CARIBBEAN DANDY (RM 1180)
2019 · 11.8 m · 3 cabins · 6 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
11.8m · 2019 · Sail boat
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Perfect for small groups. Caribbean Dandy suits couples or families of up to six looking for an intimate sailing experience without the crew overhead. The 11.8m size is forgiving enough for less experienced sailors while remaining nimble in tight anchorages.
Well-equipped cruiser. This 2019 boat punches above its weight with genuinely useful kit, water maker, solar panels, and electric toilet mean you can comfortably live aboard for extended periods, while the gennaker and spinnaker give you proper sail options in varying conditions. The sprayhood and bimini keep you shaded and dry, which matters on tropical routes.
Solid value proposition. At this size and age with these systems, the €5,000 deposit suggests competitive daily rates for what you're getting. You're looking at a capable, modern boat that won't nickel-and-dime you with equipment failures mid-charter.
Charter base missing. The listing doesn't show where Caribbean Dandy is based, so we can't advise on airport connections or local sailing conditions, that's genuinely worth confirming with Open Sail before committing, especially if you're coordinating long-haul flights from the US or Europe.
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Where Charters Went
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Toulon, Hyères and the Îles d'Or during the 2026 season so far. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Toulon, Hyères and the Îles d'Or, we're happy to talk through your plans.
- Rade de Porquerolles43%
- Anse de la Fausse Monnaie24%
- Rade de Port Cros17%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
La Rochelle
Based at La Rochelle, France . CARIBBEAN DANDY is operated by Open Sail.
Good to know
- Location
- La Rochelle · France
- Licences
- ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence accepted plus VHF. Corsican operators check thoroughly; Côte d'Azur operators usually rely on a sailing CV plus a brief on-water check.
- Security deposit
- €5,000
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there
Flights to France
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Côte d'Azur: Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Tropez bases. Many low-cost European connections.
Corsica west: Ajaccio, Propriano. Smaller airport; connect via Paris or Marseille.
Corsica east. Closer if you're starting from Saint-Florent or Bastia bases.
Possible routes
France · French Riviera and Corsica
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Côte d'Azur
Glamorous but moorings are pricey in summer; alternate marina nights with anchor nights.
1Antibes
2Cannes
3St Tropez
4Porquerolles
Corsica · north and west
Wild, mountainous, and far less crowded than the mainland, Corsica is a different charter than people expect.
1Ajaccio
2Sanguinaires
3Girolata
4Calvi
5Saint-Florent
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