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Yacht Charter Silolona on board cuisine, a Culinary Delight
 Fresh Ingredients for Yudha's Sambal On a recent cruise on board the 164’ charter yacht Silolona, here at Northrop and Johnson Yacht Charters, we were treated to a constant array of outstanding meals, one right after the other. The on board cuisine is international with a great Asian flair and varies from sticky black rice with coconut milk to homemade fresh flaky croissants to crispy pan fried duck breast and scallops. Beautiful fresh fish, fruits and vegetables are readily available, with sushi being an on board favorite, and fresh fruit drinks, and homemade jams in constant supply. A charter cruise on Silolona is an outstanding experience, which is further highlighted with excellent on board cuisine.
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Labels: Asia / Indian Ocean, boat, charter, chartering, Featured Sailing Yachts, sailing, yacht
Yacht Charter; Silolona, Experience a Taste of Indonesia on board
 Silolona - Antique Bronze Drum Not only is Silolona, a 164’ sailing yacht available for crewed yacht charter in Indonesia, built new along the traditional lines of the age old Indonesian Phinisi, the yacht is beautifully decorated throughout with antiques, artifacts, textiles, beadwork, wood carvings, painted panels, statues, and basketry, all gathered from traditional village life, along with extraordinary shells, all gathered from the beaches of this outstanding charter location. With a Masters Degree in Indonesian Textiles, the Owner of Silolona has immersed herself for decades in the culture and artistry of Indonesia traveling through the various villages, all of which is reflected on board. The shells have been picked up through years of visiting the many beaches throughout this charter location. While you may only be able to visit one area on your crewed yacht charter when on board the charter yacht Silolona enjoying a charter cruise in the waters of this vast and exceptional country, spending time on board Silolona will give you a taste of everything that is the fabric of Indonesian life.
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Labels: Asia / Indian Ocean, boat, charter, chartering, Featured Sailing Yachts, sailing
Yacht Charter; Virago, 100’ Nautor Swan Sailing Yacht wins 2011 St. Barths Bucket
 VIRAGO Virago, a sleek performance Nautor Swan sailing yacht has won the 2011 St. Barths Bucket Regatta overall for the 25th Anniversary St. Barths Bucket Regatta, and this great performance sailing yacht is available for yacht charter. Virago won first place honors for the overall 2011 St. Barths Bucket, and also won first place honors for Les Gazelles Racing Class in which Virago was entered for racing. Carolyn Titus at Northrop and Johnson Yacht Charters was in St. Barths for the St. Barths Bucket Regatta and on hand to see the crew and Owner of Virago take all honors. Carolyn Titus specializes in performance sailing yacht charters for racing or pleasure sailing at Northrop and Johnson Yacht Charters in Newport, Rhode Island and said “Virago has always been one of my favorite performance sailing yachts, and now the excellent performance is proven with a win at the 25th St. Barths Bucket Regatta. Virago has a great crew that loves to sail and work hard to sail Virago at the highest level of performance and are a great yacht to charter for performance sailing.” Virago is available now for crewed yacht charter for the rest of the winter season in the Caribbean, and then will be available for the summer season in New England out of Newport, Rhode Island, where the constant winds that fueled the America’s Cup offer great daily sailing.
For information on Virago and other great performance sailing yachts available for crewed yacht charter worldwide, please see: Northrop and Johnson Yacht Charters.
Labels: boat, charter, chartering, Featured Sailing Yachts, sailing, yacht
Yacht Charter; 71’ Austral Sailing Yacht Concerto, Northrop and Johnson Yacht Charters Review
 Concerto At 71’, Concerto is a great crewed sailing yacht charter choice for a crewed yacht charter for 4 to 6 guests in three guest staterooms, with a huge on deck center cockpit for comfortable relaxing, living and dining while on a crewed yacht charter on board. After all, on a crewed sailing yacht charter, the yacht charter experience is all about relaxing on deck and enjoying sailing in the warm breezes of the charter location, watching the world go by. And Concerto is always in exciting yacht charter locations. For winter 2010/2011, Concerto will be available for crewed yacht charter in the Caribbean, and then in the Spring, it is off to the Pacific and French Polynesia through the Panama Canal, all great crewed yacht charter destinations.
 Concerto Center Cockpit
Above Photo Courtesy of Missy Johnston of Northrop and Johnson Worldwide Yacht Charters
Built in 2003 at Austral Yachts in Australia, Concerto was designed on both the exterior and interior by Alan Warwick Yacht Design of New Zealand and has been meticulously maintained since. Built with a light weight composite hull, Concerto offers performance sailing with a comfortable luxury interior for a quality sailing yacht charter combining true sailing in luxury and comfort. Built with accommodations for 4 adults and 2 children, Concerto offers a large master stateroom aft with a double bed and ensuite bath, a second stateroom with double bed and ensuite bath and a third stateroom with upper lower bunks that can also convert to a study for the master stateroom. It should be noted that the bunks in the third stateroom are not considered full adult length.
 Concerto Upper Cabin Salon On board Concerto, unusual for a 71’ yacht is a full satellite voice, fax and internet system with wifi in order to stay connected in every worldwide yacht charter location. And on board entertainment is completed by 4 flat screen televisions and 2 DVD players with a library of DVD movies, and a CD music system with a library of music CD’s. For more extensive information on Concerto as a yacht charter choice, please see the web site at http://www.syconcerto.com/
 Concerto Lower Salon Following is the crew profile and sample menu for the current crew, who has been on board over 2 years and has provided outstanding crewed yacht charters for Northrop and Johnson Yacht Charters. All in all, Concerto offers a great crewed yacht charter in many interesting worldwide yacht charter locations.
