TOUCH THE SKY
Capt. Richard Darling
Captain Richard hails from a small town in upstate New York near the Lake Ontario shoreline where he learned absolutely nothing about sailing! That is until he spent some college years in Daytona, then went back to NY and was fortunate enough to enter the racing scene where he purchased his own sailboat and hasn’t stopped sailing since. In 2003, Richard moved to the Virgin Islands and acquired his USCG Master’s License. Since then, he has worked in the charter industry as Captain or Engineer on various sailing and motor yachts up to 160 feet.
Calling St. Thomas home for more than 15 years. Richard has sailed thousands of miles through the islands and beyond, and he loves sharing some of the best kept secret anchorages and dive locations along the way along with his knowledge of the stars under the beautiful Caribbean night skies.
Chef Suzanne Schindler
Chef Suzanne hails from Philadelphia, PA where she studied under some of the best Italian cooks on the east side. She learned at an early age that perfectly blended herbs and spices will bring your dish to the next level. Her family moved to St. Petersburg, FL where her eyes were immediately drawn to the sea. Through the years her need to be in the islands never waned nor did her desire to create mouth watering meals. Her dishes are best described as elegantly simplistic. A wide range of culinary styles beautifully blended with fresh local ingredients, a superb mixture of herbs and spices, and sprinkled with a pinch of Mama’s love will have you begging for seconds. But trust me, you are going to want to save room for dessert!
Specifications
Boat Details
Details
Locations
Defibrilator
Subwing
10ft Inflatable circular mesh ring
Two-person towable tube
REFIT DETAILS: During the 2022/2023 season, Touch the Sky has had these items replaced or upgraded:
New 20KW Northern Lights Generator
New Air Conditioner Chiller System
New Lewmar Windlass & Deck repair
New Interior Decor & Linens
New hull paint & New Bottom Paint
new dinghy outboard & bottom paint
New Tenderlift/Swim Platform
starlink internet installation
| 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | 8 Pax | 9 Pax | 10 Pax | |
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| Winter 2023 to 2024 | $25,000 | $25,500 | $26,000 | $26,500 | $27,000 | $27,500 | $28,000 | $29,000 | $30,000 |
| Summer 2024 | $25,000 | $25,500 | $26,000 | $26,500 | $27,000 | $27,500 | $28,000 | $29,000 | $30,000 |
| Winter 2024 to 2025 | $25,000 | $25,500 | $26,000 | $26,500 | $27,000 | $27,500 | $28,000 | $29,000 | $30,000 |
| Summer 2025 | $25,000 | $25,500 | $26,000 | $26,500 | $27,000 | $27,500 | $28,000 | $29,000 | $30,000 |
| BVI COMPLIANCE FOR THE 2023/2024 SEASON: Cruising Grounds: British Virgin Islands & U.S. Virgin Islands Pick Up/Drop Off: St. Thomas or Tortola Yacht: BVI-Based Crew: Permanent Annual Work Permits BVI Customs & Cruising Permit Fees: Included GENERAL NOTES: MINIMUM NIGHTS: Inquire for charters less than 5 nights. For 6 night charters, divide weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights. For 5 nights or less, divide weekly rate by 6 nights X number of nights. SLEEP ABOARD: Available for half of the daily rate. Includes boarding after 4pm, snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast. Dinner ashore is additional. Select option upon booking. EXCLUDES: Christmas and New Year's weeks. CREW RELOCATION OPTION: The crew will give their twin cabin for guest use for a relocation fee of $1,000 upon approval prior to booking. BVI ONLY - HALF-BOARD RATES: Discount of $150 per person Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches and 4 dinners ashore at client expense. 2@$24,700 | 3@$25,050 | 4@$25,400 | 5@$25,750 | 6@$26,100 | 7@$26,450 | 8@$26,800 | 9@$27,650 | 10@$28,500 CHRISTMAS/ NEW YEAR'S RATE: CHRISTMAS 2024: 1-10 pax @ $35,000 NEW YEARS 2024/25: 1-10 pax @ $37,000 * 24 hour turn only offered from Christmas to NYE charter * BAHAMAS RATES (ALL-INCLUSIVE) Touch The Sky will be conducting charters in the BAHAMAS from 5/1/24 - 7/31/24 BAHAMAS RATES (ALL-INCLUSIVE) FULL-BOARD: Includes 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners, happy hour canapes, standard ships bar and snacks. Meals ashore are additional. 2@$30,500 | 3@$30,750 | 4@$31,000 | 5@$31,250 | 6@$31,500 | 7@$32,000 | 8@$32,500 | 9@$34,000 | 10@$35,000 **Rates are all inclusive of 14% tax and fees (to be paid by boat). Broker will receive commission on FULL RATE** RELOCATION FEES:Yacht will only relocate for charters 6 nights or longer. Please inquire for availability.Relocation fees are + 14% tax and not subject to commission.Nassau - No relocation feeStaniel Cay - $700 one-way - $1,500 round-tripGeorgetown - $700 one-way - $1,500 round-tripMarsh Harbor - $700 one-way - $1,500 round-tripARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES: Yacht offers a 3pm arrival and departure option. From Nassau especially, the later start works well for a short sail from the marina to a close island for a following morning start on the longer sail. On return, a later departure enables the crew to have a more leisure morning with the guests before departing on the return sail from the Exumas to Nassau. The yacht will provide lunch on the day of departure if they opt to leave at 3pm. They offer standard noon-noon arrival/departure time if preferred. **SEE BROKER NOTES FOR MORE INFORMATION - WAIVER REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO CONTRACT** Copy link below & paste into browser to submit waiver: https://bit.ly/cyawaiver |
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