jan 2021 – 09 Jan 2021 | Lagoon 45 | Martinique – Martinique
BOARDING and LANDING PLACE
Marina Le Marin, Martinique https://goo.gl/maps/1jh6oYrAaDDJFxUWA
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BOARDING and LANDING TIME
1) Chk In: 09.00 - 22 Dec 2020 * Chk Out: 09.00 - 30 Dec 2020
2) Chk In: 09.00 – 29 Dec 2020 * Chk out: 09.00 - 06 Jan 2021
3) Chk In: 09.00 – 01 Jan 2021 * Chk Out: 09.00 - 09 Jan 2021
* Note: mandatory to fly to Martinique the day before or earlier.
HOW TO GET THERE
Fly to Fort de France, Martinique, FDF + 20 min Taxi for Le Marin Marina
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INCLUDED
• 8 Nights Kite Cruise in the Grenadines • Tender 3 m - 10 hp Islands • Watermaker • 8 Nights accommodation in double room • Gasoline and Fuel costs on a sailing catamaran Lagoon 45 (dates 1 and 3) or 42 (date 2) • Mooring and Custom Fees • Full Board: breakfast, lunch and dinner • Bed linens and towels with chef service • Final cleaning • Skipper • Boat insurance • Kite Instructor • Snorkeling sets • Chef • No safety deposit required • Spot Guidance, Kite Rescue and Coaching • First and last night harbor fee • Moderate Alcholics
ON REQUEST
• Private Kite Beginner Lessons by The Action Cruise*
• North KB 2020 Kite Gear Rental only for independent kiters
• Lift Upwind Service
• Drone photos and videos
• Professional Camera photos
• Lessons from Local Kite Schools
*In Union Island lessons for beginners are possible only by the local schools not by The Action Cruise. *In Mayreau lessons for beginners by The Action Cruise are possible according wind conditions and student ability *In Petit Tabac lessons for beginners are not possible by The Action Cruise *According to availability of the local schools it is possible to have lessons in all the spots by the local schools at their conditions
NOT INCLUDED
• Flights and Transportation to and from Le Marin Marina, Martinique
• 2 dinners outboard
• Extra Alcoholics
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CATAMARAN for period 1) and 3): Lagoon 450F, 46 feet, 14 m
• Catamaran Lagoon 450F, 46 feet, 14 m • 1400W Inverter (built in 2018) • 220V socket in each cabin • www.cata-lagoon.com/it/450-f • Auxiliary generator • 4 Double rooms • Engine: 2 x 54 hp • 4 Electric Toilettes with Showers • Fresh water tank: 1400 l • 2 Single room for the crew • Watermaker 110 l/h of fresh water • Dinette + Kitchen • Hot water • 8 Guests in 4 double room + 3 Staff • Back shower members • Fuel tank: 1000 l • Tender • Refrigerator (200 l) – Freezer (80 l) • Solar Panels
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CATAMARAN for period 2): Lagoon 420, 42 feet, 13 m
• Catamaran Lagoon 420, 42 feet, 13 m • 220V sockets
• 4 Double rooms • Auxiliary generator
• 4 Electric Toilettes with showers • Engine: 2 x 54 hp
• 2 Single room for the crew • Fresh water tank: 700 l
• Dinette + Kitchen • Watermaker 110 l/h of fresh water
• 8 Guests in 4 double room + 3 Staff • Hot water members • Back shower • Tender • Fuel tank: 300 l • Solar Panels • Refrigerator – Freezer • Inverter • Air conditioning (only in marina)
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WIND
The prevailing wind in the area is the NE Aliseo. Direction: NE Strength: 12 – 25 kn Air temperature: 26 – 29 °C, waterproof and windproof light jacket advised Water Temperature: 26 – 27 °C, 1-2 mm wetsuit advised
Union Island: more than 90% of days in a month with wind strength more than 4 Bft https://www.windguru.cz/archive-stats.php?id_spot=397785&id_model=3
Wind Intensity Probability [% days in a month with wind >n]
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ROUTES and SPOTS
Xmas 1) 22 Dec - 09.00 Chk In in Martinique, Le Marin marina, afternoon kiting in Point du Marin 22 - 23 Dec - Night Sailing from Martinique to The Grenadines 23 to 28 Dec - 6 Days Kiting and Sailing in The Grenadines 28 - 29 Dec - Night Sailing from The Grenadines to Martinique 29 Dec - Afternoon kiting in Point du Marin and back to Le Marin marina before evening 30 Dec - 9.00 Chk Out in Martinique, Le Marin
Xmas 2) 29 Dec - 09.00 Chk In in Martinique, Le Marin marina, afternoon kiting in Point du Mari 29 - 30 Dec - Night Sailing from Martinique to The Grenadines 30 Dec to 04 Jan - 6 Days Kiting and Sailing in The Grenadines 04 -05 Jan - Night Sailing from The Grenadines to Martinique 05 Jan - Afternoon kiting in Point du Marin and back to Le Marin marina before evening 06 Jan - 9.00 Chk Out in Martinique, Le Marin
Xmas 3) 01 Jan - 09.00 Chk In in Martinique, Le Marin marina, afternoon kiting in Point du Mari 01 - 02 Jan - Night Sailing from Martinique to The Grenadines 02 Jan to 07 Jan - 6 Days Kiting and Sailing in The Grenadines 07 - 08 Jan - Night Sailing from The Grenadines to Martinique 08 Jan - Afternoon kiting in Point du Marin and back to Le Marin marina before evening 09 Jan - 9.00 Chk Out in Martinique, Le Marin
Itineraries are not binding and the actual itinerary can be adjusted by the skipper because of unforeseen circumstances or other reasons like wind and weather conditions.
