SV Remiinisce

06/16/2024

LET'S GO SAILING!

JULY 22-30 Florida Bahamas/Cuba/Dry Tortugas

If anyone's interested in a sailing trip we're filling spots for our July excursion.

This upcoming trip will be crew/weather dependent but Cay Sal bank, Cuba and the Dry Tortugas are all pretty easily accessible. I will sail in just about any conditions but prefer nice crossings. If the weather doesn't cooperate and the crew decides, there's Key Largo to Key West and the gulf side to explore.

The vessel is docked at a resort in Marathon so parking is available. If our weather isn’t cooperating we do have full access to the amenities and you can view the resort here: https://www.skipjackresortmarathon.com Marathon does have an airport but does not currently offer commercial flights. The nearest commercial airport is Key West. I keep a vehicle in Ft. Lauderdale and commute down as flights are typically ½ price of EYW and provisioning and supplying is far more affordable. I always recommend those who are flying in to book refundable tickets as the weather is....well the weather.

I will be flying into FLL on the 22nd and I like to try to be provisioned and sailing by noon on the next day and back to the dock to clean and put the boat down a day before flights on the 29th. I do have a vehicle in Ft. Lauderdale and if you’re flying in around the same time as me you’re welcome to ride with.
Whether we have 5 guests or 1 my goal is to make enough "donations" to cover expenses (message me for more information). Guests are expected to pay for food, fuel and any visa/entry/dock/park/Starlink fees including the Captain’s. Once we have at least two people committed I will make a FB chat group so everyone can communicate, get to know each other and talk about travel plans, food, etc.

If you’re wondering what to bring, everything should fit into a duffel bag. If you have only a roller bag I will be providing a duffel for you to transfer all of your stuff to before getting on the boat and you can store your roller bag in the vehicle. If you are wondering what to bring I have made a general list here: https://svremiinisce.com/pricing%2Fquestions

There are no “requirements” for the trips. I am fully capable of soloing the entire trip and have done so many times. That being said, you will be asked if you want to help with docking, watches, sailing, etc. and if you want to learn I will do my best to explain how to do things. Obviously, the ability to move around, respond to commands and think on your feet are imperative.

On a typical trip we will sail overnight two nights (there and back) and have 3-5 days to spend at destination(s).

Remiinisce is a 40' vessel with 2 cabins, 2 heads and can accommodate up to 7. She is equipped with life raft, AIS epirb, all brand new navigation and electronics as well as backup redundant systems, offshore PFDs with safety line, harness attachments and dedicated PLBs. On board you’ll find paddle boards, satellite, hammocks, floaties, metal detectors for treasure hunting, snorkel gear for seven and dive gear for up to three people with a dive compressor on board for refilling tanks making diving multiple dives easy.

As far as communication there is obviously no cell service in the ocean and unless you have an international plan or we use Wi-Fi calling on the boat, cannot be had 3 miles offshore, Cuba or the Bahamas. The boat does have Starlink so we are able to stay in touch through VoIP services such as WhatsApp, Facebook messenger, etc. Starlink is free except for offshore of the Bahamas or US. When toggling offshore use we are charged $2 per gigabyte which will be split between guests.

There will be some people who talk about a schedule on a boat but I have been doing this 2 weeks a month since purchasing this vessel and outfitting it for offshore sailing and have logged over 4600 nautical miles in the last two years. I have sailed through Gulf Stream advisories and been in the middle of the Atlantic with waters so calm you think you can hear people talking. When planning these trips I plan for worst case scenarios and motoring at five knots. I've done these sails many times solo but love having friends to share the experience with. I typically sail 11 days a month to either the Bahamas or Cuba so if this upcoming trip doesn't work check out other upcoming dates on my website.
www.SVRemiinisce.com

05/23/2024

JUNE 10-18 Florida Bahamas/Cuba

2/7 SLOTS FILLED

If anyone's interested in a sailing trip we're filling spots for our June excursion. NOTE: unless you message me that you're very interested I probably won't respond on the post as I get a LOT of interest and will be focusing on people committed to making the trip as I get about 50 inquires a month.

This upcoming trip will be crew/weather dependent but Cay Sal bank, Cuba and the Dry Tortugas are all pretty easily accessible. I will sail in just about any conditions but prefer nice crossings. I've had a few rough crossings with guests and I don't mind them and the boat is rigged for it. If the weather doesn't cooperate and the crew decides, there's Key Largo to Key West and the gulf side to explore.

