Showing posts with label ASA Instruction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ASA Instruction. Show all posts

Sunday, January 14, 2018

Learn To Sail Aboard Charter Yacht Avalanche

Crewed Charter Yacht Avalanche, a 60-foot Trehard sloop that accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins, is now offering ASA "Learn to Sail" charters.

Crewed Charter Yacht Avalanche - ASA Learn To Sail
Sailing Vacations in the Virgin Islands (winter) and New England (summer)

S/V Avalanche is a 60-foot, Trehard sloop based in the Virgin Islands in the winter season and Newport in the summer.

Avalanche is an air-conditioned monohull which accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins, each with ensuite head/shower. The 2 mid-ship cabins can be configured as either Queens or Twins depending on the group's make-up.

OPTIONAL ASA LEARN TO SAIL CERTIFICATION

Guests can get ASA certification during the charter for an additional fee. The certification process is 7 days. Sailing instruction covers ASA 101, 103, 104, and 105.
  • $115 per course/student
  • One time fee of $45/student for course materials
  • Instruction: $200/day

VIRGIN ISLANDS Charter Rates:
2 guests: $9,500/wk  --- 3 guests: $9,750/wk
4 guests:$10,500/wk --- 5 guests: $11,750/wk
6 guests: $12,500/wk
Can be pro-rated for shorter than a week charters, INQUIRE...

NEW ENGLAND Charter Rates:
  • 7-night Captain-Only Rates (plus all expenses):
2 guests: $7,500/wk --- 4 guests: $8,500/wk --- 6 guests: $10,500/wk
  • Long Weekend Rates (Friday to Sunday): 3 days/2 nights beginning at 9 am the first day to 5 pm on the last day. Captain-Only charter, plus all expenses, up to 6 guests.
2 guests = $2500 --- 4 guests=$3000 --- 6 guests=3500
  • Day Sail Rates, Captain-Only: Includes a cooler, ice, bottled water and soft drinks. 12 guests maximum.
Private day sail for up to 6 guests:
- Sunset cruise: 2 hours, $495
- Half-Day sail: 4 hours, $750
- Full-Day sail: 8 hours, $1500
Private day sail for over 6 guests (12 maximum)
- Sunset cruise: 2 hours, $85/person or 12-person flat rate of $990
- Half-Day sail: 4 hours, $125/person or 12-person flat rate of $1500
- Full-Day sail: 8 hours, $250/person or 12-person flat rate of $3000



Support the Virgin Islands Charter Community
Come sail with Avalanche



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






Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Charter Yacht Aloha Malolo: Diving, Fishing, Family, Sailing Vacations

We recently heard from Eric of charter yacht Aloha Malolo:

Charter Yacht Aloha Malolo - Diving, Fishing, Sailing Vacations
Caribbean Crewed Yacht Charters in the Virgin Islands & Other Destinations

Evelin and I are happy to be pampering our valued guests again this season with new toys, new recipes and a lot more fun.


Last year our new 12-foot trampoline/towable was a tremendous hit with adults and kids. This year our SeaScooter is a great addition to our snorkel and scuba diving program.

With dive gear in sizes Extra Small to XXL (also new last year) and diving and resort diving at no extra cost which goes along with Aloha's policy of "Put Your Wallet Away" charters, we hope guests will enjoy their trip so much that they and their friends will be returning for many years to come.


For those who like fishing, we caught a 4-1/2 foot Mahi on a recent charter (see photo above).  Want to learn to sail... take advantage of my 30+ years of sailing.

There are few sounds as satisfying as the sound of guest's spoons reaching for every last drop of dessert ending a perfect fun filled day and a memorable dinner. This is a sound I hear frequently aboard Aloha. Most guests comment that they would love to take Evelyn home so they may continue the wonderful feasts she serves on Aloha. Thankfully no one has succeeded in these efforts!
Paradise Connections love having charterers aboard Aloha Malolo as we can rest assured that Eric, Evelin, and Salty Dog will take good care of them and they will have an excellent sailing vacation.

We just had a family of four finish up on Saturday and we are eagerly waiting for their comments!

But in the meantime, here are some recent comments:
  • 2010 Christmas Charter:
Eric & Evelin, Thank you so much for guiding us thru the best Christmas vacation/ adventure. From the first dolphin sighting on day one to the manta rays launching themselves out of the water on the last day, Matt's "epic" waves on Virgin Gorda to jumping from the boat with his board, catching waves in Apple Bay -- in his words "the best Christmas present", the toys, trampoline, tubing, wakeboarding and the "James Bond" water scooter... kept three very active boys busy & happy. The scuba was great, we will get some pics to you. And the food was incredible!!! (thank you Evelin!) Mom and Dad Hooper

Eric and Evelin, I had a good time this past week. You guided us to the clearest water and most incredible sights such as the huge sea turtle at alice+ wonderland. It was the best vacation ever! Evelin your food was so good you should be the top chef at the best restaurant in the world! Eric you knew the best coves to anchor in every night and showed us a vacation that I will never forget. I wish you the best calmest water and the best wind on your great adventure around the globe. Thanks for the best vacation anyone could ever ask for! Sincerely, Scott Hooper
P.S. Salty, I hope you find your dolphin friend again some day.
  • 2011 New Year Charter:
We are back safe, sound and VERY happy! It was an amazing vacation and we could not have been happier with the Aloha and its wonderful crew! They were very attentive and accommodating and we enjoyed them thoroughly. They made all of our celebrations very special and memorable, the food was always fantastic, the sailing was a blast and Salty was an added bonus, we were thrilled to have her aboard! ...We caught some skipjack and a 4 1/2 foot Mahi as well! EH 
Eric and Evelin and Salty,
What a wonderful vacation and adventure we have had with you! Thank you for all the memorable celebrations! You are wonderful hosts, good luck in all! Thank you for the food the fun and for taking us on this trip! It was all above and beyond. This one will be hard to beat. Hopefully we can make it out and sail with you again, thanks again for everything! Matt, David, Levi

Aloha Malolo is a 65-foot sloop with a crew of two. The yacht accommodates 6 guests in 3 cabins, and 2 more guests can sleep on berths in the salon if requested.

