Spanish Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico
Surf and Yoga Retreat

March 20th- 27th

The following is our projected itinerary, and is subject to weather, wind, and the whims of the Captain and crew (that's you!)

Day 1:

Arrive at the marina in Fajardo by 4pm. After a brief boat orientation, we will have a lovely little sail over to Isla Piñeros, a small mountainous island surrounded by crystal clear emerald waters. As we experience our first sunset together aboard he boat, Tyler will lead us through a relaxing restorative yoga session.

Day 2:

Morning dips off the boat exploring the healthy coral reef at Isla Piñeros and then a sail over to Luis Peña, an uninhabited island and nature reserve on the island of Culebra. Tyler will lead us in a stretch before Coach Cano leads our first surfing lesson. Short sail over to a protected cove for snorkeling and sunset yoga.

Day 3:

Early sail over to Bahia Flamenco for a morning surf lesson. Leave your surfboards behind ( we will take care of that), and take the easy hiking trail over to Punta Tamarindo Grande. Punta Tamarindo Grand is a secluded beach with excellent snorkeling, and we will meet back at the boat with a beautiful lunch awaiting. After a day of snorkeling and swimming, Tyler will treat us with partner Thai massage before dinner.

Day 4:

Morning yoga and a swim off the boat, before heading to another cove in Culebra for our surf lesson.We
sail over to the Isla Culebrita for the rest of the day, an uninhabited island that is a part of the National Wildlife Refuge. Isla Culebrita is famous for its beaches, tide pools, reefs and nesting areas for seabirds as well as sea turtles.

Day 5:

After a short sail back over to Bahia Flamenco for our morning surf lesson, leave your boats aboard the boat and hit the Carlos Rosario Beach Trail (or rent a golf cart if you aren't into walking!). We will meet up in Ensenada Honda, a sleepy maritime village known for its laid back pace.
We will have a late afternoon or early evening yoga session with Tyler and dinner ashore tonight!

Day 6:

Morning yoga before sailing to Playa La Chiva on the island of Vieques. We will also have our surf lesson here, and as a bonus this is also a spot frequented by the wild horses that live on the island. We will hop over to Mosquito Bay to anchor for the evening, a bay that holds the record as the brightest bioluminescent bay on earth!

Day 7:

Morning surf lesson at Playa Esperanza, a locals favorite beach. We will then sail over to Punta Arena after a swim and snorkel, and land at one of the best sunset spots in Puerto Rico for our last yoga session and dinner together!

Check out is at 9am. Bon voyage!

Day 8:

Pricing:
$3,550 per person for a shared cabin
cabin total is $7,100

A 30% non- refundable deposit is due at the time of registration in order to secure your spot. The remainder will be due 6 weeks before the start date of the voyage. We accept Zelle, PayPal, and bank transfers. We are unable to guarantee refunds after 60 days prior to voyage date.

Fill out our contact form or email us directly at sailboatmade@gmail.com to sign up! We are also happy to answer any and all questions you may have.

There are 6 available spots total

What does this include?

- Daily instruction in yoga and beginner level surfing in an intimate group setting

- 7 nights aboard the boat

- 7 breakfasts aboard prepared by Ferd and Sarah

- 6 lunches and dinners aboard, prepared by Ferd and Sarah

* note, all provisions will be sourced locally, and we work to get the best quality, fresh food as available

- Fuel

- Snorkel gear. However, this is provided by the charter company and is often well- loved, so we suggest bringing your own if you want to make sure you have the perfect fit

- 2 captains taking you to all of the best beaches, remote islands ,and snorkel/ swimming spots that the Spanish Virgin Islands have to offer

What doesn't this include?

-airfare and transportation to the marina in Fajardo

- alcohol and mixers.

Ferd and I can buy this for you ahead of the trip and have it on the boat when you arrive, but it is not included in the total price. We can decide as a group what to purchase in advance and split the cost, or you can purchase as individuals if you like

- one dinner ashore

- it is customary to tip the Captains and instructors 10-20% of the cost of the voyage for their service

- options for us to arrange interactive experiences with the culture of Puerto Rico, such as cooking classes, dance classes, or tours

Who is this trip for?

This type of trip is best for adventurous spirits who want to see the world from a different perspective and travel in one of the most romantic ways possible. Although the inside of the boat is welcoming and has plenty of space, we spend the majority of the time outdoors. It is important to know that although our chartered boats are excellent, being on a sailboat still feels more akin to "glamping" than being in a fancy hotel. We refrain from using the generator and AC at night, so that we can hear the ocean and peacefully watch the stars. Although the trip will be more of a container for adventure than a guided tour, we strive to understand and engage with the cultures we visit, rather than simply pass through as tourists.

Ferd and I feel that cooking on a boat is one of the most fun parts of being on a voyage, and we will take the lead for meals so that you can enjoy having no timeline for your vacation. However, we do ask that you submit one dish per cabin ahead of the voyage that you would enjoy making for the group, and we will make sure that you have those ingredients aboard the boat to make one lunch or dinner during our week together. That said, this is not a requirement, simply an invitation.

If that all sounds like you're kind of trip, then this voyage is for you! Again, if you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out.

Your Instructors

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Yoga Instructor

Tyler St Jean

Tyler has been teaching yoga for 14 years and practicing for over 20. Her style integrates alignment cues with intuitive exploration, muscle strength and activation with progressive deepening, opening,

and playful curiosity.

As a Thai bodyworker, she provides pleasurable and supportive hands on assists with consent.

She currently teaches weekly classes at Saint Claude Yoga in New Orleans, LA

Surf coach

Coach Cano

Cano was born and raised on the southeast coast of Puerto Rico. He has been surfing all over the island for 27 years, and more recently, all over the world. He’s competed and won multiple competitions, but surfs simply for the love of the sport almost every day on his home breaks here on the south coast. You can also find him participating in many local cleanup efforts around the island as a steward of the marine environment.

While Cano can teach you any type and any level of surfing in Spanish or English, he specializes in classic-style surfing and longboarding (and teaching his 4 year old daughter how to surf!). Cano also specializes and has experience with adaptive surfing coaching for members of our ocean family with impairments such as paraparesis/paraplegia, amputations, or cerebral palsy as well as children with autism. Coach Cano is certified by the International Surfing Association (ISA) as a surf coach, adaptive surf coach (for those with disabilities), and a surf competition judge. He also has CPR and First Aid certifications. Your safety is most important to allow you to fully enjoy discovering your personal flow in the waves! Let’s get out there!

The Boat

Bali 46- a 46'Catamaran

4 cabins with restrooms en suite

please note that the specifics of the boat are subject to change, but the basic layout of the boat will remain the same. Photos are meant to give you a general idea of what the boat will look like.