The vessel is docked at a resort in Marathon so parking is available. If our weather isn’t cooperating we do have full access to the amenities and you can view the resort here: https://www.skipjackresortmarathon.com Marathon does have an airport but does not currently offer commercial flights. The nearest commercial airport is Key West. I keep a vehicle in Ft. Lauderdale and commute down as flights are typically ½ price of EYW and provisioning and supplying is far less expensive.

I will be flying into FLL on the 10th and I like to try to be provisioned and sailing by noon on the 11thand back to the dock to clean and put the boat down a day before flights on the 18th. I do have a vehicle in Ft. Lauderdale and if you’re flying in around the same time as me you’re welcome to ride with.

Whether we have 5 guests or 1 my goal is to make enough "donations" to pay my expenses (dock fees, insurance, etc.) which is around $3500. So if we have a crew of fiveit is usually around $700per person pluse xpenses, as guests are expected to pay for food, fuel and any visa/entry/dock/park/Starlink fees including the Captain’s, per trip depending on everyone's food preferences, etc.

If you’re wondering what to bring, everything should fit into a duffel bag. If you have only a roller bag I will be providing a duffel for you to transfer all of your stuff to before getting on the boat and you can store your roller bag in the vehicle. If you are wondering what to bring I have made a general list here: https://svremiinisce.com/pricing%2Fquestions

There are no “requirements” for the trips. I am fully capable of soloing the entire trip and have done so many times. That being said, you will be asked if you want to help with docking, watches, sailing, etc. and if you want to learn I will do my best to explain how to do things. Obviously, the ability to move around, respond to commands and think on your feet are imperative.

On a typical trip we will sail overnight two nights (there and back)and have 3-5 days to spend at destination(s). Once we have at least twopeople committed I will make a FB chat group so everyone can communicate, get to know each other and talk about travel plans, food, etc.

Remiinisce is a 40' vessel with 2 cabins, 2 heads and can accommodate up to 7. She is equipped with life raft, AIS epirb, all brand new navigation and electronics as well as backup redundant systems, offshore PFDs with safety line, harness attachments and dedicated PLBs. On board you’ll findpaddle boards, satellite, hammocks, floaties, metal detectors for treasure hunting, snorkel gear for seven and dive gear for up to three people with a dive compressor on board for refilling tanks making diving multiple dives easy.

As far as communication there is obviously no cell service in the ocean and unless you have an international plan or we use Wi-Fi calling on the boat, cannot be had 3 miles offshore, Cuba or the Bahamas. The boat does have starlink so we are able to stay in touch through VoIP services such as whatsapp, Facebook messenger, etc. Starlink is free except for offshore of the Bahamas or US. When toggling offshore use we are charged $2 per gigabyte which can be split between everyone on board.

I always recommend those who are flying in to book refundable tickets as the weather is....well the weather. Let me know any other questions you may have and if you're still interested.

There will be some people who talk about a schedule on a boat but I have been doing this 2 weeks a month since purchasing this vessel and outfitting it for offshore sailing and have logged over 4600 nautical miles in the last year and a half. I have sailed through Gulf Stream advisories and been in the middle of the Atlantic with waters so calm you think you can hear people talking. When planning these trips I plan for worst case scenarios and motoring at five knots. I've done this sail many times solo but love having friends to share the experience with. I typically sail 11 days a month to either the Bahamas or Cuba so if this upcoming trip doesn't work check out other upcoming dates on my website.
www.SVRemiinisce.com

05/21/2024

Another awesome trip in the books! We still have room June 10-22! Join us!

05/17/2024

A little stop in the middle of the ocean for a swim... Looking down into 4,000 feet of water and only seeing blue is an amazing experience!

See our real-time location on Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rpNwxjaTxCiBm29T9

05/16/2024

Starting off right with some good food and music. Tomorrow Havana and skydiving Friday before heading to the Bahamas for some relaxation.

05/15/2024

And we're off on another adventure!

See our real-time location on Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wuR3hKPF11QB4Qiy5

04/23/2024

5/13-22 MARATHON TO TBD (Bahamas/Dry Tortugas/etc)

***FULL***

If anyone's interested in a sailing trip we'll be going again in May!!!

