Updated May 04, 2006
Berth Availability
2006
Leg 1: Filled, 0 wait list
Leg 2: Filled, 0 wait list
Leg 3: Filled, 0 wait list
Leg 4: Filled, 0 wait list
Leg 5: Filled, 0 wait list
Leg 6: Filled, 0 wait list
Leg 7: Filled, 0 wait list
Leg 8: 3 berths avail
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2007
Leg 1: 5 berths avail
Leg 2: 2 berths avail
Leg 3: 4 berths avail
Leg 4: 6 berths avail
Leg 5: 3 berths avail
Leg 6: 4 berths avail
Leg 7: 1 berths avail
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Expedition
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"Our 17th Year of Sharing Knowledge and Adventure!"
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San Diego; Cabo San Lucas; Acapulco
Read log updates from a previous expedition.
April 11 to April 25, 2006
2 weeks
$4,500
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We'll be sailing offshore with following northwesterly winds of 11-16 knots, clearing into Mexico at tiny Cedro Island and stopping at least in Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta, and ending at Acapulco's famous "Club de Yates" surrounded by cruising boats from many countries. Total distance: 1,400 miles.
Filled, 0 wait list.
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Acapulco; Cocos Island, Panama
Read log updates from a previous expedition.
May 1 to May 18, 2006
17 days
$3,500
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Our 1,000 mile offshore passage to Cocos Island will have a combination of light winds and up to gale force winds in tropical squalls. After exploring exotic Cocos Island, we'll have a 450 mile passage to Balboa, Panama, stopping to visit a fascinating tropical island before arrival. Total distance: 1,700 miles.
Filled, 0 Wait List
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Panama canal; San Blas; Tortola, BVI
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May 25 to June 19, 2006
25 Days
$5,000
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Join us in Balboa for our first Panama Canal transit surrounded by yachts and ships from many countries. We'll explore eastward along Panama's Caribbean coast, stopping at Puerto Bello before sailing to the San Blas Islands where we'll meet our Kuna Indian friends. Our final 800 mile passage to Tortola will be one of our most difficult of the year, sailing to windward against the tradewinds. Total distance: 1,500 miles.
Filled, 0 wait list
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Tortola, BVI; Azores
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June 27 to July 18, 2006
21 days
$5,000
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This passage provides a challenging mix of winds and weather as we first sail north toward Bermuda before picking up the Southeast tradewinds. Weather plotting figures high on this passage experience. Landfall will be at Horta, on the island Faial. Total distance: 2,300 miles.
Filled, 0 wait list
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Azores; Cork, Ireland
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July 31 to Aug 14, 2006
2 weeks
$4,000
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We leave the Azores close-hauled and sailing NNE until we reach the edge of the westerlies which can be blustery, even in mid-summer. Landfall is in Cork, where we celebrate the completion of our Atlantic crossing at the Royal Cork Yacht Club, the world's oldest club. Total distance: 1,250 miles.
Filled, 0 wait list
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Cork, Ireland; Oban, Scotland
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Aug. 21 to Sept. 4, 2006
2 Weeks
$4,000
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Ireland's west coast if one of the top highlights of our 2006 expeditions. followed by Scotland's wild Outer Hebrides. Huge tides, strong currents and rapidly changing weather make this leg challenging. Great sailing and scenery plus plenty of historic castles and islands makes this one of our all time favorite legs. Leg 7 ends in Oban, a short train ride from Glasgow airport. Total distance: 700 miles.
Filled, 1 Wait List.
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Scotland; Orkneys; Norway; Ellos, Sweden
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Sept. 11 to Sept. 25, 2006
2 weeks
$4,000
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From Oban we will sail across Scotland via the Caledonian Canal, exploring Inverness Castle on Scotland's east coast before sailing offshore to Orkney Island, then crossing the North Sea to Norway. We'll end the expedition at the Hallberg-Rassy Yard in Ellos, and Sweden a short bus ride north of historic Gothenburg. Total distance: 750 miles.
Three berths available.
