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Knierim FC53, NICA is for sale

December 13th, 2021

Knierim FC53, NICA has come to Berthon International to lie for sale, and also to provide Bath Road in Lymington with a vibrant flash of colour. She was built in 2018 for the current owners, with plans for a circumnavigation.

They joined the ARC, and then over to New Zealand where the yacht lay ashore for a short while, as the effects of COVID-19 and travel restrictions stopped the enjoyment and the continuation of the trip.

During the fallow period, the owners decided on a new direction and have started planning, so Knierim FC53 NICA was reluctantly put on the brokerage market. She was shipped back to Lymington to lie for sale in our Customs Warehouse and is available excluding VAT.

You can watch her sales video here:

The Knierim FC53 is a short run of custom yachts from Finot – Conq. NICA is hull #3. Built entirely in carbon (structure) she is a very strong, light and safe yacht for extended passage making, and with a scintillating performance to boot. 250 mile days are easily achievable and more, but in complete comfort thanks to her stored power sail handling systems, and ease of handling in the cockpit.

Water ballast adds more stability and righting moment to the yacht in open sea, and also has the added benefit of increasing displacement in rough weather, and decreasing in the light. Not only for the racing yachts.

Looking aloft, the Lorimar carbon mast has well aft swept spreaders, that are full width, so no requirement for a backstay. She has check stays for some added security while using the staysail. Not only is the mast carbon, but also the standing rigging, massively reducing the weight aloft, and again increasing righting moment, that in turn translates into reefing later, and less pitch and roll at anchor.

With her generous beam, deep keel and carbon rig, movement at anchor is a thing of the past. With the swing keel, intrusion into the interior is minimised (and cleverly designed) compared with the lifting keel and draft is a very modest 1.75m when the carbon fin is up inside the yacht.

The interior layout is very well designed for an adventurous couple, with a beautiful and spacious owner’s suite forward, and a huge double cabin aft on the starboard side. A workshop/ pilot cabin on the port side gives some flexible accommodation and plentiful storage for longer trips.

But most of all, the interior design is very fresh, with innovative textures and colours that gives a very modern, bright and airy living space, that is wonderful on a cold day in high latitudes or a baking day in the Caribbean.

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Finot-Conq FC3 53 test: Can this offshore cruiser deliver the best of both worlds?

• April 2, 2019

A bluewater cruiser by a Vendée Race boat designer is bound to deliver on performance, but does the Finot-Conq FC3 53 have the comfort to match?

Photos: James Mitchell

If the electric green hull and striking looks of Nica don’t grab your attention, then its on-paper description certainly will. This Finot-Conq FC3 53 is a carbon-hulled, water-ballasted, swing keel offshore cruising yacht. Read that last sentence again. These are words you don’t often see together and this boat definitively smashes the common perception of what a bluewater cruising boat should be.

Nica is the third FC3 53 to be launched and its owners are about to embark on a world cruise. On delivery to the Canaries Nica clocked a top speed of 24 knots and looking at the muscly lines, 5m beam and powerful rig it’s easy to understand why she’s challenging the norms.

But far from being an untamed beast, the FC3 53 has been carefully designed for stress-free double-handed sailing. There is no need to pay a penalty for your speed – the performance is matched by comfort, style and luxurious features.

The FC3 53 hull has been designed with inspiration from the latest generation of IMOCA and Class 40 yachts. There is a hard, full length chine, the foredeck is gently cambered and the bow full volume

Finot-Conq has long been known for blending offshore racing hulls with cruising interiors through the range of boats it designs for Pogo Structures . The FC3 53 takes this concept to a different level. Though some may frown at the suitability of such a performance-orientated design for a proper liveaboard experience, there is nothing gung-ho about Nica . This is the culmination of an owner’s informed and rigorous specification, the carbon building expertise of a German yard renowned for state-of-the-art raceboats and some very clever and beautiful design.

The owners of Nica are a couple who have previously owned and raced light displacement racing yachts. The husband of the team is very experienced, and, while his wife has sailed as part of the racing crew, she is looking forward to cruising double-handed and the opportunity to learn more. They first looked at Class 40s, but as the mission changed to cruising, their next step was to consider the Pogo 50 , which led them to the FC3 53.

