| Mauritius
Mauritius is a small island located in the
South-West Indian Ocean, (855 kilometres off the east coast
of Madagascar) Africa being the nearest continent with Mombasa
(Kenya) some 1800 kilometres away.
The Republic of Mauritius comprises of the main island Mauritius,
together with Rodrigues, St. Brandon Island, and Agalega Islands
as its dependencies. Mauritius is a volcanic island covering
an area of 1,865 km2 (720 sq. miles).
The coastline of 330 kilometres is almost entirely surrounded
by one of the largest unbroken coral reefs in the world. The
Central Plateau reaches 800 m in altitude with the highest peak,
Piton de la Riviere Noire hitting 828 m
The capital of Mauritius is Port-Louis and the official language
of the country is English though French and Creole are widely
spoken.
Starting points and navigation
zones
Cap Malheureux marina is located in the North of the island,
at 4 kms of Grand Baie.
Many services on the spot.
Cap Malheureux starting point to Coin de Mire, Ilot Gabriel,
Pain de Sucre, Ile Plate, Ile d'Ambre, Pain de Sucre, Ile ronde,
Ile aux Serpents, Riviere Noire, Port Louis.
Bareboat Exp. Level
From 1 easy to 5 very experienced: 3/4.
We could provide a skipper service for your first day's sail from our base to familiarise the crew with the boat.
Navigation conditions
Swept by the regular south-east trade-winds and the pleasant
climatic conditions that prevails year round makes Mauritius
the ideal paradise for sailors.
Airport
The international airport is located in the south-east of the Island, near Mahébourg.
Daily flights from France and several flights per week from
Europe.
Language
English. French, Creole.
Currency
Mauritian Rupee (RS) : Approx. 1 € = 29 RS.
The credit cards and the traveller’s check are accepted.
Climate
Winter (May through October): 22/26°C day & 16/20°C
night.
Summer (November through April): 27/30°C day & 20/24°C
night.
Seasons
The rainy season occurs from January to March - especially on
the Central Plateau. Cyclones may occur between November and
February.
Sea temperatures are generally pleasant throughout the year
ranging from 28°C in summer to 23/24°C in winter. Strong
anticyclones in winter may occasionally cause the sea temperature
to fall by 2 or 3°C.
General Information
Time lag : +3h in winter / +2h in summer.
Electricity : 220 V.
Formalities : Valid passport during 6 month after coming back.
Fleets and services
The fleet comprise sailing boats from outstanding shipyards,
implying that they are of extremely good quality and comfort.
Bareboat charter
Rental with crew (skipper, hostess)
Cabin charter aboard catamaran.
Crewed Charter Cruises
Motoryacht
Cruise
Cruise around Mauritius aboard a Prowler 450 (2 to 6 passengers).
Discover
Mauritius
Cruise around Mauritius aboard a Catamaran with skipper (2 to 6 passengers).
Mauritius
Cabin Charter
All inclusive cabin charter cruise around Mauritius aboard a
Catamaran for 2 passengers.
Bareboat fleet
Feeling
39 (monohull 3 cabins)
Lagoon
380 (catamaran 4 cabins)
Nautitech
475 (catamaran 4 cabins, 2 singles)
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