Welcome to Green Coco Charters

Green Coco trips are authentic sailing voyages in French Polynesia
for adventure-loving, family-friendly, wellness focused guests
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What we do

The authentic Cruising Life at its best

Green Coco takes you to the most amazing places in French Polynesia, immersed in the incredible lifestyle of sailboat cruising.We'll show you the following world-class destinations (See Schedule):
- Fakarava
- Tikehau
- Huahine
- Bora Bora
You'll cruise aboard our 46ft deluxe catamaran which sleeps up to 8 guests. See Prices. and Boat Layout.Want to see what it's like? See
our Boat Tour.

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How are we different?

With Green Coco you'll have a truly unique experience: living aboard with a cruising family, eating delicious meals, seeing paradise islands.Chartering a regular crewed boat can feel like a floating hotel... If you'd like a transformative and super fun experience, look no further!Our trips are family friendly, suitable for all-ages, and can also be customized for off-the-beaten path adventures: going to remote islands, for free diving, spearfishing, kitesurfing.Except when requested by full boats (3+ cabins), our twins girls are onboard, which makes for a lot of fun!

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About Us

Sabrina is a registered ICU nurse, dive master, gourmet sea gypsy, French-American.Kristian is USCG master captain and eco-entrepreneur, Brazilian-American.Using our 20 years of offshore experience & remote island exploration, we focus on safety while having a true adventure together.Languages spoken: French, English, Spanish, Portuguese.

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Price List

What's the Base Rate?
-- $800/day, two people, Chef Option.
What's the breakdown of costs?
-- Cabin Fees $600/day
-- Food & Fuel fees $100/day/person
How much is the deposit?
Please pay $1000 per cabin to reserve your dates via Zelle to greencoconutrun@gmail.com
What are Trip Options?
Our base rate is for the Chef Option, where you participate as Sous Chef. We also offer a Shared Cooking and Retreat option.
We have easier trips available (Green Runs) perfect for famillies, and Passages for those who want the full experience.You can reserve 3 cabins for a private boat, otherwise you may be sharing the boat with other visitors. Minimum 5 days trip duration.See all our Trip OptionsWhere will I sleep?
-- Private cabin with private bathroom, sleeps 2+baby (2 yrs max).
-- Single berths may be available at 1/2 rate, with shared bathroom.
See our Boat Tour // Floor Plans

Interested?

To inquire, please email us at info@greencoco.org

Our Schedule

See our schedule here:
2024 French Polynesia
2024-2026 Green Coco Expedition.
What discounts are available?
- 60% off for Passages, see details.
- 40% off for Co-op Members
- 30% off for Shared Cooking (for non-members, available in private boats only, see details.
- 20% off for Families with kids.
- 20% off for single occupancy, private cabin.
- 25% off 15+ days
- 20% off 12+ days
- 10% off 7+ days
- 5% off book one year in advance
Some discounts are cumulative
MAX DISCOUNT 60%
INTERESTED?
To inquire, please email us at info@greencoco.org

What's Included:

  • Three delicious meals per day: including fresh baked bread, home made yogurt, gourmet dishes made from scratch.

  • Hot beverages such as Coffee (including espressos) and Tea.

  • All activities done with boat crew snorkeling, hiking, beach visits, sailing, stand-up paddling, etc.

  • Each cabin comfortably sleeps 2 people

  • Cabins amenities: double beds, private bathroom with shower, toilet, bidet, hanging closet, USB outlets, fans and hatches for ventilation, various lights for illumination. Please see our Boat Tour for a walk-through.

  • Airport Transfers: if desired, we cover your transfer to & from the airport.

  • Ocean Workshops (listed below)

Not Included:

  • Airfares. You are responsible for all your flights.

  • Alcoholic beverages and mixers. Pre-order with us or purchase aboard at additional cost.

  • Activities done with other businesses: Going out to restaurants, Kitesurfing lessons, SCUBA diving, Offshore Fishing.

