 | | The team at Shannon Webster Charters blogs about booking crewed yachts from 80 to more than 400 feet long, all over the world. |
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Written by Shannon Webster
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Friday, 12 September 2008 11:39 |
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" I had a call today from Danny Donelan today who is a sales representative for Port Louis Marina on the Caribbean island of Grenada. He told me that Camper & Nicholsons Marinas (NOT C&N USA) hadd recently purchased Port Louis Marina from Peter Desavary who is a developer who has quite a few projects completed and underway in Grenada. Port Louis Marina has 50 slips that are operational at present from 10m to 50m with one 90m slip. Maltese Falcon, the 88m luxury sailing yacht stopped in last December for a stay. In November 2008 there will be an additional 9 slips added between 75m and 90m. By the end of 2009 the hope is to have all 400 slips completed. 76 of these berths will be for yachts over 25m. They are also planning to sell some of the berths privately at pre-construction prices. To learn more please see the links at www.portlouisgrenada.com and also www.cnmarinas.com
www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/.../Port-Louis-to-be-a-billion-dollar-resort-and-spa-maritime-village.html
www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/.../Opportunities-for-Grenadians.html
Happy Blogging,
Shannon Webster " |
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Written by Shannon Webster
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Saturday, 23 August 2008 06:36 |
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"It is pouring down rain and the wind is howling among the hammock oaks on the beachside down near the marsh. The ground will not soak up any more water so it is just standing, waiting now for the sun to shine. The "Peaceful Beach" along Flagler County's coast has suffered major damage and we have lost much of our beach now. Parts of the dune are actually collapsing back into the angry waves each time that they ferociously strike. Life in a small coastal community is not always easy but the rewards for habitating this small "peace" of heaven on earth far surpasses the little daily inconveniences that we must endure. Take for example the ability to walk just 2 blocks to the Atlantic Ocean to refresh your body in the middle of a hot August day or leaving your cell phone at the local post office and having a client who called you on it first then call your office line and tell you that the postal person he spoke with said you left it on the counter during your visit to pick up your mail this morning. Now, those are great trade-offs! Interestingly enough, we have not lost power or communications here in Flagler Beach so I can happily blog along and get some real work done while the phone is quiet and the rest of Central and North Florida prepare to go "on watch". The feeder bands have lulled some now so I am off to survey the situation outside and grab some lunch. Have a great day!! To track Fay please click on the link below:
http://www.noaawatch.gov/2008/fay.php" |
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Written by Shannon Webster
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Saturday, 02 August 2008 04:00 |
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"I was reflecting back this morning on my previous visits to Fiji and realizing what a great value and beautiful charter venue that it is. I went back into my files and with this post, I have decided to share some of my notes with you. The people of Fiji are so friendly. They are known as "children of the sun" with an absolutely lovely heritage and culture. During my visits, everytime that I would pass a local native Fijian in the street they always call out "BULA"! This is their word for "Good Morning" or "good" anything, really! While Fiji is just a wee bit off the beaten path, it is more that worth the effort that it takes to get there, especially if you love to dive. The airlines offer direct flights from the West Coast of the USA. I want to share with you an itinerary that Capt Carol Dunlop of M/V SURPRISE shared with me during my stay onboard MV SURPRISE. By the way, this is an excellent charter yacht for this region as she offers first class accommodation and service from the all local Fijian crew. Carol, herself is an ex-patriot British citizen. She is very well respected in local Fijian circels among the chieftans on each island and can offer her guests behind-the-scene adventures that the average person would never get to experience such as your own private Kava Ceremony in a Fijian Village that normally does not welcome outside visitors. Now, how is that for local knowledge? Fiji was a wonderful experience and a trip that will make enough memories to last you a lifetime. Please click on the link below to read more about my adventures there:
http://www.the-triton.com/megayachtnews/index.php?news=5" |
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Written by Shannon Webster
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Saturday, 02 August 2008 03:59 |
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"10-14 days ~ North Viti Levu, Vatuira area, Wakaya, Gau, Beqa and Kadavu. " |
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Written by Shannon Webster
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Saturday, 02 August 2008 03:55 |
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"In Fiji , when you say goobye and toss your welcome lei into the seas it means that you are not saying good-bye but that it will always bring you back." |
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DJ Parker has been a leader in the charter industry since 1980. She is currently president of the American Yacht Charter Association. E-mail DJ
Beverly Parsons has been chartering since 1969. She is a licensed, bonded broker and a founding member of the professional groups AYCA and CYBA International. Contact Beverly.
Nicole Caulfield is licensed, bonded, and a longtime member of FYBA and AYCA. She brings a unique perspective as a broker, having worked aboard yachts for nearly 10 years. Email Nicole
Trina Howes has 10 years of experience in the charter industry finding great pleasure in creating the best yachting vacations possible. E-mail Trina
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