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"Our eighteenth
year of sharing adventure & knowledge!"
2007 Sailing Map
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Gothenburg, Sweden; Tromso, Norway
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May 18 to June 8, 2007
3 weeks
$4,500
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From historic Gothenburg, our first stop will be the village of Ellos, where Mahina Tiare was built, then a 300 mile offshore passage to Stavanger, Norway. Challenging navigation and spectacular scenery prevail as we sail north of the Arctic Circle to the isolated Lofoten Islands, then to Tromso. 1,400 miles.
5 Berths Available
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Tromso, Norway, Bear Island, Spitsbergen
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June 19 to July 3, 2007
2 weeks
$5,000
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More challenging than our 1996 Antarctica expedition, weather and ice conditions permitting, we plan to set sail for Svalbard, then on to Moffen Island, just 600 miles from the North Pole. Daily flights from Longyearbyen back to Tromso.
2 berths available.
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Spitsbergen, Bear Island, Tromso; Norway
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July 11 to July 25, 2007
2 weeks
$5,000
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We will sail north from Longyearbyen to Ny Alesund, a small research station, and then ice conditions permitting, sail to Moffen Island, 80 degrees north and home to many walrus. On our way south, we plan to again visit the Russian coal mining settlement of Barentsburg, before crossing to Tromso. Challenging and difficult conditions for much of the 900 miles.
4 berths available.
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Tromso, Lofoten Is.,; Ellos, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Aug. 1 to Aug. 18, 2007
17 days
$4,500
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Day sailing among spectacular islands and fjords followed by offshore passage with weather and navigational challenges covering 1300 unforgettable miles.
3 berths available.
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Gothenburg, Sweden; Denmark; Germany; Southampton, England
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Aug. 25 to Sept. 8, 2007
2 Weeks
$4,500
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Fabulous sailing, strong currents, intense ship traffic, fascinating canals, plus the chance to explore historic coastal towns and cities are the reasons this is one of our all-time favorite expeditions!
5 berths available.
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Southampton, England Spain; Lisbon, Portugal
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Sept. 19 to Oct. 4, 2007
15 days
$ 4,500
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Challenging crossings of the English Channel and Bay of Biscay will provide heavy weather and navigation experience. Bonuses are the neat coastal towns and villages with great hiking and exploring. 900 miles.
4 berths available.
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Lisbon, Portugal; Madiera; Ponta Delgada, Azores
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Oct. 22 to Nov. 5, 2007
2 weeks
$4,500
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This leg has it all! Offshore passage experience, fascinating landfalls and 1000 miles of unbeatable sailing!
1 berth available.
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2008 Proposed Itinerary - Mahina Expeditions
1. Horta, Azores; Cork, Ireland
May 1-15, 2008
2 weeks
$4500
2. Cork, Ireland; Oban, Scotland
May 26-June 9, 2008
2 weeks
$4500
3. Oban, Scotland; Ellos, Sweden
June 19-July 3, 2008
2 weeks
$4500
4. Gothenberg, Sweden: Brighton, UK
July 14-28, 2008
2 weeks
$4500
5. Brighton, England; Lisbon, Portugal
August 7-22, 2008
15 days
$4500
6. Lisbon, Portugal; Lanzarote, Canaries
Aug. 29-Sept. 8, 2008
2 weeks
$4500
7. Lanzarote, Canaries; Antigua
Nov. 10-Dec. 1, 2008
3 weeks
$6000
8. Antigua; San Blas Is., Panama
Dec. 8-22, 2008
2 weeks
$4500
9. Panama Canal Transit
Dec. 29, 2008-Jan. 5, 2009
1 week
$2000
2009
Our 20th Year of Sharing Knowledge and Adventure!
1. Panama; Cocos; Clipperton; Hilo
Jan. 12-Feb 11, 2009
30 days
$6000
From Panama we sail 400 miles to Cocos Island. After a stop with outrageous snorkeling and hiking we blast off on a 1,200 mile reach to uninhabited Clipperton Island, rumored to have buried treasure. The final 2,300 miles should provide fast and exciting downwind sailing. During our 2002 expedition we experienced more 200+ mile days than we've ever seen before or since! Plenty of time for learning all aspects of ocean voyaging, plus a lovely tropical landfall in Hilo.
