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Aristocat 30

Aristocat 30 is a 30 ′ 6 ″ / 9.3 m catamaran sailboat designed by Robin Musters / Ken Shaw and built by Aristocat Marine Ltd. (UK) starting in 1969.

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

One of the very earliest fiberglass production cruising catamarans. Centerboards are housed within stub keels. The first of the later GEMINI Cats, built by Tony Smith are, in part, based on this design. Photo has been promised.

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Aristocat 30

The aristocat 30 is a 30.5ft masthead sloop designed by robin musters / ken shaw and built in fiberglass since 1969..

The Aristocat 30 is a heavy sailboat which is under powered.

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Reynolds 21 Catamaran

Admiral 38 catamaran s/v 'afloat'.

by Terry Loat (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)

s/v Afloat at Anchor

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My 2005 Admiral 38 catamaran Afloat is a 38 foot long, 23 foot beam, owner's version (3 stateroom) beauty. Admiral cats were manufactured in South Africa - I say "were" because production was halted a year or two ago. I understand that the molds have been purchased so that production will hopefully continue; or perhaps it already has recommenced. The 2005 Admiral was beautifully appointed in its interior with excellent woodwork and meticulous joinery. She offers a king sized bed in the master cabin in the starboard hull; a queen size bed and double bed in the two port guest cabins; and two heads with electric toilets. Her galley is the envy of other 38 foot catamarans in terms of its liveaboard spaciousness. She has twin Yanmars (3YM30) which always afford ample power when required and, of course, supreme manouverability in tight spaces. Afloat has proved to be an extremely capable and comfortable blue water vessel. She was sailed easily across the Atlantic from South Africa to the U.S. by the original owner. She then spent almost two continuous years circumnavigating the Caribbean from the U.S. to the Bahamas, down the Leeward and Windward Islands; westward to the islands off Venezuela, Columbia and into Panama and then up through Central America and back to the U.S. I then acquired this dependable catamaran and have sailed her for 5-6 months every winter/spring for the last five years - the first year in the Bahamas and then subsequent years in the Caribbean islands, predominantly between the Virgin Islands and down to Trinidad. The Admiral 38 is a very enjoyable and dependable catamaran that sails easily (I single-hand at least half the time in between family and guest visits). Common to catamarans without dagger boards, she is a typical catamaran in that she will not point comparably to a monohull - but that has never been an issue for the liveaboard luxury of a non-heeling vessel that is also a stable dream at anchorage. I've had years of experience on monohulls and now I NEVER miss the heeling and discomfort both underway and rocking at anchorage associated with a monohull. Stability = comfort for long term cruisers aboard a catamaran! And, yes, rather common to catamarans, there is occasional slamming under the bridgedeck, particularly in choppy, confused seas, but again, that is a totally acceptable trade-off to me for the no-heeling and lateral rocking associated with a monohull. And let me emphasize the seaworthiness of my Admiral catamaran. Several cruising seasons ago, while underway on a long passage, I encountered winds that peaked at 58 kts (honestly!)accompanied by violent rain, thunder and lightning. The boat handled those conditions admirably and while there was some minor damage (two slats on the walkway between the tramps came off; my Canadian flag astern was totally shredded; the Sunbrella cover on my jib was in pieces and a jib sheet flew loose as a result of a released knot), the boat got me to a safe and protected anchorage at the end of the trip. I realized that voyage would have been so much more difficult single handing aboard a monohull' It was that trip and experience in that unforgettable storm that cemented my love affair with my Admiral 38! As mentioned, the Admiral is easy to single-hand and in my extensive Caribbean sailing experiences, in the favourable trade winds she readily achieves an 8 knot average cruising speed under sail.

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G-Force High Tec 44' Trimaran

by Ed Hileman (Valdosta,Ga.)

at NAS Naval Air Station marina Jacksonville Fla.

Designed by Glenn Henderson and built in 1992 by Hans Geissler of G-force and G-Cat catamaran fame, this G-Force High Tec 44' Trimaran is 44' long by 27' wide but will fold to 15'6" wide for trailering. The mast can be raised and lowered manually for clearing overhead bridges. She weighs in at 8,600 lbs to 11,000 lbs in original trim. New Yanmar YM30 fitted this spring will run out to 10 mph when clean. We sailed from Pompano beach loaded heavy, with a RIB and a 4KW Gen Set in Port AMAS, fully provisioned for 4 souls. We had 19 mph winds out of the east together with foot seas, and sailed north at over 14 mph, flat and smooth as could be. She's equipped with a new auto pilot and a 740S Plotter/Radar/Sounder. New window improvements, along with Davits for RIB to keep it off the tramps, can launch and retrieve dinghy on the move ....kind of cool! Lots of pictures on Facebook ...Ed Hileman Valdosta, Ga.

