The call goes out to the luxury leisure yacht industry to do its part to support a worthwhile community cause Save the date: Friday, August 9, 2019, 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. Newport Shipyard Did you cry when your mom sent you off to summer camp? Did you trade away the crumbly ginger snaps she packed […]
Read MoreAMANDA is a classic wooden motor yacht homeported in Piraeus, Greece. Built in 1956 in the U.K., she was refitted in 2017 to her original layout. Further refit work was performed in 2018. AMANDA is a shining example of a lovingly restored traditional craft. A 24-meter (78 foot) cruiser powered by two diesel Rolls Royce […]
Read MoreWHEN and IF, the Alden schooner whose build was commissioned by World War II General George Patton to sail on a circumnavigation he didn’t live to take, has joined the Nicholson fleet. The much-celebrated wooden schooner was built in 1939 in Wiscasset, Maine. Beloved for her looks, pedigree, and the guests and owners she’s carried, […]
Read MoreBALANCE, just added to the Nicholson fleet, is a modern yacht that’s also practical and durable at sea. Rob Humphreys designed the Oyster 54 with a longer waterline, slightly more sail area and a lighter displacement than the Oyster 53, all of which combine to enhance her sailing performance.From any angle, BALANCE is a stunning-looking […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
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! 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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