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Huge Sailing Vessel Turns Heads in Greece

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Aerial photograph of sailing yacht ATHOS underway. She is headed toward the top right corner of the photo.

Superyacht ATHOS Schooner. Photo by Rick Tomlinson

At 62 meters (203ft) in length, the massive sail yacht ATHOS enters her second Greek yacht charter season as the largest sailing vessel for hire in the Greek islands.
Designed by Andre Hoek and built by Holland Jachtbouw, yacht ATHOS is registered as the world’s largest privately-owned schooner and the most  technologically sophisticated classic sail yacht on the seas.
Accommodations are available for 10 guests in 3 doubles staterooms, plus 2 twins (convertible)  cabins.  A captain and crew compliment of 8 are on hand to attend to the guests as well as the safe operation of the superyacht.

DECKHOUSE

The yacht’s 11-meter beam (the width of the vessel) creates an unprecedented amount of volume. The interior includes a luxurious owners’ suite, with private cockpit and deckhouse.  The main deckhouse offers a formal dining area as well as an entertainment lounge.

Unique points of interest:

  • A centerboard keel allowing her to access shallow waters that other vessels of her size cannot contemplate
  • Amazing deck space and luxurious accommodation impressing any guests invited on board
  • Large assortment of watertoys are available, including an inflatable flying boat

RATES

Charter rates begin at  180,000 EUROS per week, plus running expenses.

CHARTER DESTINATION

Currently in position for London Olympics yacht charters, the vessel returns to Greek waters in early August, 2012. 

HOW TO RENT A SAILBOAT

To rent private sailing yacht ATHOS, contact 1-800 Yacht Charters at https://www.1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/

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Stunning Sail Yachts Prepare For Virgin Islands Luxury Yacht Charter Season

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STUNNING SAILING YACHTS HEAD TO CARIBBEAN

As the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season draws to a close, a number of sleek, stylish, and modern sailing charter vessels are making their way from ports around the world – to take their positions in the islands for the upcoming Caribbean yacht charter season.

Aerial photo of 3-masted sailboat, Maltese Falcon, underway. Center sail has a black flying falcon logo on it. Hull of yacht is dark against waves lapping at side of yacht. Statue of Liberty in the background of the photo.MILK RUN TIME

November is the month many yachts make the “Milk Run,” sailing across the Atlantic Ocean from Europe to the Caribbean.As in years past, the Virgin Island yacht charter fleet is expected to dominate the market in terms of the number of available yachts for hire, especially in the category of crewed catamaran charters.  Yachts such as Lagoon 620 catamaran yacht

 

ST. THOMAS WELCOMES THE YACHTS

THE CURE, and Sunreef 62 catamaran, TAHAA II are already in position to accept reservations (how does a Welcome to 2014 yacht charter vacation sound???).While the St. Thomas yacht charter market in the USVI, and the Tortola yacht charter market in the BVI are quite sizeble in terms of small to mid-size yachts, a large contingent of sail superyachts will choose the deeper water of the Leeward Islands for their winter base.  The St Martin yacht charter fleet and the St Barts fleets are expected to include the following mega yacht charter stalwarts.  For instance, 203 foot sail yacht ATHOS – 198 foot sail yacht KOKOMO – and 183 foot Perini Navi yacht PANTHALASSA

WHEN IS THE CARIBBEAN SAILING FLEET ARRIVING?

The Caribbean sailing yacht fleet will be in place from early December, 2013 through April, 2014. 

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