I was invited to join the owners together with designers Pierre Forgia and Pascal Conq in the Canaries for two days of cruising, and the prospect of experiencing this boat first-hand was genuinely exciting. This would also be the first time the designers had sailed aboard Nica and, as we were gently gliding from our marina berth using bow and stern thrusters, there could not have been a crew of five more desperate to find some wind to play in.

About the sailing

Within minutes we were streaking away from the harbour of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. The fully battened main filled with a crack, the Code 0 flew out, water ballast was pumped in and Nica was up to 12 knots of boat speed with the water gushing past and warm Canaries wind in our faces.

It didn’t seem to matter which way we pointed the bow, or how much we loaded the sails, the helm remained light and at times the boat steered itself. Upwind, we picked our way nimbly around oncoming waves; reaching we powered straight over them. As soon as there was sea room our eager crew rushed to the bow and wrestled an A2 spinnaker from the deep sail locker so the real fun could begin.

With the spinnaker up, Nica carries 360m 2 of sail and handles like a Class 40, effortlessly able to catch and surf the smallest of wavelets. In what seemed no time we had lost sight of Gran Canaria in the hazy, sand-filled air.

Tester Pip Hare was in her element on the FC3 53

Downwind VMG sailing in the FC3 53 is a joy. The fully-loaded hull is just 12 tonnes and agile enough for an engaged helmsman to make the most of every puff of breeze. In a wind range of 12-16 knots we kept consistent speeds of 10-12 knots downwind.

Helming was all-absorbing and it drew me in so all other distractions faded to the background. Even in as little as 4 knots of breeze I was able to keep Nica sailing at the same speed, heading up to build apparent and then soaking until the sail started to collapse. I could feel every part of the boat react. Nica felt alive.

Despite hanging around the wind acceleration zones of Gran Canaria for the best part of two days, wind strengths during our test remained below 16 knots, so I never experienced Nica in full flight. However, a fully loaded 53-footer with five crew in the cockpit that is still powerful and light enough to keep moving in 4 knots of wind is telling you pretty much everything you need to know about performance. The polars suggest Nica will make 15–17 knots of boat speed in 25 knots of wind and, judging by what I have experienced, I believe them. This boat will gobble up the oceans.

We tested the FC3 53 off Las Palmas, Gran Canaria in 4-16 knots of wind

The only performance giveaway to the cruising aspect of the FC3 53 was a trailing stern wake downwind which never managed to break from our transom in light airs of up to 12 knots. It’s inevitable that a heavy stern caused by a fully laden tender garage will affect performance like this in lighter airs. But in no way was Nica ’s speed disappointing – this telltale stern wake simply informs us the FC3 53 could have even more to give.

Sailing life ‘hacks’

In every aspect, the FC3 53 has delivered on its mission to provide performance and comfort to the highest degree. The sail plan is bold, matching the power potential of the hull, but has been designed for two people to manage while hardly breaking a sweat. This is so much more than just electrifying the winches – it’s thoughtful layout, top quality hardware and some ingenious hacks to just make life easier.

All sail handling, except the spinnaker tack line, is done from trimming areas just in front of the two carbon wheels. There are five electric winches, all are two speeds. The dedicated mainsheet winch is set on a central pedestal at the very back of the cockpit. This also hosts the controls for a full width traveller running across the top of the transom. Bringing the traveller jammers up onto the pedestal allows them to be controlled from a waist height position, well forward of the track, using the mainsheet winch if necessary. This arrangement is not only practical but safe on a boat this size.

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The Solent furler is hydraulic, while the staysail furler is manual. As the Solent must be partially furled during a tack, having the furler on a hydraulic system allows control of the sail from either side of the cockpit during a tack, eliminating the need to handle two ropes at once. The vang is also hydraulic, which again makes sense, as maintaining leech tension on a square-headed main requires a lot of power off the wind. The vang can also be dumped at the flick of a switch.

The twin spreader rig has PBO standing rigging. To avoid the hassles for a double-handed crew dealing with split backstays, the rig and supporting structure have been designed with no backstay. The owners of Nica have chosen to install running backstays for a bit of extra security on breezier downwind passages, but most of the time these are stowed forward next to the shrouds.

