Thursday, April 25, 2013

WHAT'S YOUR CATAMARAN STYLE?


      New, sophisticated, quality and chic catamarans available in Hodges Creek, Tortola BVI
 
        Owner or Charter versions sail or power... Bareboat & Crewed for the most discerning tastes.
Tell us your catamaran STYLE and we will advise you on all styles of catamarans. Let us find what will look best on you. All available from ONE central location!

We've got you covered in Hodges Creek Marina, BVI!
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  1-800-262-0308
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LIMITED XMAS & NEW YEAR'S AVAILABILITY: lAGOON 38, 39, 450, 500, 52, 560, & 620 are open for Bareboat and Crewed catamaran charters. Hurry, availability won't last long!

SUMMER SPECIAL: Get 10 Days of PRICE of 7. Available on remaining open weeks! (New Bookings Only)

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Thursday, March 7, 2013


The Catamaran Company is VERY pleased to announce the sale of a 2013 Lagoon 52 4 cabin/4 head model into charter service in Tortola, BVI. Available from October 15th 2013 in Tortola, BVI.

4 cabin version: 1 owner's suite and 3 VIP guest cabins

It's all about the fact that the mast has been moved aft! And about combining sailing performance but keeping the luxury!

A mast placed more aft means:
  • More performance
  • Less pitching
  • More downwind sails possibilities
  • Easier maneuvering
  • Less efforts
  • Better visibility from the steering station
The mast is now more aft which is very similar to how racing boats operate for maximum sailing performance. By placing the mast aft many other opportunities arise in this catamaran and the ability to use space differently. What also stands out in the interior is the cabin space. This model has a 4 cabin layout with a VVIP owner's cabin and 3 VIP cabins. In the salon has a spectacular view due to lowered windows yet still remain vertical.

 The move of the mast aft has creating the following highlights.

It ensures a better centering of weight, less pitching and a better rig efficiency.
With the mast aft, boom is shorter and mainsail is more efficient.
Overall sailing performance is better than the Lagoon 500
  • The more the rig is centered, the better the balance of the sail plan.
  • The more aft the rig, the larger the downwind sails
  • Centered mast = lighter masts rig sails = less pitching
New electrical management system

Another interesting technological innovation on this catamaran is the electrical multiplexing of the onboard systems that are really more user friendly.
  • More information for a better power management: 3.5" touchscreen
  • An easy to use system
  • Interior light wireless switches
Helm station
  • Tilting helm pedestal: better visibility
  • Separate maneuvering position
  • Multipurpose settee
The steering station can be adjusted to three different positions (starboard, center or port), giving the skipper perfect visibility under sail or when maneuvering.

The sales price fully equipped for charter is approx. $1, 4 million to purchase fully equipped ready for charter. For charter we must ensure certain requirements such as mosquito nets, fridges/freezers, generator with air conditioning, deck gear etc. We also must ensure you that the return makes sense to the private owner of this vessel. We therefore have to charter out the catamaran at a rate that makes sense to operate this beautiful yacht in bareboat charter. Bareboat catamarans seem to be getting larger and larger and more expensive to operate in charter. You will need to know how to operate a catamaran of this size and you will need a first mate to help you along. If you have chartered a 44ft catamaran or larger we feel you probably have the requirements to operate this catamaran by yourself with help of a crew.
To operate this catamaran and maintain her in perfect condition, insure the vessel etc., the charter rates are as follows:

High SeasonMid-SeasonMid LowLow
$16,400$15,600$14,500$13,400


We will honor your repeat charter discount. This is very rare opportunity to bring you the best charter product in the industry. Charter this catamaran in the world's best sailing destination...Tortola, BVI!
Nowhere in the world will you find another Lagoon 52 available for bareboat charter. This is a very unique opportunity to try out the latest innovation from Lagoon catamarans. The Lagoon 52 stands out over her competition. A noble catamaran built with luxurious materials and vast interior spaces. Open cockpit that feels more like a deck with an increased fly bridge space for socializing, taking the helm and sunbathing.
The Lagoon 52 is elegant, comfortable and a safe catamaran to charter. Very charter friendly and built to ensure that this catamaran can sail with a minimum amount of crew even though her size is vast. The catamaran is accessed via open aft transoms permitting easy boarding and disembarking with broad side decks all with recessed deck hatches.
The cockpit is level with the salon with an outdoor lounge and sun lounging area to starboard.
The fly bridge is reached either by a staircase leading from the cockpit, or by another leading from the deck on the starboard side.
Her hull lines are sleek and shapely, slightly beveled and the bows are superb. The Lagoon 52 represents the start of a new generation due to her rig, but also to her original design
The foresails have more power and they are also more multi-purpose allowing more challenging sailing. The longitudinal structure built into the seagull wing shaped bridge deck absorbs the compression force of the mast.