FAQs:

  • Q: Is someone cooking the meals for us, or do we need to cook? Answer: Depends on the Trip Option you choose, Chef vs. Shared Cooking vs Retreat

  • Q: I'm worried it will be rough and I might get seasick. Are there options for me? Answer: Yep! We have "Green Runs" that are the easiest and feature protected anchorages and very limited offshore sailing, if any. See below.

  • Q: Are the trips suitable for families or people without sailing/ocean experience? Well, yes! We are raising our twins aboard since they were 6 months old, and regularly host families and various green-hands (folks with zero sailing experience).

  • Q: What's the oldest age for guests coming aboard? That depends on how fit you are! We had a 74yr old gentlemen cross the Pacific with us, and 80 year olds have come sailing. The minimum physical requirement is to be able to climb the ladder out of a swimming pool. We also adapt trips based on certain medical conditions. Send us an email.

  • Q: Have you been to all these places that you're taking guests? Depends. We specialize in adventure community sailing, which means that we always try to go somewhere new. Our trips are certainly not "check-the-box" tours, they are co-created experiences that we discover as we go. That said, if you'd like something safer & more guaranteed, focus on the Green Runs and double-check with us about your concerns.

  • Q: Do we have to do work aboard the boat? Only if you're inspired to! Since our trips are participatory, we do have a rotation/schedule for most guests. The exception is our Retreat option, where guests can focus on learning and specific needs. For the Chef & Shared Cooking options, you'll have certain responsibilities aboard. Read about all this in our Trip Options. Remembering that Green Coco runs cruising sailboats with real families, which offers an authentic taste of the cruising experience (we aren't floating hotels).

TRIP OPTIONS

Green Coco is a community sailing organization, connecting sailors with members (and new guests). Our trips are designed as authentic, participatory sailing experiences. We offer options for everyone.
Read below.

Chef vs. Shared Cooking vs. Retreat

-- CHEF OPTION:
This is our default option, our regular rates.
Our onboard chef will be in charge of preparing your meals, you can enjoy and don't have to stress!
Responsibilities: you'll be in the Sous Chef rotation, which means you can help chop vegetable, set the table, clean up afterwards. These trips are curated for visitor needs with guided excursions for your ocean level, and access to all [Ocean Workshops].
-- SHARED COOKING OPTION
30% off regular rates.
Perfect for those who love cooking for large groups, in new environments :)
Responsibilities: You'll be in the Chef Rotation, taking turns with the other aboard to cook. Our head chef will provide guidance. You'll also do clean-up and helps others as sous-chef. This is our classic cooperative experience with immersion in the day-to-day life aboard. Guests pursue more independent activities (appropriate for folks comfortable in the ocean & currents) with some guided excursions.
-- RETREAT OPTION:
add $100/person/day to regular rates
Ideal if you'd like to fully focus on learning a skill, have limited time, have babies onboard without extra help, or celebrating a special milestone like honeymoon.
Responsibilities: You won't be on any crew rotation, so you can focus on your other activities aboard the boat. Your schedule will be based on your learning activities aboard.

Trips vs. Passages

-- "TRIPS" are at regular rates, see our price list.. Trips are located in cruising areas that are excellent for 5-14 days experiences.-- "PASSAGES" are 60% off, and free for investors (cabin fees). Passages are transits between cruising areas, with overnight sailing and potentially upwind conditions, typically 14+ days, and much less predictable in terms of timing. Passages are for those wanting a true sailing experience with an opportunity to help aboard, and willing to have plenty of flexibility.

Green, Blue, vs. Black Diamonds

-- "GREEN RUNS" are easy with sheltered waters, great for families and people sensitive to seasickness.-- "BLUE RUNS" are moderate with some exposed day sailing, potential bumpy anchorages.-- "BLACK DIAMONDS" are challenging with potential upwind rough sailing and overnight transits.-- "DOUBLE BLACKS" are the toughest ones! Expect the full glory of the ocean :)

Shared vs. Private Boat

-- PRIVATE boat: book 3 cabins to have a private trip (you are the only guests aboard)-- SHARED boat: a shared boat means different parties may be aboard the boat. If members book 2 cabins, it is a members-only trip.-- DATES may be flexible, please request.

