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Adventure Cruising - Dominican Republic to Turks and Caicos
I am offering 3 cabins on my 2023 Lagoon 42, 4 cabin catamaran for Bluevana's 11th adventure! We will be sailing and island hopping about 350-400 miles over 21 days. This is a cruising trip focused on adventure and exploring vs being rushed. Often times we ...
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Mark - Bluevana
- 56, Canadian/American
- Dominican Republic
- Checked in 3 days ago
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Skipper
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NationalityCanadian/American
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Age56
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GenderMale
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Fluent languages English
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Qualifications ASA Bareboat Chartering (Intermediate Coastal Cruising)
ASA Basic Keelboat
ASA Coastal Navigation
ASA Cruising Catamaran
International Certificate Of Competency (ICC)
PADI - Open Water
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Sea Miles 10,000+
I am originally from Canada, and currently living in the US. My relationship with the ocean began at 14-years-old in Hawaii. Now, 40 years later and retired from medicine, I have not lost the passion for the ocean and adventure.
To enter the next phase of my life... I bought a new Lagoon 42 catamaran and named her Bluevana (Nirvana on the Blue) and received her in La Rochelle, France in early 2023. I have sailed Bluevana across the Bay of Biscay and along the Spain and Portugal coast to Gibraltar, Morocco, the Canary islands, Cape Verdi and crossed the Atlantic Ocean to the Caribbean. Since being in the Caribbean, Bluevana has proven to be as amazing as expected to enjoy cruising from Grenada to Antigua making many amazing memories in St. Vincent, the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe and Antigua.
Previously, I have sailed a wide variety of monohulls over the years but mainly catamarans the past 7 years. I have sailed around the gulf islands and desolation sound in Canada, Sea of Cortez in Mexico, the Bahama and Exumas as well as Mallorca and Sardinia in the Mediteranean.
Vessel
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TypeSailing Yacht
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Make/modelLagoon 42
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Length13 metres
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Berth4
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Language spoke aboardEnglish
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Boat descriptionBluevana is a new and well equipped Lagoon 42, 4 cabin catamaran. She has an all electric galley (induction cook top and microwave/convection oven), good inventory of cooking/storage supplies, 6 fridge/freezers, plenty of storage with custom cabinets and drawers. There are 5 efficient air conditioners and a 105L/hr watermaker. All the onboard electrical is powered by a large Victron lithium house bank (30.6kW) that is fed by 2000w solar and two Integrel power generators. Safety is a top priority so the boat has all the standard gear as well as vessel EPRIB, MOB1 on 3 offshore lifevests, 8 person life raft, well equipped grab bag, aux high output bilge set up and many spare plumbing, electrical and engine spare parts. There are extra fire suppression units and fire balls throughout the vessel. She performs very well under sail due to code 0, a furling gennaker and folding props. The boat has upgraded 57HP Yanmar engines. All electronics are Raymarine and has AIS, Quantum 2 radar and autopilot with windvane setting.
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Very trip to Trinidad, Mark is great!
I crewed on Bluevana's June 2024 trip from Martinique to Trinidad. What an absolute blast! Mark is a responsible and caring captain, and made sure we sailed to all the best spots. 3 week trip, everyone got along well thanks to Mark's interviewing, planning and logistics. I enjoyed every minute of the sail. This was my first time on a Cat, and my first time sailing the Windwards. I sail my 37 monohull, to Maine for 40 summers, and to the Bahamas / ICW for 1 year. I am looking forward to the next trip with Mark on Bluevana.
14th Oct 2024
Trans Atlantic on Bluevana
In January,2024, I joined Mark and Bluevana in Mindelo ( Cape Verdes) for the Transatlantic reposition to Grenada. Mark sails a very well equipped and maintained vessel. He is very capable as a skipper, and a delight to sail with. For this trip we had a total crew of 4 who literally flew in, met for the first time and pushed off for a transatlantic within 48 hours. Mark was instrumental in coordinating the logistics and (optional ) provided daily calisthenics. My basis for providing this recommendation is that this trip was my 6th Ocean crossing. It started with a great vessel and Captain and was successful for that reason. Unqualified positive recommendation!
29th Sep 2024
Mark & Bluvanna Checked Off Another Bucket list Item for Me! Great boat and skipper!
Three of us joined Mark on Bluevana for a terrific voyage down the Eastern Caribbean from Martinique to Trinidad. I have cruised and charted in New England and the Virgin Islands but never the Lesser Antilles. My goal was to try and visit as many islands as practical on our 3 week Island Hopper Tip. Mark and Bluvana delivered, as we made multiple stops in Martinique, Saint Lucia, Bequia, St Vincent, Mustique, Canouan, Union Island, Tobago Cays, Caribou, Palm Island and Trinidad! Bluevana is very well equipped and beautiful. But more importantly Mark is a great host and is very accommodating to ensure his guests are enjoying the trip. He is very easy going and we all really enjoyed our time together. Highly Recommended - I am personally staying tuned to see what other cruising journeys Mark develops.
29th Sep 2024
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First time sailing ever
This was my first ever sailing experience & Im glad it was with Mark. We spent 20 days Nov/Dec 2024 in the Caribbean. Everyday was a blast! I was intimidated and needed hand holding to learn but Mark was great about it, very patient & always very kind and thorough in teaching me the basics. He let me take my time learning. Active guy with tons of energy and larger than life (literally a big healthy in shape guy with a lot of personality.). Everyday was fun with so much swimming & hiking. The food was delicious & very plentiful. I was comfortable the whole time w/ ac, plenty of water, ample refrigeration & a spacious comfortable boat. This was a wonderful trip!!!!!
15th Dec 2024