47' Ferrel Custom Catamaran

by Clint Bush (Key Biscayne, FL)

Note high bridgedeck clearance and dagger boards

Having sailed many ocean miles in both monohulls and catamarans, the catamaran is without a doubt the right choice. Having recently completed a world circumnavigation in a catamaran, I speak from some experience. Stability is key to comfort and therefore to the overall experience, especially during the time at anchor, which is usually about 85% of your cruising schedule. (Monohulls roll at anchor, even the big expensive ones.) But under sail, a well-designed catamaran is a delight as well: stability (again), reliable speed - even upwind - without crowding on sail, space to live in and to carry plenty of spare equipment. And there are safety issues: * Going to the foredeck when the boat is heeled 40 degrees is unnecessarily risky. * Coming on watch after a good sleep in a horizontal bunk is far preferable to arriving fatigued after being awakened by varying degrees of heel or worse, several upwind tacks. * Cooking a meal in a level galley, or using a head that allows you to sit or stand comfortably is a huge advantage. * Sitting at a horizontal navigation station allows one to focus on the important decisions at hand and not the struggle of just staying put. A crew on an ocean passage which is sleep deprived, hasn't had a hot meal in days, is making distracted navigation decisions, has to maneuver on sloping decks, and prefers to urinate from the lee side is far more likely to make a bad mistake. I agree with most of the comments above regarding bridgedeck height, interior layout, marina expense, sliding glass doors, dagger boards, etc. There are good designs out there, and even 41-42 feet of LOA probably makes sense for blue water passages. Think before you buy. And don't settle for a monohull if you are planning any serious long-term cruising.

Aristocat 1973 30ft British built cruising catamaran

by PBird (Suffolk, England)

I prefer sailing upright. To me it's less twist on ankles and other limbs and much less likely to slip over or be thrown sideways. I was also limited by budget. My old style 30 catamaran is a big boat inside with standing headroom along both hulls, a generous saloon, and an even more generous cockpit. But with a 14ft beam and 34" draft I can go through the French Canals, or gunk hole (dry out on the level) in many a river or estuary. Because the boat is relatively low displacement (no heavyweight lump of metal to drag around the world) then the sail plan is easy to handle, even single handed. The motor is an 4-stroke outboard made by Yamaha which if needed I can take off and take ashore for repair. The exhaust and drive shaft are integral so there are less systems to maintain on the boat. It's electrics & fuel are very simple plug connections. The fuel tank is polyprop and I can wheel this to the local garage for filling up. The outboard steers with the rudder (or can be set straight ahead) and so close quarter maneuvering is excellent even at almost zero knots. The boat was built as a weekend cruiser with 5 fixed berths + 2 saloon settees. I'm converting it to have a king size centreline berth on the bridge-deck forward of the mast, and to have a 4ft aft-quarter berth. One of the saloon settees will retain its lee cloths for when I sail single handed. I'm 6'5" tall and I can stand upright to pee in the other after quarter heads, and for the full length of the almost 10ft galley. Opposite hull is as big and now used as the ships workshop and stores. A nice feature is when sailing with family or friends is that the saloon is on the same level as the cockpit sole, so the on-watch crew are still part of the in-house activities. This model of catamaran has an exceptionally wide companionway hatch, which I've now made to tilt open (across it front edge) so the saloon is still sheltered but wonderfully open to the cockpit, night sky and ventilation. But.. I recognize that my cruising will be mainly inshore and a lifestyle of living on the boat, rather than constantly being on the move across expanses of open seas. I'm working towards using the boat as a self-sufficient traveling home and workshop so that I might serve communities in the 3rd world. Accordingly space, stability and also not so glamorous looks are important in the vessel of my choice. Having said that I like sailing and the performance of the Catamaran is really very good.. comparable to a monohull half as long again. Because the boat sails well even to wind the apparent wind increases and so one has to flatten the sails so much that you bare-away to restore their shape. VMG overall though wins through. The underside of the bridge-deck on the old boats is a little low for short seas, so keep the vessel's weight down and sail diagonally across the waves. Keeping the weight down for long duration travels is not so easy. It necessitates a change of mindset/lifestyle to a much simpler way - which takes some getting used to - but in the long run means less maintenance and a more leisure... BTW the Aristocat is the predecessor of the Gemini Catamaran. Moulds were bought & shipped to the US, then re-badged as the (old model) Gemini. The boat sails well on all points of sail and was strongly built with good quality materials (but watch out for water ingress into the bridgedeck's and deck's balsa core). Aristocats (designed in the late 1960's) are still good boats, and I'm pleased to have bought a catamaran to convert to a liveaboard.

