Soundings from the Waters Edge

The Weather Here is Delightful!

Slipstream- 51' Privilege Cat
Lenny and Donna have re priced this attractive catamaran, lowering rates by a couple thousand dollars. Diving is still available but offered at an additional expense rather than being included. It certainly makes them extremely compressively priced!

Y NOT - 80' Bruce Farr Sloop
Originally scheduled to winter in the Mediterranean, Popular former captain of Y NOT, Jackson McHorney has reassumed the helm and is bring it back to to the Caribbean for the season and keeping it here for the summer. Do to this late change of plans, Holiday availability is wide open!

We expect a lot of new faces on Caribbean based yachts this coming season. Reports are coming in every few days of new crews, too numerous to fully mention here. A number of crews have either moved up to larger yachts or changed for other reasons. We are also seeing some familiar faces returning to charter after a break. They deserve note.

MA HA- 57' Lagoon 570
Justin Tyrrell and Lauren Bethune, have moved up to this 4 cabin 2008 launched yacht from a 3 cabin 44' Lagoon.

OBSESSION - 85' Hatteras Motoryacht
Popular Caribbean crew Arno and Petra Hess have recently taken the helm of this popular Virgin Islands Based motoryacht. Arno has been very busy in the engine room. Salon and front end of the yacht. Lots of ultra suede has been used in the refit. A new Hardtop bimini has been ordered and will be installed shortly. Petra expects all the staterooms will get a makeover by early next year. She has recently returned for an apprenticeship at a famous 5 star Italian restaurant gaining new skills to temp her charter guests.

NORDIC LADY - 57' Nordic Tug-
Just a year after selling their popular 52' C&C sloop they chartered for the past 11 years, Gary and Laurie Rainthorpe have returned to run this 2008 model explore style yacht. The layout has 2 nearly identical sized queen staterooms.
DIADEM - 58' Catana Catamaran
Chad and Wendy should fee right at home on this boat. The owner of their last yacht, also a Catana 58 sold the boat somewhat unexpectedly, this summer making them available to the the new owner of this sister ship. There are some differences in the two yachts, Diadem has the master suite layout with a expanded stateroom on the starboard side.

KINGS RANSOM - 76' Silhouette Catamaran
THe latest launch from the Matrix yard, the 3rd in the series has appointed longtime charter crew Peter and Colleen Leube to head the team of 4. With a proven crew and an excellent Layout, it is not surprise that bookings have been strong on this recently launched high end yacht.

FELICIA - 65' Privilege Catamaran
Chris and Julie Bennett are making a big jump by trading in their high end 50' sailing sloop for this big cat. In order to provide the high end service their past guests appreciated, the will limit the number of guest to 8. The center cabin, with the king bed and very limited headroom will be available to guests only on special request.

LUMAHAI - 60' Font. Pajot
THe yacht has changed their rates dropping the one price for up to full capacity to the common practice among yachts offering Caribbean inclusive terms based on the number of guests. The big news is a 20% reduction in rates for charters booked before New Years 2009!
This really is a special incentive on a outstanding yacht!

PRIORITIES - a Lagoon 57 Catamaran
Now sports a new red Hull. We concur, it is a stunning look though we are sill looking for better photos.

SANDCASTLE - 65'' Irwin Ketch
Has announced their purchase of new Twin Vee Catamaran dinghy. Rik says it is great to dive from plus fast and dry.

THREE MOONS , a 65' Irwin Ketch
Also boasts a new tender this summer. at 17' Caribe with 115hp. This is large enough to take all 8 guests and the crew. Other upgrades are the Sirius Radio upgrade to their IPOD friendly sound system with Bose surround sound and the 32' high deg widescreen TV.


PHAEDRUS - 51' Morgan Sloop
Honeymoon Special: $6200./week - Come celebrate on Phaedrus!Phaedrus is now all - inclusive - even customs and immigration fees! To reduce their carbon footprint, Charles has replaced most interior lights with LED for CFL.

Aloha Malolo The 65' Custom Ketch will spend this summer and next in sailing the San Blas Islands off Panama's NE coast. Direct Flights into Panama City are available from several cities in the States. Continue on to one of several airports served by 2 regional airlines. This remote area populated by the Kuna Indians is truly paradise. Lots of Lobster, Crab and deserted Islands.

Eric and Evelyn promise a unique trip. I can personally vouch for the great fishing and good times.

Dennis
1st Class Yachts