Schooner BONNIE LYNN - Seamanship program & other news

The Schooner BONNIE LYNN is looking great and is ready for a busy summer New England charter season !

Charter Yacht Schooner Bonnie Lynn - Chartering out of Newport and Maine, Summer 2011

Sailing Vacations & Seamanship Courses in New England

Bonnie Lynn is a 72-foot (LOA) custom steel topsail schooner that accommodates 6 guests (8 if family) in 3 cabins. The forward cabin has upper/lower bunks to port with another twin (or settee) which can be pulled out to a double berth, to starboard. The other two guest cabins have double berths.

Besides standard term charters, Bonnie Lynn is certified for 36 passengers for day sails, and is also permitted to carry out offshore charters (US Coast Guard Certified 36 passengers day - 8 Oceans under Sub Chapter T)

"As always, we continue to maintain and upgrade our Schooner BONNIE LYNN to a very high standard so that you may always be assured that the yacht is in great condition and ready for charter."

 - Captains Bonnie & Earl McKenzie

We used to visit Bonnie Lynn when we would come across her in St Martin or the Virgin Islands. Such a beautiful boat with a lovely interior. I was always amazed at how skillful Bonnie is at handling an angle grinder and welding. Unfortunately for us, they no longer cruise the Caribbean in the winter so we can only see them at the Newport charter yacht show. One year, I had a bowl of Bonnie's award-winning chowder. Mmmmm, a wonderful bowl of hot steamy goodness which was greatly appreciated to someone from the Caribbean who is no longer accustomed to the chill of the frozen north :)

See our photos of Bonnie Lynn. Taken in December 2003, but still noteworthy!

Beautiful woodwork and attention to detail

RATES, plus all expenses, Summer 2011:

• $9,500/wk for 2 guests
• $11,000/wk for 4 guests
• $12,000/wk for 6 guests

SEAMANSHIP COURSES FOR THE 2011 SEASON

During the months of June & October the Schooner Bonnie Lynn will be offering Junior and Adult Seamanship Courses out of Newport, Rhode Island.

• Two-day course: $300/person --- Three-day course: $450/person

They will be offering Junior Seamanship Courses on Islesboro, Maine again this summer, as well as expanding the program to include adult courses. Stay tuned -- the Islesboro schedule will be posted at a later date.

"Our goal is that the students who take our course will be better prepared to handle the unexpected circumstances that can arise when boating. An increased awareness will help them avoid dangerous situations. BONNIE LYNN is the ideal classroom. Last summer, in our beautiful homeport of Islesboro, Maine, we offered 2 day / 1 night courses for 9 - 11 year olds and 3 day / 2 night courses for 12-15 year olds. Six to eight students slept onboard and worked as part of the crew."

- Captains Bonnie & Earl McKenzie

You can view a schedule of their Newport Seamanship Courses HERE with dates, course outline, and rates.

The charter yacht Bonnie Lynn... She really SCHOONS!!!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters for more info about BONNIE LYNN
View Bonnie Lynn's online brochure #1 and brochure #2
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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WANDERBIRD: Maine to New York City Repositioning Cruise

There is only ONE cabin available for the November 8-15, 2010 Cruise of Coastal New England from Belfast, Maine to New York City.

Wanderbird Repositioning Cruise from Belfast, Maine to New York City

Possible ports of call may include Gloucester Ma, Provincetown MA, Cape Cod Canal, Buzzards Bay MA, Newport RI, Block Island RI, Greenport, CT and New York City.

Rate:  $999/person, less a $150 last-minute discount = $849/person
All-inclusive, except for sodas & alcoholic beverages, 10% crew gratuity

What an adventure!

Enjoy a comfortable, intimate setting (only 12 passengers per cruise) with beautiful yacht-style furnished cabins, homemade delicious food and pastries. Get away from it all and enjoy an adventure cruise with Wanderbird. Captains Rick & Karen would love to have you aboard.

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

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Wanderbird Steamer Cruise: Maine to New York City

Captain Rick wrote to us recently to let us know of Wanderbird's special cruise offering...

Join us on an old fashioned "Steamer Cruise" November 8-15, 2010 Eight days starting Monday,  November 8th through Tuesday, November 15th This is a tentative schedule, weather permitting: DAY 1: Depart Belfast, Maine to Boothbay Harbor, Maine DAY 2: To Gloucester, Maine DAY 3: To Provincetown, Maine DAY 4: To Cape Cod Canal and Newport, Rhode Island DAY 5: To Block Island, Rhode Island DAY 6: To Greenport, Long Island NY DAY 7: To New York City, NY DAY 8: To New York City, Dockside

The Tariff (all inclusive shipboard) $999/person

What a wonderful way to cruise the Coast of New England. The WANDERBIRD is well suited for this coastal cruise with heated cabins and toasty heated mattress pads along with our coach house woodstove to keep the Fall Chills outside where they belong! This coastal voyage calls at many famous New England villages AND crosses Stellwen Bank for a good opportunity whale and pelagic seabird sightings!! The air is clear and cool and the scenery never ends on this coastal voyage! We will also offer coastal navigation and watchkeeping lessons to those who are interested.

Captain Rick expects Wanderbird's Steamer Cruise to book up quickly so contact us ASAP for your bunk to adventure!

Wanderbird will be chartering in the Caribbean this winter out of Culebra, Spanish Virgin Islands.

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

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Charter Schooner BONNIE LYNN - Fall Foliage

Enjoy sailing under a New England harvest moon aboard the Schooner BONNIE LYNN !  