The sailboat is docked at Skipjack resort in Marathon Florida. I do have a vehicle in Ft. Lauderdale for the commute to/from Miami/Ft. Lauderdale airport and we generally make stops and provision along the way saving both time and money.

The trip each way to the Bahamas, Havana or Dry Tortugas usually takes up to 24 hours so we will be sailing open water at night. It's an experience that you won't want to miss if you have never done it.

As far as destination goes the trip is obviously weather dependent and based on crew interest. The vessel has paddle boards, satellite, hammocks, floaties, metal detectors for treasure hunting, snorkel and dive gear for up to three people with a dive compressor on board for refilling tanks making diving multiple dives in the Bahamas or Dry Tortugas easy. The Dry Tortugas is an area with over 300 shipwrecks that are rarely ever dove due to their inaccessibility.

As far as communication there is obviously no cell service in the ocean and unless you have an international plan cannot be had in the Caribbean but SIM cards are available. The boat does have Starlink so we are able to stay in touch through VoIP services such as Whatsapp, Facebook messenger, wifi calling/text, etc. Starlink is free except for 15 miles offshore of the Bahamas or US. When toggling offshore use we are charged $2 per gig which can be split between everyone on board.
I generally like to provision in Miami so once we have a group committed we create a private message group to work out details, etc.

I'm building hours for my Captain's license so this would be an "expenses" trip but I do ask that if you come you consider contributing towards expenses food and fuel (message me for details) as well as be prepared to spend $150/ea. to cover visa and entry fees. Still you won't find a cheaper way to learn to sail or a trip like this. Cooking, taking a watch shift and helping on deck is extremely helpful but I'm used to running these trips as a "solo" sail as most people who come aren't proficient at sailing.

Packing lightly is a must as storage space is limited so be prepared to fit everything you're bringing into a hiking backpack or duffel bag if we end up with a full crew. The heat in the summer usually means you'll spend 99% of the time in your swimsuit or underwear. If you have your own dive gear, PFD or PLB I encourage you to bring them.

There will be some people who talk about a schedule on a boat but I have been doing this 2 weeks a month since purchasing this vessel and outfitting it for offshore sailing and have logged over 3600 nautical miles this last year. I have sailed through Gulf Stream advisories with 25' confused seas and 45 knot winds then been in the middle of the Atlantic with waters so calm you think you can hear people talking. The boat has meticulously been gone through and sailed under such conditions so I could be certain of her seaworthiness as well as my and the boats capabilities. When planning these trips I plan for poor weather scenarios and motoring at five knots.

Remiinisce is a 40' vessel with 2 cabins, 2 heads and can accommodate up to 7. She is equipped with life rafts, AIS epirb, all brand new navigation and electronics as well as backup redundant systems, 4 offshore PFDs with safety line, harness attachments and dedicated PLBs.

It's always fun to get a variety of people on these trips and of the 40 people I've done this with so far, all have parted as friends. I typically sail 11 days a month in the Caribbean so if this upcoming trip doesn't work check out other upcoming dates on the website.

www.SVRemiinisce.com

04/23/2024

April trip is a wrap! What a great experience with amazing people.

03/28/2024

March trip was a huge success! We were able to get the boat hauled out and bottom redone as well as do a bunch of maintenance. Had some fun in storms and a gorgeous time in the bahamas!

Thanks JC for joining us on this unforgettable journey.

03/20/2024

After a slight lost luggage delay the march trip is underway! Time to hit those torquoise waters!

02/29/2024

February trip is a wrap! What a great experience with amazing people.

02/22/2024

3/18 - 27 MARATHON TO BAHAMAS/CUBA
Marathon FloridaBahamas/Cuba
***We currently have 2/5 crew committed***

***DONATIONS***DONATIONS***DONATIONS***DONATIONS***
It is said that 88% of Cubans live in extreme poverty. Each trip we make we try to bring items that locals NEED, moreover what the children can use.
This means that if you have anything you would like to donate to Cuban men, women and especially children, please feel free to message me personally.
Shipping your donated items directly to the boat will be the easiest.
Specifically, if you want to donate school supplies for the local children, these are very much needed:
-backpacks
-lunchboxes/bags
-reusable water bottles
-notebooks with white pages and lined pages
-color markers
-crayon
-pencils
-mechanical pencils
-erasers
-pencil sharpeners
-rulers
-compasses
-games
-puzzles
-books
-girls and boys outfits
A trip with $20 to the dollar store or that bag of clothes you have you mean to donate to the local thrift store could change a family's life.
Thank you!!!

