Welcoming hospitality is always a part of a charter on board the 87' Little Harbor Sailing Yacht, Seahawk. Robert Edgar, the Captain of Seahawk hails from Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina and adds a touch of warm southern hospitality to the mix. Here in Newport, we all had a taste of this hospitality, when Robert and the rest of the crew of Seahawk treated us all to a true Southern Pig Roast, before they sailed out of Newport Harbor for the winter season in the Caribbean.
To accomplish a Southern Pig Roast in New England, Robert filled a larger portable grill roaster oven with a 90 pound pig and 24 chickens and hauled it down Lower Thames Street in Newport to a lovely spot across from Harbor Court, the Newport Station of the New York Yacht Club. We had a true feast and a lovely afternoon saying good bye to Seahawk after a great summer season.
Capt. Robert Edgar and the Pig Roast Feast
Cooking a 90 pound pig is an all day affair, requiring careful tending and basting for succulent pork and cracklings. The chickens were all slathered with a special barbecue sauce as well and served alongside the roasted pork. Along with the slow roasted pork and chicken were homemade corn bread, coleslaw and baked beans. Robert slow cooked the baked beans alongside the pig, seasoning the beans with some of the pork fat drippings. And no pig roast is a Southern Pig Roast without collard greens, which again Robert made himself in the traditional long cooked way complete with pork fat drippings and a little hot sauce. As we were still in New England, on the side was a raw bar of fresh shucked little neck clams and oysters for homage paid to a taste of Rhode Island.
Seahawk
Robert and the crew of Seahawk may not be able to roast a 90 pound pig on board for your charter, however you can rest assured that the same heartwarming southern hospitality will welcome you on board, no matter where you cruise. We were certainly spoiled, and Robert and his crew look forward to spoiling you too.
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Thursday, October 1, 2009
Sailing on Signe in Newport Harbor
Northrop and Johnson Sailing on S/Y SIGNE
September is one of the nicest times to sail out of Newport, Rhode Island, as the weather is still warm, the water warmer, and the air crisp and clear. Northrop and Johnson Yacht Charters was invited on an afternoon sail on Signe, the 115' Renaissance Sailing Yacht designed by Bruce King and built in Maine. This lovely ketch with a wood composite hull is a modern statement to the classic elegance of the traditional wooden hulled sailing yacht with a beautiful wood interior, full teak decks, brass fittings and lots of varnish. Built for 6 guests in 3 guest staterooms, each with ensuite bath, Signe has spent the summer chartering in New England and is set to sail to the Caribbean this winter and available for charter in these warm tropical breezes.
Northrop and Johnson Sails on S/Y SIGNE
Scottish Captain Alistair Marshall welcomed us on board where we were greeted with warm lobster rolls in bit sized pieces for cockpit nibbling. Alistair is well assisted by an additional crew of 4, which is an engineer, Chef, Mate and Stewardess. We sailed up Narragansett Bay, under the Newport Pell Bridge and up along the northern end of Aquidneck Island. Up in these reaches of the bay, we were able to watch part of the New York Yacht Club's Invitational Cup Regatta, with 17 teams challenging. For charter in the Caribbean this winter or in New England next summer, Signe is a great boat to consider.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Introducing the Historic Nantucket Lightship: Now for Charter
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Once floating fourty-five miles Southeast of Nantucket Island to warn cross Atlantic and coastal shipping of the notorious Nantucket South Shoals, the NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP was the last lightship in use in the United States, decommissioned by the U.S Coast Guard in 1985, making it truly legendary.
Adding to this history, the Nantucket Lightship Keepers were the first weavers of the famous Nantucket Basket, woven on board to while away the hours keeping watch.
With a completely new interior, the Nantucket Lightship now provides an elegant living space, while staying true to its historical background.
NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP is available for charter this summer in New England.
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Charter Price: $49,000/Week Length: 128' Cabins: 5 Crew:5
We love this sailing yacht for charter. Not only is Andromeda la Dea a high quality build, manufactured by Perini Navi, but the crew are great and besides being well trained for top service, are lots of fun. Andromeda is cruising this summer in the Mediterranean where there are countless great cruising itineraries. Read below for more information on this excellent charter yacht.
Andromeda la Dea Stateroom
Andromeda charters for Euro 99,000/week for June and September and Euro 119,000/week for July and August and will be sailing through some of the highlights of the Mediterranean. This pricing is for the yacht and crew only, with all expenses in addition, which run approximately 20% of the base charter fee. Also in addition is crew gratuity, if earned. Andromeda has 4 guest staterooms and is comfortable for up to 8 guests. With expansive decks and large interior living spaces, Andromeda is a very comfortable sailing yacht. However, as always, crew makes a difference and we think you will have a great time on board with this crew.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009
MALTESE FALCON sails St. Barth's Caribbean Regatta
MALTESE FALCON, the world's largest sailing yacht, performed exceptionally well in the 2009 St. Barth's Bucket March 26 - 29, 2009. She is equipped with six beautifully appointed cabins for twelve guests, featuring 2 King cabins and 4 with queen berths. Her professional crew of eighteen is sure to guarantee that your needs are met. She has a Full gym and numerous toys available, including 4 Segway scooters, 2 wave riders, 6 full sets of dive gear, water skis, 14' Jet tender, 4 Laser sailing boats, and 1 Hobi Cat.
Spend a week cruising the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean including French St. Barths, Anguilla, St. Martin, and Saba to name a few. Dine on top level cuisine created by the highly qualified chef adept in preparing French, South East Asian, Japanese, Southern European and Middle Eastern cuisine.
That is right, the Owner of the Nautor Swan 112' sailing yacht, Highland Breeze is offering a 15% discount on any charters booked for this winter in the Caribbean in the next two weeks from this posting date. The normal crewed yacht charter rate is Euro 44,000/week plus all expenses and crew gratuity. The discounted crewed yacht charter rate will be Euro 37,400 plus all expenses and crew gratuity.
Highland Breeze is one of the few Nautor Swan 112' sailing yachts available for crewed yacht charter in the Caribbean, so if your interests lie in having a sailing experience on one of these premier Nautor Swan sailing machines, now is the time to do so.
Highland Breeze has an experienced and very personable crew of 5, led by Captain Albert Keularts. While chartering a Nautor Swan 112' will offer a great sailing experience, the service and cuisine on board is also five star, lead by Chef Anna-Marie Norris. Just take a look at a suggested menu from Chef Norris below as testimonial of the gourmet sailing experience available on Highland Breeze for crewed yacht charter in the Caribbean.
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MENU: 8 Meals
Scallop soup with Salmon Caviar and Creme fraiche Goat's cheese, cherry vine tomato bruschetta Roast asparagus with lemon, feta, mint and capers Brochettes of Spicy King Prawns with mango and Orange Salad (sweet chili, reduction with an extra tang of ginger) Mediterranean Platter (Assorted Fine Cheese, Jamon Iberico, Pata Negra and Pan Boli) Lamb Tacos
Coconut Chicken, Avocado Salad (mixed leaf salad; chicken gently poached in coconut milk) Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger and Black Beans and BokChoy Fillet Mignon with wild mushrooms and mange tout Ratatouille Lamb Kofta With Hummus and Tabbouleh Tuna with lime and mustard with char grilled Vegetables
Frozen Lime Cheesecake with Lemoncello Passion fruit mousse Apricot Souffle Flamed Berries with Ginger and Green Tea Ice-cream Moulton Chocolate Puddings
King Prawns with sweet chili and ginger Seared scallops, Pasta and Caviar served with a side of Grilled Asparagus Almond and Apricot Cake with Oranges in Caramel
Chili Tonkatsu Sweetcorn Marinated Coconut Chicken, Arugula, watercress and tomato cherry Strawberry shortcake with vanilla Cream
Mixed Leaf Salad with Mozzerella, Prosciutto, Peach and Mint Roasted pepper and goat's cheese lasagna Lychee, pear and raspberry fruit salad
Sliced Roast Beef with Horseradish cream, French beans olive oil and lemon Chocolate and Lemon Tart with Raspberry Coulis
Fishcakes with Quail eggs and Salmon Roe Poached Salmon Fillet with watercress, crispy bacon, tomato cherry, yoghurt and dill dressing Poached peaches with saffron, ginger and chili
Asparagus, herb salad and duck eggs Roast loin of Lamb with Goat's cheese and Lavender Apple pie and dark chocolate chili cherries
Mixed Samosas with Riata and Sate Ayam Rendang and Nasi Goreng curry with Fragrant Jasmine Rice Papaya and Pineapple salad with lime and ginger
Today was a busy day again, viewing almost 15 yachts. More and more catamarans are coming into the charter market for crewed yacht charter. They are being built larger and wider and more luxurious each year. Also more catamarans are available in other charter locations on a worldwide basis. Three years ago, it was almost impossible to find a catamaran available for crewed yacht charter in the western or eastern Mediterranean, now there is a selection of crewed charter catamarans in several different locations, including France, Italy, Croatia, Greece and Turkey.
OCEAN'S SEVEN, a new Privilege 58.5' catamaran built in France is here at the Antigua Yacht Charter Show. This crewed catamaran is available for up to 8 guests. We really liked the crew and felt that the yacht was well presented, with a very nice clean look throughout. Ocean's Seven is actually named for the Owner's seven children that enjoy yachting on board this catamaran. Catamarans are great for children as they have a huge aft covered area, serving as a wide cockpit, with a large living area or the salon adjacent. The front trampoline area also offers a lot of comfortable fun deck space while sailing. Ocean's Seven charters at Euro 20,000/week for 8 guests.