Friday, February 1, 2013

Introducing Rock Star 2013 Gemini Legacy 35!

We have a fond affection for these 'twins' and we think you should too! Charter the Gemini Legacy - two cabin/two head catamaran for the same charter rate as a 40ft Mono-hull! Ranging from $3,800 in high Season to $2,040 in low season. Available in Tortola, BVI from February 16th, 2013. 7 night sailing vacation for up to six guests. Valentines Special 10% discount off the above rates if booked by end of Miami Boat Show dates – 18th February 2013.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

2013 BVI Spring Regatta Is Coming

Host Nanny Cay Resort and Marina will be welcoming several fun, fast and highly competitive boats with crews to match, for the inaugural 2013 Melges 32 Virgin Islands Sailing Series. Looking for a new adventurous way to spend your Spring Break? Charter a catamaran this spring to witness the excitement first hand! This is the best way to experience the seven day party in the British Virgin Islands. You can cruise a catamaran at your own pace and take in all that the event has to offer from a unique and exciting perspective. This would be a creative way for the avid sailor to share their enthusiasm with the rest of the family. The BVI Spring Regatta is the one Caribbean Regatta that has something for everyone. You can participate, just cruise as a spectator, practice amongst some of the most skilled crews in the world or simply party with thousands of sailing enthusiasts. Take home the Glory of victory or memories that will never be forgotten. The BVI is one of the most popular charting destinations in the world for various reasons. The beautiful scenery, the beaches, the marine life and the ability to witness this event makes it all the more desirable.
Monday, March 25: Registration The party starts Monday evening at Nanny Cay Marina with registration and a welcoming party for the Sailing Festival. Tuesday, March 26: Round Tortola Racee Kick off starts with a sail around Tortola, the largest island in the BVI. The event starts at Nanny Cay and makes its way to the north side in the Atlantic Ocean, then around Beef Island into the Sir Francis Channel and back to Nanny Cay. If the winds happen to change, the race head off in the opposite direction. Wednesday, March 27: Race to 'Treasure Island' Beach Day An entire day of fun! Race to the outer island Norman Island along with more than 50 competing boats. The finish line is the starting point for a full day of fun at the beach, with a BBQ, a bar and aquatic events providing fun for the entire family. If you are chartering a catamaran as a spectator or to support a friend or family member participating, you are welcome to join in the fun. Thursday, March 28: Tortola Island Day - Wind, Water & Wander and Welcome Party This is the perfect opportunity for those chartering the area at the time of the event to experience all that Tortola has to offer. Snorkeling, diving and dolphin discovery trips and island tours are available. There are lessons for those interested in kite-boarding and stand-up paddleboards. A bar will be open throughout the day, and local vendors will be serving lunch and dinner on the beach! If you prefer, this would be the perfect time relax by a pool or on the beach under the shade provided by the palms lining the beach.
Registration for the BVI Spring Regatta starts at noon accompanied by live music and the Mount Gay Rum Welcome Party. Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, March 29-31 Stellar Racing Action Now it's time to party! Three days of world-class racing takes place along with partying under the stars at the Regatta Village on the beach of Nanny Cay Marina. Each day's events will be broadcast in the village nightly. If you're in town on vacation or supporting friends and family this is the perfect opportunity witness the competition live at the village and online. IYCC during the Spring Regatta The International Yacht Club Challenge brings sailors from around the world to participate on Sunsail monohulls. Party Central Every afternoon and evening entertainment will keep the blood pumping and everyone in the mood to party until the next day of racing. The Regatta Village will have five international food vendors, regatta merchandise and places to buy those items lost overboard (sunglasses, gloves, etc.). AWARDS will be presented around 5:30 Caribbean time to the ecstatic and exhausted winners. As always in the Caribbean, this is a party NOT to be missed. For ALL Regatta details visit their website