Salty Dog, a golden lab, is optional. Everyone loves Salty, but Eric understands that not everyone is a "dog person" and they are willing to board her during your charter if requested.

Aloha Malolo has lots of toys & activities, such as: waterskis for adults and kids, tube, kneeboard, wakeboard, kayaks, fishing gear, snorkel equipment, floating mats, surfboard, boogie board, TV/DVD in salon, underwater digital camera, kite kayaking, etc.

Eric, owner-operator of Aloha Malolo, is a dive master, plus he has certification to teach resort/discover scuba courses. Seven dives per week are included in their rates for certified divers. Night dives, too! A Discover Scuba course is included for non-certified divers.

Learn to sail... Eric is an ASA sailing instructor and is an excellent choice for either informal training or ASA certification classes.


We like Aloha's philosophy of "Put Your Wallet Away" charters! If this sounds good to you, give us a shout.



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



Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Charter yachts for Spring Break 2010

Drumbeat is under new ownership



Let's start planning your sailing vacation!


Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters

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


Thursday, March 05, 2009

News from the charter yacht ALOHA MALOLO

Eric & Evelyn from the 65-foot sailboat ALOHA MALOLO just wrote us with quite a bit of news...

Charter Yacht ALOHA MALOLO with ParadiseConnections.comFun, Fun, Fun in the Caribbean sun onboard Aloha Malolo!

SPECIAL OFFER:
  • Confirm your charter for 2010 before July 31, 2009 and receive 2009 rates.
SCUBA DIVING:Scuba Diving with charter yacht Aloha Malolo - Contact ParadiseConnections.com
  • Eric is a certified Dive Master and up to 7 dives/week for certified divers are included in Aloha Malolo's rates. Not a certified diver but you like to see what scuba diving is all about? No problem! Eric is also qualified for Discover Scuba/Resort dives... also included.
  • They have added 6 more scuba tanks, making 12 tanks onboard. Aloha Malolo is getting excellent guest feedback on all of their new scuba gear and dive locations.
LEARN TO SAIL - ASA SAIL TRAINING:Learn to Sail with charter yacht Aloha Malolo - Contact ParadiseConnections.com
  • You can also learn sailing and cruising skills with Aloha Malolo. Earn American Sailing Association bareboat and navigation certification 101-103-104-105. Enjoy a private learning cruise just for you and your party in a fast, extremely responsive yacht. Learn to sail safely and confidently as a couple, family or individual.
NEW TOYS:Waterski with charter yacht Aloha Malolo - Contact ParadiseConnections.com
  • Aloha Malolo has added a new two person kayak with kayak kite. The kite gives the option to sail the kayak in addition to paddling. This is the latest and greatest thing in kayaking.
  • New kids water skis with training bar and skeg weights for teaching beginners has been ordered, shipped and is on its way.
  • New boogie boards too.
  • Coming soon... Kite boarding!
MORE FUN:Tubing with charter yacht Aloha Malolo - Contact ParadiseConnections.com
  • Geocaching for internet savvy kids creates a new dimension for kids as well as adults and adds a spin on hunting for pirate's treasure!
  • Eric says that they are having a great fishing year with every charter group having caught fish with their all new fishing gear.
  • Don't forget SALTY DOG! A super sweet Golden who swims with dolphins.
Salty Dog swimming with his Dophin friend - Book Aloha Malolo with ParadiseConnections.com

COMMENTS FROM THE SHIP'S LOG, 2009:

Kayak & Snorkel with charter yacht Aloha Malolo - Contact ParadiseConnections.comThank you for a fantastic adventure! What a wonderful week!...we all enjoyed amazing meals and desserts...we laughed at jokes...campai! Ben earned the name 'Anchorman' and is still awaiting his cape! We had a wonderful week with Salty, Eric and Evelin. Thank you! Thank you! - Anna

We can't believe that Greg caught the Kingfish yesterday! It already seems like a million years ago. Again, thank you for everything. We had a great time. We will try to recreate some of Evelyn's great dishes. - Laura

We appreciate the effort & experience you provided for our trip & tour. You have been the best hosts! There are so many things we can say we have done and seen now. Thank you for the memorable time. Consider us your friends. - Mark

LEARN MORE:Windsurfing with charter yacht Aloha Malolo - Contact ParadiseConnections.com

Don't you deserve some fun? See you soon!
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Monday, August 25, 2008

Learn to Sail in the Virgin Islands aboard ISLANDER

Islander, a 46-foot Irwin staysail ketch, just wrote to us to announce that Charlie is now a certified ASA Sailing Instructor.

Charter ISLANDER and Learn to Sail

Charlie can now certify students in basic, cruising, bareboat, and navigation. He loves teaching and he's been busy giving sailing lessons this summer in New York.

Patti also mentioned that Islander's interior has been completely redecorated and that they now have an iPod/MP3 interface so guests can bring their own music and have it broadcast through Islander's sound system.

We are looking forward to seeing Charlie, Patti, and BC the cat, this November in the Virgin Islands.

View ISLANDER's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for more info: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com