Why Not Go Sailing in the Seychelles? |
Seychelles – honeymoons, sun, sand, and umbrella drinks; that is the perception, but the Seychelles is also a brilliant place to go sailing, especially if you’re a nervous land lubber. The Seychelles is made up of lots of islets, some inhabited but most not. Some islets are nothing more than coral atolls, but others are a paradise seeker’s, well … paradise. Sailing around the islands is one of the best ways to ensure that you get the most out of your Seychelles travels.
occasional storms or squalls as sailors call them, but even then they are not as bad as you would experience out in the open ocean. From autumn to spring (May to September) the winds change to a south-easterly direction. Once again, they seldom exceed 10 knots. According to Seychelles Travel, the best times to sail are either April or November, when there are often windless days and visibility is excellent. This means that it’s also the best time to don your snorkel or scuba diving kit and take a little off-boat, underwater excursion. Sailing routes are divided into the Inner Islands and the Outer Islands. The Outer Islands are the ones that are less inhabited and more ecologically sensitive, as a result, sailing between them is bound by certain regulations. For instance, the website states that all sailing expeditions to the Outer Islands must be on “over 60 miles” class yachts and must be manned by a captain and crew. The qualified and experienced crew is required to steer the vessels around shallow reefs and rising atolls. It’s also necessary to note that you’ll need to obtain permission to land on some of the islands. You should arrange all this before you go otherwise you could face bitter disappointment at best or penalties at worst.
In addition to the islands that are dedicated marine parks and reserves, there are also privately owned islands. These too require permission for various landing and mooring rights. There are approximately 115 islands and islets in the Seychelles archipelago. Hopping aboard a yacht and getting your sea legs is a sure fire way explore (almost) them all. Sandy writes for a number of different blogs, including those on Seychelles travel and other African adventures.
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