The yacht is based at Nanny Cay on Tortola. This is an ideal situation for cruising all around the BVI or the US VI to the west. The cruising allows you to island hop stopping at different locations for lunch and in the evening. A sheltered anchorage is always close to hand. Alternatively you can make some longer trips. The cruising is as challenging as you wish to make it.

The yacht can easily be handled by 2/3 people, although a good standard of sailing is required to ensure a safe holiday.

When you arrive in Tortola you will be met at the airport and taken to the yacht which will already have been prepared for you. You will receive a full briefing on the yacht and it’s equipment, and also on the cruising area. If you need other equipment for snorkelling, windsurfing or diving this can also be provided.

The Bavaria 44 is one of the best cruising yachts available. It is ideally suited for the Caribbean. Our yacht has everything you need for a fantastic holiday. It is the deep keel version providing excellent sailing qualities. The yacht is configured as the most spacious version with 3 cabins and two toilets. You’ll find us better equipped than your normal charter boat. A full spec is provided. Key extra equipment we provide is as follows:

• GPS - Garmin 152
• Autohelm - Raytheon ST 6001
• Wind instrumentation
• Spinnaker pole (a spinnaker is not provided)
• CD/radio
• 12ft tender with 9.9hp outboard.

To give you a better idea of the boat please see additional photos below setting out the interior and the layout.

Please note the boat is new (Dec 2002)and the photos provided at library ahots. Actual colours may vary slightly. In addition to the items listed earlier a more detailed specification provided is as follows:

To set you away on a great holiday the following starter pack will also be on the boat when you arrive:

Via our agent a full provisioning service can also be arranged.

Hull Damage Waiver (HDW) insurance, Cruising Permits and National Parks Permit are payable before departure to our agent from the dock in cash or travelers' cheques. Upon return of the vessel you are required to top off the water and fuel tanks, which you receive full upon boarding the vessel.

Rates shown above are for 7 nights per vessel (min 5 nights except Christmas and New Year) with the additional daily rate should you wish to add nights. Charters start and finish at noon. Sleepaboards (the option of staying on board your yacht at the dock) with boarding of your vessel available after 5.00 pm, can sometimes be added to the start of your charter at an extra charge of $75.00 per head per night (minimum of $200.00 pn.), depending upon yacht availability.

Prior to commencement of your holiday you must be able to satisfy our agent that you have satisfactory sailing ability on board the yacht. No responsibility is taken for any actions taken by the skipper or any crew on the yacht.

Hull Damage Waiver Insurance is available for $25.00 per day and limits your liability to $500.00 REFUNDABLE security deposit on yacht (please note liability is $1000 on dinghy and outboard).

Skippers are available for $120.00 per day.

Full provisioning can also be arranged by our agent.

Windsurfers, kayaks, hammock, SCUBA gear or other water-sports are all available for hire.

Hotel Accommodations throughout the BVI can also be arranged by our agent if needed to supplement your stay on board.

Bookings and Cancellations - To complete your booking we will pass you onto our agent. A 50% deposit will be needed to confirm the reservation and the balance due of 50% should be paid no later than 45 days prior to charter start date. A full refund less a $200.00 administration fee is given should the reservation be cancelled in writing up to 90 days prior to the charter start date. If the charter is cancelled within 90 days of charter start date, then a full refund (less $200.00) is made subject to the charter space being resold.