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TABOO
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Taboo Underway |
The
Yacht Taboo is a luxurious, all inclusive sailing
vacation in the beautiful, warm Caribbean. Get your
group together now, and sail with Miranda, David and the
crew of TABOO!
TABOO
sails only in the Caribbean with pickup point in St
Thomas U.S.V.I.'s, Roadtown Tortola, Marigot St Martins,
St. Barths, English Harbor Antigua, St. Lucia, Union
Island, St. Vincent, and Grenada. Each charter is custom
designed to satisfy your itinerary so we sail to where
ever it is you wish to go.
Her sheer size and speed
will definitely impress you. Taboo is a beautiful 81'
hi-tech schooner with every navigational aid made today
fitted aboard. TABOO is specifically designed for charter.
Taboo was designed by famed
yacht designer Doug Peterson, who has built America's Cup
winning racing yachts for New Zealand. She can reach speeds
to wind of 8-10 knots and off the wind can exceed 22 knots.
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Your Crew
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CREW PROFILES |
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Captain: David Hartstone
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Nationality: British |
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Number of Crew: 4 |
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Crew Profiles:
THE OWNERS
For fifteen years, Miranda and David have been
taking your sailing vacations in the Caribbean
seriously, and now believe they are starting to get
the knack of it! Capt' n Dave, Miranda and their crew
of two, offer a very tidy show for you onboard
TABOO.
They know what you want to see and Miranda knows
what you want to eat. Your food information sheets
are very carefully studied, and every detail is
covered. Her past experience in designing menus and
buying food for large Vancouver hotels may help to
explain why 85% of the charter guests return again
and again... quality in a tasty cuisine.
David, with 20 years experience in the 'Rock 'n'
Roll' industry in London and New York, has an ear
for almost any conversation, and can tell a few
tales himself. With his many Atlantic crossings and
sailing trips all around New Zealand, England, and
the Channel Islands, not to mention 15 years of
sailing in the Caribbean, you are assured total
safety and confidence aboard TABOO. With David at
the helm you can relax. His only
qualification...experience!
Miranda and David's last yacht, "Whakatane", was one
of the most successful charter yachts in the
Caribbean. Let's face it!, their old yacht "Whakatane"
bought their new yacht TABOO!...now that say's
something, doesn't it?
THE CREW
The crew (including David & Miranda) are all
non-smokers and are onboard to help you in every
aspect of your sailing vacation aboard TABOO. They
are very friendly and will offer activities such as
skiing, tubing, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming,
and hiking. As you sail past different islands, they
will point out sites of interest.
The great thing about chartering an "owner operated"
yacht is that great service and a fantastic time on
your vacation is assured. The Crew wants you to
return and sail on TABOO again, and recommend TABOO
to your friends.
Your safety is a primary concern of the crew, who
are very experienced sailors on large Maxi's like
TABOO. Under sail, you will see them handle all the
deck equipment with the greatest of ease, while
still being very sensitive to your needs...and will
welcome any offers of sailing participation from
you.
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Sample Menus |
 BREAKFAST
Assorted
breakfast cereals and granola served
with fresh sectioned grapefruits and
an assortment of hot cinnamon
Danish, blueberry and honey raisin
bran muffins, and freshly baked
croissants with chilled orange
juice.
Crisp baked bacon and herb scrambled
eggs with homemade hash browns,
whole wheat toast or English
muffins.
Orange Blossom French Toast or Hot
Waffles, fresh off the griddle,
served with orange maple syrup and
oven baked sausages.
Blueberry and Buttermilk Pancakes
topped with a banana, coconut,
pineapple compote and mango syrup.
Eggs Benedict served with freshly
made Hollandaise sauce, Canadian
back bacon, sliced oranges and
cantaloupe and Champagne Mimosa.
All breakfast served with
Robertson's English jams and
marmalades, assorted chilled juices,
coffee and tea.
Mid-morning snack of fresh fruits,
granola and chocolate bars.
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LUNCH
Tastefully decorated Buffet
Lunch with a different salad
served each day...
 Fresh
spinach salad with bacon
dressing
Greek salad with feta cheese
and extra large Greek olives
Romaine salad with plum
tomatoes, cucumber and red
kidney beans
German potato salad, made
fresh from that day
Vegetable Pasta salad with
grated Parmesan cheese.
The salad of the day is
served with a choice of
dressing or enjoy Miranda's
homemade dressing...
wonderful!
The
Main Luncheon Dish is one of
the following:
A
choice of hot from the oven
crab, asparagus or quiche
Lorraine
Miranda's highly acclaimed
Salmon Mousse
French paté maison and paté
de champagne and fresh made
paté of sherried mushrooms
all served with a Cucumber
sauce.
A side of Norwegian Smoked
Salmon with capers and
sliced red onions with
selection of pastrami,
turkey, ham and roast beef.
Avocado stuffed with baby
shrimps in a lite
vinaigrette dressing.
