December 10-13, 2025
4 DAYS ABOARD
$1,800 per person (or $3,000 per couple, private cabin)
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Description
This trip is really geared towards those who want to experience their first time spending a few nights aboard, and shorter day-sailing trips between stops for the night.
We’re never more than a couple hours from safe harbor, and there are several local anchorages to enjoy; so, this is a great opportunity wade into the shallow end of the cruising experience, while having expert guidance as your host!
This is an ideal trip for the couple considering buying a boat, but you first want to test the waters, so to speak. It’s also just a lovely short trip with great meals prepared for you, and an enjoyable selection of snacks and refreshments! Here’s what to expect:
DAY 1
- We meet at Escape Velocity by 9am – make introductions, a quick orientation to the boat, stow your personal belongings aboard, and just take it all in – that you’re here, and the adventure you’re about to embark on!
- A safety briefing, discuss current weather conditions and expectations, discussion about the general trip/passage plan, and departure plan – break for lunch.
- Depart from marina and spend the afternoon sailing around San Carlos, taking anchorage in San Carlos that afternoon.
- And, of course, enjoying the local landscape, scenery, shore excursion to local beaches or shops if desired, and generally enjoying the company!
DAY 2
- We wake up at anchor and enjoy a leisurely morning preparing breakfast and hot coffee.
- Late morning, we depart for a 3-4hr sail for Bahia Catalina, taking anchorage that afternoon in a scenic little gem that feels very remote, while only being an hour from the city of Guaymas.
- A gourmet dinner is prepared aboard!
DAY 3
- Another relaxed morning with a home-cooked breakfast, hot coffee, as we discuss our sailing plans for the day.
- Late morning departure from Catalina for a windward (and sometimes sporting) sail back towards San Carlos.
- After a 4-6hr sail, we take anchorage right off the beach, where we can enjoy a dinghy ride to shore, have a drink and snack at a local beach restaurant, or just enjoy being on the water!
DAY 4
- By now, you’ll definitely not be sick of having a home-cooked breakfast made for you, and a delicious hot brew to start your day!
- We will pick up anchor later that morning, and enjoy approx. 3hrs of sailing with a return to our slip in the afternoon, with plenty of time for you to enjoy whatever plans you make for that evening, after a successful 4 day adventure!
The nature of coastal cruising is a balance of setting goals and accounting for weather, and any other contingencies that can and do arise on passage. As such, we have built in a reasonable amount of time into the schedule to ensure the safety, comfort, and fun levels are prioritized for all participants.
Please review the vessel safety equipment here, and vessel recreational options here!
Average Temperatures for December (Guaymas)
Air – 19.4°C / 66°F
Sea – 20°C / 68°F
Travel
Fly into Hermosillo (HMO)🡭 + 1 hour taxi to San Carlos (see taxi options and costs here🡭)
Fly out of Hermosillo (HMO)🡭
How to Apply
Fill out an application now for this trip to determine your eligibility, there is no commitment required to make your application, and no payment required prior to acceptance.
We carefully review and discuss all applications with registrants to ensure accommodations are suitable for you, confirm arrangements and dietary restrictions, etc. Then, when all is good to go, we generate an invoice link and email it to you!