Open sea passages between Martinique and he Grenadines: from Martinique to the Grenadines is a long sailing open water passage of 120 nm. It will take from 12h to 20 h according to wind and weather conditions. According to weather and sea conditions, the staff will operate the navigation during the night to maximize kiting days in the Grenadines.
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ITINERARY
Main sailing itinerary
Martinica – Le Marin
Santa Lucia
Saint Vincent
Grenadines
Grenadines zoom
Canouan
Mayreau Tobago Cays
Union Island Petit Tabac
Frigate Isand
Mopion Island
Petit Saint Vincent
Carriacou
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Union Island
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Frigate Island
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Petit Tabac
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Mayreau
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Tobago Cays
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Petit St. Vincet
Carriacou
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KITING, COACHING, RESCUE and LESSONS
Kiting Tips and Coaching are delivered by the kite instructor on board.
To enjoy every spots independently kiters need to be able to ride upwind independently in every wind conditions, control the kite on the land, body drag upwind, relaunch the kite from water, bodydrag to their lost board and self landing the kite with chicken loop quick release.
Kiter who are not independent have to declare their ability before booking and they will take lessons or lift package during the camp.
Kiters can count on the assistance of a tender for rescue and safety. Tender is available for rescue and safety, not for lifting upwind kiters who are not able to kite upwind. In this case kiters have to book lessons or lift package.
Lift package is for independent riders who needs help to start on onshore beach or to go back to offshore landing beach. Lift is not assisted. To get lift + assistance a rider should book a lesson. Lift service is not available in Mayreau.
Beginner’s lessons by The Action Cruise are delivered in the quantity of max 1h per day per beginner according to wind conditions and to the spots where the catamaran is. According to the availability of the local schools it is possible to have lessons in all the spots and for more than 1h/day at the local school’s prices and conditions.
Lessons, lift service and rental have to be booked in advanced and are subjected to availability.
The setting up, the taking off and the landing of the kite will be done sometimes from the catamaran. Staff will help and assist the riders.
Equipment: Kites from 9 m to 15 m for men and from 7 m to 12 m for girls.
In Union Island lessons for beginners are possible only by the local schools not by The Action Cruise. In Mayreau lessons for beginners by The Action Cruise are possible according wind conditions and student ability In Petit Tabac lessons for beginners are not possible by The Action Cruise
According to the availability of the local schools it is possible to have lessons in all the spots at the local school’s prices and conditions.
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LIFE ON BOARD
Staff consists of 3 members: skipper, kite instructor and chef.
Skipper and kite instructor will operate navigation, kite coaching and rescue. Chef will take care of cooking and cleaning.
2 dinners will be outboard. Cost is not included.
Fresh Water: fresh water tanks + water maker allow good fresh water autonomy.
Luggage: it is advisable to use soft and foldable bags instead of hard cases.
INSURANCE
Guests have to arrange their own one covering accidents, medical treatments and damage to third parties during kitesurfing activities.
World Nomad Explorer for travel insurance and medical insurance. www.worldnomads.com
Safetytool di VDWS for civil responsibility toward third parts. www.vdws.de/it/safetytool
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STAFF ON BOARD
Federico
Skipper IKO Kite Instructor Sailing Instructor Engineer Speaking Italian and English
Davide
Kite Assistant FIV Sailing Instructor Merchant Navy Academy Student Speaking Italian and English
Maria
Chef Sailing Instructor Speaking Italian and English
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Mattia
Skipper Sailing Instructor Kiter Engineer Speaking Italian and English
Jordane
Chef IKO Kite Instructor Speaking French, English and Italian
Leon
Kite Assistant Sailing Instructor Speaking Italian, German and English
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PRICES and CONDITIONS
Members
• 2400 euro per person for period 1) and 3) in double cabin
• 2550 euro per person for period 2) in double cabin
Premium Members*
• 2250 euro per person for period 1) and 3) in double cabin
• 2400 euro per person for period 3) in double cabin
* Premium Members: members who have been on board with us at least twice in the last 2 years
Payment
• 20 % before 1st August
• 50 % between 1st August and 1st October
• 100 % after 1st October 2020
Cancellation Policy
• Before 1st August refund of the 100% of the amount paid
• Between 1st August and 1st October refund of the 50% of the amount paid
• After 1st October refund not possible
In case The Action Cruise will have to cancel the Kite Camp due to the Covid-19 sanitary and travel emergency, a voucher of 90 % of the amount paid will be offered to the member. The voucher will be valid for 1 year for a The Action Cruise Kite Camp in the Grenadines from Martinique.
The travel and transportation to / from Martinique - Le Marin will be planned and organized by the single member by himself. In any case The Action Cruise and its staff will not be responsible for any inconvenience related to the transfer to / from Martinique.
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Extra
• Lessons from The Action cruise: 75 euro/h • Rental complete gear per period (NorthKB 2020 kite set, bar, board, harness): 400 euro
• Rental only board per period: 100 euro
• Rental only foil board per period: 150 euro
• Rental only kite set per period (NorthKB 2020): 250 euro
• Rental only 1 kite size per period (NorthKB 2020): 150 euro
• Rental only 1 kite size per day (NorthKB 2020): 50 euro
• Lift Package per period (3 lifts upwind per day): 250 euro
• Lift Package per day (3 lifts upwind per day): 50 euro
• Lessons from Local School: according to local school conditions • Drone photos and videos (50 euro/person) • Professional Camera photos (50 euro/person)
Lessons, lift and rental gear have to be booked in advanced and are subjected to availability
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PAYMENT PROCEDURE
After the admission procedure at www.theactioncruise.com/member the reservation is hold for 5 days. In this time guests are expected to proceed with the first payment via bank transfer. Following payments via bank transfer too.
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CONTACT
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