Charter Yacht Drumbeat: Super Bowl XLVII - great venue!

Drumbeat is under new ownership

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Let's start planning your sailing vacation!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters

For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Charter Yacht Y-NOT : No delivery fees for Caribbean charters

Sail with charter yacht Y-NOT anywhere between the Virgin Islands and the Grenadines with NO delivery fee!

Charter Yacht Y-NOT - Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters - Sailing Vacations

The charter yacht Y-NOT is an elegant, fully custom, Maxi 78, combining excellent maneuverability,  impressive speed, and luxurious accommodations for up to 6 guests in 3 cabins, each with private ensuite head/shower. The roomy, full-width master cabin (aft) on Y-NOT features a plush queen size bed, writing desk, plenty of storage and a split bathroom with sink and full shower to port and sink and toilet to starboard. The two ensuite guest cabins offer great flexibility as they can be configured with two twin berths or with a queen berth. These are great cabins for charter couples preferring a queen or charter families who may want single beds.

Captain Phil

Stew/Mate Anna

Chef Jo

The crew on board Y-NOT are very competent, delightfully easy going, and a perfect fit for a family charter.

Captain Phil Martinson is passionate about sailing and experienced in teaching kids and adults. His sailing skills and calm demeanor make him an excellent instructor for both experienced and novice sailors of all ages.

Mate/Stew Anna Bird has traveled all over the world on yachts, loves water sports, and guides you to the best spots for snokeling, diving, swimming and wake boarding.

In addition to creating amazing dishes from fresh, local ingredients, Chef Jo Watts is always willing to prepare simple, comfort food, especially for the youngest of sailors. For foodies, Chef Jo can get happily creative, share a recipe, or demonstrate a special technique.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book Y-NOT
View Y-NOT's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Charter Yacht Talofa : Introductory rates

The charter yacht TALOFA, a 97-foot schooner built in 1923, is new to the Caribbean charter fleet although they are not new to chartering as they previously chartered out of Cabo San Lucas.

TALOFA OFFERS AN INTRODUCTORY DISCOUNT

Charter Yacht Talofa - Caribbean Crewed Charters - Virgin Islands Sailing Vacations

The following rates apply to any 2013 seven-night charter that is booked before March 1, 2013. Charters can take place before or after March 1st. Happy New Year :)

SPECIAL RATES: All-inclusive, including standard ship's bar and BVI taxes/permit.

• 2 guests: $6500/wk
• 3 guests: $7000/wk
• 4 guests: $7500/wk
• 5 guests: $8000/wk
• 6 guests: $8500/wk

Every charter is custom designed to meet your requirements. Talofa has three double staterooms, two bathrooms, spacious dining and gathering area insure your comfort below decks. Talofa is equipped with a 15-foot Caribe dinghy with 60 HP motor, ski biscuit, water trampoline, wake board, two double kayaks, stand-up paddle boards (SUPs), snorkeling gear, beach comforts and fishing gear. On deck amenities include comfortable seating, day beds and over 400 sq.ft. of shaded areas on their incredibly large and open decks.


What a nice introduction! By the way... Talofa means Hello / Welcome in Samoan... sort of like Aloha...

Come let Captain Cactus, Betsey and the rest of the crew show you a very memorable and FUN vacation!

Talofa has two online brochures: Talofa #1 and Talofa #2

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book TALOFA
View Talofa's online brochure #1 and online brochure #2
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Charter Yacht Sandcastle, one of our favorites

Begin a perfect day in the tropics aboard Sandcastle, a 72-foot Irwin ketch owned and operated by Rik and Ann Allen.

Charter Yacht Sandcastle - Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters

Virgin Islands Sailing and Scuba Diving Vacations

While most yachts this size are divided into four or more guest cabins, Sandcastle's focus is comfort and space. Sandcastle has two unusually large, well appointed staterooms, each offering king-size berths, ensuite bathrooms with large separate showers, and ample privacy. If necessary, the library (located just forward of the aft cabin) can accommodate an additional two guests with the settee converting into a queen berth, or as single upper/lower bunk beds.

In the layout diagram below, the two guest cabins are in blue.

Layout diagram Forward King Cabin

Aft King Cabin Salon Forward King Cabin, Settee

Kick off your shoes as Rik and Ann Allen welcome you aboard for a vacation of barefoot comfort. Their warm and easygoing manner will relax you into the island pace.

Rik and Ann met sailing in the Virgin Islands. They began their chartering adventures on Sandcastle in 1987, enjoying years full of fun and friendship. They shared a dream of cruising the South Pacific and later, in their 38-foot steel boat, they sailed the trade winds to the Galapagos, the atolls of Tuamotu, French Polynesia, Tonga, Fiji and the shores of New Zealand. Here they "swallowed the hook" for a while and now the boat was home to snow skis, hiking gear and bicycles! But, the lure of sailing in the tropics is like no other and in 1997 Rik and Ann began chartering again in the Caribbean with Sandcastle. They love life on and in these waters as do many of their guests who return time and again.

