Sloop 'La Cardinala'

Available for charter in Italy, Turkey, Croatia, Maldives, Male, Madagascar, Seychelles

75' Sloop Builder: De Cesari Designer: Andrea Vallicelli Year Built: 1990

Total of 6 Guest 3 Guest cabins, two doubles and two singles All cabins are air conditioned and with en suite head and shower.

Comfort and speed, luxury and style, these are the features magisterially blended in "La Cardinala", a truly outstanding yacht. Strongly built by the cold molded epoxy and wood construction artist, Dc Cesari shipyard, she has been elegantly designed by the famous Andrea Vallicelli studio in Rome. The two cockpit deck allows guests to enjoy in privacy the spacious central cockpit and sunbathing area.

All sail handling can be achieved by the professional crew from the aft cockpit. The equipped transom provides a kind of private "beach "of extraordinary convenience for swimming, snorkelling and water sports.

The intenor, custom built to the finest italian styling The bright and spacious salon, equipped with bar, tv, video and music system, incorporates a large dining area to starboard, and a nice settee and coffee table to port. La Cardinala is comprised of four guest cabins, two doubles and two singles, all air conditioned and with en suite head and shower. A functional separate galley and crew quarters with head and shower complete the accomodation.

During La Cardinala's Round the World Cruise her crew will be happy to welcome you on board and suggest wonderful cruises and exclusive itineraries. Sailing along the three oceans, La Cardinala will reach unusual destination, enchanting and unspoiled islands and amazing anchorages.

1 Crew quarters and head 2 Head and shower 3 Owner cabin with two single beds 4 Full equipped Galley 5 Navigation 6 Salon 7 Guest cabin with wide single bed 8 Stowage 9 Platform ----- From La Cardinala's Galley…. BREAKFAST Assorted Fruit Juices Local Fresh Fruit of the Season Freshly Brewed Coffee, American or Italian Dark Roast an assortment of Fine Teas Home-made Coffee Cake and Breakfast Treats Marmalade, Jam and Honey Bacon and Eggs LUNCH AND DINNER SELECTIONS Mousse au Thon (tuna) with Parsley & Lemon Tagliatelle with Ragu, the classic Italian meat sauce Snapper Sciue Sciue with Olives, Capers, Oregano and Fresh Tomato Homemade Ice Cream with Tropical Fruit Vol au Vent au Fromage-Jambon a puff pastry shell with ham and cheese in bechamel sauce Risotto Primavera (green peas, carrot and zucchini) Green Peppercorn- Crusted Filet Mignon Chocolate Mousse A variety of pizzas and foccacias are baked every day A professionally trained chef with years of experience on yachts, Simona caters to special requests and diets with ease and creativity. TECHNICAL DATA Builder: De Cesari 1990 Designer: Andrea Vallicelli Overall length: 75' Beam: 79' Draft: 9.8' Displacement: 35 t Hull : cold molded epoxy and mahogany Teak deck Engine: Cummins 270 Hp Electric Voltage: 12/24/110/220 V Generator: Northern Light 16kw (1998) Desalinator: 240/lt/h (1998) Water capacity 2.000 It Fuel capacity: 1.800 It Waste capacity: 500 It Diving bottles compressor: Olmeva 6.000/lt/h Air conditioning Awning and Bimini Top Transom with bathing platform SAILS Mainsail full batten Doyle 104 sq mtr mq Furling Genoa Doyle 159 mq mtr Foresail Sobstad 105 mq mtr mq Gennaker Doyle 319 mq mtr Spinnaker Yankee COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT VHFSaiIor 2047 SSB Skanti Satellite system Inmarsat Standar C (1998) NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS Autopilot B&G; GPS Plotter Electronic sailing instruments B&G; Radar Meteo fax SPORTS AND LEISURE EQUIPMENT Television and VCR, Hi-Fi set CD, radio and tapes 2 tenders 14 ft with 10/40 hp outboards Water-Skis, snorkel/mg equipment, fishing gear

Captain Ignazio Mannu Italian, age 40 Captain Mannu, or "Nico" as he prefers to be called, is Italian with more than 20 years charter experience. Although his first experiences were in his native Sardinian waters, he soon was navigating the waters of Spain, Greece and Turkey. Nico has skippered a wide range of yachts, including a 21 meter mahogany schooner, a Magnum 38', a 17m schooner, and especially the wooden 76' sloop Amadeus by Sangermani. He has participated in the Rolex Swan Cup on board the Swan Galadriel and skippered several Atlantic crossings. In addition to his immense knowledge and experience, he has that special touch with people and equipment that allows his guests to feel completely secure. Nico speaks English, French and Spanish in addition to his native Italian.

