Private sailing charters in Cabo have become increasingly popular in the
last few years. Reasonably priced, these adventures attract weddings,
private parties and corporate events.
Stephen and Rachel were on vacation together in Cabo San Lucas for the
first time. They stood on the bow of the 46 foot performance catamaran as
it raced across the Pacific near Land’s End. Despite the fact they were
hardly kids, they leaned out over the water and yelled, “I’m king of the
world!” recalling the movie Titanic. They didn’t care what other
passengers on the boat might think – because there weren’t any other
guests.
The sailboat gracefully crisscrossed Bahia de Cabo San Lucas several times
before heading out into the Pacific as the sun sank toward the horizon. As
if on cue, a crew member appeared, presenting a bottle of wine, a label
with special meaning to the couple, along with a platter of various
cheeses. As the golden light of sunset bathed the famous arch the couple
was only distracted from each other’s eyes long enough to acknowledge a
pod of dolphins which was enjoying riding the bow wave.
The onboard stereo played ‘their song’ only disturbed by the sound of the
waves and the wind through the sails. They danced. As the last spark
dipped below the horizon Stephen dropped to one knee and with the romantic
stammer, asked Rachel to be his bride. All Rachel could do was nod her
head and smile as tears of joy streamed down her cheeks. As they turned
from the railing, with glimmer of Cabo lights behind them, the boat’s
photographer captured there special moment, something they will cherish
for many years to come.
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anchored, the guests were provided with snorkeling gear and safety
instructions from the crew while the company team builder hid prizes in
the shallow waters. Stronger swimmers and team leaders were paired with
those less experienced for a snorkeling treasure hunt. Within an hour a
winner emerged, it was the business owner, who now had a more cohesive and
effective sales team. Following the team building games the owner hosted
the ‘awards ceremony’ and a lunch buffet was served. After lunch there was
still plenty of time for the guests to soak up the tropical rays and
relax.
Spin Doctor, part of the La Princesa fleet, is a 46 foot performance
sailing catamaran. Put into service in the spring of 2004, they have
entertained thousands of Cabo visitors with their regularly scheduled
trips as well as private charters. Spin Doctor sails nearly every day with
group and private snorkeling, sightseeing and sunset cruises.
 On
open trips Spin Doctor guests enjoy open bar, chips, salsa and guacamole.
Year round sunset trips and Cabo sightseeing sails have become very
popular with Cabo tourists. During whale watching season, from late
December to late March, Spin Doctor is one of the most stable rides
available to get up close and personal with the California Grey Whales.
The rest of the year visitors to Los Cabos can choose to take the popular
mid day snorkeling trip to Santa Maria. Guests are provided with snorkel
gear to explore the rocks and coral in this isolated tropical bay, just a
few miles from downtown Cabo. Tickets for these open trips are available
for $39 to $49 dollars per person.
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Richard and Elaine had been to Cabo many times before, in fact, it was
where they had been married 20 years earlier. Now they were here to
celebrate their anniversary. Neatly uniformed crew members from Spin
Doctor Sailing Charters met their guests at the dock gate. Each group of
guests was escorted down to the boat where another crew member promptly
filled their
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hand with a Margarita. The couple and their 40 closest friends set sail.
While enjoying the placid waters of the Sea of Cortez, the guests enjoyed
live music from a duet of local musicians. The spacious and stable decks
of the large catamaran served as a dance floor for the guests, even those
with the most timid sea legs. After the party had worked up an appetite a
special events chef served up a gourmet buffet of sushi and salads.
Later that evening, as the guest disembarked, I overheard one of them say
to Richard and Elaine, “I hope we don’t have to wait another 20 years for
you to have a party like this one!”
A marketing firm from
California had a particularly good year in sales. As a bonus to it’s
leading sales people they were treated to a long weekend in Cabo. Despite
the record year the owner felt that the trip would enhance camaraderie
within his staff. The focal event of the weekend was a snorkeling trip to
Bahia Santa Maria on the Spin Doctor. During the 45 minute sail to Santa
Maria they marveled as whales and mantas played in the blue green tropical
waters around them. Several of the guests took an interest in the sailing
and the crew eagerly taught them ‘the ropes’. They learned very quickly
the need for teamwork in handling the sheets of the big catamaran.
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Private charters can make that Cabo sailing experience even more special.
Imagine having the entire boat to yourself or enjoy the company of your
selected guests. You can enhance your trip with catered foods or live
music, for up to 48 people. These charters are popular for weddings,
rehearsal dinners, bachelor and bachelorette parties, anniversaries,
birthdays, company events and yes, even solo sailing lessons with our
crew. Reasonable rates for private charters vary, depending on time of
year and amenities requested, and the crew of Spin Doctor will meet or
beat the rate for any Cabo private sail.
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that brings us to the best part of Spin Doctor sailing charters – sailing.
As captain Ismael told us, “Those sails aren’t up there just for looks, we
love to sail.” With her winged mast and composite material hulls this
performance catamaran can easily cut through the sea in excess of 12kts.
If you want to learn more about the mechanics of the boat, the English
speaking crew will be delighted to teach you some of the finer points of
sail handling. If the weather is right you might even get a turn at the
helm! Spin Doctor is maintained to the highest standards and certified by
standards equivalent to those of the US Coast Guard for up to 48 persons.
So when you are planning your next trip to Cabo San Lucas or San Jose del
Cabo you should include a sailing charter on the Spin Doctor. For more
information and pricing please complete the form below or visit Spin
Doctor’s website.
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