The 104m 2 fully battened mainsail runs on a dual mast track stowage system. This neat piece of engineering sees the mast track split into two about 1m above the gooseneck – rather like railway points. When the sail drops, alternate cars are diverted onto each separate track, building up two stacks of batten cars side by side. This allows the sail to be stowed in a neater form, and with half the height of a normal system the head can be reached from the deck.

Designer Pascal Conq helms while Pip watches the main. Note the central pedestal for easy mainsheet and traveller control

Despite all the clever systems and the absolute ease with which our crew of five managed to boss Nica around, don’t be fooled into thinking this boat is a lamb. Sails of 360m 2 mean a monster, no matter how good your winches are. The sail area to displacement ratio is off the cruising boat scale. To sail this boat, you must actively take control, define clear limits for shortening sail and stick to them – otherwise there’s no question this boat will bite.

Nica ’s tack line runs inside the bowsprit and is made off on a cleat inside the anchor locker on the underside of the deck. Working in the locker was the only bit of sailing the FC3 53 that I found fiddly. But the solution to handling is simple: just pull on the tack line hard before the hoist, make it off in the locker, then close the lid and forget about it.

Another ingenious ‘sailing life hack’ is the integrated bobstay and tack line. With this system the bobstay is not dead-ended on the end of the bowsprit but instead goes through it and attaches back to back with the 2:1 tack line. When you pull the tack line on, you pull the bobstay tight and the harder the pressure in the spinnaker, the tighter the bobstay becomes. When anchoring, ease the tack line completely and the bobstay can be pulled aft, towards the hull so it will not clash with the chain.

The swing keel

Finot-Conq started designing swing keels during the early 1990s for 8m/26ft daysailers and is now using them on boats up to 31m/100ft long. When down, the keel on Nica is 3.75m, giving optimum righting moment and performance. The lifted keel has a 1.65m draught, which should allow access to most harbours.

The keel pivots around an axis on the back of the keel head, with a ram that pushes the top of the keel head forward to swing the keel down, and pulls it back to lift. There is a fail-safe system when the keel is down, which means if the ram is put under a sudden significant load, it will immediately let go and the keel will swing up. This should eliminate the risk of damage to the keel box and surrounding structure from grounding.

The fit of the keel head into the keel box is extremely precise to avoid vibration while sailing. The space is so tight the head of the keel cannot be antifouled, as the extra millimetres of paint mean it would no longer fit back in its slot.

Smart glazing creates a light, very modern feel

A funky feel

Descend the matt black carbon companionway steps and Nica ’s interior matches the cutting edge looks on deck. Working with designer Pierre Forgia, the owners have created a contemporary style by matching unusual striped Zebrano wood with lime green upholstery and white panelling.

Fitting out required a balancing act between equipping for self-sufficient bluewater sailing yet keeping additional weight to a minimum. Far from resulting in a sparse interior, Nica has a funky, modern feel down below and just about everything you could possibly need.

There has clearly been considerable skill in both design and build to deliver such a full interior without compromising performance. All furniture is structural, while doors and tabletops are Nomex forms covered with carbon panels and veneer. Both heads are equipped with full carbon electric toilets.

The saloon is split-level with a high dining area on the port side and a low sofa to starboard. The top of the keel box acts as a bench seat to the dining table. Building the FC3 53 in carbon has allowed Finot-Conq to reduce the height of the keel box compared to boats like the Pogo 50. This means the keel box integrates into the furniture of the saloon rather than separating the space.

The interior of Nica was designed by Pierre Forgia, working in close collaboration with the owners

Panoramic windows fitted with smart glass wrap the coachroof – each panel of glass can be individually dimmed or blacked out at the turn of a switch. Windows can be ‘trimmed’ to different shades depending on the position of the sun and provide total privacy when blacked out, eliminating the need for blinds.

Lighting options are varied, with recessed deckhead lights, under-cupboard down-lighting and well-placed reading lamps. All lights can be individually switched from white to red. Playing with the black-out windows and different lighting creates distinct ambiences to suit just about every mood, from cosy cottage to exclusive restaurant.