Chef/Hostess Fabiana Boente Fabiana and Nico worked together on several boats, including Amadeus and Galadriel, before joining La Cardinala four years ago. Of Argentinian and Italian heritage, Fabiana is a master of Classic Italian cuisine. Her menus also reflect the influence of her international travels and are easily tailored to charterers’ requests and dietary requirements. Fabiana speaks English, French, Italian, Spanish, Indonesian and German. She has a first level degree in Rei Ki and attended a Thai massage course in Wat Poh, Thailand.

Itinerary Suggestion: Maldives and Seychelles

South Maldive and Chagos The Maldives has the most beautiful tropical scenery, graceful coconut palms leaning over crystal-clear lagoons, coral reefs promising great snorkelling and scuba diving, and lots of sunshine. In fact, all the ingredients that make up the classic desert island. Stopping at some natural places, enjoying a swim off, while going ashore to visit another fishing village or to explore an uninhabited island, and always coming back on board! Chagos islands have the best coral reef in the world untouched by the Nino

South Maldive: Male' Atoll Kaafu, Alifu Atoll, Vaavu Atoll, Faafu Atoll, Meemu Atoll, Thaa Atoll, Laamu Atoll, Gaafu Alif Atoll, Gnaviyani Atoll, Seenu Atoll and Chagos Islands: Salomon Island, Peros Banhos Atoll, Egmont Island Start from Male' Atoll Kaafu, this consists of four geographical atolls: North and South Male' Atoll, Gaafaru and Kaashidhoo Atolls. The atoll is located almost in the centre of the Maldives atoll chain. With 80 islands in all, only 12 are inhabited. That includes the capital, Male' and the island of Hulhule on which Male' International Airport is located. The atoll is dotted with dive sites, many of them well known in the diving community. Most of the recognised surfs in the Maldives are in North Male' Atoll. Sailing to Alifu Atoll, with 27 resorts in the atoll, this is the second zone to which tourism expanded. It is comprised of three geographical atolls: Ari Atoll, one of the largest atolls in the Maldives, measuring 80 kilometres in length and 30 in width; Rasdhoo Atoll and the tiny Thoddoo Atoll. This atoll also boasts some exceptionally exciting dive sites: the hammerhead point in Rasdhoo Atoll, Maaya Thila in Northern Ari Atoll which is a protected site and dive sites in the south famous for its sighting of whale sharks are just some of the highlights. Sailing to Vaavu Atoll, it is comprised of two geographical atolls: the main is Vaavu Atoll (a large circular atoll of 9 kilometres in diameter), Vattaru with just one uninhabited island on it. Vaavu Atoll is a true geographical wonder. It is a boot-shaped atoll and the 'toe'. Vaavu Atoll hosts some of the best diving in the Maldives. The islands still retain the idyllic atmosphere of relaxed island life. To the south of the large Alifu Atoll is Faafu Atoll measuring 27 kilometres in width and 30 kilometres in length. Out of the 23 islands in the atoll, five are inhabited and one has been selected for development as a tourist resort. In this atoll too, almost all the islands are on the eastern side of the atoll. Sailing to Meemu Atoll located to the south of Male' the capital, is 47 kilometres in length and 30 kilometres in width. There are about 35 islands in the atoll. Most of the islands of the atoll are on the eastern rim of the atoll, just a few on the rest of the atoll rim and surprisingly none inside the atoll. Sailing to Seenu Atoll, also known as Addoo Atoll is the southernmost atoll of the Maldives. It is one of two atolls of the Maldives that lie on the south of the equator. The heart-shaped atoll is 18 kilometres long and 15 kilometres wide. Addoo Atoll is different from any other Maldivian atoll in many respects. The best diving and snorkelling in the atoll is on the long outer fringing reefs of the atoll. Caves and overhangs provide the perfect habitat for turtles and nurse sharks. Although divers may not find an abundance of reef fish, one would see mantas, sharks, turtles and generally other big fish all year round. Sailing to Chagos Islands: conservation area and all flora and fauna, such as turtles, coconut crabs, live coral and shells, are protected. Spearfishing is not allowed, nor should the heart of palm be taken. Salomon Island, south-west of Blenheim Reef, are one of the most popular anchorages with yachts. The small lagoon can be entered in the north close to Ile de la Passe and the recommended anchorage is in the south-east. The Salomon Islands offer the best all round protection in the archipelago. Peros Banhos Atoll, has numerous small islands around the 10 mile diameter reef. The eastern islands are off-limits to yachts, as that area is a strict nature reserve. It is wonderful for snorkelling in such clear waters, it's like swimming in an aquarium! And amused at the variety of shapes and colors of tropical fish. Egmont Island, have a lagoon which can be entered on its north-west side. Care should be taken when navigating in the lagoon as there are many coral head

