AboutKeith Patton Expertise I can answer questions regarding fresh and salt water Catamarran Sailing, techniques and equipment. I can also answer questions regarding the repair of decks and the updating and installation of running and standing rigging on mono-hulls
Experience I have sailed catammarans in fresh and salt water for over 16 years.
I currently own and sail a 30 ft monohull out of Kemah on Galveston Bay, on which I carried out a complete refit.
Expert: Keith Patton Date: 4/30/2008 Subject: sailing to caribbean
Question
Hello Keith,
I am from Japan.
I am ready to sailing Caribbean by catamaran. I will depart from Jacksonville.
Could you tell me some suggestion and recommendation?
This is my first time to travel by catamaran. =)
THANK YOU VERY MUCH
Answer Carrie:
Welcome to the U.S. I lived on Okinawa for 3 years when I was younger. The catamaran you will be sailing was different than the ones I sailed. It will be a large stable vessel. Mine was small with closed hulls and no accomodations.
The catamaran you will be in will be comfortable with a large central cabin and a forward trampoline area that you can lie on to sun bath.
The cockpit will be covered with a bimini cover to keep you out of the sun.
Cabins will be large and spacious and the galley will be large and well served too.
By your message I am not sure if you have already booked a cruise or if you are wanting a recommendation for one. I don't know if you can actually sail the Carribean from Jacksonville, you might want to go the the US Virgin Islands. At best you could probably sail the Florida Keys.
Here is a link with information of services in Jacksonville:
