Learn to sail on a Cruising Catamaran

Live aboard a passage making catamaran, participating to all onboard activities.

OCEANS: the final Frontier.

These are the voyages of the catamaran Galaxi.

Her continuing mission:
To explore uninhabited islands, to seek out forgotten customs and civilisations.

To boldly go where few men have gone before leaving behind only footprints and a “Clean Wake”.

About Us

Thank you for visiting our site.

Galaxi is a Lagoon 380 catamaran built in 2003.
She was in charter work until Stefano bought her in 2019 and started extensive remodelling and improvements to turn her into his new passage making Catamaran.

Fiberglass work included replacing the canvas bimini with a hard-top, reshaping of bows and sterns to increase waterline length, thus reducing pitch, increasing speed, pointing ability and give her a modern look….

Internal changes included turning the forward cabins into a workshop/store on port and an en-suite on starboard, reshaping galley with a modern induction stove, new Corian cooktop, and sink.

Mechanically, she had engines and sail-drives rebuild, new batteries, standing rigging replacement, two new anchors and chain, two new winches, new watermaker, 1.3Kw solar panels.

Electronically, new EPIRBS, new AIS system, navigation and plotting software and hardware

She’s now ready for long distance cruising and long periods “off-grid”.

Image Gallery

Many of these pictures are from our first circumnavigation on board Novae, a Foutaine Pajot salina 48.
Galaxi is smaller, but easier to handle and more agile.

Fakarava South Pass- Tetamanu- Tuamotu Islands

Drying sailing catamaran NOVAE in the Las Perlas Islands

Corinth Canal on a cruising sailing catamaran

Entrance Island - Suwarrow- Cook Islands turtle tracks

Corfu Greece as seen from the catamaran Galaxi

Grand Cayman Cruising ships and sailing catamaran

Panama Canal Transit os cruising catamaran

FAQ

Are we required to stay on watch at night, scrub the deck or cook our own meals?

No, all of the above is optional, however if you want to learn how to sail a cruising cat (or any sailing vessel), you are encouraged to ask questions and to participate in all on board activities.

Will we be going ashore?

Yes, any time we are at anchor, you will be able to go ashore, with us or alone.
No ‘off-the-boat’ activities are covered by our agreement.

Will we be able to choose our routes, pick up and disembark destination?

Maybe. You would have been informed of our program before you booked the cruise, we will try and stick to the program as much as possible, but our priority will ALWAYS be the safety of crew and boat, secondarily the comfort of all.
Despite our best efforts, and very seldom, the weather might prevent us from being where planned at the right time. Should that happen, you will be required to make your way to/from us to your airport at your own expenses, so ‘flexy’ tickets are advised.

Are you operating now?

YES. We are finally back in ‘Cruising Mode’.!!
We will be sailing the Eastern Greek island and the Turkish coast throughout the 2023 season.

What are your rates

We only have one rate: USD 4,200/week

That includes:

Queen size bed with memory foam in private cabin.
Full board for 2 people.
All consumables (fuel, water, repairs etc)
Transit logs and anchoring fees. We normally don’t go to marinas.
Linen, towels etc.

What Our

Clients And

Fellow Voyagers

Said

Alan T. (UK)

My family and I met Stefano and his lovely wife and crew mate Helen some years ago when we hired them and their 44 foot Catamaran “Capella” to take a cruise over to Rottnest Island (Western Australia) for a couple of nights.

We had such an amazing experience we then hired them every summer holiday for the next few years.

The very best of these cruises was the 10 days we spent sailing down the west coast of Australia from Broome to Exmouth, still one of the best holidays of our lives.

Stefano is a hugely experienced seafarer, with limitless patience, who taught me the basics of seamanship, no mean feat for a landlubber like me!

I cannot recommend them enough………

Iakovos Flerianos (GR)

In September of 2019 i had the great opportunity to sail with GALAXY from beautiful Leukada Island to Rodos and learn everything about Catamaran.

Stefano is a lovely man, very calm he explains everything and he is a real Sailor with a huge experience and many things to teach.

He loves the sea, the nature, the animals I’ve learn so many things and thank you very much for that!

Now I am a skipper in a Catamaran and I make charters in Greece and that’s because I had the greatest teacher!!
Thank you very much Stefano! I will see you one day again in our big house which is “somewhere in the sea”

Be always healthy and happy!!

Your student Jack!

Mark Z. (AU)

If you seek a world away from the hustle and bustle of commercial tourism taking you to paths rarely trodden by the masses, well this is for you.

Stefano and Helen will take you to a world of natural beauty, places that postcards cannot define and destinations of history that appear dreamlike and somehow touch your spirit in a way that you would never would have thought possible.

These special moments in our lives are never pre-planned, they just happen, like a sky full of stars that light up the night sky opening your eyes to the Universe, crystal clear waters abounding with all sorts of amazing sea creatures and new worlds to discover or just waking up just before dawn to experience the silence, the crisp air, and all the natural beauty that surrounds you. These moments are precious and make the world a much bigger place, full of joy and hope leaving an indelible mark on our spirits followed by footprints.

Get In Touch

For Booking & Inquiries

WhatsApp: +61 478 916 411

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Email: info@learn2sailcats.com

24hour response time (unless we are sailing….)

Bookings

Galaxy has 1 stateroom in the aft port hull for two guests.

Luxury queen size bed with memory foam, private head and shower.

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Whats Provided:

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All linen and towels

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All meals (normally whole plant based)

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filtered water, cool drinks, wine/beer in moderation when not underway.

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Sailing tuition & old salt stories...

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Navigation, weather, boat maintenance.

What’s not allowed:

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Smoking - recreational drugs - drunkenness

Please read and approve all tour T&C here

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