The owner’s cabin is forward of the saloon with ensuite heads and shower in front of that. This area is separated from the sail locker by a watertight bulkhead. There is a double VIP guest cabin on the starboard side of the companionway. Walk through the guest heads on the port side to a smaller cabin with pilot berth, which gives access to the generator and 240V systems. All aft accommodation is separated from the stern garage by a watertight bulkhead.

The galley is well-equipped with storage and work space. There is no gas on the boat – both hob and oven use 240V. There’s even a washing machine in the guest shower. Looking at the facilities on board, I was gobsmacked to think this boat only weighs 12 tonnes fully laden.

Lime green upholstery, striped Zebrano joinery and white panels give a funky feel

Designed for hard knocks

You don’t need to sail a tank to roll with the punches of the ocean and Nica has been designed to take some hard knocks and still function to a high specification. For the build, the German yard Knierim yachtbau was chosen for its great track record for building in carbon from one-off race boats to the German America’s Cup entry back in the early 2000s. Largely due to the meticulous specification, most working parts of this yacht are strong, sensible and have practical back-ups in the event of failure.

The keel ram has a manual override for the electrics and a hand pump should that fail too. The water ballast pump can be diverted to work as a second bilge pump and vice versa. The electrical system is 24V served by 720Ah of lithium batteries, with charging via a diesel generator or Watt & Sea towing generator.

An EmpirBus system takes the place of a conventional electrical panel and allows all items to be switched and controlled from one touch screen. Systems can be monitored and operated remotely from a smartphone, allowing you to check bilge alarms or turn on the deck lights to identify your boat in a crowded anchorage. Should the bus system fail, there’s a location map for all electrical node centres on the boat, which are identified by number and can be operated manually. There are also two solid-state computers and communications are via satellite and SSB.

The twin rudders each have their own quadrants with doubled-up steering cables and autopilot rams on both. There is even a spare rudder stored behind a side panel in the owner’s suite.

Our verdict

From the moment I first read about the FC3 53 I believed it could be my dream cruising boat. After sailing it, I’m sure it is. This is not just a case of having your cake and eating it: it’s the having the whole patisserie and the baker on retainer too.

Sailing across oceans is a means to an end for some people, the chance to travel, experience out of the way places in the world but from the comfort of your own home. For others, the excitement of sailing is more important than the destination – to sail slowly is not to sail at all.

The FC3 53 magnificently delivers the best of both worlds to each of these communities. It is staggering to understand how such a full specification could have been delivered on a 53-footer while still retaining genuine performance. I challenge any sailor to experience this boat and not be blown away.

Specification

LOA: 17.58m (57ft 8in)

LWL: 16.16m (53ft 0in)

Beam (Max): 5.26m (17ft 3in)

Draught (swing keel): 1.75m-3.75m (5ft 9in-12ft 4in)

Disp (lightship): 10,500kg (23,148lb)

Keel ballast: 2,800kg (6173lb)

Water ballast: 2x 1,000kg (2,205lb) tanks

Sail Area (100% foretriangle): 153.8m 2 (1,655ft 2 )

Engine: 75hp

Water: 400lt (88gal)

Fuel: 400lt (88gal)

Sail Area/displacement ratio: 32.6

Displacement/length of waterline ratio: 69

Guide price: €1.7-2m (ex VAT) for full carbon infusion build

Design: Pierre Forgia, Finot-Conq

Yacht NICA - Albin Vega

Built in 1974, the yacht NICA, Albin Vega, was first registered on Lake Zurich. It has been located on Lake Lucerne for about 25 years. Maintained and sailed with devotion. Albin Vega, which is suitable for the high seas, spent 5 months on the Mediterranean Sea in 2015. During this time, she has covered about 3000 miles and has always been a loyal and safe companion.

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By 1979 more than 3000 Vegas were built, it is said to have been 3450 and exported to many countries. Today there are Albin Vega's in Scandinavia, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy and Switzerland. Vegas was also delivered to North America, Greenland, Hawaii and Iran.

