2004 : Corsica
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| Check out pink granite mountains, pure white cliffs and
blue waters, part of the stunning scenery of Corsica. Check out
France and Italy in the same trip. Don't let a year go by without sunsets,
smiles all around, a cocktail in hand and the smell of a BBQ feast to
come. Join the LIG sailing group 2004 trip to Corsica. We are a bunch of laid-back, professional, terrifically talented, witty and modest sailors. More information:
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Proposed dates: July 3 to July 10 Destination: Corsica and Elba Cost Estimate: $900 to $1300* plus airfare Goal: Second boat reserved by March 29th |
Airfare ideas:SFO to Paris: from $975 (Travelocity) or SFO to Nice: from $1000 (GorilliaAir) or SFO to Rome: from $990 (Travelocity) |
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Itinerary
One possible itinerary. We charter a boat from Sunsail from the north part of Corsica. Possibly we would skip a longer transit to hang around a good diving, sightseeing spot. (Click here to see it animated)
- Macinaggio to Capraia - 18 nm
- Porto Ferraio, Elba - 25 nm
- Porto Azzuro, Elba - 15 nm
- Marciana Marina, Elba - 25 nm
- Bastia - 30 nm
- Centuri - 22 nm
- Back to home base = 8 nm
Elba is one of the greenest and most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean. Capraia is a small, relatively untouched island of the Tuscan Archipelago.
Touted Activities: Snorkeling, Scuba, Galleries, Nightlife
Also: renowned LIG nightly cocktail hour, hors d'oervres, and BBQ feast
For more details, feel free to call Joe Martinka at 408-735-7245 or email exegrec3@yahoo.com
How to Confirm
First come, first served.
There are a maximum number of berths available: 12 people. We will charter one or two boats. There is a wait list zone for the 7 and 8th persons as this is 'between boats'. So be one of the first 6 to sign up to be assured of a spot for this trip.
How to confirm:
- Decide if Med Sailing sounds great and the timing works for you.
- Call or email Joe for more information if needed. 408-735-SAIL (7245)
- Send $400 per person to reserve your spot.
 | Joe Martinka |
| 1760 Laurentian Way |
| Sunnyvale CA 94087 |
Current Med Sailor Signups
| Crew | NAME | STATUS | AIRLINES |
| 1 | Joe Martinka | Full Payment | Air France 83 SFO-CDG 6/27 Air France 6218 ORY-NCE 6/28 SNCM Ferry 0730 NCE-BIA 7/3 Air France 4511 BIA-ORY 7/12 Air France 50 CDG-ORD 7/12 United 153 ORD-SFO 7/12 |
| 2 | Dorian Martinka | ||
| 3 | Jeff Dunham | Full Payment | Driving to Nice, then ferry |
| 4 | Michelle Krick | ||
| 5 |
Lynne Izbicki | Full Payment | arrival: BIA 7/1/04 21:15 |
| 6 | Jeff "Charlie" Martinka | Full Payment | Through Italy, then by ferry |
| 7 | (only one boat this trip) | ||
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| 12 maximum |
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Sailboat Information
| Boat Reservations | |
CONFIRMED BOATSunsail:
Sun Odyssey 43 DS :
Specifications Reserved for LIG Sailing! |
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determined by crew sign ups. Available boats are:
34, 37 and 42 foot sloopsclick to enlarge |
Final costs
Final cost was about $880 per person....
Deposit: $1000 per person <-- based on current boat reservations
This deposit is based on the number of people who have signed up, the cost of the boat(s) that we have reserved, on-board vittles and beverages and a small buffer. The last items are estimates, and are based on previous cruises.
Any deposit not spent will be refunded after we get back from the trip. If history is a guide, we generally disburse a small refund (~$200) after a trip.
Early assumptions for boat and provisioning estimate:
Early-July sail for 8 days and 7 nights.
Two Sloops - costs split among 10 persons evenly
(the final cost will be total boats cost / total number of crew)
Split provisioning on boat $28/day/person
two or three meals ashore during the cruise
Beverage allowance of $200 per person
6% tax on boat, 10% on services and 16% on alcohol
Not Included
This estimate does not including airfare.
extra nights
lodging or other touring in Europe.
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