Ann & Rik

Rik, a USCG licensed captain, is an outdoor enthusiast. He grew up in the Northeast and played soccer for Penn State while earning a business degree. Rik was a ski instructor in Colorado before learning the ropes aboard sailboats. Since 1976 he has been working and living on boats. He shares with you his knowledge of the islands, the sailing, quiet anchorages, island walks with stunning views, or local night spots. He also enjoys chess and has a magic touch with Sandcastle's grill!

Ann, a native of Ontario, Canada, has a degree in zoology but has traded the lab for the living ocean. An insatiable water bug, she is an avid snorkel guide for any level of experience, and is glad to introduce you to our fragile coral ecosystem. Her love of good food and wine is reflected in her fresh and creative menus. Ann's menus reflect a wide range of dishes, both local and international, and she enjoys catering to your tastes.

Together Rik and Ann will share the island experience with you, from a morning snorkel, to cocktail hour spiced with local lore, to a perfectly grilled feast you savor under the stars.

Rik and Ann are keen on watersports and happy to give instruction in snorkeling, windsurfing, water-skiing or kneeboarding. They are trained in CPR and are certified divers. Rik is a dive master and offers diving to certified divers at $100/wk/diver. The number of dives is "flexible". Sandcastle is happy to arrange gear rental for you (BC and regulator rental at about $100/diver) and they'll have it on board for arrival, or you may bring your own.

2013 ALL INCLUSIVE RATES:

• 2 Guests: $9,900/week
• 3 Guests: $12,700/week
• 4 Guests: $13,200/week

Honeymoon Special: 6 or 7-night charters

• 7 nights: $9,900
• 6 nights: $8,500

Honeymoon charters receive 1 bottle of champagne per day plus either:

• one spa treatment for two, or
• two scuba dives for certified divers

Sleep aboard option:

• $175 per person per night.

Includes: hors d'oeuvres, snacks, sandwich upon request, bar and continental breakfast (dinner not included). Sandcastle aims to please and this option offers you a much more relaxed start to your charter eliminating the hassle of checking in and out of a local hotel.

Join Rik and Ann aboard Sandcastle for a relaxed, carefree vacation you'll always remember.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book SANDCASTLE
View SANDCASTLE's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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RECIPE: Ahi Poke Tuna Stack - Catamaran Feel The Magic

We would like to share this award-winning recipe from the Catamaran Feel The Magic, winner of the Fall 2012 St Thomas Charter Yacht Show Culinary Contest.


Ahi Poke Tuna Stack

Crab Salad:

• 4 oz crab meat, “special” 
• 1 tbsp lemon-old bay aioli
• 1 tsp scallion, chopped fine
• Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

For the crab salad, mix together all ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use.

Mango-Pineapple Salsa

• 1 tbsp mango, diced
• 1 tbsp fresh pineapple, diced
• 1 tsp scallion, chopped
• 1 tsp red bell pepper, small dice
• 1 tsp yellow bell pepper, small dice
• 1 tsp cilantro, chopped
• ½ jalepano, seeds removed and diced
• 1 tsp cider vinegar
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

For salsa, combine all ingredients, toss well and refrigerate until ready to use.

Avocado Mash

• ½ ripe avocado, diced
• 1 tbsp red onion diced very fine
• Juice from half of a lime
• ½ jalapeno, seeds removed and diced fine
• Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper to taste.

Place diced avocado in bowl, add all remaining ingredients.  Mash with a fork until the consistency of guacamole.

Ahi Poke

• 2 oz sushi grade ahi, cut into cubes
• ½ clove of garlic, minced
• ½ tsp ginger, minced
• ¼ tsp Siracha sauce
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

Mix all items and marinate tuna for 1 hour in the refrigerator.

To assemble the stack:

• Using a ring mold of approximately 3” in diameter by 5” high, spray the inside with cooking
• spray.
• Spoon the Avocado mash into the bottom of the mold, top with Ahi Poke, Crab Salad, then Mango-Pineapple salsa.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours, serve on a chilled plate.  
• Garnish with sliced cucumber, thin carrot curls, sweet chili sauce, sprinkles of caviar and fried won ton chips.

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Hank & Micheale - - - - - Catamaran Feel The Magic

Caribbean Yacht Charters - Virgin Islands Sailing Vacations

Charter yacht Feel The Magic is a 50-foot Voyage catamaran with a crew of two, Hank and Micheale.  Feel the Magic is air conditioned and accommodates up to eight guests in four equivalent cabins with queen-sized berths and ensuite heads/showers.  Feel the Magic has a 15-foot dinghy with 70HP motor, waterskis, kneeboard, wakeboard, tube, a Hobie Mirage kayak that you can paddle or pedal, 2 standup paddle boards (SUPs), 2 surfboards, SeaDoo water scooter, snorkel equipment, fishing gear, floating mats, TV/DVD, onboard wifi where available, guitar, banjo, and other musical instruments, and more (see online brochure).

Feel the Magic plans to charter in the Virgin Islands through July 31, 2013 then returning in the fall for the 2013-14 season. Contact Paradise Connections for current availability and let's start planning your sailing vacation aboard Feel the Magic!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book FEEL THE MAGIC
View Feel The Magic's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Catamaran MATAU: Last Minute Christmas Yacht Charter Special Offer

The beautiful 75-foot Privilege Catamaran MATAU is offering a discount for a last minute Christmas 2012 yacht charter in the BVIs.

