Fair Winds & Following Seas. BlueFoot Travel Closing Down
BlueFoot Travel Blog
by BlueFoot Travel
1y ago
Ayoy there! It’s been a while since our last message and sadly this is going to be our last, as we have had to make the incredibly hard decision to close BlueFoot Travel.   We have had the most amazing seven years. First providing our own charters on Nemo. Then helping you find the best charters on other yachts. We want to thank all of you that sailed with us for the amazing memories which we will keep with us forever. Cabin Charter Recommendation For those of you who are still looking for an amazing cabin charter experience, we highly recommend Yacht Emily Morgan. Bones an ..read more
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Adjusting Our Sails For A New Course
BlueFoot Travel Blog
by BlueFoot Travel
2y ago
Ahoy. It has been a while since our last update. And we have lots of good news and some sad news to share with you. Nemo Is For Sale Let’s get the sad news out of the way. We have to sell our beloved yacht, Nemo . The pandemic has affected us hard. Since March 2020 we have only had five guests join us on a sailing trip, which means we have had no income for over a year. And even though everyone is feeling more positive about travel next year, there are still too many unknowns. Nemo relaxing in the Tobago Cays Nemo in her happy place, sailing with guests! We have tried to work out a way to ke ..read more
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2021-2022 Caribbean Cabin Charter Schedule
BlueFoot Travel Blog
by BlueFoot Travel
2y ago
This season marks an exciting change for us at BlueFoot Travel and our 2021-2022 Cabin Charter Schedule. We are delighted to offer cabin charters on two beautiful yachts – Yacht Emily Morgan (a Bowman 57) and Skyelark 2 (an Oyster 62). Yacht Emily Morgan Yacht Skyelark 2 Both yachts offer a variety of sailing itineraries and cabin/berth configurations for you can choose from. You can view a summary of all the sailing trips below, which are listed in chronological order. Please check travel advisories across the Caribbean to understand entry requirements for each of the sailing itin ..read more
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Cabin Charters Available On Oyster 62
BlueFoot Travel Blog
by BlueFoot Travel
2y ago
For the 2021-2022 Caribbean season, we will be offering cabin charters on a beautiful Oyster 62. Sailing Itineraries Three cabin charter itineraries will be available for you to choose from on Skyelark 2. Grenadines Cruise This popular charter takes in some of the most idyllic islands in the Caribbean. With ideal sailing conditions and fantastic weather, this is bluewater cruising at its best. Added to this are the opportunities to explore a stunning collection of islands, go snorkelling amongst colourful reef fish, turtles and rays, and enjoy fresh barbequed lobster on the beach at sundown. S ..read more
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Download: Hauling Out Check List (2nd Edition)
BlueFoot Travel Blog
by BlueFoot Travel
3y ago
Hauling Out in the Caribbean! After each charter season in the Caribbean, Nemo gets hauled out in Grenada for her own vacation. Getting prepared for a haulout can be a little daunting and comparing a ‘Haulout list’ is often a conversation topic between yacht crews over a rum punch!!  To ensure Nemo is fully prepared, Captain Neil has created a haulout preparation list for her. We have shared our list with a fair few crews who have given us great feedback on it. Therefore we thought we would share with you too!   Download The 2nd Edition Today! Having hauled out every year for the las ..read more
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Volcano Eruption! Support St. Vincent & The Grenadines
BlueFoot Travel Blog
by BlueFoot Travel
3y ago
Yesterday, on 9th April at 8:41 AM La Soufrière volcano on St. Vincent erupted. Since then, it has erupted three more times and it continues to spew ash into the atmosphere up to 40,000 feet high. This disaster has briefly been mentioned in the world news, but the fallout will be felt on the St. Vincent and Grenadine island chain for months to come. La Soufriere’s First Explosion Chris Doyle Captures Eruption from the Sea Our hearts go out to all our friends on the islands who are either being evacuated or dealing with the effects of the eruption. This includes sulphur and ash-laden air th ..read more
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Going up the Mast Safely. Our Top 5 Tips
BlueFoot Travel Blog
by BlueFoot Travel
3y ago
We have owned Nemo for almost five years now and in that time both of us have been going up the mast regularly. Well, maybe Neil has been up a few times more than Sam!! This week Neil went up the mast three times, which meant Sam had to winch him up three times!  One stint saw Neil up the mast for two hours!  It’s one of those things that people can get a bit nervous about, so we thought we would share our top five tips for going up into the clouds safely! Why do we go up the mast? We have a professional rig check every year with Wickhams Cay II Rigging in the British Virgin Isla ..read more
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7 Steps for Travelling in COVID Times.
BlueFoot Travel Blog
by BlueFoot Travel
3y ago
It is great to be back in Grenada! We arrived on Saturday evening, having travelled through Barbados. And we had the wonderfully warm welcome we have always received when we arrived. Of course, there was a little bit of extra admin to deal with and we are now in quarantine, but that is all part and parcel when travelling during COVID times! There are a few more things you have to be aware off when travelling during the pandemic. It is all pretty straight forward. Just make sure you know where to get the right information from and be flexible. We did lots of research as we planned our journey ..read more
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THE Best Caribbean Cabin Charter Experience
BlueFoot Travel Blog
by BlueFoot Travel
3y ago
Ahoy there! We are on our way back to the Caribbean – yippee!  Yes, we are literally on our flight to Barbados right now. Then an overnight stop and then we head on to Grenada and Nemo .    We have had a busy socially distant summer visiting family and making sure our sailing licences are all up to date whilst managing the usual Nemo TLC projects from afar.   We can’t wait to get out on the water again on Nemo and nor can she! Until then we put a little compilation together to remind us how much fun the Caribbean cabin charter experience is on her! Nemo Sai ..read more
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Advice for Booking Charters in COVID Times
BlueFoot Travel Blog
by BlueFoot Travel
3y ago
Caribbean Yacht Charters in a Pandemic. Are you longing to feel the warm air on your skin as your yacht glides through crystal clear tropical Caribbean waters? Are you looking to book a sailing holiday but are not sure how to plan given the pandemic? Yacht Charters in the Caribbean in Covid times are not as easy to plan as they were this time last year, but they are still very much possible. And as charter operators in the Caribbean, BlueFoot Travel has lots of insights to share with you as you start planning your next sailing vacation. In this sailing blog, we will provide guidance as you pla ..read more
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