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Welcome to 'Jocara', a classic blue-water cruising yacht...
**** NEWS ! - last updated 22 January 2010 ****
**** Jocara is now available for charter in Tonga ****
**** NEWS ! - last updated 22 January 2010 ****
Jocara is now in the Kingdom of Tonga and has been chartering in the Vava'u island group, an idyllic collection of beautiful tropical islands frequented by Humpback Whales in the months of July-Oct. Fully-crewed charters including all food, fuel, accommodation aboard, etc., are available at under US$200/person/day.
Dr. John Potter has got together with the World-class marine photographer Tony Wu (well known in the islands having swum with, photographed and studied Humpback Whales there for 10 years) to bring you an opportunity to spend 4/5 days on board Jocara with John and Tony taking photos, acoustic recordings of their incredible song and social sounds and being with the whales. Trip includes marine mamal biology, behaviour, acoustics and photographic workshops and advice to get that perfect picture. This is one of the few places on the planet where you can get in the water and swim with the whales, if you have a permit... and we have a permit!
Visit Tony's site at http://www.tonywublog.com/20100116/trips-for-2010.html or email us at john@jocara.net and check it out!
Jocara is operated in Tonga by Melinda Sea Adventures, a local chartering company run by the ever-friendly and helpful Christy Butterfield who has been operating in Tonga for many years and who has one of the very few whale-watching licences, allowing clients on board to not only view the whales close-up but even to snorkel with them.
For general charters, visit Jocara's chartering site at www.sailtonga.com or email for more information, and we'll look forward to seeing you there!
Jocara's voyages are not only about adventure, but also about research, education and awareness. The Jocara crew are passionate about the environment and use this site to share their experiences, findings and feelings.
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