Just another day of sailing in the Caribbean on board Aravilla on our charter
Just another day of sailing in the Caribbean on board Aravilla on our charter...
Updates
Some updates about the boat and charter business
Provisioning for charter has begun. How do you feed 9 people for one week without going ashore? Lots of food and drink!!
Provisioning for charter has begun. How do you feed 9 people for one week without going ashore? Lots of food and drink!!...
Marine traffic in St Barth’s for New Years Eve
Marine traffic in St Barth's for New Years Eve - incredible number of mega and giga yachts attending likely very lavish parties. The number of private jets and helicopters arriving / departing likely ...
The fireworks barge being pulled into place
The fireworks barge being pulled into place for tonight's display in Simpsons Bay Lagoon. Happy New Year shaping up!!...
Santa made a visit to us in St Maarten! Merry Christmas all
Santa made a visit to us in St Maarten! Merry Christmas all...
Hugely International Christmas Eve party on board Aravilla
Hugely International Christmas Eve party on board Aravilla - 20 odd folks made up of Canadian, British, Kiwi, South African, French, and American - we all celebrate the same in the Caribbean!...
Merry Christmas from Aravilla – we wish you happiness and health, hope to see you on board soon!
Merry Christmas from Aravilla - we wish you happiness and health, hope to see you on board soon!...
Beautiful Christmas morning full moon
Beautiful Christmas morning full moon. Up early to snap a picture of the lagoon in full moonlight - amazing way to kick off Christmas in the Caribbean...
Winter Solstice & Christmas Winds
Happy Winter Solstice from sunny St Maarten! Is it really Christmas in 4 days – where has the time gone? On that note, this is typically the time the “Christmas Winds” arrive on isla...
Mega Yacht navigating the Lagoon bridge on its way to sea
Mega Yacht navigating the Lagoon bridge on its way to sea. These things fit through by the smallest of margins!...
Finally arrived for the season and we’re able to get the Maple Leaf flying finally
Finally arrived for the season and we're able to get the Maple Leaf flying finally. #IslandLife #Catamaran #StMaarten...
Boat life lately has been crazy
Boat life lately has been crazy. As demonstrated by this picture of us trying to get through the airport in Toronto on our way south....
Long overdue update on ARAVILLA
We finally have some time to sit down and knock out a proper update after a couple of months of complete insanity. This update is coming to you from our new home base – Simpsons Bay Lagoon ̵...
Our guests enjoying beverages
Our guests enjoying beverages during a recent sail. The large cockpit and benches on our 46' catamaran ensure comfort and safety, as well as making sure clients can enjoy the beautiful days we experie...
Truly fantastic day sailing
Truly fantastic day sailing around the southern end of St Maarten. Here is a photo of Derek at the helm navigating near the cruise ship port in Philipsburg. Consistent winds, calm seas, and warm weath...
We want to extend peace and love
We want to extend peace and love to our friends in Paris. What a truly awful series of events took place there yesterday. It's so comforting and important to see the world coming together to stand aga...
One of the beautiful beaches we visit
One of the beautiful beaches we visit on our charters is Orient Beach. It is a world famous beach for its gorgeous soft sand, miles of beach front, warm breeze and water, popular bars, clubs, and rest...
Joys of a New Yacht
Well, we’re almost a week into owning our new boat. Or as has been corrected many time, our yacht. So what are the joys of a new yacht? Aside from learning the ropes (literally) on our maiden s...
The first sunset in her new home
The first sunset in her new home, and ARAVILLA feels like she's been here for years. We catch the best of both worlds with a beautiful sunrise over the mountains and breathtaking sunset over the Carib...
Possible new home for Aravilla
Possible new home for Aravilla for November through January. Complete with a bench, end of dock position, and neighbor Adela! Can't wait to move in!!...