Nicholson Yachts - Fleet Update

New Yacht to the Nicholson Fleet!

M/Y “AFRICAN QUEEN” (formerly Julianne) – 80’ ft Northern Marine

The yacht's interior has been designed by Ardeo Design and Scott Cole with the exterior styling by Stuart Archer.
She offers one Owner's Ststeroom, One double Stateroom ans One twin Stateroom with pulman cabin. All Staterooms are ensuite.

S/Y “REE” – 115’ Valdattero sloop. Sleeps 10 in 5 convertable Staterooms all ensuite.

All staterooms have ensuite bathrooms with showers and multi standard TV, DVD and Stereo. The Full With Aft Master has a Queen sized bed and a sofa which converts into a bed. with a large flat screen TV. All four guest cabins are twins which convert to King size beds making the yacht incredibly versatile for family with couples on board.

S/Y “TILLY MINT” – 67’ Discovery Sleeps 6 in 3 Staterooms.

The door to the forward double cabin can be moved to make the luxury bathroom either ensuite, or shared with the double Pullman cabin, depending on the number of guests. The forward cabin itself has a king sized bed, aircon and large TV and DVD and IPOD connection.

S/Y “LA FORZA DEL DESTINO” – 77’ ft Nautor Swan

A full-width owners stateroom with Queen-size walkaround bed and settee's to both port and starboard. A very large ensuite with walk-in shower. Two port-side double cabins with single berth uppers and ensuite facilities that include walk-in showers.

Yachts Attending the Antigua Show
AFRICAN QUEEN – 80’	ANAHITA – 62’	CAMPAI – 72’	GITANA – 112’
JAMBALAYA – 73’	LADY ANGELE – 72	La Forza Del Destino – 77’	MATAU - 72’
MELINKA – 80’	REE – 115’	SINCERITY – 92'	TILLY MINT – 67’
TABOO - 85"	TIVOLI – 90’

Yacht News
	DULCINEA - will depart New England to sail down to Antigua in early November. She is a well appointed 63’ Bill Dixon with 3 double guests cabins. The aft master has a centerline queen bed with adjoining ensuite. The two guest cabins forward each have double berth with ensuite facilities. Chef Kathy Lammers will delight guests with her menu including local tropical fruits, organic greens and pumpkin soup with a hint of island spices. Please view her full sample menu at www.charterbrochure.com/dulcinea Captain Hans and Kathy Lammers look forward to greeting your guests on board.
	CAPERCAILLIE - a Swan 81’, is currently in Elba, preparing to sail to the Gulf of Naples for the remainder of September. They have had a great season sailing in the Aeolian Islands, Gulf of Naples, Cinqueterre, Corsica, France and Monaco. She will haul in October to complete a list of projects including a new chart plotter, new satellite television dome, new water maker, new spinnaker cars and halyards, new dodger, interior varnishing, complete electronics integration and a new AIS receiver. She will again be shiny and new and ready to welcome guests on board. Winter location TBD.
	LADY ANGELE the 72’ Robert Perry, is completing a wonderful summer in New England full of charters and friends on board in Newport, Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. There have been multiple whale and dolphin sightings much to the delight of young and old alike. The boat continued onto Gloucester and then into Cape Porpoise, Maine. “At sunset the light house at the entrance to Cape Porpoise is one of the prettiest places I have ever anchored” exclaimed Captain Brad Smith. To celebrate the end of summer, LADY ANGELE sailed from Newport to Block Island then to Sag Harbor on to Port Jefferson and into New York City through Hell Gate and past the Statue of Liberty. “It is hard to surpass sailing down the East River under the Roosevelt Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge and then around the Statue of Liberty to spend a night at Dennis Conner’s North Cove Marina in Manhattan” said Brad. LADY ANGELE will be happy to invite all brokers on board during the Antigua Charter Yacht Show in December. We look forward to seeing you on board!
	JAMBALAYA - a beautiful 2002 – 73’ Schooner, will be showing off a new external paint job as well as a new suit of sails, new main mast and boom. Guests of all ages have been enjoying her brand new 2-person kayak, long towable tubes, snorkel equipment and fishing gear. JAMABAYLA will be participating in the Antigua Classics in April 2012 and will be please to welcome day charter guests who would like to enjoy a day of racing on a schooner. Daily rate $1,400/2 including lunch and beverages (Sylvie to write back to define “beverages”) JAMBALAYA will be happy to invite all brokers on board during the Antigua Charter Yacht Show in December. We look forward to seeing you on board!
	ANAHITA – 62’ Dynamique, remained in the Caribbean over the summer months to complete refit work and is now looking sharp and ready for winter season charters. Awnings, dodger and all other canvas coverings have been replaced along with new cockpit and deck cushions. Both the rigging and the rudder have been overhauled. The passerelle has been upgraded to include steel and teak hand rails for easier boarding. All 3 water tanks have been replaced with shiny new stainless tanks as has the new larger fuel tank and a new hot water heater. She has replaced all shower curtains and mirrors and has new mattresses for all cabins and fresh new linens and an upper berth has been added to the starboard guest cabin (totally inconspicuous). The list goes on…but instead of listing her refit entirely, please feels free to view her at the Antigua Charter Yacht Show in December. Captain Bijan looks forward to greeting each and every one of you at the Antigua Charter Yacht Show.
	JABBERWOCKY – 51’ Beneteau, has had a busy summer season specializing in short term charters of 3, 5 or 7 days in and around the beautiful Caribbean waters of Antigua and Barbuda. With 3 double guest cabins, JABBERWOCKY is great for couples and families alike. She will be at the local yacht spa for a month of pampering, including having her bottom scraped and anti fouled, her top sides polished and her toe rails varnished. JABBERWOCKY will return to charter on the 12th of October, rested, relaxed and keen to explore the “Island of 365 beaches.”
	SINCERITY - A true classic 92’ Baglietto, built in 1928, has enjoyed a beautiful sailing season in the pristine waters off the coast of Maine. In preparation for her journey to the Caribbean, SINCERITY is installing a new Raymarine Chart Plotter and Radar. The topsides have been freshly painted a new color – "White"! This also included a complete re-fairing of the hull. Also included in the list of 'new things' is a new tender, new pressure water system and new soft goods. Sincerity looks forward to welcoming brokers at the Antigua Charter Show.