All about Us
Our
sa
ilboat, 'Michaela',
is a Swedish built Hallberg-Rassy 35 ft. center cockpit cruising sloop.
She is
specifically designed for dry, comfortable coastal and offshore
cruising.
She is fast, responsive and goes well to windward. She is a
very luxurious
vessel with comfortable over accommodations for four guests plus 2
crew.
She has been approved by Transport Canada as a passenger vessel
for Near Coastal II voyages. Note the
permanent
windscreen
and the large deck space for working. The cockpit can be
completely
enclosed in inclement weather.
ilboat, 'Michaela',
is a Swedish built Hallberg-Rassy 35 ft. center cockpit cruising sloop.
She is
specifically designed for dry, comfortable coastal and offshore
cruising.
She is fast, responsive and goes well to windward. She is a
very luxurious
vessel with comfortable over accommodations for four guests plus 2
crew.
She has been approved by Transport Canada as a passenger vessel
for Near Coastal II voyages. Note the
permanent
windscreen
and the large deck space for working. The cockpit can be
completely
enclosed in inclement weather.
Comfortable accommodation is built into 'Michaela'. The main sal
oon
is shown here, showing the
beautiful mahogany woodwork
and luxurious accommodation. Note the bright airy cabin and
the lovely
brass oil lamp. The settee converts to a
comfortable double
berth. There is lots of storage. The entire boat
is heated with a hot-air furnace, for comfort on those infrequent 'less
than
perfect' days.
This
picture shows the galley, with pressurized water and refrigeration. To
the right
is the nav station with its chart table. Note the warmth of
the woodwork
and the huge amount of storage space.
The
steering station is well protected in the large cockpit by a permanent
windshield. Just picture yourself having
a great
time steering her from this location.
The
aft cabin sleeps 2 in privacy and comfort - and surrounded by
mahogany.
Like the rest of the
interior of 'Michaela', there is an elegance and warmth that is
difficult to
find on most boats. Lots of locker and shelf space are
available.
Particulars
- Length 35', Beam 10'
- 11.38 GT
- Engine 29 hp diesel - very quiet
- 3 blade feathering prop
- 2 alternators
- Top speed 8 knots
- 8
person life raft
- all required safety equipment
- two anchors
- smoke detectors and CO monitors
- Lifelines
and stanchions; jacklines
- Permanent spray dodger
- Cockpit enclosure
- Swim ladder
- new hot air furnace (2009) - 4 outlets
- New Sails (2007)
- New hydraulic steering (2009)
- Washdown Pump (2010)
Electronics
- Raymarine C80 Radar (2010)
- Furuno GPS
- VHF radio with DSC
- AIS receiver (2010)
- 2 compasses
- Autopilot, Sounder
- Speed/distance log
- Electronic Charting
- Automatic Fog Horn
- Radio, CD player
Capacities
- 750 nautical mile cruising range under power
- 280
l fresh water
Meet the Instructor
Dave DeWolfe, owner of Discovery Sailing, is a CYA Advanced Cruising Instructor and has the CYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate. He personally teaches the live-aboard courses. He has been sailing for more than 30 years, and has extensive knowledge of the Nova Scotia Coast. Dave has a good sense of humour and loves to share his passion for sailing and the south shore of Nova Scotia. His years of teaching people sailing, being a charter captain and his easygoing nature will guarantee you a wonderful learning experience.
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The sea has been his interest all his life. He worked as a sea-going Hydrographic Surveyor for many years with the Canadian Hydrographic Service. He is an expert on tides, having been head of the Tidal Division at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography for almost a decade. He has made a number of trips to the Arctic to measure tides in Nunavik (Arctic Quebec), where the tidal range equals that of the Bay of Fundy. He continues to do consulting work in Hydrography and Coastal Oceanography. Dave is also a certified diver.
As well as being a CYA Advanced Cruising Instructor, He is a past commander of the Bluenose Squadron of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons and has taught courses ranging from the Boating Course to Advanced Piloting. He has a Transport Canada Masters Certificate.
During the winter season, he skis a lot and teaches as a member of the Canadian Ski Patrol System and the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance. He is an Instructor Trainer with the Canadian Ski Patrol System, When south, he occasionally sails out of Rio Dulce, Guatemala.
Contact Us
Discovery Sailing
RR #1
Chester Basin, NS B0J 1K0
Canada
(902) 275-8377
Toll Free 
1-877-275-8377
Email: dave@discoverysailing.com