Go Ahead! Treat yourself to an adventure you’ll never forget.

You can sail the world’s best sailboats in the world’s finest sailing regions; and, while you're there tour the best the country has to offer.

Having sailed in the waters and toured the land sites prior to planning the adventures, we have developed a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the various charter agencies, sailing regions and touring spots and we are prepared to guide you to the very best. Be assured that you will sail to those special coves, anchorages and waterfront towns, experience the finest restaurants and see the best sights and shopping which each region has to offer. And, that you will do it safely and in comfort with interesting people.

What are the boats like?
The boats we charter are the finest available for charter in each sailing region. They range in length from about 30 feet to over 50 feet. They are modern boats with full galley, head, hot showers, and comfortable bunks.

Do I need to know how to sail to take part in a cruise?
Sailing Adventures are designed for both experienced sailors and those who have had little or no sailing experience. For those who are experienced sailors, the cruises provide an opportunity to practice, renew and develop new cruising skills. For those who have had little or no sailing experience, the Sailing Adventures are an ideal chance to acquire the basics of sailing and cruising or to relax and enjoy the scenery. If you are eager to learn, you will get practice in navigation, anchoring, helmsmanship, reefing and heavy weather sailing techniques and maneuvering under power.

Groups from Getaway Sailing have sailed the British Virgin Islands (BVI), the Greek Islands and the coasts of Ireland, Turkey and Sweden. One of our trips was right here in the US of A. Our San Francisco Bay trip included a side trip to Yosemite where we did some wonderful hiking and climbing. View pictures of these trips – British Virgin Islands – Ireland – Turkey – Sweden.

BVI-January 2007

We will be leaving on Saturday January 20th and returning on January 27th . We will be cruising the islands on a spacious 40-50ft Catamaran. A captain will be provided for each of the boats in order to ensure complete relaxation and to provide training for anyone who is not experienced with sailing a large Cat. We will create an itinerary and take care of all provisioning for the trip.

Cost:
The cost of this trip is $3500 per person which includes round trip airfare, charter of the sailboats and a skipper for each boat, all meals eaten aboard. (15% discount given to groups of 4 or more.)

To find out more about upcoming itineraries and to book your International Sailing Adventure, please call, 410-342-3110, or email, info@getawaysailing.com.

The Getaway group will leave New York on a Saturday, arrive in Rome early Sunday morning and check in to a three-star hotel (Hotel Fontanella Borghese). We will be forced to spend a week of touring, eating fantastic Italian food in wonderful restaurants, shopping in some of the most elegant stores in Europe and hanging out in the world’s most charming, romantic and beautiful city. Just to mention a few sights within walking distance of the hotel – Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, Saint Peter’s, the Vatican and a limitless supply of museums and statues; and, then there are the cafes with the very best cappuccino and gelato. Poor us! There will be guided tours available but most of the time you’ll be left alone to explore. On Saturday the 20th, we will leave Rome (sob sob) for a week of sailing (hoorah!).Having mentioned the weather, be aware that this will be unsheltered, blue-water sailing and it may be quite challenging at times; but, our boats are built to sail in these waters. I have reserved two (2001) Bavaria yachts; one is a 47 footer and the other a 44. We will limit the number of sailors to 16 including Ann and me. I have also engaged the services of an Italian skipper for each boat. I sailed a Bavaria 34’ in this region and was very impressed. They are solid, well equipped, handsome boats and sail wonderfully even in the 35+ knots we experienced the first day.

We will catch the flight home from Rome on Saturday, September 27 (sob sob); but, we will do another great trip next year (hoorah).

Cost:
Although the costs are not yet finalized, you can figure on about $3300 per person which will include the round-trip airfare from New York to Rome, hotel accommodations while in Rome, round-trip transportation from Rome to Cala Galera, the boats and skippers and a welcome dinner in Rome. The hotel accommodations include a continental breakfast each day. If you would rather get your own airplane ticket, that’s fine; we will just deduct the cost of the ticket. You might want to do this in order to extend the trip. The same goes for the hotel reservations.

To reserve your spot on our next Italian Sailing Adventure, please call, 410-342-3110, or email, info@getawaysailing.com.