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Lagoon 42 by TPI (1993)

by Doris (Saint Augustine, FL)

'Exit Strategy' at anchor

Salon with chart table

Large cockpit

Hard top with solar panels

Ours is one of the early Lagoon 42's built by TPI in Rhode Island. My husband and I have lived aboard for 6 to 9 months per year, cruising from Connecticut to South America and back and many months playing in between. We've been doing this for 13 years. And we love our boat for this purpose. The older Lagoon cats like ours are great sail boats. They have sloped cabin windows instead of the current vertical ones and the hulls and underbody offer lovely lines, high bridge deck clearance, good load bearing capacity, comfortable motion and Very Little Slamming. It's a quiet boat, which I can't say for many other catamarans I've been aboard. And the sails are fairly easy to handle. We lived aboard and cruised in Monohulls years ago. They drew over 6 feet and were slow. When we made a list of what we wanted in our next boat, we knew we wanted to sail in shallow areas such as the Chesapeake Bay and the Bahamas. So we wanted a maximum draft of 5 feet. The boat need to be fun to sail. And we wanted to be fairly comfortable. It was also important to have a comfortable space up high enough to enjoy the view at anchor. And a helm protected from the elements (sun as well as spray) was important since we are frequently there for many hours at a time for several days in a row. It turned out that this described a catamaran! Being an avid monohull sailor, I was hard to convince. So we delivered a number of different cats and I was sold. Now, though I still like to sail monohulls around the cans, I think catamarans are the perfect boat for sailing the southern U.S., the Bahamas, and the Caribbean. Anywhere you can live at anchor is good. As much as we've enjoyed this lifestyle, we have reason to make some changes at this time, so our boat is now for sale. We have bought a house in the states and will be looking for a smaller sailboat to enjoy for shorter jaunts about. The boat name is Exit Strategy . You may have seen us around....

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• Boat REF#  ·  105024
• Length  ·  9.10m
• Year  ·  1975
• Construction  ·  GRP
• Underwater profile  ·  Multihull
• Sleeping berths  ·  5
• Engine  ·  1 x diesel 0hp, Ford Watermotor (1975)
• Lying  ·  Pembrokeshire

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Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1975) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2006)

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

There is some delamination/soft spots on the foredeck, which is why the boat is so cheap.

Accommodation

2 burner propane Stove

2 anchors (Danforth) 30.00m of chain

Nav Equipment

Safety equipment.

1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 electric)

Broker's Comments

It is one of those boats where you can see the potential. With some time spent on things like deck painting, touching up interior woodwork etc, it could be a pretty cruising boat. She appears to be all together mechanically and structurally, but a bit tired around the edges would be a good summary. That said, she is priced to right to reflect this. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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• Type: Sailing Catamaran
• Capacity: 30-50 passengers
• Length: 55 feet
• Rate: $500 per hour up to 30 passengers; $25 each additional passenger
• Restrictions: 2 hour minimum

Delivery Fee(s)

• From Central Locations: Pick up and drop off outside of Dockyard (central locations - Albuoy's Point, Darrell's Wharf etc) is an additional $200 each way.
• From East End: Pick up and drop off from the East End are subject to an additional 1 hour charge each way.
• Vessell will be at the dock 15 mins before scheduled departure time. Should you need more time additional fees will apply

Features include…

• Comfortable sailing
• Large foredeck equipped with sun mats
• 2 easy access ladders off stern to get in and out of the water
• Large cockpit with ample shaded & indoor seating (20)
• Elegant salon with walk around bar
• Exterior wet bar
• Snorkel equipment
• 2 marine heads (toilet)
• Sound system with AUX hookup
• Watersport add-ons available - Jet Skis, Kayaks etc
• Snorkeling equipment & pool noodles included

