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Eight Bells: Julie Nicholson

April 18, 2019

The world of crewed yacht charter lost one of its key industry pioneers in 2019: With family and loved ones at her side, Julie P. Nicholson died on February 27 at her home in Blue Hill, Maine. She was 90. That no mold could define her life and career is an understatement. Lifelong sailor, Smith […]

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Classic Swedish Yachts Partners with Nicholson

April 1, 2019

Nicholson Yachts of Newport, R.I., has been named the U.S. and Caribbean brokerage agent for Classic Swedish Yachts. The sleek monohulls are admired for their stability and safety as much as for their traditional beauty and ease of handling by shorthanded crew. Rossatra Boatyard, a long-established family-run business on the Baltic Sea, is the production […]

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Amy Makes Three: Meet the Expanded Crew of AQUILA

March 19, 2019

Elaine Lembo’s Charter Briefing The beautiful Swan 77 AQUILA, one of the most successful and busy of our fleet members, welcomes Chef Amy! Amy found her passion for the culinary arts working alongside Tina Bester, the Queen of Tarts, a household name in the South African food industry. If you’ve never heard of  Tina, a […]

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Bluewater Passages aboard ANAHITA, THE DOVE

February 28, 2019

Elaine Lembo’s Charter Briefing Looking for a different type of sailing? Look no further than ANAHITA and THE DOVE. Comfort, speed, class — that’s what you’re in for aboard ANAHITA, a 62-foot Dynamique that accommodates six guests and two crew. Fully air conditioned and beautifully appointed below deck, expertly designed for performance on deck, this […]

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Spring Ahead 2019

February 21, 2019

Elaine Lembo’s Charter Briefing EROS offers a 10% incentive: Caribbean sailing season is at its peak in March and April, so don’t miss this opportunity: Sail and save aboard the classic Gloucester schooner! EROS is perfect for families, adults, couples eager to experience the romance of the sea and the beauty of a full spread […]

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Cozy Up to a Cat on Your Next Charter

February 7, 2019

Elaine Lembo’s Charter Briefing The catamaran as a platform for crewed charter makes great sense. There’s space to spread out and lounge, there’s plenty of cabin privacy, non-sailors like them for their stability and safety, and the shallow draft means cats can quietly sneak on their paws into secluded anchorages. Here’s a rundown of the […]

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