Ocean Workshops:

  • Breathwork - easy & powerful breathing techniques for relaxation, body awareness, circulatory health.

  • Freediving - from novice to intermediate skills, free diving 5-50 feet, along with apnea skills.

  • Sailing Basics - from basic dinghy sailing (on Walker Bay 8foot sailboat), to large catamaran cruising techniques, including anchoring & navigation.

  • Wake-surfing & Foiling - get towed on a surfboard or SUP behind the dinghy, and learn to foil-board if you like.

  • Gourmet Sea Gypsy - learn homesteading-at-sea! Prepare sushi, bake sourdough bread & bagels, make yogurt and kefir.

  • NonViolent Communication - learn how we apply the revolutionary NVC method to maintain wellbeing aboard the boat.

  • RIE Parenting - learn extraordinarily simple and effective techniques for empowering your kids, as we applied to raising twins.

French Polynesia

Trips are available in French Polynesia from June 2024 onwards!Aboard our 46ft catamaran and 42ft trimaran (affordable option).Please inquire as the new schedule is being built.2024
Fakarava: June & July
Moorea: August & September
Huahine to Bora Bora: October & November
2025
Tikehau: January-February
Rangiroa, Ahe & Apataki: March-April
Fakarava: May-July
Moorea: August & September
Huahine to Bora Bora: October & November

Green Coco ExpeditionWorld Schooling Voyage

Our maiden voyages! Join us to kick off the adventure in style, aboard the 60ft catamaran Nesi
with Kristian, Sabrina, and the twins. Onboard teacher for kids age 3-6.
2024: Seychelles to South Africa, via Madagascar & Mozambique
2025: Cape Town to Caribbean, via Brazil
2026: Caribbean to Mexico, via Panama Canal
2027: California

About the trips

Green Coco trips are unique cooperative sailing experiences, like joining a friend on a boat, not like traditional charters that feel like floating hotels. We offer options for everyone, read details here.-- CHEF vs. SOUS CHEF vs. RETREAT
-- TRIPS vs. PASSAGES
-- GREEN, BLUE, vs. BLACK DIAMONDS
-- SHARED vs. PRIVATE BOATS
click here to learn more about Trip Options

Seychelles
Mar-Apr '24

Trip: Seychelles 1st Shakedown
--FULL March 2-13 (12 day trip). Mahé (Inner Islands)
Trip: Seychelles 2nd Shakedown
-- FULL. March 29 - April 9. Mahé rountrip (Amirantes).
-- Availability: FULL.
Trip: Seychelles to Madagascar
-- FULL. April 18 to May 8 (21 days). Mahé to Nosy Be, Madagascar.

Madagascar
May-Aug '24

Trip: Nosy Be roundtrip
-- FULL. May 18-27 (10 days).
Trip: Nosy Be roundtrip
-- FULL. May June 5-12 (8 days).
TRIP: Nosy Be roundtrip
June 16-25 (10 days)
-- 1 CABIN AVAILABLE. Green Run with sheltered anchorages.
TRIP: Nosy Be to Toliara (north to south Madagascar)
--FULL. June 27-July 9 (13 days)
Trip: Toliara roundtrip
-- FULL. July 12-21 (10 days). Toliara roundtrip.
TRIP: Toliara roundtrip
July 25-August 3 (10 days)
-- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. Blue Run with exposed anchorages next to surf spots.
TRIP: Toliara roundtrip
-- FULL. Aug 7-16 (10 days). Toliara roundtrip.
TRIP: Toliara roundtrip
-- FULL. Aug 22-31 (10 days). Toliara roundtrip.

Mozambique
Sep-Oct '24

PASSAGE: Madagascar to Mozambique
September 1-14 (15 days)
--2 CABINS AVAILABLE. Toliara to Ile Europa to Beira. Black Diamond run with 3 nights crossing the Mozambique channel, and visiting nature reserves.
PASSAGE: Mozambique to South Africa
September 15-29 (15 days) and/or Sep 30-Oct 25 (25 days).
-- 2 CABINS AVAILABLE. Beira to Maputo to Durban. Black Diamond run with a few overnight trips along the Mozambique coastline with great anchorages along the way, but exposed sailing conditions.

