Showing posts with label Islander. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Islander. Show all posts

Farewell to Charter Yacht ISLANDER

The Charter Yacht ISLANDER, a 50-foot Irwin ketch, has been sold and is leaving charter.

Patti & Charlie - (ex)Owner-Operators of Charter Yacht Islander

Charlie & Patti said:
"It's been an incredible several years of cruising and chartering but we think it's time to move on and the best time is now that we have a buyer offering asking price.

We will be purchasing a waterfront condo in SW Florida to pass our winters in good weather. You know, the little sailboat by a dock and condo... old man stuff."
We are sorry to see you go as we had many happy guests aboard Islander and could always depend on you.  Best wishes for your new life ashore!

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Charter Yacht ISLANDER ready for 2010-11 Virgin Islands yacht charter season

We received an email from Charlie & Patty, owner-operators of Islander this week. Unfortunately, they won't be able to attend the charter yacht show in November, but we will catch up with them later in St Thomas when they are not on charter. This is better for us anyway as we can take time for a good, friendly visit.

Charlie & Patty point out that they have a few new items, such as:
  • New, white bimini enclosure
  • New, stainless steel, 3-burner stove/oven
  • New inflatable collar for their Walker Bay sailing dinghy

Unfortunately, Islander's cat, BC (Black Cat) passed away in May. You have our deepest condolences, guys... we understand.

But, some good news is that Charlie has been a non-smoker for over a year... Congratulations!

Cruise the Virgin Islands with a Caribbean Sailing Vacation
aboard Charter Yacht Islander

Islander is an Irwin 46 ketch, owned and operated by the experienced sailing team (over 25 years) of Charlie & Patty Avalos. Islander can accommodate up to four guests.  The main guest cabin aft, is spacious and has a queen berth with ensuite head with shower. The aft, port-side settee can be converted into upper/lower single bunk beds (perfect for kids, or a single adult). The "bunkees" share the main cabin's head.

You can read guest comments in a previous post HERE.

Charlie enjoys teaching sailing. ASA courses are only $140 each and include required ASA membership, materials, shipping... everything at no additional cost! Or, if you don't need official paperwork and just want informal training... that's FREE!

Islander has a 12-foot dinghy with new 12HP motor, tube, inflatable kayak, snorkel gear, inflatable lounges, Walker Bay sailing dinghy, beach games, underwater camera, TV/DVD in salon, and more... such as excellent hospitality!

Available for New Years from December 28th onwards!



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



Charter Yacht ISLANDER Guest Comments

We have received nice comments from a family charter we had aboard the charter yacht ISLANDER.


Gina, Julian and I had a great time with Patti and Charlie. They are a great couple at accommodating the desires of the guest. Charlie is an engaging conservationist, amazing musician and very knowledgeable sailor. Pattie is a great cook, smarter than a fifth grader (as a teacher she can engage on any topic and any subject with knowledge of the subject matter) and kept Julian entertained with the cat BC!

We will sail with Islander again, no doubt! 

Barney
And from an email sent to Islander:
Had a fabulous time with both of you! One of the best vacations ever! You both are amazing hosts and talented people. We miss you already! I want to come back now as I've just landed in snowy Chicago! We look forward to the friendship!

ISLANDER is a 50-foot Irwin ketch owned and operated by Charlie & Patti Avalos who have been sailing for 25 years, plus their feline crew... B.C. (Black Cat). Islander accommodates 2-4 guests.

Islander is pretty much booked solid through April 3, 2010, although there is a possibility of a 5-night charter March 21-26.

Islander has very affordable rates and Charlie offers sailing instruction either on an informal (free) basis, or with ASA certification ($140/student). Prices below are for an 8-day/7-night, all-inclusive yacht charter (BVI taxes extra) for winter & summer 2010.
  • 2 guests: $4900/wk
  • 3 guests: $5700/wk
  • 4 guests: $6200/wk
Islander is currently open for 2010 Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years charters.  It's not too early to start thinking about these dates!



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

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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

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