Soundings from the Waters Edge

Notes, observations, and current happenings
from around the Cruising Grounds.

Last minute special offers and other things you will find happening here in the Caribbean. Compiled by us at

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The Weather Here is Delightful!

April, 2010
Announcements

SYMPHONY II ~ 112' Westport

Special summer rates now in effect for July and August Charters now - $42,000 for this fully loaded 4 stateroom yacht. That's a $7500 savings!

SPIRIT - 46' Hunter
"Spirit Summer special from May 1st - Nov. 1st, 2010.... stay 8 nights for the price of 7 - enjoy an additional night aboard Spirit complete with all meals, snacks and refreshments together with sailing the beautiful Virgin Islands, for the same price as one week. Also Spirit has a special discount for honeymoons and anniversaries of -$250 off the regular rates."

SCOTT FREE- 120' Nothcoast Motoryacht

Book by May 22nd and save $11,000!
Now $44,000 plus expenses for this 4 stateroom motoryacht Chartering the Caribbean and Bahamas.

SILVER MOON - 44' Mayotte Catamran

All-inclusive charters - bookings thru July 15
20% off listed rates or Charter for 7 days, sail for 10

Captain Only this summer now 10% off listed weekly rates and include standard bar, wine, beer
SHORT NOTICE SPECIALS: (all inclusive only) 30 days $1,000 off!


March, 2010
Announcements

Greek Charters - Just as the US$ recent gains against the Euro has sparked interest in chartering the Mediterrean this summer, one of our favorite Med. destinations Greece is looking for jumping the VAT tax. Greek financial delimena has recently been well doecumented in the financial sections recently. They are broke and looking for sources to fund their Socialist Government. Cruising License for charter yachts spending more than 40 days a year in Greek waters, suspencion of on the duty free fuel, the 2% rise in VAT up to 21%and income tax issues for Greek owners and restictions on foreign yachts all complicate matters. The good new is that some owners are offering price incentives and guarantees to stimulate business. Summer dates are booking well. Call to plan your Mediterean yacht vaction soon.

March, 2010
Announcements

EL JEFE -115' Derecktor

New All inclusive rate offered on this St. Martin Based 4 couple or family of 10 motoryacht for charters booked before the end of May just $37,500 . 28’ Ricochet towed tender included!

January, 2010
Announcements

We have been receiving an unprecedented number of offers for reduced rates on charters starting in the next couple weeks, or ending in February. Primarily these are higher end yachts but the list includes some modest priced choices as well. For charters booked close to charter dates, please inquire personally as the list quickly becomes outdated and is not added to our website. We will glad to discuss how to achieve your best choices in this recessionaly period.

A number of yachts have dropped rates for the entire season or rolled back rates to last years levels. This changes are indicated as "specials" on the various list of yachts.
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8 days for the price of 7 has been one of the more popular offers for those who can take advantage.

No price surcharge for charters of 5 or even 4 days is offered on a number of smaller yachts making a "Ship & Shore" Holiday more affordable than in past years.

Of Special interest are:

 

Fresh bananasTropical plants come in bloom in Spring.
This stand of bananas out side the 1st Class Charter office sports Hundrends of the soon to be ripen fruit.

Yellow Cheek Parrots

Blossom draw wildlife including these Virgin Island parrots seen eating the flowers on the "Ginger Thomas" tree, Official tree of the USVI. 4 pairs of the birds were observed in a single tree.


vanilla BeanVanilla

For the 2st Time since planted 10 years ago, the Vanilla Orchid on property is in bloom. Individual blooms last but one day and must be hand pollinated. Vanilla beans have started to reach maturity in Early Oct. 2006.

Hand Pllinate

 

Jost

View of Red Hook in St. Thomas, a  popular boarding of spot for charters.

Red Hook


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