Route Map 2024

South Africa
Oct-Dec '24

PASSAGE: South Africa, Durban to Cape Town
Nov 4-17 and/or Nov 17-30 and/or Dec 1-14 (2 week legs)
--2 CABINS AVAILABLE. Durban to Cape Town transit. Black Diamond passage with 900nm (8 full sailing days), which we need to transit sometime in Nov-Dec. We'll do so whenever the weather windows permit. When weather is no good, we'll be doing boat work or going on inland trips, visiting game reserves etc... Work trade options available for members.

Atlantic Crossing
Jan '25

PASSAGE: Atlantic Crossing, from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro
January 6-February 14 (40 days)
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. Black Diamond run with 27 days of sailing and 13 days island/coastal sight seeing. Start in Cape Town (6 day buffer for weather, possible stopover in Namibia) then 1650nm to St Helena (12 days sailing, visit island approx 5 days) ; then to 2100nm (15 days sailing) to Rio de Janeiro + 2 arrival days.

Brazil (south)
Mar-May '25

TRIP: Rio to Angra dos Reis
March 8-16 (9 days)
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. Green Run with protected anchorages.
TRIP: Angra dos Reis roundtrip
March 22-30 (9 days)
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. Green Run with protected anchorages.
FULL ….. TRIP: Angra dos Reis roundtrip April 2-9 (8 days)OVERLAND TOUR: FOZ DE IGUAÇU & CHAPADA VEADEIROS
April 13-27
Limit 7 people.
TRIP: Angra dos Reis roundtrip
May 3-7 (5 days)
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. Green Run with protected anchorages.
TRIP: Angra dos Reis to Rio
May 10-18 (9 days)
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. Blue Run with protected anchorages and a few hour transit to Rio with some lumpy seas.

Brazil (middle)
Jun-Aug '25

PASSAGE: Buzios to Marau
June 2 - June 23 (22 days)
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. 650nm via Abrolhos. Black Diamond with overnight passages, head winds.
TRIP: Marau to Salvador
July 12-18 (7 days)
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. Green Run with sheltered anchorages.
OVERLAND TOUR: PANTANAL
July 22-August 7
Pantanal. Limit 7 people.
PASSAGE: Salvador to Fernando de Noronha
August 17-September 7
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. 670nm. Black Diamond due to overnight passages, rough head wind sailing.

Brazil (north)
Sep-Oct '25

TRIP: Fernando de Noronha to Jericoacoara
September 15-28
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. 367nm. Black Diamond due to overnight sailing generally downwind conditions but potentially bumpy.
TRIP: Jericoacoara to São Luis
October 4-12
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. Blue run due to generally downwind conditions but possibly bumpy sailing, some rolly anchorages, possible river mouth entrances. Total 200nm.
OVERLAND TOUR: AMAZON
October 15-28 (2 weeks)
Limit 7 people.
PASSAGE: São Luis to Grenada
October 31-Nov 20
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. Black Diamond due to multi-night total 1350nm: From São Luis 670nm (4 nights) to French Guyana, 630nm to Tobago (4 nights) +80nm to Grenada (1 night). The last few days will possibly be in Grenada doing boatwork.

Caribbean (south)
Nov-Dec '25

TRIP: Grenada to St. Vincent
November 23-December 4
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. Blue run due to some upwind sailing, but generally close proximity, sheltered anchorages.
TRIP: St. Vincent to Martinique
December 7-21
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. Green run due to close proximity, sheltered anchorages.
TRIP: Martinique to Guadalupe
December 29 - January 10
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. Green run due to close proximity, sheltered islands.
TRIP: Guadalupe to Saint Martin
January 15-28
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. Green run due to close proximity, sheltered islands, downwind sailing.

Caribbean (north)
Jan-Feb '26

TRIP: Saint Martin to BVIs
February 3-13
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE.
Blue run due to one overnight passage (70nm) with downwind sailing but generally easy conditions
TRIP: BVIs to USVIs
February 17-27
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. Green run due to close proximity, sheltered islands, downwind sailing.
TRIP: USVIs to Puerto Rico
March 3-10
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. Green run due to close proximity, sheltered islands, downwind sailing.

