Sailing in Cuba
‘The clouds were building up now for the trade wind and he looked ahead and saw a flight of wild ducks etching themselves against the sky over the water, then blurring, then etching again and he knew no man was ever alone on the sea.’
~ The Old Man and the Sea, Ernest Hemingway
Sailing in Cuba is an unchartered adventure with more challenges than your average Caribbean island, but much more adventure on the high seas. If you prefer to sail your own vessel, it is a six-hour fair weather journey from Quay West to Cuba, taking you through the Gulf Stream, across the shadows of container ships accessing the Panama Canal and in sight of the mountains of Matanzas. As you approach Havana from El Morro castle we will be waiting to take care of all your requisite paperwork and customs formalities. It is such a civilised way to arrive in Havana. If you prefer to be skippered, you can charter yachts manned by experienced captain and crew (including luxuriating on a 60-meter custom-built Benetti with a Michelin-starred chef, starlit cinema, spa and private nightclub). Discover deserted sand specks and drop anchor for the night in a protected canal to lie on the deck and watch the sky ablaze. Watch in awe as your skipper dives into the water, harpoons a lobster and prepares a fresh feast before your eyes.