The
Cuan Law is the world's largest, most luxurious live-aboard
trimaran sailboat. The ship was designed to be the ultimate
combination of diving convenience, comfort and sailing capability.
The aluminum trimaran is 105 feet in length, with a beam of
44 feet. Two masts spread 5,000 sq. ft. of sail over what
seems like acres of deck space.
The
vessel sails every Sunday afternoon from Beef Island, Tortola,
British Virgin Islands and returns at noon on Saturday. The
ship takes 20 guests and has seven full time crew, including
two diving instructors. Guests can board anytime after noon
on Sunday. The ship anchors at night in peaceful harbors and
sails during the daylight.
The
ten guest staterooms aboard the Cuan Law are arranged in a
U-shape around a spacious salon, providing each with an outside
view and overhead hatches for ventilation and light. All staterooms
have a two twin or one double bed (no bunks), a private bathroom
with full sized shower, spacious quarters, as well as closets,
drawers and shelves for storage. Each stateroom has individually
controlled air conditioning.
Meals
are served on the teak aft desk, which is like having a table
on the patio of a moving waterfront restaurant. The view is
always splendid and the food is gourmet.
The
dive deck on the Cuan Law was designed for efficiency. Each
diver has a storage bin for fins, masks and weightbelt. Two
racks with hangers are provided for wetsuits. The tanks are
stored and filled on the waist high aft deck. Divers slip
on the tank as easily as slipping into a coat..no lifting
or struggling is involved.
Three
dives are planned each day: a morning dive after breakfast,
an afternoon dive, and a night dive. Water temperatures in
the BVI's are 80-85 degrees year around. Visibility is normally
60-100 ft, with occasional days of 120 ft. Most of the dive
profiles are between 15 and 70 ft. Non divers can swim, snorkel,
beachcomb, or use the Hobie Cats and kayaks. There are high
powered inflatable boats aboard which allow guests to reach
areas inaccessible to large yachts.
