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Two thirds of our planet is covered by water. If you really want to see the world you have to go by boat. Captain Dan and his PAPA can show you the way. No need to have any sailing experience. PAPA II is set up well to sail singlehanded but comfortable for 6 or even 7 to go exploring in style. "Papas Fritis" is an inflatable with a 15HP outboard for that special cove that no one else can get to. We specialize in taking you to the "out of the way" island. Hunt for the "Great Dungeness Crab". Bring your SCUBA gear or KAYAK or even KITE gear. Come for a Day, Weekend or a whole week adventure. Explore the Caribbean, Mexico, the Panama Canal, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Desolation Sound, ... even Alaska.
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Prices vary depending on destination and duration. Plan on $245/day pp. The following are planned trips. Others are waiting to be custom designed by you and the Captain.
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-Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela to Margarite and return--
11 March to 17 March --- $1700 pp - $3000/ couple
Be a part of the first ever PAPA II adventure. Margarite is a short 30 mile beam reach across the trade winds. A stop over at Isle Coche is in order to test out the world class windsurfing and kiting possibilities before enjoying the Duty Free shopping on Margarite. A mix of great anchorages and a marina dock on Margarite.
-- P la C, Venezuela to Los Roques-- 170 NM downwind
24 March to 30 March --- $1700 pp - $3000/ couple
 Overnight stop at La Tortuga Island.
The sail from Pureto la Cruz leaves at 1200. We take advantage of the afternoon trade winds, set the balloon and slide along through the night to the deserted island of La Tortuga. Arriving in the morning we can easily spot the perfect anchorage among virgin coral heads. The afternoon is now ours to go ashore and explore this charted but deserted island. Snorkel or dive with the Brownie Compressor and see all the tropical fish. Return to PAPA for a hot shower and a "Sundowner". BBQ the catch of the day and enjoy the night anchored in the lee of YOUR island. For tomorrow is another island just waiting for you to explore...
--- Los Roques-- Los Roques (a full week in paradise)
02 April to 09 April --- $1700 pp - $3000/ couple
176 Km north of Caracas (the capital of Venezuela), Los Roques Islands became a National Park in 1972 and is the biggest marine reserve archipelago in the world. A variety of activities is possible, Scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, kite surfing, fishing, fly fishing or just have a swim in crystal clear waters accompanied with a siesta on the beach.
Enjoy the experience of navigating and exploring one of the most attractive and least known destinations in the Caribbean and the world.
The Archipelago of Los Roques has an extenuation of more than 221,120 Ha. and more than 100 Islands, numerous Sandbanks, keys, and coral reefs. La piedra de la Hausa is found here, it was quoted by Rondales Scuba as one of the best dives in the world.
Los Roques is protected by a great Barrier reef that surrounds all of the Islands and makes sailing safe and pleasant. Most if not all of our sailing will be during the day.
--- Los Roques to Aruba-- via Las Aves, Bonaire and Curacao
11 April to 17 April ---$1700 pp - $3000/ couple
Not much to add here. The "ABC's" plus a group of small Venezuelan Islands known only to the locals. LAS AVES. Some of the greatest tropical Islands around. Aruba has it all!!! Stops in Curacao and Bonaire are right along the way. Early morning sailings to the next island with an afternoon anchorage in time for some diving or a snorkel. Always moving West with the Easterly trade winds. This trip could be easily extended to cover two weeks !!!
---ARUBA to the Panama Canal --- 20 April to 27 April --- 600 NM DOWNWIND !!! Can you say "Sleigh Ride"? --- $1700 pp - $3000/ couple
Planned transit date is 1 MAY 2007. Here is the chance of a live time. Take a boat through THE CANAL. Experience all the thrill of sailing in both the Atlantic and the Pacific going from West to East in the same day!!! Actual passage is less than 24 hours. Plenty of time to explore the country of Panama. The San Blas island chain with it's friendly people will welcome us to Panama. We will await our turn in the locks with them. Raft up next to a supertanker or another cruiser.
--- Panama Canal to Seattle --- 4000 NM !!!
9 May to 22 June --- $245/day
Panama Canal to Costa Rica May 9 - 13
Costa Rica to Acapulco May 14 - May 24
Pureto Vallarta to San Diego California May 27 - June 4
SAN to San Francisco June 6 - June 10
SFO to Seattle June 15 - June 22th
Likely stops in Acapulco and Cabo San Lucas, MEXICO for fuel, and Los Angeles and/or San Francisco, CA. Make the whole trip and you will be the king of the PARTY in Seattle. And get your trip for half price...
Click the Movie of Mike and Dan above sailing down the US Pacific coast !!!
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All dates are tentative at this time. First come, first sail on all trips. Email the Captain ASAP with your wishes and availability. 50% deposit required to save a berth. The goal is to be in Seattle by 16 June. Prices will go up for the summer season. June through August will be Canada and SE Alaska legs.
All prices include basic provisioning (dry goods and the like) Plan on $15-20/day pp split costs of fresh foods with ALL on board. Plenty of fresh fish to catch... PAPA is buying the diesel and canal fees. Some marine parks have entrance fees.
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