Relax on your Caribbean sailing vacation on board our beautiful sailing yacht Chao Lay.
An extremely well-kept Beneteau Oceanis 461, Chao Lay is the perfect yacht for a Caribbean sailing vacation with our RYA sailing school. Chao Lay is Thai for “Sea Gypsy” and she lives up to her name as a solid blue water cruiser with spacious, modern amenities ideal for Caribbean sailing vacations. She also has the power and speed under sail to successfully race in many Caribbean regattas.
Chao Lay offers an ideal base for an RYA Caribbean sailing vacation, as she has a bright well-ventilated interior and spacious layout. The three cabin accommodation on board is very comfortable, with each double berth having private en-suite heads and showers. Chao Lay is suitable for singles, two couples, or for a family; we also cater for private sailing groups.
The yacht is optimized for RYA learn to sail vacations, with an extensive selection of RYA course books and reference literature on the oceans, environment and Caribbean marine life. We also carry full spinnaker gear and a spinnaker pole for demonstration of downwind running techniques.
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Saloon Galley Cockpit Gallery Saloon Stern Cabin – double bed ensuite V-berth Cabin – double bed ensuite
Amenities
‣ 3 double cabins each with en-suite heads and showers.
‣ Extensive reference library.
‣ Dinghy with 5hp outboard.
‣ Spacious interior and exterior dining areas.
‣ Snorkelling equipment.
‣ Fishing equipment.
Specifications
Hull Type: Fin with bulb & spade rudder
Rig Type: Masthead sloop
LOA: 46.59ft (14.2m)
Beam: 13.95ft (4.25m)
Draft (max): 5.74ft (1.75m)
Displacement: 20,994lbs (9500kg)
Construction: Fiberglass
Engine: Yanmar Diesel