Food & Beverage Notes…

• Cash Bar | Individuals purchase beverages from the boats bar, Cash Only accepted on-board | $8-$12 per Alcoholic Beverages | $2.50-$4.00 per Non Alcoholic Beverage | Special order priced upon request
• Consumption Bar | All beverages consumed during the charter are tallied, and total invoiced to client post charter | $8-$12 per Alcoholic Beverages | $2.50-$4.00 per Non Alcoholic Beverage | Special order priced upon request
• Bring Your Own Beverages - Corkage Fees apply, Boat will supply coolers, ice and cups for guest use | $10 per person if 2-3 Hours | $15 per person if 4-6 Hours | $20 per person if 7+ Hours
• Bring your own snacks/lunch with you; Catering can be arranged upon request for an additional fee

Gratuities…

• Gratuities are not included but are appreciated by the captain and crew. Gratuity can be paid cash on board, or pre-paid at time of booking

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Aristocat Charters

Nanny cay marina & road town, tortola.

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Aristocat Charters offers the Very Best Day Sails in Tortola. Touring the British Virgin Islands by sailboat allows you a unique opportunity to enjoy the enchantment and beauty of the Caribbean! Enjoy a full day of fun in the sun and sea including sailing, snorkeling, swimming, paddleboarding, relaxing, and a delicious homemade buffet lunch and unlimited drinks!

We are excited to announce our new boat, “Sugar Rush,” a 45′ sailing catamaran that’s very stable in the water, has a huge shaded cockpit with lots of seating, and offers lots of deck space and large comfortable “trampolines” at the bow.

Two Convenient Locations

Aristocat Charters offers both shared and private day sails from two convenient locations on Tortola – Nanny Cay or Road Town. Or, we can pick you up on any island in the BVI (private charter required) including: Virgin Gorda, Peter Island, Jost Van Dyke, Guana Island, Scrub Island, Cooper Island and Great Camanoe. If arriving by cruise ship, we typically depart at least an hour after your ship arrives, and return at least an hour before your ship departs.

Four Itineraries

Our shared day sails offer four itineraries with multiple destinations to make sure you experience the most of what our beautiful islands have to offer including:

• Norman Island & The Indians
• Cooper Island & Peter Island
• Jost Van Dyke
• The Baths (*Weather dependent)

Our private charters allow you the option of customizing your itinerary, so if you have a special request, please let us know.

What’s Included

We are sure your day with us will be the highlight of your vacation in paradise! Day Sails with Aristocat Charters include:

• Beautiful and relaxing sailing
• Unlimited ice cold drinks: Water, Sodas, Beers, Dark ‘n’ Stormy’s, and Rum Punch (spirited or virgin)
• Delicious and nutritious buffet lunch
• Paddleboarding – We have 2 paddleboards on board
• Great company and great memories!

Please email or call to book the best day of your BVI vacation with Aristocat Charters!

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• 45′ Sailing Catamaran – “Sugar Rush”

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• Daysail Tours
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Aristocat Charters Wants to Take You Day Sailing in the Beautiful BVI!

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Sail into paradise on the luxury Sailing Catamaran, Aristocat and enjoy a day in the pristine bay at Hai Tide Beach Club on Lembongan Island

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· Use of Beach Club facilities including swimming pool and volleyball court

· Snorkeling equipment and instruction

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Aristocat Day Sails in the BVI

BVI Charters & Shared Day Sails | The Best Day of Your BVI Vacation - Day Sails including, sailing, snorkeling, lunch and unlimited cold drinks & Rum Punch

CRUISE SHIP EXCURSIONS

Our sail time is customized to accommodate your ship’s arrival and departure time..

You can not book with us through your ship, so please BOOK ONLINE or send us an email.

We are an easy 5-10 walk from the cruise ship pier…

Typically… OUR SAIL TIME: Starts at least 1 hour after your ship arrives OUR RETURN TIME: Finishes 1-1.5 hours before your ship departs* *This allows you to return to your ship at least 30 min to 1 hour before your “all aboard” time (which is typically at least 30 min before departure time)

For our Norman Island and Cooper Island itineraries, we sail from Road Town at Village Cay Marina, a short 10-minute walk from the cruise ship pier.

For our Jost Van Dyke sailing catamaran itinerary*, we arrange a scenic taxi ride to West End (and back). (*Available with our 9:30am-3:30pm -and- 10:30am-4:30pm sailing catamaran excursions only) For our powerboat excursions, our Jost Van Dyke itinerary leaves from Road Town.

PORT TIMES (Arr. & Dep.)