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Sailing in Nicaragua: Our Charters

At Nica Sail Catamaran , we want to give you your dream day on the water while sailing in Nicaragua.  We’ll be your most memorable experience here in San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua! Nica Sail crew has been sailing around Nicaragua for more than a decade, and knows how to make it an amazing time!

We can customize your catamaran adventure exactly as YOU want it, or you can join an open sailing charter already going and make new buddies on the boat!

Here’s just a taste of what we offer on our Fountaine Pajot Catamaran: 

Sunset sail [open & private].

By far our most popular catamaran sailing option! Join our regular sailing day to Playa Blanca and sail back at sunset. We have a few open charters each week leaving at 1 pm and returning to San Juan Del Sur around 6pm.

-|| We highly recommend our ALL INCLUSIVE Open Charter.

It Includes:

• An Open Bar (unlimited national seltzers, rum & beer, fresh juice, soda and water)
• Tasty Snacks (fresh ceviche, guacamole, cream cheese dip, veggies and chips)
• Fishing along the way
• Snorkel gear and floaties
• Beach games

OPEN SAILING CHARTER: $80 per person 

PRIVATE SAILING CHARTER: $820 up to 8 people | $70 per person additional

-|| Or you can choose to bring your own beverage and snacks onboard!

OPEN SAILING CHARTER: $55 per person 

PRIVATE SAILING CHARTER: $600 up to 8 people | $45 per person additional

*Note that our boat can fit up to 25 people.

Full day Sail [Open & Private]

Our full-day sailing excursion departs at 11 am and returns after sunset around 6 pm. We will head south to a private secluded beach and drop anchor for a few hours. Swim to the beach, float around the boat or relax onboard while we prepare you some healthy snacks! 

Your full-day sailing experience includes:

• An Open Bar (unlimited national rum & beer, vodka or tequila on request, wine on request, fresh juice, soda and water)
• Healthy snacks (fresh ceviche, guacamole, cream cheese dip, veggies sticks & plantain chips)
• Lunch on board with your choice of protein: (chicken, fish or vegetarian) served with rice and salad

OPEN SAILING CHARTER: $110 per person 

PRIVATE SAILING CHARTER: $1,000 up to 8 people | $100 per person additional

Optional inclusions for an additional charge are:

• Professional photographer
• 1 hour yoga class on the beach

Surf Trip [Open & Private]

Choose to go to any of these EPIC breaks:

• Playa Manzanillo (North)
• Panga Drops (North)
• Playa Colorados (North)
• Playa Tamarindo (South)
• Playa Hermosa (South)
• Playa Yankee (South)

Your surf & sail boat includes:

• An Open Bar with unlimited national beer and rum, fresh juice, soda & water
• Surf Photography
• Surf Lessons and Board Rental

OPEN CHARTER: $100 per person 

PRIVATE CHARTER: $1000 up to 8 people | $100 per person additional

Note that the boat can accommodate up to 25 people, and we need a minimum of 8 to go out.

• An Open Bar (unlimited national rum & beer, fresh juice, soda and water)
• A light breakfast (fruits, yogurt and granola)

OPEN CHARTER: $100 per person 

Party Boat for Bachelor/Bachelorette, Birthday & More [Private only]

Want to have the best time ever? Come party on the Must B Crazy! 

Your private catamaran party includes: 

• 2 bottles of sparkling wine – (Champagne showers?!)
• Fun hats and accessories
• Custom Cake
• Wine, vodka, tequila or more sparkly

PRIVATE CHARTER: $950 up to 8 people | $70 per additional person.

The boat can accommodate up to 25 people!

We require a 50% deposit to secure your reservation. Learn more about our deposit policy . 

Meeting Point for your Catamaran Charter

Our regular catamaran charters leave from the main pier (new port) in San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua. We’re pretty easy to find. 

To get to the Nica Sail meeting point, head south on the beachfront road of San Juan del Sur (traveling away from the Jesus statue ). Go all the way down to the marina on the south end of town, its a white building with a green roof, enter the gated area and to towards the water.

We will meet you just in front of the floating docks under the pavilion, next to Tuanis Bar & Restaurant . Your host for the day will be waiting there for you! The clipboard and the bag of life jackets should be a dead giveaway, but the port staff will tell you who to look for just in case. Ask for “Nica Sail Catamaran”!

