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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 College graduate, and a certified Able-Bodied Seaman, she hailed from a wealthy, strict Yankee family, and was endowed with the hands-on, practical nature of a mariner. She married into the Nicholson family and became deeply involved in the business of crewed sailboat charter, a newfangled...
Read MoreNicholson 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 partner. Rossatra, known for custom commissions and the Linjett range, will execute the Classic Swedish Yachts design brief to build the models, a combination of light, stiff sandwich construction in the hulls, carbon fiber masts, and varnished mahogany on deck. Models of the performance cruisers...
Read MoreElaine Lembo’s Charter Briefing The beautiful Swan 77 AQUILA, one of the most successful and busy of our fleet members, welcomes Chef Amy! on break from the galley 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 baker and cookbook author — Google away. Photos of her cheerfully-colored, elaborately decorated cakes and tarts abound on the Internet. Assisting in Tina’s cooking classes, running her café in Cape Town and helping with the publication of her two cookbooks...
Read MoreElaine 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 luxurious sailing yacht transports you to an experience beyond sailing. Each of three guest cabins has an ensuite head; choose from one with double bunk, queen bunk, or upper/lower single berths. Crew have access to their own quarters via a separate companionway. Amenities include full...
Read MoreElaine Lembo’s Charter Briefing EROS cuts through the waves like a knife in hot butter 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 of canvas under sail. Save ten percent off the high season weekly rates. EROS accommodates eight. EROS is available in the Caribbean through spring then heads north to New England in summer 2019. Watch...
Read MoreElaine 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 destinations where Nicholson cats are prowling: MATAU From 1 – 20 March 2019, this beautiful Privilege 75 is available in the Caribbean, from the British Virgin Islands to St. Barts. Terms: all-inclusive except for dockage/mooring, local cruising fees, SATCOMM, premium alcohol/gourmet foods. Weekly: 8 pax...
Read More“It’s the perfect destination for chartering a boat!” writes Emmanuel van Deth. “The archipelago is made up of immense lagoons separated by dozens of miles. It’s when sailing between them that you will feel the ocean swell and the sea breeze. Other than that you will find yourself sailing on giant swimming pool.” Deth’s article, with photos by Warren Dorning, includes a weeklong itinerary and further details about the destination. Nicholson Yachts is pleased to be mentioned in the piece, which appears in the current issue of Multihulls World. Copies will be available at the Progressive Miami International Boat Show...
Read MoreElaine Lembo’s Charter Briefing Holiday season 2019 was hectic! Back to back charters with turn-arounds of less than 24 hours. Three-week long charters involving a series of daysails. Last-minute bookings. Fashion model shoots. Kitesurfing addicts. Onboard accommodations for service pets. Special requests: fresh-cut pine trees, gift-wrapping stations, a couple’s massage at a landside resort. Activities to keep seniors and non-swimmers entertained afloat. Birthday cakes. On and on it went. At every turn, the Nicholson fleet of yachts rose to the occasion to make your charter the best vacation ever. Don’t Listen to Us – Listen to Our Clients Testimonials Holidays...
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