The Group Voyage
The Sea of Cortez & Baja California - Mexico’s other world. Known for its rolling sand dunes that fall into a bright blue sea, this itinerary is natures secret. Dramatic solitude of nature encapsulates the experience while we sail from alcove to alcove swimming with dolphins and the grand wildlife of the Pacific.
This April we embark on a remarkable journey - isolated in paradise. 8 very fortunate travelers along with the Sailing Collective crew will experience nature in its truest form. Join as a solo traveler or come along with your friends and loved ones. This journey is not to be over looked.n
There will be the sea - there will be lobsters - there will be fresh fish - there will be nature and there will be paradise. We’ll enjoy local restaurants at the mariners wharf and drop anchor in secluded coves to jump off our sailboat and enjoy the seas. The whitesand beaches of Baja will be a highlight along with so many more opportunities to feel free.
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Boat Options an Availability :
• Lagoon 45 Catamaran | 4 private double cabins availalble | $5600 double-occupancy cabin | $3400 solo-occupancy
Included in the total trip cost:
• Private captain and chef
• Travel support to help customize and guide your group's journey
• Delicious family style meals with breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners and snacks aboard, all prepared by your private chef
• Marina fees, dockage, and moorings for overnight anchorages
• Boat incidentals including fuel, water, local taxes, etc.
• And of course unabashed adventure and epic memories!
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50% due at booking, remaining balance due 30 days prior to departure
Before booking, please review CANCELLATIONS/CHANGES, INSURANCE, AND CONDUCT policy on the booking page.
Dayyan Armstrong founded the Sailing Collective out of a passion for connecting people with the world through adventure and sailing. Having been raised with values based on multi-cultural awareness and the importance of global culture, Dayyan combined his enthusiasm for sailing and exploration to create an integrated sailing vacation organization open to adventures, explorers, and sailors alike. With a background in music performance, social theory, and a graduate degree in economics from the New School for Social Research, Dayyan is always excited to participate in discourse in topics of theory, art, adventure, and exploration. Outside sailing and exploration, Dayyan is passionate about cured meats, design, Maine, social theory, Cook’s Illustrated, a good museum, photography, Harper’s Magazine, and various types of cooking over fire or coals.
Gabrielle is passionate about the intersection of food, shared-experience and nutrition. The origin, quality and seasonality of the ingredients are essential to her methodology, and she strives to use her cooking to connect people and open diners up to new flavors and sensations. Her style is a mix of home-cooking, experimentation, and ethnic flare. She attended Natural Gourmet Institute, where she learned to cook for people with dietary restrictions and transform culinary techniques into health-supportive recipes and menus. Additionally, she worked at Blue Hill, where she was trained in the highest level of farm-to-table food preparation and presentation. From there, she moved on to Pietro, where she was the Sous-Chef, and delved into the nuances of Sardinian-Italian cuisine. Most recently she made a pilgrimage to Lebanon where she investigated her heritage through the lease of food, by spending time cooking with women from various regions of the country at Tawlet, Beirut.
The Gulf of California is a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean that separates the Baja California Peninsula from the Mexican mainland. It is bordered by the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, Sonora, and Sinaloa with a coastline of approximately 4,000 km (2,500 mi). Rivers which flow into the Gulf of California include the Colorado, Fuerte, Mayo, Sinaloa, Sonora, and the Yaqui. The surface of the gulf is about 160,000 km2 (62,000 sq mi). Maximum depths exceed 3,000 meters (9,800 ft) because of the complex geology, linked to plate tectonics.
MARINA
Marina CostaBaja, Lomas de Palmira, 23010 La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Meeting time at the marina is around 6:00 pm. Please notify your captain in advance if you are delayed and will not arrive by 6pm. Upon arrival, the front desk at the marina will direct you to the Sailing Collective boats. Each Sailing Collective sailboat dons our banner with logo where your captain and crew will be waiting for your arrival. After everyone arrives and settles in aboard, we will dine ashore for our first outing of the journey. The evening of Day 1 and the morning of Day 2, passengers will have time to purchase alcohol or other and beverages for the week as well as any last minute personal provisioning.
GETTING THERE
AIR TRAVEL
fly into La Paz International Airport (LAP). AeroMexico has the most daily flights and there are several other domestic airlines via Los Angeles (LAX) or Mexico City. We can arrange airport transfers on request and La Paz Airport is a 30-minute taxi ride away.
You can also reach La Paz via Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), but the transfer time is 2.5-3 hours via a shuttle van or private taxi.
PACKAGE DETAILS
Captain
Chef
Provisioning including: 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 3 Dinners, Light Snacks, Water, Coffee & Tea
Travel support
PROVISIONING & MEALS
Included in the provisioning package: 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 3 Dinners, Light Snacks, Water, Coffee & Tea
Not included in provisioning package: Alcohol, Wine, Beer, etc.
ADDITIONAL COST
Recommended $300 – $600 in spending money depending on spending habits.
Additional food and beverages including alcohol.
All expenses on shore including meals and drinks.
Flights and transportation to and from the marina location.
Tipping captain and crew is welcomed. 15-20% is customary in the industry
GRATUITY
Tipping crew is expected and 15% to 20% of the per person cost is industry standard for yacht charters. Gratuity is split evenly among crew and can be offered with local currancy, US Dollars or digitally.
PACKING LIST
Collapsible bags in place of large rigid suitcases are advised for ease of transport on and off the boat.Loading and unloading from the dingy can be a wet activity, a pair of shoes such as flip flops that you can get wet if we are landing on a beach.
During days on the water, you’ll want to be wearing light and comfortable clothing. As the vast majority of your time will be spent outside, prepare for elements - bring a light rain coat just in case, a hat to shield yourself from the sun, and a set of warm clothing. Throughout the week we may dine out at a nice restaurant, so bring gear that you’ll look nice in and suits your style.
Loading and unloading from the dingy can be a wet activity, a pair of shoes such as flip flops that you can get wet if we are landing on a beach.
Key Items:
printouts of important info such as meeting details and travel documents
passport
camera - dry bag or case for your phone and camera is highly recommended
hat / sunglasses / sunscreen
light rain coat / wind jacket
boat shoes or non-slip shoes
shoes you don’t mind getting wet such as flip flops
books / travel books
any special dietary foods
toiletries
water bottle
Optional:
sailing gloves
games
iPod/music player
beach towel (1 towel is provided with linens)
bug spray
Departure location - La Paz, Mexico
Islands and bays we'll visit:
Ensenada Grande to anchor in turquoise waters with towering rocky cliffs lined by white sand beaches. We'll hike and chill on the beach.
Isla Partida is a rocky inlet famous for swimming with sea lions.
Amortajada located on the southwest tip of Isla San Jose.
Isla Espiritu Santo with one of the most beautiful beaches in the area
Puerto Balandra for delightful swimming and snorkeling.
The Lagoon 450 has everything you could want in a cruising boat: Incredible performance under sail, wide open deck space for lounging, and an incomparable comfort in the saloon and the cabins. The wide hulls of Lagoon 450 offer comfortable cabins with larger floor space than other catamarans of the size. An airy saloon contains an open concept modern galley (kitchen) and comfortable seating all with stunning panoramic visibility of the natural beauty that you came for. The aft deck is covered by a hard top bimini so that there is always plenty of breezy shaded space for lounging when you are taking a break from the sun drenched foredeck. Up front the netted "trampoline" between the hulls is the ultimate place to enjoy this boat under sail with the sun beaming down and the water rushing below you.
Explore photos from our past journeys