Ocean's Seven
We were very pleased with the 147' Perini Navi sailing yacht, ANDROMEDA LA DEA. Of course it is hard not to be pleased with a Perini Navi sailing yacht, which is considered one of the premier builders of sailing yachts in the world. As with all Perini Navi Sailing Yachts, Andromeda La Dea is beautifully built and finished on the inside and out. With ample room for 8 guests in 4 guest staterooms, each with ensuite bath, Andromeda La Dea is truly a floating 5 star hotel. We loved the crew and felt that they were very welcoming, and two of the crew are trained masseuses for your own on board spa atmosphere.
Andromeda La Dea
We had lunch today on IRISHMAN, a 92' motorsailer available for charter for up to 6 guests. As a motorsailer, this yacht has a very nice covered deck area for outside living. Our lunch started with lovely raviolis with a beet filling in truffle butter sauce with fresh herbs. This was following by an excellent Salad Nicoise, with fresh tuna cooked black and blue, and vegetables on a salad bed, which is a great menu choice for a mid day meal in a warm climate. Desert was a flourless chocolate pie on a chocolate crust with raspberry coulis. We can't think of anyway a guest would be unhappy with the meals on board while on charter on Irishman.
Today is day 2 of the Antigua Yacht Charter Show, a show for yacht charter brokers in the crewed yacht charter industry.
Although a bit rainy in Antigua, the show is moving ahead at full force. During the morning, the American Yacht Charter Association had their annual meeting to review industry issues, new laws and regulations, changing times, and the industry in general. Any qualified yacht charter broker should be a member of industry charter trade organizations. Here at Northrop and Johnson Yacht Charters, we are members of the two most important organizations, the American Yacht Charter Association and the Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association. Both trade organizations are on the cutting edge of worldwide charter information, changing laws, charter contracts and the latest events in this industry. In addition both organizations work on a volunteer basis with national governments and regulatory services in this constantly changing industry.
Yacht charter is one of the few industries where the product, the yacht, which is flagged to one country, moves and may cruise through the waters of another country. Staying on top of any admiralty law changes, and information both on regulations for the country to which the vessel is flagged and regulations for the country in which the vessel is located for cruising is a constant effort, and important to assure that a proper crewed yacht charter is created.
After the meeting it was back to the docks and time to inspect more yachts available for crewed yacht charter. This morning we saw several very nice sailing yachts with excellent crew in the 70-80' range available for charter for up to a group of 6.
DARLING, an 82' Oyster is one such yacht, available this coming winter in the Caribbean with a very nice crew of 3, pricing for $31,000/week plus expenses. We were glad to see DARLING back in the Caribbean after this yacht spent several years cruising out in the South Pacific.
Darling
We were very pleased to have lunch on WINDROSE, a 151' Jachtbouw, chartering in the Caribbean this winter and the east or west Mediterranean next summer, at Euro 62,500/week plus expenses. This lovely yacht, built along classic lines in 2002, is an excellent sailing yacht and won the St. Barths Bucket last year against other large sailing yachts, while on a charter booked and organized by Northrop and Johnson Yacht Charters.
Our lunch started with a deconstructed ravioli with fresh conch and lemon thyme filling, followed by lobster salad and topped off by a brandy snap cup cradling chocolate and orange sorbet. Windrose combines an excellent sailing experience with the fine dining, service and comforts of a 5 star hotel.
Windrose
And finally, we inspected one of the largest Alloy sailing yachts built, TIARA, at 178'. Tiara is comfortable for up to 10 guests at a charter rate of Euro 187,000/week plus all expenses.
Tiara
Meanwhile, behind the scenes, various yacht charter chefs have been competing in the Chef's Competition to determine the best Chef in various yacht sizes, divided between power and sail. We will hear in a few days, which Chefs caught the judge's attention and won in their class.
One of the few 100 foot Nautor Swan sailing yachts built, VIRAGO, a Swan 100S Model, is an outstanding choice for a memorable sailing charter. This luxurious yacht is available for charter this winter in the Caribbean.
With an excellent crew of four, your cares will melt away as you enjoy sailing through the crystal clear, blue waters of the Caribbean. Virago has three guest staterooms, all with en-suite heads, a spacious cockpit with seating for up to 16, a main salon with a white leather wrap around settee, lighting that sets just the right mood, and beautiful teak woodwork that runs throughout the yacht, all reflective of Nautor Swan's excellent craftsmanship and quality.
This is a one time chance to charter a 100ft Nautor Swan. Don't let the opportunity pass you by.
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