Over one hundred
islands set in the middle of the Indian Ocean, a thousand miles from
the nearest land mass, the Seychelles
are jewels of nature, mostly uninhabited, undiscovered by tourism.
This is one of the finest sailing areas in the world.
Our base is on Praslin, which boasts
the world's only reamaining forest of sea coconut palms and some
of the rarest species of birds on earth. Just off Praslin lie a host
of small islands, ideal for gunkholing and short, relaxing sails.
Saint Pierre is famed for lot's
crystal clear water; Curieuse
for it's native giant sea turtles. The swimming and snorkeling
are incomprable. On La Digue, the
oldest granite in the world sits in rocky clusters on golden beaches.
You can hike from beach to beach or rent bicycles and explore. Oxcarts
will be the only "vehicles" you encounter in the roadway.
Mahe is the largest of the islands.
There are cafes, shops, and a wonderfull market. Cinnamon
plantations in the interior scent the island. Dozens of beaches
form its outer fringe.
The southern winter, April through October, is the best time
to sail. There is more rain in the summer season, November to April,
but the tropical showers are cooling and end quickly. Since the
islands lie outside the cyclone belt, storms are rare. The Seychelles
abound in spectacular vistas, exotic wildlife, pristine beaches,
and warm hospitality.
It is absolutely true that there is nowhere
else in the world quite like these islands lost in time.
