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SUNSAIL ANNOUNCES A NEW NORTHERN CROATIAN BASE IN PULA
Sunsail Events @ Mon Jan 19 15:17:00 2009
Located on the Istrian Peninsula, which borders Slovenia and is close to Italy, the city of Pula is packed with museums and steeped in history, with traces of Byzantine, Venetian and Austrian cultures still evident in the city today. Pula is also home to one of the world’s largest Roman amphitheaters; certainly the most beautiful by its elegance.
Croatia’s pleasures are timeless – along its 1778km coastline, a glistening sea winds around rocky coves, lapping at pine-fringed beaches. Heading out from Pula, the cruising opportunities are vast with numerous anchorages off islands to the east, such as Cres, Losinj, Krk, Rab and Silba – all very different and very beautiful. On a two week charter from Pula, sailors may choose to head further afield by cruising south to the spectacular and serene Kornati National Park or even on to the popular islands of Hvar and Korcula.
“This stunning cruising area offers the best of everything Croatian, combining bustling towns with a fascinating cultural heritage with deserted islands and beautiful bays, and is a great addition to our worldwide sailing offerings”, said Cheryl Powell, Sunsail Managing Director.
Pula base offers a range of yachts from 39 to 47 foot, including the superb new Sunsail 44i by Jeanneau. The Sunsail base is just 15 minutes drive from Pula airport within Marina Veruda, a modern facility with a number of bars and restaurants, showers and a supermarket – rated the most popular marina in North Croatia. Sunsail’s new base investment in Pula follows recent openings in Palermo and Tropea in Italy, Koh Chang in Thailand and a base in the Kingdom of Tonga. -
SUNSAIL LAUNCH THE NEW SUNSAIL 384 CATAMARAN
Sunsail Events @ Mon Jan 19 15:12:00 2009
The Sunsail 384 has been specifically produced for Sunsail, with the design completed by Morrelli and Melvin and the build by Robertson and Caine. Offering a high performance including a generous sail plan, this catamaran is a market leader yet also is highly practical and easy-to-use, making it an ideal entry level catamaran.
“The Sunsail 384 catamaran is yet another example of our commitment to investing in our high quality charter fleet. By commissioning the best designers and builders, we have been able to produce a supremely comfortable and easy to sail catamaran that puts sailing performance and customer comfort at the forefront”, comments Cheryl Powell, Sunsail Managing Director.
Superb performance from the Sunsail 384 is guaranteed, with the large sail area combining with a high-volume hull that offers both improved pitch resistance and load carrying capacity. The balanced spade rudders, with their Edson wire and chain steering, plus the centralised sail control system ensure simple and comfortable helming.
Inside, comfort as ever remains a top priority. The spacious four double cabin, two head layout gives plenty of room for groups or families, plus an additional forepeak berth is ideal for children or simply extra storage. Generous headroom of 1.95 metres throughout plus substantial storage capacity as a result of under-bunk lockers in each cabin gives even more space for onboard relaxation.
The exterior of the Sunsail 384 is equally well thought out, with a cockpit hardtop providing excellent shade and weather protection and a powerboat-style stepped transom enabling easier boarding. The vertical front windscreens give superb panoramic visibility, more effective use of interior volume and also sun protection. Environmental considerations were also central to the design, with solar panels installed on the helm hardtop that are able to charge the onboard batteries; giving an estimated 20 per cent saving on engine hours and therefore increasing the lifespan of the onboard batteries by up to five years.
Sunsail has invested over £15 million in their fleet over the past year, including a new monohull range by Jeanneau, completed this winter by the arrival of the Sunsail 44i in the Caribbean. -
WHAT’S NEW AT SUNSAIL FOR 2009
Sunsail Events @ Mon Jan 19 15:08:00 2009
New Yachts – The Sunsail 384 Catamaran and Sunsail 44i
Sunsail continue their commitment to innovation with further additions to the fleet for 2009, including both the Sunsail 384 catamaran and Sunsail 44i – both designed and produced specifically for Sunsail. The 384 catamaran boasts modern, sleek lines with vertical front windscreens and a powerboat-style stepped transom, and the four double cabins, two single forward cabin and two heads layout gives superb onboard space.
The Sunsail 44i, built by world-class builder Jeanneau to complete Sunsail’s superb new monohull range which includes the Sunsail 32i, 36i and 39i, boasts top of the line hardware and an expansive cockpit, making it a joy to sail. Sunsail have invested over £15 million on new custom-built yachts for 2009 and offer one of the largest and youngest fleets in the industry.
