One of the Melges 32 competing in the Virgin Islands Sailing Series
Captain Conchs Pearl of Wisdom
“Keep calm and sail on“
For Andrew on his long solo sail
The correct answer to last months question was
Blue
Conchgrats to
James Greenhalgh
your Conch Charters cap is on the way to you.
Choice of colors
Now in yellow, red, grey and pink as well as the original blue
Ben modeling the red cap
Running out of new pictures so don't forget to send me pictures of you wearing your Conch Caps
Conch Superior Rum
External
Cockpit
Forward cabin
Aft Cabin
Saloon
Galley
Layout
Conch Charters
May
Newsletter
Conch News
Earlier this year Andrew's 11 year old daughter was diagnosed with Vitiligo, a pigmentation disorder. The cells that make pigment are destroyed resulting in white patches appearing on the skin, the hair growing on areas affected by Vitiligo often turns white.
Andrew is raising money to help find a cure for this condition by doing a Solo Circumnavigation of the BVI (yes that includes going around Anegada) in the IC24, Conch-querer.
Andrew out practicing after work – as you can see he is loosing the light but practice is essential
The boat has been modified to include batteries, chart plotter, autohelm and many safety features.
Seeing an IC24 out sailing in the chanel with one person sitting on the side hiking out is quite an amazing sight.
The revised date for the start is May 18th.
Have a look at the facebook page for more pictures and updates.
Solo Circumnavigation of the BVI
“Sailing for a Cure”
For further information and or to make a pledge please contact Andrew
Now open for booking is a beautiful Leopard 46 – 2008 model.
She will be arriving in our fleet at the end of September so charters can start from the beginning of October 2013.
Book early to secure your charter
The Leopard 46 is a great boat complete with AC, generator, 4 good sized cabins, 4 heads (electric heads), raised helm which can seat 3 in comfort, large cockpit with plenty of seating
Conch-coction
Junebug
1 oz Conch Superior Rum bottle with each charter
1 oz Banana liqueur
1 oz Melon liqueur
1 oz Coconut rum
1 oz pineapple juice
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with cracked ice, shake to mix.
Serve over ice with a melon garnish.
Beware this one is strong!!
Skill Testing Question
Which Island in the BVI has both a North Sound and a South Sound?
Hint: You can only take your Conch Charters boat to North Sound
Boat for Sale
Beneteau 343 – 2005
Current price $55,900
The Beneteau 343 is the perfect compact family cruiser for touring the islands, or a nice starter charter boat.
The spacious interior is very impressive for this size of boat. Both the aft and forward cabins offer a spacious bunk.
The head and shower are also both sizable, and comfortable. With a large cockpit and easily arranged deck lay-out the 343 is an easy boat to handle short handed even for the less experienced.