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

2011 Lagooon 380, Oriana Has Arrived in the BVI!

The owner's version of the Lagoon 380 catamaran has successfully made the journey from Ft Lauderdale, FL to Tortola, British Virgin Islands joining our charter fleet of luxury catamarans. Catamaran Sailing Vacations is proud to introduce the latest catamaran to arrive at our Tortola Marina. This is easily one of the most popular catamarans on the market today produced by Lagoon with more than six hundred and fifty boats delivered. If you are a coastal cruiser or a transatlantic adventurer this catamaran for charter was built to handle it all. This catamaran is the perfect fit for a charter vacation maneuvering around the BVI.
The Lagoon 380 has an overall length of thirty-seven feet and eleven inches with a beam of twenty-one feet and five inches. A draft of only three feet and nine inches this catamaran provides access to shallower waters for approaching various beautiful beaches and enhances site-seeing. The transom platforms provide easy access to the water and dinghy. Lagoon incorporated foot holes, a new feature on this catamaran to increase accessibility. The various islands provide plenty of sight-seeing opportunities and shallow reefs for snorkeling. The helm is positioned on the port side of the cockpit. The cockpit on this catamaran for charter provides seating for up to eight people, not including the helmsman bench. There are two storage lockers to the stern and a large ice box that doubles as seating. The twin diesels enhance maneuverability and docking.
This is a large small catamaran with almost six and a half feet of headroom in the saloon and hulls. Oriana is equipped with a generator and has the option for air conditioning. The vertical windows allow plenty of light to enter the saloon and galley while providing better protection from the sun and optimizing space and headroom. The saloon of this charter catamaran has comfortable seating for entertaining eight people. The galley faces aft with a sliding window to increase ventilation and provides access to a folding table for serving those in the cockpit. The galley on this catamaran is equipped with double stainless steel sinks, an oven and two-burner stove and grill, and a refrigerator. The owner's version has private quarters that use the entire starboard hull. Aft is a large double berth with storage beneath. Out of the cabin is a reasonably sized writing desk and plenty of storage. The owner's head is forward with a separated shower. The port hull has two double cabins forward and aft with a centralized head and shower. Oriana, a Lagoon 380 catamaran is a 3 cabins/ 2 head model accommodating up to six guests. Oriana is an affordable catamaran and highly sought after in charter. Click here to view detailed specifications Whether you are new to chartering or new to catamarans in general, this is the yacht to bareboat charter in the BVI. The delivery of Oriana into our BVI charter fleet was a unique experience. Follow the link below to follow the captains' journey. Contact charter@catamarans.com for more information on Oriana, Lagoon 380. Please type Oriana in the subject line and online proposals with detailed pricing can be sent to you instantly. You can also call 800-262-0308

Friday, January 11, 2013

Bareboat Manager Needed!

A position has become available at our Tortola base in the British Virgin Islands, for an Assistant Bareboat Manager. Working closely with the General and Bareboat Managers, along mechanical and cleaning staff, this hands on role would suit a practical, outgoing, customer service oriented individual. Our bareboat fleet consists of the latest top of the line catamarans, ranging from 34ft 6 persons, to 51ft 12 persons. Primarily we operate sailing catamarans, but we also have a couple of power catamarans in the fleet. We also operate a fleet of larger crewed yachts, along with maintaining a fleet of private boats and in some circumstances, the successful applicant may have to cross over to these fleets to lend help and expertise. Duties include, but are not limited to: •Maintenance of the fleet: Including rigging, instrumentation, heads, pumps, internal/external hardware, electrical, dinghies etc. Experience of marine diesels, generators, refrigeration and air conditioning would be advantageous. •Boat Handling: You will be required to operate all the vessels in the fleet, for refueling purposes, sea trials and courtesy departure/returns of charters. •Customer service: Welcoming, boat briefing, chart briefing, support during charter and debriefing. It may also be required to interact with the clients online, or by telephone, before their charter commences. •Staffing/Supervising: You will be required to help operate a team of cleaners and technical/mechanical staff to ensure the best possible product achievable. Tortola is a pleasant island and the waters of the British Virgin Islands, "Nature's Little Secrets," are a sailors mecca, with warm water, blue skies, palm fringed beaches and much, much more. If you are interested please contact us for further details! Marianne@catamarans.com, please refer to the following on the subject of your email: Job Application for Assistant Bareboat Manager: "your name".

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Late Cancellation Creates Opportunity!

Due to a last minute cancellation, the Lagoon 500 is now available for chater in Tortola, BVI for Xmas 2012/ New Years 2013.
The Lagoon 500 accommodates 12 guests in a 5 cabin/ 5 head layout. This catamaran is perfect for adding a new twist to your holiday or new year's celebration. Why stay on the mainland when you can entertain guests in way you've never before.
Envision you and your guests on the water relaxing, partying or casually dining on this luxurious catamaran. Perfect for the entire family or entertaining a few couples. Book Now! Email: charter@catamarans.com or Visit our website to see our other promotions! www.catamarans.com/charter