 Concerto Master Stateroom Photos above and below taken Missy Johnston of Northrop and Johnson Worldwide Yacht Charters
 Concerto Master Stateroom Bathroom
S/Y Concerto – Crew Profile
 Concerto Crew - Gordon and Claire
Capt Gordon Young
Chef/Mate: Clare Marriage
Gordon Young age 25 Scottish
Gordon is a friendly, enthusiastic hard working and qualified young skipper who has logged over 30,000 nautical miles of experience worldwide as Skipper, First-Mate or Watch Leader on boats up to 135 feet in length.
Gordon is also an accomplished racer and has had many significant results in a variety of classes in both hemispheres. He has charter experience, and has established a reputation for being able to relate to people at all levels.
Claire Felicity Marriage age 24 Scottish
Claire is a lively, personable and thoughtful individual looking for interesting and exciting opportunities following her graduation from Edinburgh University. She gained excellent leadership and organizational capabilities as well as event planning experience from various previous positions of responsibility.
Competitive sailing activities have made Claire very aware of the importance of being a team player and previous work has increased her knowledge of the sailing industry as well as giving considerable exposure to managing customer relations.
Claire’s very high personal standards ensure that she pays attention to detail so that every job is done properly.
Sample Menu Plan
SY Concerto
Breakfast
Fresh Fruit, cereal, a selection of pastries and bread, fruit juices, tea and freshly brewed coffee served every day.
Eggs Benedict, poached eggs with bacon on a toasted muffin with a light hollandaise sauce
French Toast with a cinnamon sugar and maple syrup
Greek Yoghurt served with fresh blueberries and a lavender honey
Traditional English breakfast of crispy bacon, fried eggs, grilled tomatoes and grilled mushrooms
Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon served with toasted Brioche
Lunch
Fig, Goat’s Cheese and Prosciutto Salad with a Red Wine dressing
Quiche Lorraine with a roasted Red Pepper Salad
Lobster and King Prawn Salad with Garlic Mayonnaise
Goats Cheese and Caramelized Onion Tart with a mixed salad and balsamic dressing
Salade Nicoise with freshly seared tuna steaks served with a Rosemary and Sea Salt Focaccia
Seared Salmon and Watercress Salad served with a French vinaigrette
Salad of Poached Quail’s Eggs, toasted Lardoons, shredded green salad and baby roasted tomatoes with a herb dressing
Appetizers
Mini Tomato and Basil Bruschettas
Black Olives marinated in orange and chili
Fresh Prawns wrapped in Prosciutto with an Aioli dip
Blinis topped with Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraiche and Caviar
Freshly made Vegetarian Sushi Platter
Dinner
Starters
Gravadlax with dill served on a bed of Parmesan Leaves
Salade Correzienne, grilled Goat’s Cheese on a slice of pain bis drizzled with honey and served on a walnut salad
Fresh Melon with Prosciutto Ham and Figs
Chilled Gazpacho
Mains
Barbequed Sea Bream with a lemon butter sauce on a bed of julienne vegetables
Filet Mignon in a Red Wine Jus with Pommes Dauphinoises
Honey Glazed Salmon served with Wild Rice and Roasted Vegetables
Sautéed Fillet of Chicken with Pistachio and Orange Sauce
Seared Tuna steaks with roasted balsamic tomatoes and a soy dressing
Lamb in Lavender and Blueberry Sauce with an Olive Oil Mash
Desserts
Tarte aux Pommes served with freshly made Vanilla ice cream
Hazelnut and Chocolate Dacquoise
Individual Mango Parfaits with Passion fruit Coulis
A fresh Fruit Salad in Rose Wine jus
White Chocolate Fondants served with Raspberries
Melon and Champagne Sorbet served with honey wafers
Served with assorted truffles and coffee
Labels: boat, charter, chartering, Featured Sailing Yachts, sailing, yacht
Virago, the Swan 100S for Yacht Charter
 VIRAGO EXTERIOR Nautor’s Swan 100S VIRAGO, available for luxury, crewed yacht charter though Northrop & Johnson Worldwide Yacht Charters, will be participating in the 2010 Newport Bucket Regatta 10 – 12 September. The Bucket Regatta is an invitational Regatta sailed in the Corinthian spirit. VIRAGO charters with a crew of four at USD $50,000 per week in New England and the Caribbean.
Carolyn Titus of Northrop & Johnson Worldwide Yacht Charters and previously with Nautor’s Swan Charters will attend the event. Carolyn has raced aboard VIRAGO in many Caribbean saling events such as the St. Barths Bucket Regatta and the Heineken Regatta in St. Maarten. The Swan 100S VIRAGO is the only Swan 100S available for charter and offers a unique combination of thrilling sailing performance in total comfort.
Contact Northrop and Johnson today for more information.
Labels: boat, charter, chartering, Featured Sailing Yachts, Office News and Events, sailing, yacht
Seahawk; Southern Pig Roast Hospitality
Capt. Robert Edgar at the Pig Roast
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Labels: boat, charter, chartering, Featured Sailing Yachts, sailing, yacht
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Labels: boat, charter, chartering, Featured Sailing Yachts, Office News and Events, sailing, yacht
Introducing the Historic Nantucket Lightship: Now for Charter
Andromeda La Dea Offers 8 Days for the Price of 7
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Labels: boat, charter, chartering, Featured Sailing Yachts, Office News and Events, sailing, yacht
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