OCEAN LIGHT II ADVENTURES

COASTAL EXPLORATION ABOARD THE OCEAN LIGHT II

THE BOAT

HISTORY

The Ocean Light II was built in 1971 at Southern Ocean Shipyards, in Poole, England, to the highest standards of Lloyd's Register of Shipping. She has chartered in the US, Mexico, the Caribbean and in Europe and has 14 Atlantic crossings to her credit. In 1997 we bought the boat in the Caribbean and sailed her to Vancouver, via the Panama Canal. Since arriving in Vancouver she has been completely rebuilt, at a cost of approximately 1 million dollars.

A MAGNIFICENT CHARTER BOAT

Our boat, the Ocean Light II, is a spacious 71' ketch rigged sailboat. She is simply-made, beautiful, fast and extremely seaworthy. She is a very heavy, stable boat which gives a feeling of security. We sail whenever we can, however, our focus is always the places we visit so the Ocean Light II is used as a vehicle, with all the comforts of home. There is therefore no prerequisite for any experience on a sailboat.

She is a wonderful coastal charter vessel. Comfort is the major reason. Charters on even 80-90 footers are often envious of the Ocean Light II, with her sleek lines, generous deck space and large centre cockpit which accommodates ten with sailing. Down below, she is newly-renovated and features a 14x17-foot main salon with seating for twelve. The boat's interior displays a classic reverence for natural wood. The five separate guest cabins accommodate up to ten people and all cabins close off from the rest of the yacht. There are two heads with showers and a spacious, open galley.

Performance is the second major reason boats like the Ocean Light II are such favourites among experienced charterers. Ocean Light II has the pedigree and waterline to leave virtually all other charter yachts in her wake. In addition to her comfort and performance, Ocean Light II has all the extras expected of a BC coast charter boat: one 19ft hard-bottom inflatable with 50hp 4-stroke engine, seven kayaks, 120-volt power, video, diesel furnace, water maker, fishing gear, and an extensive library. She is equipped with the up-to-date safety and navigation equipment including GPS, radar, electronic charts, autopilot, weatherfax, satellite phone, four Marine VHF radios and depth sounder. The Ocean Light II has been carefully maintained and her gear and machinery continually updated.