With only a handful of Caicos Sloops remaining and Inspired by the hugely successful Vanishing Sail, we set about creating the Caicos Sloop Initiative to perpetuate the art and craft of sloop-building and sailing (which was once the lifeblood of this country) and showcase TCI boat-building as a sustainable cornerstone of our culture.
THE INITIATIVE
Providing an important link between past and future, the Caicos Sloop initiative celebrates TCI culture, providing educational, training and employment opportunities (and hopefully a popular tourist attraction).
The Sloops are being built at the National Museum in Provo by one of the few remaining master craftsmen.
Individuals and/or corporates have the unique opportunity to own one of these beautiful Sloops which are now being built under commission. They are supplied ready-to-sail, complete with rigging spars, sails and a launching trailer.
Sloop owners can promote their brand on the Sloop sails and hull, providing a low cost high impact marketing tool (aligned to a sustainable ….).
The Caicos Sloop Club plan to organise a range of sailing programmes throughout the year to accommodate the various stakeholder groups. These include;
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- Learn to Build
- Learn to Sail
- Learn to Race
- Corporate Regattas
- Traditional Regattas
- Private Charter
Proceeds from the various programmes will be used to run the club and to store and maintain the Sloops.
The Initiative is strictly not for profit. Caicos Sloop initiative is a registered TCI Charity.
THE CAICOS ONE DESIGN SLOOP
Tradition and sustainability combine to create a versatile yacht that stands the test of time.
FEATURES
The sloops will be built according to a time-honoured, traditional plank-on-frame design, using a mix of traditional and modern methods and materials. The result will be a relatively simple yet sturdy vessel that can be used for a variety of purposes, including training, day charter and racing.
- Cedar hull with glass exterior and epoxy interior.
- Marine ply decks with epoxy and glass
- Hardwood rub-rail and chafe points
- Pressure-treated frame and ladder
- Awlgrip paint
- Aluminium mast and boom
- Stainless rig and fasteners
- 9-oz Dacron Main
- 7-oz Dacron Jib
- Purpose-built aluminium trailer for launching & storage
Sloop Cost: $19,500.00
Complete with spars, rigging, sails, graphics and a trailer for storage
THE CREW
We have a shared passion for building, sailing and promoting the Turks & Caicos Sloops.
Our role is to support, celebrate, and promote TCI boat-building and sailing so that the skill sets are appreciated and practised by current and future generations.
Matt Gorvin
Matt has spear-headed multiple large scale commercial projects in the TCI.
An avid sailor, he is regularly found on the water sailing the trimaran “Lunamares”
Matt provides a wealth of commercial, marketing and project management experience to the team
Matt Gorvin
Matt has spear-headed multiple large scale commercial projects in the TCI.
An avid sailor, he is regularly found on the water sailing the trimaran “Lunamares”
Matt provides a wealth of commercial, marketing and project management experience to the team
Matt Gorvin
Matt has spear-headed multiple large scale commercial projects in the TCI.
An avid sailor, he is regularly found on the water sailing the trimaran “Lunamares”
Matt provides a wealth of commercial, marketing and project management experience to the team
Matt Gorvin
Matt has spear-headed multiple large scale commercial projects in the TCI.
An avid sailor, he is regularly found on the water sailing the trimaran “Lunamares”
Matt provides a wealth of commercial, marketing and project management experience to the team
Matt Gorvin
Matt has spear-headed multiple large scale commercial projects in the TCI.
An avid sailor, he is regularly found on the water sailing the trimaran “Lunamares”
Matt provides a wealth of commercial, marketing and project management experience to the team
Matt Gorvin
Matt has spear-headed multiple large scale commercial projects in the TCI.
An avid sailor, he is regularly found on the water sailing the trimaran “Lunamares”
Matt provides a wealth of commercial, marketing and project management experience to the team
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