Charter Yacht Schooner Bonnie Lynn - New England & Maine charters

Currently in Maine, BONNIE LYNN is available from now through October or early November 2010 anywhere in New England.

BONNIE LYNN offers very comfortable accommodations for up to 6 guests and is ideal for couples and families alike. Three spacious guest cabins and two adjoining guest heads & showers are located in the private, forward area with crew cabin and crew head & shower located aft. Starboard guest cabin has double bed & port guest cabin has double bed which can convert to single bed with day couch. The forward guest cabin has a starboard bunk that pulls out to a large double and to port a lower single & small upper double.

RATE:  Summer 2010, New England

• 2 guests: $9,500/wk plus all expenses
• 4 guests: $11,000/wk plus all expenses
• 6 guests: $12,000/wk plus all expenses

Bonnie Lynn is owner-operated and is a beautiful boat. They used to winter in the Caribbean and we miss them down here :)

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

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Wanderbird Expedition Cruises Adventure Sailing Eco-Tours

We are pleased to announce that we have added WANDERBIRD to our collection of charter yachts.

Besides Summers in Maine & Far North,
Wanderbird will be in Spanish Virgin Islands this winter

Come with Wanderbird on a sea adventure to explore the scenic coasts of Maine, Newfoundland, Labrador and Greenland (summer 2010 & 2011), the Caribbean (winter 2010-11), and Alaska (summer 2012) with your hosts Captains Rick and Karen. Share their dream of life on the sea on their renovated 90-foot Dutch fishing vessel, the WANDERBIRD.

10% off listed rates for FALL 2010 Maine Cruises

(See Schedule)

Wanderbird offers eco-tourism cruises that reflects their great reverence for the natural world and its creatures. You are invited to participate in informal education and interactive wildlife research projects. Join in photographing and logging the position of whales and seabirds; and listening to and recording whale songs! Wanderbird shares the wildlife information gathered with several conservation and research organizations. All of their projects are carried out with the well being of the wildlife and environment as their first and foremost consideration. A portion of Wanderbird's proceeds are donated to local animal shelters and wildlife rehabilitation facilities.

Enjoy a comfortable, intimate setting (only 12 passengers per cruise) with beautiful yacht-style furnished cabins, homemade delicious food and pastries. Get away from it all and enjoy the splendor and serenity of nature with Wanderbird. Captains Rick & Karen would love to have you aboard.

Wanderbird generally does individual cabin bookings for shared charter weeks, but there is the possibility of full-boat charters if it fits into their schedule... INQUIRE!

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

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Schooner BONNIE LYNN Newport to Maine charter

The 72-foot charter yacht, Schooner BONNIE LYNN, is offering a special 5-day charter from Newport, Rhode Island to Rockland, Maine.

Schooner Bonnie Lynn

On June 23rd, BONNIE LYNN will leave Newport and head north to her summer base in Maine.  Owner-operators Earl & Bonnie MacKenzie are offering a 5-day charter from Newport, Rhode Island to Rockland, Maine. On this special 5-day charter, guests can enjoy three or four stops along the way, perhaps Provincetown, Isles of Shoals, Matinicus and/or other Maine islands.  On such a trip, of course, the itinerary will be subject to local weather and wind conditions at the time.

RATE: $6,200 for up to 6 guests, plus all expenses, for this 5-day sail.

Bonnie and Earl would love to take adventuresome guests along on this wonderful voyage!

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

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Charter Schooner BONNIE LYNN in Maine throughout September 2009

The popular (and well-deserved at that) Schooner BONNIE LYNN is available for charters in Maine through the end of September 2009.

The shops and restaurants are still open -- without the crowds -- and September offers some of the most beautiful cruising weather of the season. You would be hard pressed to find a crew who know Maine better than Earl & Bonnie MacKenzie!

BONNIE LYNN is available for charters of 3 days or longer and Earl & Bonnie will be pleased to make itinerary suggestions.

Bonnie Lynn is a 72-foot custom-built schooner and accommodates up to 6 guests in three cabins. Her fully air conditioned interior of teak & mahogany paneling and traditional brass fixtures combines modern comforts with old world charm. Ideal for couples or families alike.

RATES: Summer 2009, 7-night weekly rates, plus all expenses

• 2 guests: $9,500
• 4 guests: $11,000
• 6 guests: $12,000

Inquire for rates for shorter charters.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book Bonnie Lynn
View Bonnie Lynn's online brochure
Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Schooner Bonnie Lynn - Maine & New England Charters Sept 2008

Bonnie Lynn, the popular 72-foot schooner, is available for the last part of September for either a Maine to Newport trip (including an overnight sail, if you wish, with plenty of pretty stops along the way), or a Newport/Newport charter.

Sail along the island-dotted coast of Maine on the 72' Schooner Bonnie Lynn, designed, built and skippered by her captain, Earl MacKenzie, who grew up on his father's lobster boat in Maine. Earl and Bonnie, his wife and co-captain, have skippered charter boats in Maine for some 20 years and give their guests an authentic Down East experience. Bonnie is a caring hostess and a very accomplished cook - just wait 'til you taste her seafood, lobster & chowder!



BONNIE LYNN provides flexible accommodations for six in three cabins with double and single berths. There are two full guest baths. For privacy, the en suite crew quarters are aft of the salon. Many guests, especially families, come back time and again to sail among Maine's islands and enjoy the warm, relaxed atmosphere onboard.

Summer 2008 rates: (inclusive except bar & dockage)

• $9,500/wk for 2 guests
• $11,000/wk for 4 guests
• $12,000/wk for 6 guests

View Bonnie Lynn's brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections to book or for more info: CLICK HERE

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