Miramar Sailing is pleased to announce the Horizon Rum Cruise 2008. There is no better way to see some of the most beautiful Leeward and Windward islands than with our "cruise in company" for sailors and non sailors alike.

"Miramar" will join the organisers, Paul and Marguerite Jackson, as they set sail in their Beneteau 45 "MacKenzie".

Charter "Miramar", with her Skippers, Brian & Pippa, and sail back in time as we travel down the island chain stopping at some of the most interesting rum distilleries in the Caribbean. Where else will you be able to see the Royal Naval Tot Club in action on one day, swim in the Emerald Pool on another and learn about the traditional art of rum making the next?

This is a great trip for experienced and competent sailors who enjoy active sailing, or complete novices who dream of the joy of sailing in the Caribbean, meeting new friends along the way and sharing a glass of rum punch at the end of a day with fellow participants and private yacht owners. A little bit about our organisers and guides…

Paul and Marguerite Jackson
Marguerite is 4th generation Antiguan. Having grown up on Herbert's Plantation Estate there's not much she doesn't know about crushing cane and creating some tantalizing rum flavours, pre-steam. A keen diver, she can point you in the right direction when it comes to some great diving spots. Paul has been sailing since the age of 6. His first boat was a 12' clinker built dinghy called "Flying Treacle". Between them they have sailed the globe; Europe, SE Asia, South Africa, Central America, Australia and New Zealand. Join them as they embark on one of their favourite cruising grounds; Antigua to St Lucia.

"Cruise-in-Company" May 9th –– 23rd 2008.
This is a private, fully crewed cruise for a party of 2 or 4 people.

Itinerary:
14 night/15 day trip –– One way from Antigua to St Lucia –– fly in to Antigua (ANU), fly out of St Lucia (SLU).

Experience level (although not necessary as novices are well looked after by Brian & Pippa!):

• This trip would perhaps suit those sailors who have owned their own boat or who have plenty of charter experience.
• Sailing time will be on average 7 hours per sailing day.
• Mostly a reaching cruise but be prepared to beat from Basseterre to Marie Galante (25nm).
• There will be some early morning sunrise starts but no night sailing.
• Longest leg is 64 nautical miles and 10 hours of sailing.

Rates
 "Miramar" is currently available for up to 4 guests in 2 double cabins.
The Yacht, Skipper and Crew cost is US$6,000.

Items not included:
Flights, Island tours and activities (outside of distilleries), taxi transfers, bike hire, scooter hire, port/clearance fees at each Island, mooring fees, fuel, food/beverages.

Booking Deposit:
50% in advance to secure booking.