In 2015 we chartered a Seawind 1160 Lite from Whitsunday Escape for 14 days to tour the Whitsunday Islands. It was one of the most comfortable and best sailing adventures Read more about Us Chartering the Seawind 1160 Lite from Whitsunday Escape[…]
READ MORE: SKY POND (Part 1) >> The starboard engine stopped dead at 3 a.m. in the South Java Sea while I was on watch. A physical inspection of the Read more about SKY POND (Part 2)[…]
On March 3rd, 2016 My husband, Carl and I took ownership of our new Seawind 1160 Deluxe in a little bay at the mouth of the Saigon River, with our Read more about SKY POND (Part 1)[…]
An interesting story from Eric and Pam Sellix… Who are we? We’re too old people from the USA who have become full-time live-a-board cruisers 24/7/365. We are both in our Read more about Cruising a Seawind 1160 – How we got there![…]
“The design, from top to bottom is amazing, with exceptionally functional layout and fittings, some great sailing minds have obviously been engaged.” Dear Richard, Mike and Brent, I am writing Read more about THE PEARL that we have owned[…]
With so many options available, how did you decide upon the Seawind 1160? We shopped every catamaran in the 35 – 40’ range; new and old; and nothing met our Read more about Choosing the perfect cruising catamaran[…]
Through the new Seawind 1160 Resort, some exciting new businesses have opened – delivering their owners a great return on investment, but also the opportunity to work doing what they love. Here we wanted to feature 2 businesses that receive rave reviews from guests, and deliver a sustainable and growing business model – indeed some of these businesses already have another boat on order!
Who wouldn’t want to spend their days on the water, meeting friendly holidaymakers, making new friends and doing what makes you happy? The 1160 Resort KURU owned by City of Darwin Cruises carries up to 43 guests. Learn more about this successful charter model
City of Darwin Cruises, and their 1160 Resort KURU has been an instant success. One of the first new 1160 Resorts ordered, KURU is featured in our 1160 Resort video and comes perfectly equipped to explore Darwin Harbour and the region. City of Darwin Cruises offer “a unique eco-sailing and history experience of Darwin” but they also run corporate events, weddings, and kids parties.
ECO-TOURISM
Eco-tourism is a buzzword in today’s charter market, but with a new Seawind 1160 RESORT that’s not just hype – the boat can come equipped with a revolutionary electric drive system that eliminates emissions and helps your business show the natural environment, without contributing to harming it. Electric propulsion isn’t just an environmental issue – it’s an economic one as well. Day charter catamarans see a lot of use in an active, busy business. Fuel consumption is an important consideration. And, when financing a catamaran for business purposes, it could be important to shift those costs away from ongoing running costs in the form of fuel.
You may already be up to speed on the recent trend of vlogging, or like many the term may be new to you. In short a Vlog is a video-blog, Read more about What the Vlog?[…]
As I start this posting we are sitting in Elizabeth Harbour, George Town, Great Exuma Island, Bahamas. It is nearly time for departure and to say farewell to the Bahamas. Read more about Sail away to Cuba with Adventures of Shamal[…]
Thanks to everyone who visited us at the Annapolis Boat Show – and especially to the 7 soon-to-be new boat owners who chose to buy their boat from us! Seawind Catamarans, Read more about Thanks for a stunning Annapolis Boat Show 2016[…]
The US Sailboat Show at Annapolis is now underway and we are glad to be back – with a Seawind 1160 Lite and an all-new Seawind 1190 Sport on display. Read more about LIVE: Seawind at Annapolis Boat Show[…]