Please arrive 15 minutes BEFORE the scheduled start time of your charter. 

More information about the catamaran meeting point HERE .

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• In recent years Nicaragua has been avoided by cruising yachts and for good reason, although with the changing political situation this is no longer the case. The shallow reef-encumbered Miskito Coast has many attractive anchorages, but navigation is difficult and even in the past when the area was not off-limits, most yachts restricted their cruising to the more accessible Corn Islands.
• The opening of Marina Puesta del Sol, 21 kms (13 miles) north of Corinto, marks an improvement in facilities available.
• Nicaragua’s decision to extend its territorial waters from the normal 19.3 kms (12 miles) to 40 kms (25 miles) has resulted in the seizure of some foreign flagged vessels, mainly fishing boats. In their fight against illegal fishing, the Nicaraguan authorities have confiscated boats and arrested their crews, as a result of which the USA have warned all US vessels to avoid Nicaraguan waters, both on the Pacific and Caribbean side. Cruising yachts do not appear to have been affected, but those which intend to stop in Nicaragua should proceed directly to an official port of entry.
• Even after the cessation of hostilities, provisioning in many places is still difficult. Even essential goods are difficult to obtain in some places and this includes fuel. There are simple repair facilities in most ports.

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Main Ports - Nicaragua

• El Bluff Port of Entry
• Puerto Cabezas Port of Entry
• Corinto Port of Entry
• Marina Puesta Del Sol Port of Entry
• Puerto Sandino (also called Samoza) Port of Entry
• San Juan del Sur Port of Entry

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Some recent experience with checking into the country at Puesta Del Sol.. Firstly, the marina and their staff are absolutely wonderful. Seems like they’ve fallen on some hard times since the unrest in 2017, but we felt really safe and welcome there and in the surrounding areas. Entrance to the estuary with the marina’s waypoints and Navionics was straightforward. No bar crossing – deep in the entrance channel, and I never saw less than 11 feet in the estuary. Food (and service- thanks Senar) at the marina is great – no complaints about the wifi in the office and pool. 😉

Checking in around 4/10/22 – the 72 hour PCR was still required. Ideally, this would be sent to the marina 36 hours in advance of arrival, and they’d like a 1 week notice of a planned arrival.

We were able to secure PCR tests in Puerto Amapala, Honduras by catching a water taxi to Coyolito, then a bus to San Lorenzo. Don’t expect same-day turnaround on the test results.

Juanita worked hard to support us and keep the clearance in/out of the country running smoothly. Ultimately the actual costs were a bit less than she’d advertised. No issues with Migracion and Capitania, but the Maritime Authority official gave me some grief about single-handing. After some pushback, he could not point to any regulations to support his claim.

I heartily recommend supporting this place – It’s an important pit-stop between Mexico and Costa Rica, and wouldn’t hesitate to leave my boat there for the off season if needed.

PCR tests within 72hrs of arrival are required to enter Puesta Del Sol, same requirements as El Salvador. For travelers leaving the only place to get tested is at MINSA in Managua $150 US per test.

Entrada nica en momento….. migración 86$….. efectivo. ministerio del transporte 25$ only bank.very easy. Aduana 50$ …..Franklin (no simpático el quería siempre cerveza gratis)… Is the long arm from the Aduana in Peña Blanca.(44 km from San Juan) He wanted we go together to the Aduana Peña Blanca per taxi (one way 20$) to pay 50 Dollar ….we took the bus 1$ nice trip only 1 hour without Franklin . Very imported is bring all your papers, Dokuments. i have forgotten the driver license for the boat so we did the way twice. I think out of covid you have nothing to do with the ministerio de salud but in our case yes. We needed a covid Test for check in. We made the Test in Costa Rica 117 Dollar. The migración Man called an older man from the ministerio de salud and he checked the Test of the válido nothing else.he wanted that we go to the next hospital to pay 60 Dollar for his friend professor gonzales.we didn’t go … till now suerte.yesterday got we a call from the comandante capitanía,we have to come in his office….he said…I am responsible for your security you have to pay me 20 Dollar..he took the money and put it in his private wallet.thats not new for us we were long time in West Africa but the people there do it friendly…we met only arrogant military staff here…… Anyway I love nica.