Every lunch has a cheese
board of Dutch gouda,
cheddar, smoked and herbed
cheeses, French bread,
bagels and rolls.
Fresh fruits of the season,
homemade fudge brownies,
carrot cake and banana
bread.
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APPETIZERS
Tomato
Mozzarella
Salad Shrimp
Cocktail
Crab Salad
Chilled
vichyssoise
Caesar salad
Spanish gazpacho
soup
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Hearts of Palm
salad
Bake stuffed
Zucchini
Hy's cheese
toast
Bermuda onion &
sliced tomato
salad
Marinated
artichoke salad
Eggplant
Cheesecake |
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COCKTAIL HORS d' OEUVRES
Served
every day between 4:00 p.m.
and 6:00 p.m.
Includes an excellent array
of tasty snacks to tempt
your appetite along with
your choice of afternoon
cocktail or sample Miranda's
marvelous rum punch. |
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ENTREES
Boneless leg of New Zealand
lamb with spinach stuffing
served with Coleman's
English mint jelly and
gravy.
Veal picatta and lemon sauce
with fettuccini Alfredo
Rock Corning Game Hens with
wild rice vegetable stuffing
Orange Rosemary Pork
tenderloin
Fresh grilled
catch-of-the-day: Marlin,
Wahoo, Swordfish, Mahi Mahi
Shrimp and Scallop mornay in
French puff pastry
Dolphin Cozumel Seafood
raspberry salad with three
cheese tortelinni
Grilled Filet Mignon steak
and lobster |
All dinners served with hot
rolls or garlic bread and a
choice of two fresh
vegetables.
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Steamed Cinnamon carrots
French green beans
Crunch baked cheese
cauliflower
Sauteed snow peas
Baked leeks
Fresh corn on the cob
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Sweet Garden Peas
Broccoli almondine
Ratatouille
Zucchini bake
Kentucky corn pudding
Tomatoes au gratin
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Specifications |
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Length |
85.0 Ft |
Beam |
21.0 Ft |
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Draft |
12.5 Ft |
Year Built |
1994 |
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Builder |
Petersen/Aquastar |
Refit |
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Number of
Cabins |
5 |
Total
Guests(sleeping) |
10 |
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Cabin
Configuration |
5 Doubles,3
Twins |
Air
Conditioning |
Full |
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Helipad |
No |
Deck Jacuzzi |
No |
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Captain's Name |
David
Hartstone |
Nationality |
British |
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Total Crew |
4 |
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Ports &
Operating Areas |
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Summer Port |
Caribbean
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Winter Port |
Caribbean
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Summer
Operations |
Caribbean
Virgin Islands ,Caribbean Leewards,Caribbean
Windwards |
Winter
Operations |
Caribbean
Virgin Islands ,Caribbean Leewards,Caribbean
Windwards |
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Location
Details |
Winter/Summer
Location: Caribbean
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High Rate |
28,050 USD per
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Low Price |
18,500 USD per
week |
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Terms |
MYBA |
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Rate Details |
Winter
2005/2006:
2-4 guests: $19,500
6 guests: $21,500
8 guests: $23,500
9 guests: $25,500
10 guests: $25,500
Notes: Inclusive except bar, dockage,
communication - 9 pax same rate as 10 pax
Christmas/New Years 2005/2006:
2-8 guests: $25,850
9-10 guests: $28,050
Notes: $25,850 is the Christmas rate for up
to 8 people. $28,050 is the Christmas rate
for 9-10 people.
Summer 2005:
2-4 guests: $18,500
6 guests: $20,500
8 guests: $22,500
9 guests: $24,500
10 guests: $24,500
Notes: Inclusive ecept bar, dockage,
communication |
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Contracts |
Caribbean
Terms |
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Guest
Accommodations |
Twin
staterooms aft with double beds and private
facilities. Twin double staterooms forward
of saloon with private facilities. Double
guest stateroom forward with private
facilities. Crew quarters forward.
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Tenders & Toys |
16' Dinghy
w/60hp outboard + a
12' Dinghy w/15hp outboard
Waterskis & Tube
2 Kayaks
Kneeboard
Fishing & Snorkel Gear
Underwater Camera
Floating Mats
Watermaker
Hairdryers in each cabin
Hammocks (2)
BBQ
Fully Air-Conditioned |
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Entertainment |
TV/VCR/Stereo/CD in EACH CABIN +
42' Plasma TV and DVD in Main Salon
VHS Camcorder
Nintendo, Playstation2
Telephone/Intercom System |
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Communications |
Satellite
Telephone |
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Scuba Diving Details |
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# Of Divers |
Crew
Licence |
Tanks |
BCs |
Reg |
BCs and
Regulators |
Air
Compressor |
Resort
Course |
Full
Course |
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Onboard |
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General Diving Info
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Diving Costs
information
$40 / dive, includes weights
& tanks |
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