Caribbean (west)
Mar-Apr '26

TRIP: Puerto Rico to Dominican Republic
March 17-24
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. Blue run due to bumpy seas. Expected beam reach conditions, no overnight sailing.
TRIP: Dominican Republic to Carthagena
March 29 - April 13
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. Black Diamond Run due to bumpy seas and overnight sailing multiple nights. Expected broad reach conditions. 580nm passage (4 nights) across Caribbean Sea from Dominican Republic to Carthagena
TRIP: Carthagena to Panama
April 18-30
- 3 CABINS AVAILABLE. Blue Run due to overnight sail with downwind conditions. 150nm overnight passage from Carthagena to San Blas Islands. 70nm trip from San Blas to Panama (Colon)

Interested?

Write to expedition@greencoco.org

Exploring in comfort

Our catamaran is a beautifully maintained, 46ft French Fountaine Pajot with clean decor and a spacious feel.There are 4 private cabins and 2 single bunks aboard, sleeping up to 8 guests.

Aft Cabin

Each of the four private cabins aboard Selaví has a comfortable queen size mattress, down pillows, ensuite private bathroom with warm showers.

Salon

There are two dining areas aboard Selaví: the indoor salon with panoramic windows, and the outdoor cockpit with all-weather protection.

A Perfect Hideaway

On the boat, all your needs are met: accommodation, transport, tours, meals.
Everything in one place.
You can fully relax, and focus on getting inspired during your vacation.Get a tour of your floating home here.

Magic Encounters

Prepare for incredible moments with wildlife.We approach all animals with respect and offer clear guidance for guests.French Polynesia is an underwater biodiversity hotspot for fish, coral, sharks, rays, and whales.Watch some of our Voyage Highlights with marine life and memorable experiences.

Video: Boat Tour

Come aboard ! Click play below to "walk through" the boat.

Floor Plans

Wondering where are the cabins and places to relax on the boat? Click on the floor plans below to see details...
And don't miss the Video: Boat Tour below!
Illustrations by Alex Wyndham

Fakarava: 7 day Sample Itinerary

  • PRE-TRIP: We recommend arriving in Fakarava one day before your cruise to see the village with bicycles or electric cars.

  • DAY 1: Pickup in Rotoava or airport, starting as early as 9:30am. Weather permitting, we’ll sail 30 minutes to visit the north pass, or head straight to an anchorage halfway down the atoll. Extras: Scuba dive at the North Pass.

  • DAY 2: Sail south to Hirifa, which is the calmest bay in the atoll, about 5 hour day sail, entirely inside the protected waters of the lagoon. We’ll explore beautiful channels for snorkeling and a remarkable beach. Extras: drinks or dinner at a local’s rustic restaurant on the beach; kitesurfing lessons and foil-wake boarding.

  • DAY 3: Relax in gorgeous Hirifa, with the option for extra activities mentioned above.

  • DAY 4: We'll head to the South Pass, one of the underwater wonders of French Polynesia, just one hour sailing, so we’ll have time for start exploring this magical zone before dinnertime. Extras: Scuba dive at the South Pass, drinks or dinner at Tetamanu resort.

  • DAY 4: We’ll spend the day in South Pass, snorkeling and visiting the paradisiacal Pink Sands. Extras: Scuba dive at the South Pass, drinks or dinner at Tetamanu resort.

  • DAY 5: Sail to a nearby atoll for a special cultural & culinary experience with locals. Extras: spearfishing and ocean fishing.

  • DAY 6: Stay an extra day at the atoll, or return to South Pass / Hirifa.

  • DAY 7: Drop off guests at South Pass or Hirifa, power boat transfer for $50 / person.

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Family in Ahe

Send us a Question

Change Policy

We recommend travel insurance such as DAN to cover costs related to Changes and Cancellations).

What if I need to change plans?You can ALWAYS change your Scheduled Trip to a different date. Change fees are waived within two weeks of booking your trip; more than 10 months from trip dates. Otherwise, the regular change fee is 20% of trip cost.