New Base – Pula, Northern Croatia
New for 2009, Sunsail are opening a third Croatian base in Pula on the Istrian peninsula, giving customers the opportunity to explore this stunning northern Croatian sailing area. From deserted islands with serene bays for swimming and snorkelling, to culture-rich towns, including Pula itself which is home to one of the world’s largest Roman amphitheatres, a charter from Pula really does offer something for everyone. Sunsail’s new base investment follows recent openings in Palermo and Tropea in Italy, Koh Chang in Thailand and a base in the Kingdom of Tonga.
Sunsail Support Sail 4 Cancer in Pound for Pound Pledge
Sunsail continually strive to give back to the community and environment, and for 2009 have chosen to support a cause that fully complements their outlook. The charity Sail 4 Cancer uses sailing and other water based activities as vehicles for both convalescence and fund raising. All customers are encouraged to donate at the time of booking, and every pound given will be matched by a further pound from Sunsail.
Even More Benefits in the New Sunsail Yacht Partnership Programme for 2009
In challenging economic times, Sunsail are offering the perfect solution for those who wish to own a luxury yacht overseas without having the hassles and expense usually associated with yacht ownership. Sunsail yacht owners will now receive up to 12 weeks of sailing each year, with a choice of 37 destinations in 20 countries worldwide. All operating costs, including berthing, maintenance and insurance, are paid by Sunsail, and each yacht is highly specified, with quality equipment including bimini, sprayhood, colour GPS chart plotter, autopilot and electronic wind instruments.
New Sunsail Events Programme and Brochure
The ever-popular Sunsail Events programme has gone from strength to strength with yet more new regattas being introduced for 2009, including a Travel Industry regatta and a Motor Trade regatta. Sunsail are also making available ladies-only boats in key regattas, including Cowes Week and Round the Island, and are launching race training weekends for those after tips to get that winning edge.
The newly released Sunsail Events brochure has also been completely redesigned for 2009. The new format is clear and concise to better showcase the variety of the corporate sailing programme, positioning Sunsail at the forefront of the team building, hospitality and corporate event industry.
Even more activities and facilities at Sunsail Clubs
From new bikes and kayaks to Stand Up Paddleboards, there are yet more toys available for customers at Sunsail Clubs. Baby Bundles are also now available at Sunsail Clubs; booked by customers before departure, these contain everything from nappies to wipes. Sunsail are also offering parents the opportunity to have their own private nanny for the week. -
Sunsail's 2008 Racing Series Reaches Conclusion
Sunsail Events @ Fri Nov 21 17:39:00 2008
The day comprised of three races in the Solent, all of which counted to the final result. Skipper Gordon Saunders helmed his team to victory in the first race, but a consistent campaign from the RS 800 Class Association team, helmed by Aaron Barden who recorded two seconds and a first, enabled them to claim the overall title. Pete Walters led his team to second overall, with Gordon Saunders coming in third.
The Sunsail Racing Series has run for over 13 years and every year proves highly popular, with the identical Sunsail racing fleet of Sunfast 37s allowing for very competitive racing. The final comprised of the top three teams from each of the eight rounds of the 2008 Series, including one team who travelled over from Russia to compete after winning Round 6.
Weather conditions were optimal for racing, with a force 4 gusting 5 breeze. -
"Team Knot Again" Braves the Gales to Win Sunsail's Tall Ships Youth Trust Charity Regatta
Sunsail Events @ Wed Nov 12 14:20:00 2008
The annual event offers an opportunity to help raise money to support the Tall Ships Youth Trust bursaries for young people and celebrate the work of the Trust, as well as providing a fun weekend of exhilarating matched racing.
The racing took from Port Solent, using Sunsail’s dedicated matched fleet of racing yachts. Saturday morning dawned with moderately strong winds, allowing an exciting first race, before starting to ease off in the afternoon to give crews a brief respite.
On Sunday the crews headed back out in to the Solent battling at times gale force winds, along with squally showers. Close racing ensued with “Team Knot Again” taking the first race honours and “Not Old Just Grumpy”, skippered by Tim Law, winning the final race. A valiant challenge from Timothy Allen’s “Tim’s Team”, who recorded a very consistent three second places, was not enough to stop “Team Knot Again” becoming the overall 2008 event champions.