Some ships we’re expecting: Disney, Norwegian, Celebrity, Princess, Virgin, Crystal, and more!

And here are many examples of the port times we’re expecting… (If yours isn’t included, please just let us know!)

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…and DEPARTING between 5:00 – 5:45 pm (Check Availability and Book Now)

…and DEPARTING at 6:00 pm or later (Check Availability and Book Now)

…and DEPARTING 6pm or later (Check Availability and Book Now)

Again, if your Port Time (Arrival and Departure combination) isn’t listed above, please just let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you!

CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE

( Private charter itineraries are customizable by request as time allows. )

NORMAN ISLAND

The caves, the indians, and more.

Focus on Snorkeling

Great for Families & Kids

(Beach stop for cruise ship guests)

JOST VAN DYKE

White bay & sandy spit.

Focus on Beaches

Soggy Dollar Bar

COOPER ISLAND

Haulover bay & manchineel bay.

Cooper Island Beach Club

Frequently Asked Questions

In our 20+ years in business, our guests have  never  missed their ship.

We regularly take out cruise ship passengers.  When you book with us, you’ll be asked your ship’s port arrival and departure time. We will then present the options that work with your ship. These sail times are customized to coordinate with your ship’s arrival and departure time. 

Be sure to book early as we often sell out.

We offer you plenty of time to reach us in the morning, and plenty of time to return to your ship afterwards.

Our sail starts … at least 1 hour after your ship arrives. We return … approx. 1 – 1.5 hours before your ship departs. 

For our Jost Van Dyke itinerary, a taxi is provided from the cruise ship pier in Road Town to our boat in West End, and back. (*Cruise ship guests only)

This allows plenty of time to rejoin your ship… Again, our guests have  never  missed their ship.

Please contact us if you would like to request a customized itinerary or sail time with a private charters .

No, you  CAN’T  book with us through your cruise ship.

Please book with us directly online, or email us and we’ll book it for you.

• For our Norman Island itinerary, we leave from Village Cay Marina , which is an easy 5-10 min walk from the cruise ship pier in Road Town
• To offer more time at our stops, for our Jost Van Dyke itinerary, a taxi is provided from the cruise ship pier in Road Town to our boat in West End. (*Cruise ship guests only)
• The Norman and Jost Van Dyke itineraries offer a freshly prepared buffet lunch on board. (Note: Due to the relatively shorter day, lunch is not served on our 8a – 12 noon sail.
• Norman Island:  Pirate’s Bight , Willy T
• Jost Van Dyke: Hendo’s Hideout ,  Soggy Dollar Bar , and several others.
• Cooper Island: Cooper Island Beach Club
• North Sound: Saba Rock , Bitter End Yacht Club
• Minimum age: We have no minimum age requirement.
• Enjoyment: Kids of all ages thoroughly enjoy their day out with us.
• Naps: While we don’t have a separate cabin for kids to nap, if you bring a blanket we do have bench style seating where they’re able to rest.

This depends on their ages and interests…

Our Norman Island itinerary as it offers the most snorkeling, the smoothest sailing, and the calmest anchorages.

Our Jost Van Dyke itinerary offers the most beach time, but less to see snorkeling due to more sand than coral.

• We do have some kids life jackets on board but as you know, kids can be picky, so we recommend bringing theirs along if possible.  We have found there’s a much higher chance of them being comfortable in the water if they’re using something they’re familiar with.
• We have masks, fins, and snorkels for kids. But again, it’s always best to bring gear if they have their own that they’re familiar with. 

Kids always enjoy sailing with us! We have “trampolines” (aka safety nets) at the bow that kids love to sit on and watch the water pass underneath and, depending on the conditions, they love getting splashed by occasional waves that hit the hulls and spray up.

We limit the number of bookings to avoid overcrowding and our continuous feedback confirms this.  That being said, if you’re looking for something more private with just your friends and family, we offer private charters  which give your group exclusive use of the boat for the day.

Of course! We will keep you well refreshed and hydrated with unlimited ice cold drinks including… water, soda, beer, and a selection of spirits & mixers.  And yes, they are included!

Just bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen… and leave the rest to us!

We supply snorkeling equipment, paddleboards, pool noodles, life jackets… and plenty of shade.

Yes, we provide light snacks throughout the day.

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CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

Aristocat daysails has achieved the certificate of excellence every year since 2010..

Our guests say we are the Best Day Sail in Tortola.

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