Mar 03, 2019 11:06 PM

The site says winds on the Pacific side are “generally light”, but I would add, “except for the eastern third which is subject to very frequent strong offshore winds, up to 35 knots (Papagayos), in the cruising season Dec to March.

Reported on Southbound Yahoo Group:

Nicaragua is now charging $150 USD for a “Permiso Especial de Navigacion” issued by the Ministerio de Transporte e Infrastructura if one wants to anchor in the southern part of the country, excepting San Juan del Sur.

While performing my domestic check-in at SJdS I wandered into the Ice Plant, looking for the Capitania (which is now located in the boatyard). I encountered an official who told me I first needed to visit the Ministerio de Transporte. There it was explained to me that if I wanted to stay in SJdS I needed to do nothing, but if I wanted to anchor at any of the nearby beaches or coves I would need to obtain the above mentioned Permiso, which is necessary from Huehuete in the north to the southern border.

The Permiso is good for 30 days and costs $150. I had to go to the bank at the cruise ship terminal to pay the fee and make 3 copies, then return to the Ministerio de Transporte where he gave me the Permiso and a receipt to take to the Capitania.

I don’t know if the Capitania would have required this had I gone there first as I intended, or whether I just had the bad luck to wander into the wrong office, but I suspect that the former is the case.

Anyhow, just a heads up so that folks can avoid an unpleasant surprise in SJdS.

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Yacht charter in Ibiza · Trimarchi — Nica 53 (2023)

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Trimarchi - nica 53 | 6 people.

PADDLE SURF AND SNORKEL MASKS X6 FREE Welcome to the announcement of this splendid 15-40hp Trimarchi Nica 53 motorboat, with an authorized capacity for six people, so that you can enjoy the crystal clear Mediterranean waters while sunbathing in a comfortable motorboat. It is an agile, powerful and dynamic boat that will allow you to reach any point on the coast in a matter of minutes. The mooring port is in Sant Antoni de Portmany. Ideal location if you want to go to the coves of Cala Bassa and Cala Comte to enjoy the privacy and tranquility that is breathed in the neighboring area since access is reserved for boats only. The price includes: - VAT - Fridge - Snorkeling equipment - Sure - Safety equipment Price does not include: - Fuel 9L/h - Final cleaning - Port taxes Deposit: - €399 Schedules: - Full day: 11am-7pm - Half day (morning): 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - Half day (afternoon): 15:30-19:30

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I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a boat trip in Ibiza, and I can confidently say it was a fantastic adventure from start to finish! The check-in process was smooth and efficient, making us feel welcome and ready to embark on our journey without any hassle. The communication leading up to the trip was excellent, with clear and timely updates ensuring we were well-prepared and informed. Once on board, we were treated to breathtaking views of Ibiza’s stunning coastline, crystal-clear waters, and hidden coves. The boat was comfortable and well-maintained, adding to the overall enjoyment of the trip. The crew was friendly, professional, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a memorable experience. I highly recommend this boat trip to anyone looking to explore Ibiza from the water. It was a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, and I can’t wait to do it again!

Couldn’t compliment the guys enough, easily one of the best days we’ve ever had in Ibiza and we will definitely be booking again when we’re next in Ibiza!

Overall fantastic experience. The boat we got was not exactly the model that was offered. But it was ok and a fun day! Would recommend.

Communication is the most important thing to feel comfortable. I received answers on my questions within minutes ..

100% would recommend. Had the best day exploring Formantera from Ibiza town, and the East Coast! Affordable yet luxurious at the same time. Easy communication, easy to collect and very responsive. We'll use Abraham when we're next out here 👌🏼

Everything was great and Abrahams communication was fantastic. He was really helpful. I would highly recommend

Abraham was very helpful and all was arranged very well, the boat was wel maintained and in good condition. Perfect way to spend the day around the beaches and the Calas of Ibiza.

The boat was amazing. We were a group of 3 and thoroughly enjoyed renting the boat, from start to finish. We were fortunate to have a beautiful day with clear skies, this just added to the overall experience. The Bluetooth connection enabled us to play our music whilst riding through the waves. Could not recommend this boat, or this owner enough. If you are thinking about renting a boat to ride yourself, THIS IS THE ONE! 10/10.