Upcoming sailing trips* will be:

4/15 - 25 DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK
5/27 - 6/5 FLORIDA TO TURKS AND CAICOS
6/10 - 19 TURKS AND CAICOS TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
7/22 - 31 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TO PUERTO RICO
*tentative/weather & crew dependent

If anyone's interested in a sailing trip we'll be heading back to Cuba and Cay Sal!

The sailboat is docked at Skipjack resort in Marathon Florida. I do have a vehicle in Ft. Lauderdale for the commute to/from Miami/Ft. Lauderdale airport and we generally make stops and provision along the way saving both time and money.

The trip each way to the Bahamas, Havana or Dry Tortugas usually takes up to 24 hours so we will be sailing open water at night. It's an experience that you won't want to miss if you have never done it.

As far as destination goes the trip is obviously weather dependent and based on crew interest. The vessel has paddle boards, satellite, hammocks, floaties, metal detectors for treasure hunting, snorkel and dive gear for up to three people with a dive compressor on board for refilling tanks making diving multiple dives in the Bahamas or Dry Tortugas easy. The Dry Tortugas is an area with over 300 shipwrecks that are rarely ever dove due to their inaccessibility.

As far as communication there is obviously no cell service in the ocean and unless you have an international plan cannot be had in the Caribbean but SIM cards are available. The boat does have Starlink so we are able to stay in touch through VoIP services such as Whatsapp, Facebook messenger, wifi calling/text, etc. Starlink is free except for 15 miles offshore of the Bahamas or US. When toggling offshore use we are charged $2 per gig which can be split between everyone on board.

I generally like to provision prior to arrival and order food from Wild Fork. If you are serious about going please let me know so we can put a menu together and get the food ordered so it is at the dock on the 5th.

I'm building hours for my Captain's license so this would be a "free" trip but I do ask that if you come you consider contributing towards expenses food and fuel (message me for details) as well as be prepared to spend $150/ea. to cover visa and entry fees. Still you won't find a cheaper way to learn to sail or a trip like this. Cooking, taking a watch shift and helping on deck is extremely helpful but I'm used to running these trips as a "solo" sail as most people who come aren't proficient at sailing.

Packing lightly is a must as storage space is limited so be prepared to fit everything you're bringing into a hiking backpack or duffel bag if we end up with a full crew. The heat in the summer usually means you'll spend 99% of the time in your swimsuit or underwear. If you have your own dive gear, PFD or PLB I encourage you to bring them.

There will be some people who talk about a schedule on a boat but I have been doing this 2 weeks a month since purchasing this vessel and outfitting it for offshore sailing and have logged over 3600 nautical miles this last year. I have sailed through Gulf Stream advisories with 25' confused seas and 45 knot winds then been in the middle of the Atlantic with waters so calm you think you can hear people talking. The boat has meticulously been gone through and sailed under such conditions so I could be certain of her seaworthiness as well as my and the boats capabilities. When planning these trips I plan for poor weather scenarios and motoring at five knots.

Remiinisce is a 40' vessel with 2 cabins, 2 heads and can accommodate up to 7. She is equipped with life rafts, AIS epirb, all brand new navigation and electronics as well as backup redundant systems, 4 offshore PFDs with safety line, harness attachments and dedicated PLBs.

It's always fun to get a variety of people on these trips and of the 40 people I've done this with so far, all have parted as friends. I typically sail 11 days a month in the Caribbean so if this upcoming trip doesn't work check out other upcoming dates on the website.

www.SVRemiinisce.com

02/21/2024

Will be traveling in Cuba and not near the boat the next couple days. If you need to reach me you can call me on Whatsapp or Telegram or on my Cuba cell at +5350873478

02/21/2024

A chilly but decent crossing.

02/21/2024

February trip is underway!

01/09/2024

FEBRUARY 19-27
Marathon FloridaBahamas/Cuba/Dry Tortugas
***We currently have 4/5 crew committed***

Upcoming sailing trips* will be:
2/5-9 PRIVATE
2/19-27 FL TO BAHAMAS/CUBA
3/18 - 27 FLORIDA TO ISLA MUJURES
4/15 - 25 DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK
5/27 - 6/5 FLORIDA TO TURKS AND CAICOS
6/10 - 19 TURKS AND CAICOS TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
7/22 - 31 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TO PUERTO RICO
*tentative/weather & crew dependent

If anyone's interested in a sailing trip I thought this would be a great place to throw this up as we are all trying to make connections...