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Seychelles is one of the rare spots on earth protected from pollution The archipelago of the Seychelles is located about 600 miles from the east coast of Africa. The cruising area is restricted to the inner islands, (for the Almirantes, on request only). It includes the four main islands of Mahé, Praslin, Silhouette, La Digue and two dozen of smaller islands. The cruising area : an unspoiled paradise, pure heaven The beauty of the islands will leave you breathless: beautiful white sand beaches, granite rocks polished by the sea and amazing equatorial flora and fauna. Perfect sea and weather conditions for the charterer

Victoria, Mahe Beaches, Anse La Passe, Praslin, Curieus, La Digue and Victoria. Start from Victoria, the world's smallest capital, is located on Mahe island. The tidy capital boasts several banks, two cathedrals, its own mosque, a Hindu temple, a superb library building and two stadium. The lively and colourful Victoria market, where housewives face the fishermen and farmers to bargain prices, also sells spices especially packed for visitors. Sailing to Mahe Beaches, one of the best in the Indian Ocean, because of its remoteness, you're completely alone with nature! Spectacular beaches like: the Police Bay, Anse Royale, Anse Soleil, Baie Lazare and the famous Beau Vallon Beach for water sports. Beau Vallon is the playground for the annual Regatta during late August. Sailing to Anse La Passe, the fantastic Anse La Passe beach is in Silhouette island, the second highest island in the Seychelles archipelago and a haven for exotic flora, fauna and rare species The high rock formations of Silhouette have served the island well, limiting development, protecting the natural environment and providing a haven for native birds, giant tortoises and the rare Seychelles terrapins. Sailing to Praslin, the second largest island located 25 miles from Mahé. You may visit the famous Vallée de Mai reserve where the world's strangest fruit, the coco de mer, grows. Nature lovers will be delighted to learn that the Vallée de Mai is also home to a range of exotic plants and rare birds. Like Mahé, Praslin has a number of beautiful beaches. The longest beach is Cote-d'Or but the most frequented corner is Anse Volbert for water sports. For snorkelling, the nearby islet of St. Pierre is a treasure trove of corals, fish and turtles. Sailing to Curieus, which offers good snorkelling and scuba diving used to be in the 60's a leper colony. A few buildings, now renovated into national heritage sites, stand as relics of this colony. Today the island is home to giant tortoises, turtles and coco de mer. Sailing to La Digue, third major granitic island. It has no airstrip. Life on La Digue is somewhat at a slower pace than Praslin. La Digue is famous for its brand of creole architecture, boat building and cultivation of the aromatic vanilla pods. It is the only home in the world for the very rare Paradise Flycatcher bird for which a special reserve has been built. But perhaps what fascinates visitors most is the tranquillity it offers. For amateur photographers Anse Source d'Argent is a paradise for matching the contours of the shaped boulders to the beauty of the human body. For swimmers Anse Patates is ranked as the best beach. Arrival in Victoria

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