Charter Yacht Pacific Wave & Hurricane Tomas

We know that the charter yacht Pacific Wave likes to hang out in St Lucia so we contacted Lynn & Mark to see how they fared with Hurricane Tomas.

Hi Sheila & Bob

We're safe & so is Pacific Wave.

We were however at anchor in Bequia so we were 25 miles South of the eye, and we took a battering for for about 30 hours, but fortunately all is good!  We were very glad that we renewed our anchor chain which was only 3 years old, we shipped really good quality chain from the UK to Trinidad last month & overhauled our anchor windlass, money well spent!  We had to re-anchor at one point on Saturday afternoon at the height of the storm in 75 knots, but all was fine.

There's one yacht on the rocks & another cat demasted but apart from that most of the yachts survived.

I'm glad that it didn't head to you. [We are at anchor in St Croix aboard our sailboat]

Thanks for thinking about us.  We're just going on charter now, we have a Bequia pickup, hence why we're here.

Best wishes & hopefully see you both soon.

Lynn & Mark

The Virgin Islands were not affected by Hurricane Tomas. We are surprised that we didn't get much rain.  In fact, where we are, you couldn't tell that there was a category 2 hurricane 230 miles to the south.


Hope it continues to fizzle out and won't become a threat to Haiti or others.

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

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Charter Yacht CariAly

Charter yacht CARYALI, an 86-foot Nordhavn motor yacht, offers luxury accommodations for up to eight guests in four staterooms (ideal for six adults + two children).  Her professional crew of four, led by Captain Adam Steel, offer exceptional service.  With a 24-foot beam, CARYALI is more than impressive at first sight, and comparable in comfort, service and amenities to vessels well over 100 feet.

Charter Yacht Caryali

Caribbean (winter) - Bahamas (spring) - New England & Canada (summer)

M/Y CARYALI is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 6/8 guests in 4 cabins:

• Master Stateroom, main deck:  Full beam stateroom with king bed and spacious "his & hers" bathrooms -- 'His' with a shower & 'Hers' with a steam shower, each with their own head & basin / vanity. Entertainment center has a 42“ plasma screen television, DVD player, individual satellite receiver and Surround Sound.
• Guest Stateroom, below decks to starboard:  King bed which can convert to twin beds, ensuite bathroom with stall shower; entertainment center with 19“ plasma screen television, DVD player and Surround Sound.
• Guest Stateroom, below decks to port:  King bed which can convert to twin beds, en-suite bathroom with bathtub / shower; entertainment center with 19“ plasma screen television, DVD player and Surround Sound.
• Guest Twin Stateroom:  available for children or staff with ensuite bathroom with stall shower; entertainment center with 19“ plasma screen television, DVD player and Surround Sound.

Whatever the itinerary, this spacious and elegant expedition style yacht is built for luxurious and economic, long distance cruising in style!

RATES, for up to 6 guests:

• Winter 2010/11, Caribbean: $49,000/week, plus all expenses
• Summer 2011, New England + Maine, Canada: $49,000/week, plus all expenses

Tentative schedule for CARYALI December 2010 through Summer 2011:

DATES	LOCATION
December 2010	Windward Islands: St Lucia to Grenada
January 2011	Leeward Islands: Martinique, Antigua , Barbuda
February 2011	St Maarten, St Barths and the Virgin Islands
March 2011	Turks and Caicos, including the southern outer lying Bahamian Islands
April 2011	Outer lying Bahamian Islands and the Exumas
May2011	Maintenance and delivery to New England, Sag Harbor and Eastern Long Island
June 2011	New York, Long Island, Newport, Cuttyhunk, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket ...
July 2011	Coast of Maine
August 2011	Canada:  Nova Scotia, P.E.I., St. Lawrence Sea
September 2011	Returning south, available New England  /  Eastern Seaboard
October 2011	Maintenance

Booked for Christmas and New Years!

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

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Charter Yacht PACIFIC WAVE - Special offer 2010

Lynn, owner-operator of the 72-foot sloop PACIFIC WAVE, has a special offer of a $1500 discount on all contracts signed by July 31, 2010 for charters that start before December 31, 2010.  This special offer is even valid for the holidays... Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years!

PACIFIC WAVE now includes standard ship's bar & beverages for charters in the Virgin Islands.

FREE DIVING! Pacific Wave is providing a new service for 2010. In association with UBS Dive Centre, the only exclusively private diving service in the BVI, Pacific Wave now offers fully inclusive FREE DIVING for BVI charters. Enjoy TWO personal tailor-made 2-tank half-day dives for up to 3 people (additional divers pay $110/half day) or ONE personal tailor-made 2-tank half-day dive for 6 people. Dive only with your family and friends from private dive boats that rendezvous with Pacific Wave wherever she is anchored in the BVI. An experienced PADI Instructor accompanies the dive and can give certified instruction. All equipment included. Value of offer $700. No cash alternative. No refund if dives are not taken.