The sailboat is docked at a resort in Marathon Florida. I generally advise flying into Key West airport rather than renting a car and driving.

The trip each way to the Bahamas, Havana or Dry Tortugas usually takes up to 24 hours so we will be sailing open water at night. It's an experience that you won't want to miss if you have never done it.

As far as destination goes the trip is obviously weather dependent and based on crew interest. The vessel has paddle boards, satellite, hammocks, floaties, metal detectors for treasure hunting, snorkel and dive gear for up to three people with a dive compressor on board for refilling tanks making diving multiple dives in the Bahamas or Dry Tortugas easy. The Dry Tortugas is an area with over 300 shipwrecks that are rarely ever dove due to their inaccessibility.

As far as communication there is obviously no cell service in the ocean and unless you have an international plan cannot be had in the Caribbean but SIM cards are available. The boat does have Starlink so we are able to stay in touch through VoIP services such as Whatsapp, Facebook messenger, wifi calling/text, etc. Starlink is free except for 15 miles offshore of the Bahamas or US. When toggling offshore use we are charged $2 per gig which can be split between everyone on board.

I generally like to provision prior to arrival and order food from Wild Fork. If you are serious about going please let me know so we can put a menu together and get the food ordered so it is at the dock on the 5th.

I'm building hours for my Captain's license so this would be a "free" trip but I do ask that if you come you consider contributing towards expenses food and fuel (message me for details) as well as be prepared to spend $150/ea. to cover visa and entry fees. Still you won't find a cheaper way to learn to sail or a trip like this. Cooking, taking a watch shift and helping on deck is extremely helpful but I'm used to running these trips as a "solo" sail as most people who come aren't proficient at sailing.

Packing lightly is a must as storage space is limited so be prepared to fit everything you're bringing into a hiking backpack or duffel bag if we end up with a full crew. The heat in the summer usually means you'll spend 99% of the time in your swimsuit or underwear. If you have your own dive gear, PFD or PLB I encourage you to bring them.

There will be some people who talk about a schedule on a boat but I have been doing this 2 weeks a month since purchasing this vessel and outfitting it for offshore sailing and have logged over 3600 nautical miles this last year. I have sailed through Gulf Stream advisories with 25' confused seas and 45 knot winds then been in the middle of the Atlantic with waters so calm you think you can hear people talking. The boat has meticulously been gone through and sailed under such conditions so I could be certain of her seaworthiness as well as my and the boats capabilities. When planning these trips I plan for poor weather scenarios and motoring at five knots.

Remiinisce is a 40' vessel with 2 cabins, 2 heads and can accommodate up to 7. She is equipped with life rafts, AIS epirb, all brand new navigation and electronics as well as backup redundant systems, 4 offshore PFDs with safety line, harness attachments and dedicated PLBs.

It's always fun to get a variety of people on these trips and of the 40 people I've done this with so far, all have parted as friends. I typically sail 11 days a month in the Caribbean so if this upcoming trip doesn't work check out other upcoming dates on the website.

www.SVRemiinisce.com

01/06/2024

December 11-19
Bahamas/Cuba

11/20/2023

Cuba Oct 30 - Nov 7

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11/01/2023

Bahamas Oct 5-11

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08/30/2023

Safe and sound! Idalia passed as predicted about 150 miles to our west with the winds being registered at Marathon airport 160° with the highest gust of 45KT.

08/29/2023

Another great trip in the books!

Interested in joining? Sign up for our next trip Sept 19-26!

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08/22/2023

Time to head to sea!

07/11/2023

Bahamas Nov 28 - Dec 8 2022

07/11/2023

Key West/Gulf Oct 17-27 2022

07/11/2023

Bahamas Sept 5-15 2022

07/03/2023

Dry Tortugas Aug 2022

06/11/2023

www.SVRemiinisce.com has been launched!

An immersive, personalized, skippered charter experience!

09/12/2022

June 30th, 2022

Time to move from Ft. Lauderdale to Marathon! The first shakedown cruise.

09/12/2022

June 8, 2022

Survey went as expected and we signed the papers! She's been a live aboard and not sailed for 10 years so she's going to need some updates and work. 🤞 is not too painful.

Meet !

09/12/2022