2. Kona, Hawaii; Papeete, Tahiti
July 16-Aug.6, 2009
3 weeks
$6000
We'll sail hard to gain easting before crossing the ITCZ (Inter Tropical Convergence Zone) where we will encounter SE trades. Challenges include close hauled to close reach sailing in the trades, low island landfall, coral piloting, pass navigation and anchoring. Following a couple days of snorkeling (optional scuba diving with LOTS of sharks), hiking, bicycling and exploring Rangiroa, we'll try to break our previous record of sailing the last 200 miles to Tahiti in under 24 hours. Total distance 2,450 miles.
3. Papeete, Tahiti; Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Aug. 17-Sept. 7, 2009
3 weeks
$6000
Many people say this leg showcases the best sailing and most beautiful islands in the South Pacific. It offers a comprehensive overview of tropical passage making starting with an afternoon sail to Moorea, and overnighter to Huahine, day sails to Raiatea, Tahaa, Bora Bora and Maupiti. When we reach Mopelia, you will be well prepared for the 550 mile passage across the South Pacific Convergence Zone to Rarotonga, Mahina Tiare's homeport. Total distance: 1,000 miles.
4. Rarotonga, Cooks; Apia, Samoa
Sept. 16-30, 2009
2 weeks
$4500
On a fast 260 mile broad reach from Rarotonga we anticipate again carrying mail and school supplies to tiny Palmerston Atoll, population 60. We plan to spend a day ashore on this, the smallest inhabited island in the Pacific before blasting off on a fast 300 mile reach to uninhabited and awash Beveridge Reef. An overnight sail brings us to Niue and after enjoying a couple days of cycling, snorkeling (optional scuba) and exploring, we sail 360 miles to Apia. Leg 4 provides intense coral navigation, anchoring and heavy weather experience in the reinforced trades which often reach 35-45 knots in this area. Total distance 1200 miles.
5. Apia, Samoa; Wallis & Futuna; Suva, Fiji
Oct. 8-23, 2009
2 weeks
$4500
Great sailing conditions, gorgeous islands and three distinctly different cultures (Samoa, Wallis & Futuna, Fiji) make this expedition a well-rounded introduction to South Pacific cruising. The most challenging navigation of the year is the 260 mile passage from isolated Futuna Island through the dangerous Nanuka Passage to clear customs in Savusavu, Fiji. Poorly charted waters, strong currents, numerous reefs and occasionally strong, squally weather in the South Pacific Convergence Zone provide maximum learning potential. Total distance: 870 miles.
6. Lautoka, Fiji; Auckland, New Zealand
Nov. 6-24, 2009
18 days
$5500
We'll watch for a weather window before blasting off on our most difficult ocean passage of the year, 1,100 miles south to Opua, NZ. We will attempt completing this passage between the often-vicious cold fronts that barrel across the Tasman. After a couple days of cruising the subtropical Bay of Islands, we'll enjoy sailing down the coast to Auckland with brisk westerly winds. We'll anchor in a different cove each afternoon with time for practicing skills, hiking and swimming. Total distance: 1,300 miles.
2010
Our 21st Year of Sharing Knowledge and Adventure!
1. Auckland, N.Z.; Rurutu, Papeete, Tahiti
May 4-25, 2010
3 weeks
$6000
2. Tahiti, Tuamotus; Hilo, Hawaii
June 7-28, 2010
3 weeks
$6000
2. Hilo, Hawaii; Prince Rupert, BC
July 13-Aug.3, 2010
3 weeks
$6000
3. Prince Rupert; Petersburg, AK
Aug. 13-27, 2010
2 weeks
$4500
4. Petersburg, AK; Victoria, B.C.
Sept. 7-25, 2010
18 days
$4500
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