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Charter Yacht Taboo - Logo -
85' Ocean Schooner

There is a tide in the affairs of men...
Which, when taken at the flood leads on to fortune; Omitted, all the baggage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries. On such a full sea are we now afloat, and we must take the current when it serves or loose our ventures TABOO 

Her sheer size and speed will definitely impress you. A beautiful 85' hi-tech schooner, with every navigational aid made today fitted aboard, and a galley that is far beyond the bounds expected on any yacht. TABOO is specifically designed for charter.
Photo Taken of Taboo in Christmas Cove off St. Thomas, VI  
  ©DdV@1cyc.com 2009

 

 

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TABOO is fully air conditioned, with five queen sized roomy staterooms, all fully en-suite. There is forty pounds water pressure, and tons of hot water. All the toilets are electric, and automatic!  Each stateroom is fitted with a TV/VCR, telephone, intercom, radio, hair dryers, fans, A/C and a queen sized double berth. (Upper single in forward staterooms).

Her matching forward cabins each have their own heads and showers, as well as pullman berths for more flexibility in your accommodation arrangements.  Remember, Taboo's philosophy is to meet your needs, not force you into some cookie cutter vacation.

Starboard side of Salon 
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The spacious salon

the big TV 
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A high tec AV system includes a 42" Plazma TV and awsome sound system.
Captain David also creates a DVD vidieo of your trip as a momento of your Time on Taboo.

Digital Video editing onboard 
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At last you can control your own vacation if you so desire. You can sail an 85' Maxi Yacht...take the 6' helm and watch the speed exceed 20 knots on some points of sail. You can be involved, or let the crew of four do everything for you while you watch the islands of the Caribbean go by. Whichever way...you will be sailing on one of the most exciting sailboats in the world!

Taboo excitement afloat

forward cabins ##1108-50311  ©DdV@1cyc.com 2009
Forward Double Cabin with Single Above

TV - stereo and AC controls in all staterooms 
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Each stateroom is fitted with a TV, VCR, telephone, intercom, radio, hair dryer, fans, A/C and a queen sized double berth. There is an upper single in the midship staterooms.

aft cabins 
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Aft Queen Stateroom


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The 5th Cabin

Galley #1108-50313

Well equipped Galley us apart from guest areas.


Taboo's Crew

Crew Taboo at the Helm #1108-50317  ©DdV@1cyc.com 2009
Miranda, Travis,
and David Hartstone & Crew


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, snorkelling, 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.

They never say "NO".

This season we have Emily Peterson from Vancouver. Emily is a smiling, happy 20 year old and is an avid sailor and scuba diver/swimmer/water skier. She is a wonderful addition to our crew family and she has been a real plus and great crew while on and off charter.

All our guests have really enjoyed both Travers and Emily as they are pampered by both everyday, and made to feel welcome, relaxed and enjoy their sailing vacation aboard TABOO, while in the hands of professional well trained and seasoned crew

 

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


 

Equipment & Toys

16' Dinghy w/60 HP 
12' Guest Dinghy w 15 HP
Water skis - Kneeboard - Tube
2 Kayaks
2 Hammocks
Fishing  & Snorkel Gear
Underwater Camera
2 Floating Mats
42" Plasma TV in Salon
TV/DVD/Stereo/CD & Telephone in cabins
VHS Camcorder
Nintendo, Playstation 2
Fully Air-Conditioned


DiveCertified Divers Only
2 Compressor, 6 tanks, weights onboard
Bring or Rent gear $50pp/dive

TABOO's Layout

TABOO
Layout
The 2 Midship cabins have single upper berths and queen lower berths



Charter Rates

Summer 2009
1 Couple -- $ 21,000
2 Couples - $ 23,100
3 Couples - $ 25,600
4 Couples - $ 27,550
5 Couples - $ 28,900

Winter 2010
1 Couple -- $ 22,000
2 Couples - $ 24,100
3 Couples - $ 26,600
4 Couples - $ 28,500
5 Couples - $ 29,900

Plus bar Beverages Plus Bar, taxes & Dockage

8 or fewer guests using the 5th cabin may do so with price surcharge of $1,000

Those arriving to their port of departure on late flights may take advantage of
sleepaboard rate of $100pp (6 person Minimium)


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