![]() This group of six included sophisticated world travelers like Christine and first-time to Europe travelers, but they share a bond of friendship and common interests together. But when she was ready to celebrate a milestone birthday at 50, she decided she wanted to share the experience with a group of friends who share her love of Italian food and cooking. See you on board!Ĭhristine and her husband have been all over the world. Meantime, don’t hesitate to call if you’d like to consider a real sailing experience in the Caribbean, Asia or Mediterranean. We enjoyed a wonderful steel drum band in Antigua, and while it delayed the sail away till well after midnight, it was worth staying up for!īay World Travel will be back on Star Clippers in the fall in the Mediterranean and plans are underway for what promises to be the sailing adventure of a lifetime – the transatlantic crossing of the Royal Clipper in the fall of 2017. As is traditional on the Star Clippers, one evening is devoted to local entertainment. The African/French/English/Dutch influences in this part of the world have created beautiful foods, people, and music. The Caribbean Islands are fiercely proud of their island-made rums, and we were able to sample Dynamite from Dominica, English Harbour from Antigua, and Damoiseau from Guadeloupe. One of my favorite islands on this itinerary is Antigua – home to gorgeous white sand beaches, fantastic luxury resorts, and, yes, some great rums. Sleepy Isle des Saintes, for example, is off the coast of Guadeloupe and other than a few ferries and some gorgeous yachts in the harbor, we had the island to ourselves. Our journey through the Windward Islands took us over 800 nautical miles and into small harbors the big cruise ships can’t get to. What all of us repeaters share is a love affair with the dramatic sail aways and the friendly relaxed atmosphere among guests and crew. A couple people re-upped for the next week while we were on board. I met so many people who were on their 8th or 9th cruise with Star Clippers, and many stayed aboard for 14 days – either starting in the Grenadines, or going on to the Leeward Islands following our sailing. ![]() Ben’s classes were fun and a bit challenging as we tried to roll and move at the same time the Royal Clipper did. ![]() We had a special surprise bonus on this sailing with a cardio-funk/hip hop dance instructor on board as well. As if we weren’t relaxed enough by being pampered with European cuisine and tropical drinks, Anna also offered a meditation class. We were fortunate to have our own Half Moon Bay yoga instructor on board with us – Anna Enea – who offered morning and evening yoga classes. We’ve bare boated in the past, but what fun to have Star Clippers take care of us as we sailed to some of the most remote islands in the Windward Islands – including the lightly populated nature preserve-dominated Dominica. After an amazing sail along the Dalmatian Coast in September, Bill and I signed up to re-board the Royal Clipper in the winter during her time in the Caribbean. ![]()
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