Thanks for the day, everything was good. Great Boat. Good communication!

Very nice little boat - we had a great time!

Nice boat and friendly owner but communication was quite difficult on the day and instructions the day prior.

Great boot, had a lovely time. We‘ll rent again.

Rented this boat for a day with 4 friends, plenty of room to relax. Boat was clean and well looked after. The routes that you can take are amazing and you can visit various beaches/islands. Definitely worth doing for a day out!

Pleasantly surprised by the space on board! Beautiful boat, good quality and the owner was very kind.

Everything was great. The boat is clean and very easy to drive. We made a day tour of the surrounding area of San Antoni: very beautiful places to see by the sea. Absolutely suggested!

Great boat and great service. Highly recommend.

Do not get a boat from this scamming Prick 4 £400 deposit and tried saying I put a little scratch on the boat do not returning the deposit Iv hired loads of boats over the years in ibiza but do never use these Scamming bastards

We had a very nice stay on the boat. The boat is nice and works without any problems. The owner is friendly & will help with any questions. He even allowed to use the boat a little longer. The only negative aspect is that the route you can take is pretty short, it would be nice if you could drive further around the island. But besides that our day on the boat was perfect and we highly recommend renting a boat here.

The perfect boat to explore the quieter coves and beaches in ibiza. It was easy to drive and anchor whenever we wanted to stop and we thoroughly enjoyed our day on the boat. Abraham was extremely helpful and explained everything to us clearly, the boat was great value too. 10/10!

Amazing day and a stunning boat. Thank you for a great experience. As mentioned, the only things missing were drinks holders and an I phone lead as we were unable to play our own music due to our phone battery being an issue. Thanks 🙏

Great afternoon on the boat. Perfect for the 4 of us. Good price and communication. Looking forward to hiring again.

Lovely boat and a great service all round. Very easy to communicate, would recommend

Comfy boat and well maintained... had a very nice trip around the islands

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  ( 97 reviews )

Location of the boat without licence : Puerto Sant Antoni De Portmany, Ibiza

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See Mark Zuckerberg’s glossy new $300M, 287-foot superyacht ‘Launchpad’

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Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly gifted himself a $300 million megayacht, dubbed “Launchpad,” ahead of his 40th birthday.

The staggering 387-foot-long vessel was seen floating at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., after arriving at its berth earlier this week, The Sun reported Thursday.

The multi-layered luxury ship’s sleek exterior was designed by Espen Øino International and boasts a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure, according to SuperYacht Times.

Reportedly ranking as the 45th largest yacht in the world, the interiors are just as aesthetically pleasing and reportedly executed by Zuretti Interior Design company, a France-based company specializing in unique and custom yacht design.

The breathtakingly beautiful floater stands out with a navy blue theme matching an American flag perched proudly on its wood-paneled stern.

There are several outdoor areas where the social media maven will be able to relax with his family and the indoor levels feature glass paneling allowing for tons of natural light.

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There also appears to be a helipad perfect for whenever the Facebook co-founder wants to travel to his vessel by air.

The Feadship-built yacht, built in 2022, can comfortably fit 24 guests aboard, requires a crew of 48, and is said to cost $30 million a year for upkeep and usage, according to Superyachtfan.com .

Boatworld insiders have been buzzing with speculation that Zuckerberg is the owner of the newly minted mega-cruise ever since it made its main voyage from the Netherlands last week.

The tech titan was spotted touring the Russian-commissioned megayacht in early March, though the impressive boat didn’t arrive stateside until this week due to sanctions, according to The Sun.

The website reported that Zuckerberg purchased the pricey yacht – along with its own $30 million partner boat — most likely as an early 40th birthday present to himself.

The boat reportedly traveled to Florida after being granted special permission to be imported just weeks ahead of Zuckerberg’s birthday on May 14.

Zuckerberg’s yacht is just 30 feet shorter than the length of fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos’ 417-foot megayacht Koru, which the Amazon boss snagged for a whopping $500 million.

Zuckerberg’s rep did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.

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