A Vessel of Timeless Beauty...

Don't let your dreams sit on the shelf of life gathering dust. Come aboard Ayacanora.
Named for the beautiful and willful heroine of the Charles Kingsley classic "Westward Ho!" she's a stunning 72 ft yacht with unique appointments.

The Galley - Roberta's Domain

The main salon is furnished in the style of a period home. The centerboard case forms an alcove for a lounge area with ample seating. Easy access to the salon is via the beautiful staircase leading from the pilot house.

The spacious dining area accommodates a mirror-polished mahogany oval table with gimbaled centerpiece, and matching Queen Anne style sideboard. You'll dine in style on Ayacanora's hand painted Wedgwood bone china.

The Dining Room

The Main Salon area

The Master Stateroom with Bed and Sitting Area

Ayacanora's aft Master Stateroom is furnished with a queen size bed, bow-fronted wardrobe, dressing table and chest of drawers. Seven opening ports provide panoramic views and a feeling of light and airy space.

For your comfort, Ayacanora's three double staterooms each contain an ensuite bathroom. A spacious area midships consisting of the main saloon and dining room is the epitome of well- appointed nautical style and grace.

Lounging in the spacious cockpit

Ayacanora's Crew

Mike and Roberta Haver
Your Captain and Chef

Mike and Roberta will customize your cruise! In addition to tailoring your menu to meet your food and beverage preferences, they will be your personal guides, sailing you throughout the islands and taking pleasure in seeking out idyllic anchorages and catering to your every need. They were married in 1973 and have two grown children. In 1979 they built a forty-foot sailboat, and the family sailed extensively for two years. They have many years of boating experience throughout the Great Lakes, West Coast, East Coast, and the Caribbean.

Mike has a 500-ton masters license and a 100-ton auxiliary sailing endorsement. He was born in Nebraska and joined the Navy at the age of 18, when he developed a passion for the ocean. He spent 10 years in the submarine service and 5 years in the Merchant Marines. Among the many vessels he has captained are the 78-ft. glass-bottom boat Discovery, the 65-ft. sailing catamaran Sebago, and the 500-ft. oceangoing integrated tug and barge unit Energy Altair. Mike enjoys telling sea stories and the history of the islands, pirates, and treasures to his guests.

Roberta holds a degree in Culinary Arts and Management and graduated cum laude as a certified chef. She is also a United States Coast Guard-certified captain. She was born in Washington State and grew up swimming and skiing and enjoying the seafood of the Great Northwest. She has owned and operated a restaurant called The Pantry, a wholesale muffin business, American Maid Muffins, and a catering business named Ashore and Afloat. Roberta takes pride in serving her guests only the best. Guests have commented that it is like eating in a five-star restaurant with Ayacanora wrapped around. She is as capable at the helm as she is in the galley.

Speaking of Tastes, Click Here for a Sampling of Ayacanora's Menu

Equipment & Toys

Dinghy 17' w/ 90HP
Kneeboard - Tube
Water skis
Rybovich Tuna-Fighting Fishing Chair on Stern
Fishing Gear -Snorkel equipment
Double Kayak
2 Floating Mats
2 Hammocks
U/W Scooter
TV/DVD & CD stereo
Board Games
Ice Maker
Air Conditioned

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