What if I need to cancel?We offer a money-back guarantee within 2 weeks of booking. After that, the Cancellation Refund fee is 30% of the Trip Cost if more than 6 months from your scheduled trip; or 50% of the Trip Cost if less than 6 months.

VIDEO

"EXPLORING & KITESURFING IN TAHANEA"
We luckily escaped lockdown in Tahiti and spent several glorious weeks alone in this majestic, uninhabited atoll. The underwater world is surreal, as are the paradise beaches. And it is great kitesurfing!

"SUP-NORKELING"
In the southern channels of the atoll of Rangiroa, we took mask and snorkel ontop of our SUPs (standup paddle board) and cruised around the rivers, stopping now and then swim around the coral...

"WHALE HIGH"
A truly magical encounter with a baby and mama humpback in Tahiti leaves our crew feeling ecstatic. We've never had such an intimate encounter with whales!

HIGHLIGHTS

"SABBY'S KITE LESSON IN FAKARAVA"
Hirifa is one of the most beautiful places in the archipelago... more than worth the effort to get here to relax, learn kiting, foiling, and soak in the great vibes at the rustic floating kite camp run by KITE TUAMOTU.

"AFTER DARK WITH MANTAS"
While having dinner, we hear a huge splash off the back of the boat -- manta rays feeding! I decided to dive in solo and investigate. It was a tense, hypnotic, and eye-opening experience. -Kristian

"BLUE LAGOON"
This lagoon has the most surreal, psychedelic blue & turquoise colors you've ever seen -- it is intoxicating just to look at. Green Coco visits Lagon Bleu in Rangiroa with our friends on Kaimana Excursions.

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Articles & Podcasts

Latitude 38

PODCAST: "Tiny Home Tours"

Long-time cruisers Sabrina and Kristian share what it is like to live aboard a 46-foot catamaran in French Polynesia with twin baby girls. They share experiences from their twenty years of international sailing, how they started an adventure cooperative to realize their boatlife dreams, and how they changed up their lives to open their home up as a tour charter company.

BLOG POST: "Our Experience with Copper Coat" by Kristian Beadle

Anti-fouling bottom paint is very toxic. This Copper Coat, an epoxy paint, promises to be environmental sustainable, and cheaper in the long run. But there are big challenges to application. Kristian describes the experience in this article.

Safety Statement:Tahiti Borders and COVID-19

UPDATE: March 15, 2022.
For entry to French Polynesia:
- All visitors over age 12 are subject to COVID testing before departure (24hr pre boarding PCR-RT test) and upon arrival in French Polynesia.
- All visitors over age 18 are required to have full vaccination status (within 9 months of last dose, or have a booster).
- See Tahiti Tourisme website for latest guidelines, rules & regulations.
For entry to United States:
- a 24hr pre boarding rapid test is necessary, which can be easily taken at the airport before your international flight, or purchased from major pharmacies in the island.
We provide clear guidance for all Green Coco guests’ sanitary measures so that it is an effortless & safe process.What if I need to make changes? See our change policy for options.Once aboard the boat, life is fairly normal in our own little bubble. It is a great vacation from all the pandemic anxiety.

Your hosts, Kristian & Sabrina

We are an adventurous cruising family raising twins aboard, with 20 years of international sailing experience. Kristian is a US coast guard captain & Sabrina is a registered nurse and dive master.

We welcome families, couples, business groups and those seeking a transformative adventure.

How did we get here?

After exploring the Santa Barbara Channel Islands on our previous sailboat, a 42 foot 1968 trimaran called Aldebaran, we started a cooperative with 30 friends to launch a sailing expedition to the South Pacific: the "Green Coconut Run"Along the 5 year journey to Tahiti, we collected micro-plastic samples, promoted innovate marine reserves, and brought solar lights to off-grid communities. We hosted over 120 guests in remote destinations along the way. Once we arrived in Tahiti, we started Green Coco Charters to bring our transformative trips to the general public.Read more about our cooperative here.

Interested?

Write to info@greencoco.org

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