2010 SCHEDULE:

• March - June 30: Virgin Islands
• July: St Lucia, Grenadines, Grenada
• October 23-30: Grenadines to St Lucia
• November through June 30, 2011: Virgin Islands

SPECIAL 2010 RATES if booked by July 31, 2010 (includes $1500 discount)

• 2 guests: $14,500
• 4 guests: $15,500
• 6 guests: $16,500

Standard ship's bar included for Virgin Islands, extra for other cruising locations

Pacific Wave is a 72-foot sloop with a crew of two.  The yacht is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins.

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

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New yacht in the charter fleet - ICARUS

The charter yacht ICARUS is a beautiful 88-foot (27m) performance sloop designed by Doug Peterson and built by Jongert in 2007. Her design offers ample space and volume for a luxurious and comfortable interior layout, while her sleek lines render exhilarating sailing performance.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• LENGTH: 88ft (27.0m)
• YEAR BUILT: 2007
• BUILDER: Jongert
• DESIGNER: Doug Peterson
• TOTAL CREW: 3 (Captain Barry Duck & Chef Sophie Bardon +1)
• TOTAL GUESTS: 6
• GUEST CABINS: 3 (double & 2 twins)

ICARUS is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins. The master cabin has a walkaround double bed, and ensuite head/shower. The other two guest cabins have lower twin berths, each with ensuite head/shower.

ICARUS features a deck saloon that has a roof that completely slides open and cockpit settees that transform into sunbathing lounges. Her interior is styled in whitewashed teak with brushed stainless steel detailing, creating a light, modern atmosphere.

RATES:

Summer 2009: Western Mediterranean, Currently in Palma

• 35,000 euros/week plus all expenses, for up to 6 guests

Winter 2009-10: Caribbean Terms (Bar/Beverages not included)

• 2 guests: $47,000/week
• 4 guests: $48,500/week
• 6 guests: $50,000/week

Summer 2010: Western Mediterranean

• 35,000 euros/week plus all expenses, for up to 6 guests
  

Currently AVAILABLE for Christmas & New Years Charters (7 nights OK)

• $55,000/week for up to 6 guests (Bar/Beverages not included)

SPECIAL EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT for Winter 2009/10 season. Confirm your charter before December 15, 2009 for these special rates:

• 2 guests: $42,000/week (Bar/Beverages not included)
• 4 guests: $43,500/week (Bar/Beverages not included)
• 6 guests: $45,000/week (Bar/Beverages not included)

What a fine addition to the yacht charter fleet. We look forward to booking s/y ICARUS.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book ICARUS
View Icarus' online brochure
Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Charter yacht PACIFIC WAVE based St. Lucia Caribbean

Pacific Wave is new to the charter fleet this year, but they are NOT new to boats and hospitality.

Yesterday, Lynn sent an email to keep us informed with what's going on with Pacific Wave.

Pacific Wave has recently completed a Grenadines charter for a young couple whose agenda was to recharge their batteries. They wanted to escape from their busy professional lives with memorable sailing to beautiful destinations that would give them plenty of R&R. Pacific Wave did not disappoint:

“One word only: MAGIC … We had a fantastic cruise thanks to your very professional skippering, your attention to detail and service. THANKS!.”
Guy & Isabelle - London, England

Plan for Summer/Fall 2009
Pacific Wave is now based in Marigot Bay Marina, St Lucia. This makes a perfect charter pick-up & drop-off location. Charter guests have free use of the 5-star Discovery Hotel and can enjoy it’s full facilities and pool to relax after the flight to St Lucia’s International airport. The best views in the Caribbean are just an easy hours sail down the coast where guests can spend that important first night on board watching the moon rise between the Piton’s. Although available for charter anywhere in the Caribbean this is now our adopted “Home Port” and makes for fantastic charter opportunities to the Grenadines throughout the summer until the end of August. In September and October she will be in the water at Marigot Bay, the best natural hurricane hole around.

Pricing
Our special discount of $2,500 off all list prices will continue throughout the Summer & Winter season 2009 including Christmas and New Year.

Regards, Lynn Griffiths (Captain)

PACIFIC WAVE is a 72-foot Giorgetti & Magrini designed, Pesaro sloop which accommodates up to six guests in 3 cabins, each with ensuite head/shower. The full-width master cabin aft has two double berths and a private companionway into the aft cockpit. The other two guest cabins have twin-sized upper and lower berths (bunks).

RATE: (excluding bar/beverages, cruising fees)

Summer 2009 & Winter 2009/2010:

• $13,500/wk for 2 guests ($16,000 -$2500)
  
• $14,500/wk for 4 guests ($17,000 -$2500)
  
• $15,500/wk for 6 guests ($18,000 -$2500)
  

In February, Lynn & Mark stopped by St. Maarten to visit Paradise Connections. Here's a link to the photos we took that day: PACIFIC WAVE SXM PHOTOS

• Contact Paradise Connections to begin your sailing vacation
• View Pacific Wave's online brochure
• Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

Come and enjoy the Caribbean!