Charter Yacht Catamaran MATAU - Caribbean Yacht Charters - Virgin Islands Sailing Vacations

Catamaran Matau is available for a Christmas charter ending as late as December 27, 2012 in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

SPECIAL 2012 CHRISTMAS RATES: EXPIRED

All-inclusive yacht charter except fine wines, port taxes/fees, communications, dockage

Matau has accommodation for up to eight eight guests in four cabins (one King & three Queen) each with private, ensuite head/shower. Exceptional is the word for the master stateroom with its King bed and an ensuite bath that is as large as the other guest cabins, along with the luxury of a full-size jacuzzi tub.

There are so many lounging choices on deck... the trampolines, aft deck, bridge deck, the teak beach, and broad steps aft (very easy water access) that everyone will find their own favorite spot.

There's just enough time to squeeze in a Christmas booking if you act quickly!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book MATAU
View Matau's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Bahamas Charter Special: ONE WEEK ONLY!

Charter Yacht BANYAN, 102-foot Palmer Johnson motoryacht

 Charter motor yacht BANYAN available for yacht charters in Florida and the Bahamas

SPECIAL OFFER: EXPIRED

• Sleeps up to six guests in three staterooms
• Zero Speed Stabilizers
• Cinema Screen - Watch Movies Under The Stars
• Sat TV plus DVD & CD Libraries
• 17' Nautica Tender
• Three Vespa Scooters
• Four Dahon Bicycles
• Sport Fishing Chair & Fishing Equipment
• Treadmill
• 37' Intrepid

Looking forward to your inquiries...

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book BANYAN
View Banyan's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Special Xmas Deal: Catamaran Nemo

The charter yacht Nemo, a 47-foot Nautitech catamaran, has a special offer for a Caribbean Christmas charter out of Antigua.

Catamaran NEMO - Crewed Catamaran for all-inclusive yacht charters

 Sailing Vacations in Greece (summers) & Caribbean (winters)

Nemo is a 47-foot Nautitech catamaran with a crew of two. Nemo is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 cabins, each with Queen berths and ensuite heads. Family groups of 9 or 10 may use the dinette which converts into a large bed in the salon. Nemo has a 12-foot dinghy with 15HP motor, 2 two-person kayaks, snorkel gear, TV/DVD in salon, hammock, etc. 

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS 2012 RATES : EXPIRED

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book NEMO
View Nemo's online brochure #1 and online brochure #2
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Charter Yacht Drumbeat: Sail & Dive the Virgin Islands

Drumbeat is under new ownership

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Let's start planning your sailing vacation!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters

For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Charter Yacht Catamaran Catalyst: Open Feb 2013

The charter yacht CATALYST, a 44-foot St Francis catamaran, is a boat that we find difficult to book because he is usually already booked for our timeframe, as Catalyst is a popular dive boat.  But now, we have a window of opportunity and we hope that you can take advantage of it.

Catamaran Catalyst - Virgin Islands Yacht Charters - Liveaboard Diving Sailing Vacations

Catalyst is open for most of February (currently available Feb 2 through March 5, 2013), plus Alan has a bit of time to spare in January (currently available Jan 15-26, 2013).  Inquire for other dates.

The charter yacht CATALYST is a 44-foot catamaran which accommodates up to 6 guests in three cabins, each with private ensuite heads. Owner-operator Alan is a dive instructor and 1 dive/day is included for certified divers. Gear (BCs & regs) may be rented, or bring your own. Inquire for dive instruction. Amenities & Toys include: 16-foot dinghy with 60HP outboard, waterskis, kneeboard, wakeboard, tube, 2-person kayak, snorkel gear...

RATES FOR 2013: 

TWO crew, all-inclusive, full board:

• 2 guests: $8000/wk
• 4 guests: $9600/wk
• 6 guests: $11,800/wk

Alan also offers several other variations for chartering:

ONE crew (Alan), all-inclusive, full board:

All inclusive, the only difference in this charter is that it will be a crew of one. Along with being Captain and dive instructor, the captain will take the role of chef on these select 2-4 pax charters. By choosing this special charter, the guest will get a discount of $500.00, and the absence of the 2nd crew member will be transparent.

• 2 guests: $7500/wk
• 4 guests: $9100/wk

ONE crew (Alan), half-board:

Captain only, includes 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners, happy hour snacks, domestic beer & wine, sodas and standard ship's bar. Note, meals would be casual.

• 2 guests: $6650/wk
• 4 guests: $7650/wk
• 6 guests: $8900/wk

CAPTAIN ONLY (Alan), plus all expenses:

Guests are responsible for provisioning, cooking (as well as providing for the captain), cleaning, plus all expenses including all taxes and permits. Yacht starts with full fuel and water tanks, client pays to top-up at end of charter.

• up to 6 guests: $5500/wk

Do any of these options and dates work for you? Contact Paradise Connections and let's proceed with booking your sailing vacation with Catalyst!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book CATALYST
View Catalyst's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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