St. Maarten-St. Barts ESV

DESTINATION: Both St. Martin and surrounding islands comprise some of the finest
sailing and cruising grounds in the world, and January is the best month to be there!
Reliable trade winds average fifteen to twenty knots from the East. Temperatures in
January average High - 82º F, Low - 71º F, water temperature - 82° F. We have the
choice of over thirty anchorages, many within a few hours sail of each other. Beautiful
white sand beaches, turquoise crystal clear water and great snorkeling/scuba complete
the ingredients for paradise. And don't forget the excellent French cuisine ashore!

This is a FLOTILLA CRUISE. You have two choices:
1. Come on Mike's boat for instruction. : 50' monohull or 45' catamaran. Both have four
to five staterooms, each with a bathroom and a shower. Mike will be teaching you daily,
preparing you to bareboat on your own in the future!! You can receive up to two ASA
certifications in a week long trip.
2. If you are ASA or US Sailing Certified through Bareboat Chartering, you can charter
your own yacht (this must be arranged by PSSI), but you will have the comfort and
security of going along with Mike, who will be available for guidance and consultation.
Your cost is the charter of the yacht plus a $350 flotilla fee paid to PSSI. With a
FLOTILLA, you have independence but have less responsibility and a guide to
introduce you to the area. Plus, it's ten times more fun!!!

ITINERARY:
Sat., Feb.19, 2011 - Fly to St. Martin. Spend the night aboard.
Sun., Feb. 20-26 - Sailing, Learning, Exploring. Circumnavigate St. Martin, sailing to
cosmopolitan St. Barts and the possibility of visiting Anguilla before returning to St.
Martin.

INSTRUCTOR/SKIPPER/COOKING: Onboard instructor will be Mike Rice. Mike has
sailed over 80,000 nautical miles and has led successful Caribbean trips since 1985. He
is a Coast Guard licensed Captain and an ASA Certified Instructor and was named ASA
Instructor of the Year for 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2005. Instruction is
available continuously. Up to two ASA Certifications are included to those who apply
themselves. Cooking responsibilities will be shared by the crew. Provisioning includes
seven delicious breakfasts and lunches and four dinners. The menu is personalized for
your tastes.

ACTIVITIES: The possibilities are endless! Along with the continuous excellent sailing
and navigation and instruction provided by Mike, some time will be set aside for
vacation type activities - sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, reading,
relaxing, hiking, informal racing or just having fun! Accommodations can be made for an
accompanying spouse, significant other, friend or family member who wished to be
aboard but not participate in the learning.

COST: $1,850 per person*. *Double occupancy, capacity is six students plus
instructor.
Singles are welcome! This cost includes seven days/six nights aboard the yacht, one
night sleep aboard, instruction, up to two ASA certifications, provisions for seven
breakfasts and lunches and four dinners. Three dinners ashore not included. Also,
beverages and food while in port and airfare are not included. Ask us for current prices
on the optional hotel night. CALL US TO SCHEDULE YOUR AIRFAIRE, we can get
special rates. Available discounts are as follows; $50 off per person for two or more
signing up.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE: A twenty-five percent deposit due at time of sign up. $100 of
this is non-refundable. An additional fifty percent payment is due Sept. 15, 2010. A final
twenty-five percent payment is due Nov. 15, 2010. Deadline to sign up is Nov. 15, 2010,
or when the trip is full, which ever occurs first. There are no refunds after the Nov. 15
date due to our commitments to the charter company.