Choosing the Right Boat with Sail Lanka
Owning a boat for the first time is a thrilling experience that opens your life up to a world of adventures on the water. There is no substitute for having access to a boat when the weather turns nice, and you can invite your friends and family for a day of fun on the water.
Before you decide which boat is right for you, you must first determine how you will be using it. Boating is all about fun, so pick one that’s best suited for what you like doing. Naturally Catamarans are the ideal option, this is due to the space for family and friends, storage for toys.
A big part of what makes a boat ideal for you and your family depends on how you will be using it:
- In coastal waters
- Learning to sail
- Whale Watching (all wildlife will surprise you)
- Sunset Cruises
- Health and Wellness Retreat
- Fishing Trips
- Snorkelling and swimming
- Kayaking, Paddle board, Jet ski toys
- Picnic on a lake in a traditional Dhoni
- Work Retreat / Team Building
- Weddings / Birthdays / any and all functions
Sail Lanka Yacht Group has a great website to check out the different models that are best suited to you. Seeing pictures and reading specs online is okay at first, but before you can know if a boat is really for you, you will want to see it and even try it out in person with the help of Sail Lanka Charter who have these easy to access services www.saillankayachtinggroup.com
SLYG manufacture’s all of their boats in Sri Lanka, yes you heard correctly, all built here in Sri Lanka. No matter what type you choose from tenders, all terrain ribs, catamarans to floating boutique hotels, having your own boat leads to unforgettable memories and adventures on the water wherever you are.
Ribs/Tenders: Our large range of rigid inflatable boats (RIB) caters for every need, offering remarkable performance and comfort. Feel like racing at high speed along the coast, at speeds up to 20 knots you will have an experience you will never forget. If you prefer to drop anchor and relax or go exploring for fish or go diving the coral reefs, whatever takes your mood there is a range of sizes and engine to suit your needs.
The MiniBee 650: The Minibee 650 is an exhilarating experience for everyone, the more spacious option to the Laser or Optimist dinghies at 6.5m and comes in an open or cabin version. Set up for single handed sailing, but also plenty of room to bring your family and friends along, which will make for unforgettable sailing.
The Iguana X100: The Iguana X100 is a spacious all terrain 10m boat. It is a well-designed boat, to deliver the most enjoyable times on the water, from water skiing, fishing, sunbathing and adventure are now easily accessible with twin 300hp outboards. The cutting-edge technology makes the Iguana the only boat that can comfortably conquer land with the simple touch of a button.
CeyCat: A spacious catamaran like CeyCat may be a great luxury live aboard boat with all the space for your toys. If you are looking for a comfortable catamaran at anchor, go for CeyCat 55 for all the family needs. All the options such as like icemaker, water-maker, air conditioned and high-end finishes are possible.
Ocean Diamond: The finest sailing vessel in Sri Lanka, perfect for tropical sailing. Where every superb beach side location is possible, while in the harmony of luxury-artistic accommodation with panoramic views as you wake to the edge of the horizon. Standing in serenity of the Indian Ocean, the Ocean Diamond offers you a range of facilities, water-based toys and an exceptional standard of personal service with sheer comfort.
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