Despite some initial challenges with steering issues, the charter company was incredibly helpful and quick at resolving it and we had an great sailing week, enjoying all sorts of weather fun. Olbia is a great place to visit and to party - don’t miss the Art Academy on a Saturday night.
Boat in total ok, except for the leaking hatches in the aft cabins. Avoid rainy season in Seychelles (November-March). No wind, but swell and lots of rain (most in the evening and during the night). In general: Seychelles islands are extremely beautiful and there are no tourist crowds.
Yacht was in very good condition, better than we expected from ten years old charter boat. Was equipped with big B&G chart plotter, Raymarine Autopilot and instruments. Engine was in perfect condition, working absolutely perfect. Sails were OK, reefing system was perfect (very important on Canary Islands) The only remark we have was usage of very aggressive cleaning agents (assume the chlorine stuff) for cleaning the toilets. For the first day was hard to even breath in toilet :-( But I assume that was related to the COVID-19 situation.
In general I highly recommend this broker / charter companies.
