Cost Of Sailing

Julian on December 16th, 2011

The following are examples of entry requirements.   French Polynesia : Formalities Clearance Papeete is the main port of entry. However, because of the distances and sailing conditions, the outer islands have been made informal ports of entry, where yachts it seems that yachts may now clear both in and out. On arrival in one [...]

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Julian on November 7th, 2011

The cost of sailing and passage making is outlined below.  This is for long distant cruising during time periods of not less than five days. Other rates apply for short term; for instance the five day passage between Colombia and Panama. The fees for the passage to Thailand are identified on the post Pacific Crew [...]

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Julian on May 31st, 2011

This is an opportunity to crew a sailing boat. There is a need for crew aboard  Tropicbird although handling her by myself is not a problem. ( I don’t have problems I have challenges). However whenever I enter a new port, anchorage, island, country or continent I am pleased that I have accepted other people [...]

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