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Planning 2009
Sailing trips "Jonathan III & IV"
Arctic summer 2009
For 2009 we are organizing some new trips with there own special character. Since we have now 2 boats available, good old Jonathan for groups up to 5 and Jonathan IV for groups up to 10 we can offer a wider range of trips.
With the new boat some special trips will be organized. Ski - Sailing trips early season and some Sailing - Wildlife - Hiking trips mid June. Later in the season we will sail to North East Greenland. This trip was a request from customers that came on a Liefdefjord trip in 2007.
| Trips with Jonathan III | ||||
| Trip# | Tripname | Period | Price | Remarks |
 Liefdefjord |
4 - 18 July | € 3480 | 2 berth free | |
| Nautilus film team westcoast | 8 - 18 August | Full! | ||
| Trips with Jonathan IV | ||||
| Trip# | Tripname | Period | Price | Remarks |
| XI | Lofoten with Jan Eirik Warb | 20 - 25 May | Contact if interested | |
| XII | Tromso
- Longyearbyen (via Bjornoya) |
30 May - 6 June | on request | delivery trip |
| XIII | Ski & Sailing |
8 - 13 June | Full! | |
| XIV | Liefdefjord Pack ice / hiking (snow shoe) with  Assaf Sailing |
16 - 29 June | See Assaf Sailing |
Full! |
| XV | wildlife nature filming charter | 29 June – 14 July | Full! | |
| XVI | North - East Svalbard | 19 July - 19 August | Full! | |
| XVII | Greenland / Iceland |
23 August -19 September | on request | 3 berth free |
| XVIII | Iceland - Faroes - Schotland ……… | Late September/ October |
€ 50 pp/pd |
delivery trip |
This schedule is liable to changes, when interested, ask for the latest schedule by
.
Requests for special trips, expeditions etc. will always be considered. Let us know your intentions and we will see if it is possible change the schedule to meet your wishes.
The climate
So high in the Arctic Svalbard has a very special climate, the Gulfstream is pushing
warm water to the north, summer and winter. That makes vegetation and animal life
possible that you would not expect at a 1000 kilometers of the Pole. The warm
Gulfstream runs north on the west side of the islands so that in Hindelopenstreet and
father east it will all ways be a little colder then in the west. The often-low humidity
makes it that you will less cold but with a bit of wind you will be happy to wear your
long woolen underwear. We will experience 24 hours of daylight, which makes the
sailing time very flexible. Anchorages can be approached all day.
Small groups, bigger experience
Although Jonathan's are excellent sailors, we will use the boat often as a base camp
when sailing around Spitsbergen. Next to the sailing in the Arctic there are many remains
from the whaling and trapping period. The Scenery and Animal life are so special that
we are still impressed ourselves. This year there is more variety in the trips then before,
for we are sailing with small groups we can be flexible with data or sailing area to
meet your special wishes. We try not to overload the schedule, it is silly to race around
the islands when you are having your holidays. If you have time you can experience nature more and see more wildlife while others pass in a hurry.
Vulnerable landscape
Landscape and animal life in the Arctic are very vulnerable. The same goes for the old
trapper huts, boilers, mines etc. When we take good care you can leave with good
memories without leaving a trail of your visit. I speaks for itself that is the intention of
your visit. We will inform you on the rules as made by Sysselman, the governors, concerning tourism on Svalbard.
The Jonathan III
Jonathan is a 15 meter long Koopmans design, specially designed and build for the
Arctic. A comfortable ship, well insulated with a large heater in the salon. Standing
headroom even for tall persons throughout the ship and long berths. A ship to be
comfortable on. Next to skipper and crew (on some trips) we have maximal 6 guests.
You do not have to cook but your help will be much appreciated also with the daily chores.
The Jonathan IV
Originally Jonathan IV is one of the Challenge 67 boats. Build for sailing around the world "the wrong way". So he is very strongly built with all equipment made to last under adverse conditions. At this moment she is having an extensive refit to make it a comfortable sailor with a deck salon. She is 20,5 meters long, will have 2 crew and the number of guests is limited to 10. The boat is very suitable for expeditions, scientific work and longer trips for we can take on large stores, 2000 litres of fuel and with the water maker next to 1100 litres of water tanks we have an almost unlimited range. The boat is build under MCA rules and holds the certificate for unlimited ocean sailing.
What are the costs?
For these trips we charge around € 240,- per person per day or part there off. This
includes food, hot drinks, diesel and harbor fees. Alcoholic beverages will be served
on board at a moderate price. The trips start and end on the dates in the schedule.
We often have contact
with our guest concerning flying times.
Clothing
You will need good wind and waterproof clothing. We use thin outer clothing and fill
up with enough layers underneath depending on the weather. We use woolen underwear
and woolen socks for they stay fresh longer than other fibers. Over that we use enough
layers to keep warm depending on the conditions. Good wind- and waterproof clothing
are essential to stay comfortable under adverse conditions.
Good shoes are essential, waterproof high shoes are best. Or else Wellingtons will do
for getting in and out of the
dinghy. Take some soft, indoor shoes of sandals along for use inside or on deck, so
that the hiking boots can stay in storage in the cockpit. A cap, gloves and a warm
collar complete your outfit.
A good warm sleeping bag is ok, the heater will do the
rest. Please do not take large/solid suitcases for this trip for they are difficult to store
on board.
Choose one of the trips to see more information about the program and pictures of the area.
Hope to meet you on board
Greeting from Longyearbyen,
Mark