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How
long does the trip last?
The tour takes about 2 ½ to 3 hours depending
on wind and sea conditions.
Can
we bring our children on the tour?
We do not encourage children under the age of 12, unless
they are from a sailing family or are very strong or big for their age.
How
many people are on each boat?
Each boat takes a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 18 passengers,
in addition to our own crew of 3.
How
will I know what to do on the boats?
Before the race you will attend a briefing, during which
we will give a little history of the America's Cup and select the teams. A
skipper will brief you about what you can expect and give you training in
your specific crew position.
Which
famous boat will I get to sail on?
After the teams have been selected, a coin is tossed
to determine which boat you will be racing on. Unfortunately, we can't promise
you a certain boat.
Where
are the boats located?
Our boats are kept on moorings in Great Bay, Philipsburg,
and our compound is located at Bobby's Marina in Philipsburg.
How
many yachts do you have, and what are they called?
We have five famous America’s Cup yachts in our
fleet. They are Stars & Stripes 86, Stars & Stripes 87, Canada II,
True North I, and True North IV.
What
should we bring?
You may bring bags and towels etc. as there is dry storage
below decks on the boats.
What
sort of shoes should we wear?
It is best to wear soft soled shoes. Certainly no high
heels and flimsy sandals.
Can
I bring my camera or will it get damaged?
You can bring your camera, which should remain in your
bag (below decks) until after the race, when there will be time for photos
on your sail back to the tender.
Will
we be able to get something to drink on board the boats?
There are complimentary drinks on board: water, soda,
and beer.
Are
there restrooms on the boats?
There are no toilets/heads on board our yachts, although
there are plenty back at the compound. Be sure to go before you leave if you
think you wont last 3 hours.
Will I need to bring any money with me?
You might like to bring a few dollars for crew gratuity
if deemed appropriate, and perhaps you would like to purchase a souvenir of
your exciting sail.
What does your boutique stock?
Back at our compound we have a boutique which carries
replica crew t-shirts, caps, skippers polo shirts, Tilley Hats, etc, and a
fantastic full color action photograph of you racing in your first America’s
Cup.
Do
you accept credit cards or US dollars?
We accept US dollars Cash, Travelers Checks, Visa Card
and Master Card. We DO NOT accept American Express, Novus, or Discover cards.
