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"Looking for something fun to do while in Sayulita? Well, then, you MUST do a day trip with Sayulita Sailing Explorations and Charters. I went there only a few days ago and it was the highlight of my visit. The charter's Cap--Darrin Rath-- is a great guy and his crew is absolutely top notch. We were wanting for nothing!
We spent more than 6 hours whale watching, snorkeling, dancing, eating, taking in one of the most compelling sunsets I've ever seen, and getting to know other people on the boat. I felt like family! It was a blast...highly recommended" - Steve
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Hello World,
I just wanted to drop a line to let everyone know that Sayulita Sailing Explorations is a great group and Darrin Rath is a great captain. I have gone on the Sailing Adventure 3 times this year. I went with my son, my girlfriend and her two kids (teenagers) in March. I went again with just my girlfriend in July, and I went again with the kids and the girlfriend and the girlfriend's whole family in December. The reason I went back three times to the same company is that not only was a great time had by all, but the seamanship skills possessed by the captain inspire a great confidence that everything will turn out well.
The trips that I went on with family members were great adventures that did not get out of control with partying, and, although alcohol was served, the ship's crew did not get drunk but stayed sober in order to give the customers the opportunity to have some fun. On the other hand, when I went in July with a wedding party, all adults, it was a great party scene for the customers, but again, the crew stayed sober and allowed the customers to get loose. In other words, the crew of the ship takes their sailing and customer safety responsibilities seriously.
The kids with whom I have sailed have ranged in age from 3 years old to 17 years old. It was safe for all of the kids (although I wouldn't take babies on a sailing trip). All the customers were friendly and everybody watched out for the kids. In addition, the captain allows the kids and adult customers to steer the boat, help raise and lower sails and otherwise participate in handling the boat. This wasn't a requirement, some people didn't help sail but just relaxed. Additionally, customers who were uncomfortable swimming to the island, or who didn't know how to swim were ferried to the island by kayak. Once I even remember Darrin carrying a non-swimming customer (with life preserver) on his back as he swam her in to the island. That shows commitment. Darrin wants everyone to safely enjoy themselves.
The crew of the Sayula 1 are also friendly, English speaking Mexicans. Their help is a big reason why the trip is so fun. From preparing the breakfasts and lunches to opening beers for you, or helping to put on snorkeling equipment, Pancho, Vato and Cory are a great help and fun to hang out with and talk to also.
I highly recommend that you take a sailing adventure with Darrin Rath and the Sayula 1 and its crew. By the way, Darin also does charters, so if you are interested in chartering the boat to go to Yelapa or some place other than the Islas Marietas, he's good to go.
Next time I am in Sayulita, you can bet that I will be going back for my fourth sailing adventure with Captain Darrin and the Sayula 1."
Sean Greening
from Santa Barbara, California