Beginning the Season with a Bang!

From launching Three Moons back into the water, to having three back-to-back charters in a row with wonderful yacht charter guests, we’re happily enjoying new improvements made to Three Moons!

On the outside, we’re excited to show off  a shiny, newly painted Three Moons. Her hull sparkles with the reflection of the turquoise waters of the islands. The cockpit fabrics have been replaced with soft gray Winston material. On the inside, we're enjoying new main salon custom interior fabrics in soothing Tommy Bahama colors and with comfortable island styling.

Yes a vacation is important for renewal of mind & spirit. Our most memorable impressions of the experiences we had while traveling this summer keeps us reminded how vitally important it is to create inspiring moments for our guests. We want everyone to feel as we did at our favorite hotels on our trip...warm & welcomed! And we’d love to help you plan a special sailing vacation!

Check out Three Moons new main salon interior:

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A Tropical Scene for St. Thomas Carnival 2013

A Tropical Scene for St. Thomas Carnival 2013! 

Join us for a great time at the food fair at St. Thomas Carnival! Fragrant smells abound as people colorfully dressed in cultural madras outfits move about excitedly carrying their favorite plants, foods, pastries, candies or handmade crafts. Everyone gathers to taste the cultural dishes, meet friends they haven’t seen in years or just walk around taking in the sights and aromas.

Vendors set up their wares at Emancipation Garden. Their tables are spread with beautiful tablecloths, laden with pots of crab and rice, kallalloo, roast pork, conch, fried fish, Johnny cakes, fried chicken, pates, tamarind & gooseberry preserves, cakes and tarts, in an eye catching display that says, “come over and have a taste.” Within the Garden, there are original local crafts, such as handmade dolls, crocheted clothing, handmade jewelry, candles, etc. On the outer southern side of the Garden, are a large variety of local plants and produce.

At the Cultural Fair, people arrive early to get the best of the savory dishes and other items, some of which will be packaged and sent to their relatives off island. Others come to the fair to have a good time, listening to the sweet sounds of Milo’s Kings or the St. Thomas All Stars Steelband. The fair officially opens at noon giving special recognition to the honoree, who was chosen for their participation and contributions to the Fair over the years. Government officials along with Carnival Royalty and Carnival officials are all in attendance, while participants anxiously await the announcement of the winners in such categories as native candies, cakes and pastries, plants, produce, arts and crafts, Special Food Contest and Best Dressed Fair participant. It was a day well spent — enjoying the culture of the USVI, a variety of foods and sweet, pulsating rhythms — what more could one ask for?

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Three Moons Receives the CYBA "Going Green to Save the Blue" Award!

s/v Three Moons has received the "Going Green to Save the Blue" award from CYBA! This means that we've been recognized for our commitment to preserving the natural beauty and environmental health of the oceans and lands where we sail.

Three Moons Yacht Charters is committed to preserving the natural beauty and environmental health of the oceans and lands in the U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands. On behalf of CYBA, the Charter Yacht Brokers Association International, we support it's "going Green to Save the Blue" campaign to reduce plastic water bottle waste on yachts. We strive to reduce the environmental impact of the charter yacht industry throughout the world and invite you as a charter guest to join our initiative. 

Why Is This An Important Issue? Unfortunately, most of the islands where we sail have limited or no recycling options- everything goes into the landfills. An average-sized charter yacht generates about 200-400 plastic bottles each week. Using very loose math, that's at least one million bottles a year in the British Virgin Islands landfill alone from crewed charter yachts. We all know that 200 years from now, those plastic bottles will still be there. Plus, the amount of money to make those bottles and ship them to the islands leaves a large carbon footprint on the planet. 

What is the Alternative? Three Moons Yacht is fully capable of providing pure, filtered water made with a watermaker. If charter guests are willing to drink the yachts' "tap water", we can minimize the waste accumulating on our precious islands. 

What Can You Do? Drink the yachts' purified water. The crew will provide you with re-usable water bottles or glasses. Try it-you'll like it. And if you don't, we're happy to provide purchased bottled water. 

We are committed to recycling, reducing waste, reducing the impact on our marine enviornment and reducing energy consumption. Join us! 

Capt. Randy & Shelly Tucker

Announcing Our New Three Moons Yacht Brochure!

Want a sneak peak? Here's our new brochure that will go into print later this week! 

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We're so excited to share it with everyone! 

Capt. Randy & Shelly Tucker~s/v Three Moons

Announcing Our New Three Moons Yacht Brochure!

Want a sneak peak? Here's our new brochure that will go into print later this week! 

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We're so excited to share it with everyone! 

Capt. Randy & Shelly Tucker~s/v Three Moons

From the Smallest of Kitchens Comes the MIghtiest of Meals!

The cuisine presented aboard a professionally crewed charter yacht is comparable to a 5 star restaurant. Charter yacht Chefs offer an amazing quality of the food paired with immaculate presentation. You will find yourself excitedly wondering what is in store for the next meal, whipped up in our tiny efficient galleys.  And we are adept at adjusting to the tastes of whatever guests request to have onboard each week. Yacht chefs ask their guests to share their preferences before even coming aboard. Then, the we stock our galley with all of your favorite ingredients and try to produce ever-more-awe-inspiring meals as the week’s vacation goes on. It's a lot of fun to introduce our guests to new tastes and flavors of the islands! 

Filling out a preference sheet for your yacht charter Chef can be boring; but remember, Chefs aren't mind readers. Just like Murphy's Law, if you don't tell your Chef that you hate brussel sprouts, chances are they'll be served! Provisioning for unusual items can be difficult and your chef will need to know about any of your special dietary needs before your arrive. If any of the members of your group are lactose intolerant or require gluten-free entrees, please let your Chef know in advance. It's very important that you get together as a group to fill out your food preference sheet and contact the Captain or Chef if you have any last minute requests. Another important point is to let your Chef know as soon as possible if you are planning to eat ashore. While all Chefs love to cook and show off their talents, they are always more than happy to suggest the perfect restaurant ashore that will enhance your sailing vacation experience in the islands!  

Below is a typical menu presented aboard Three Moons Yacht:

 

Dinner By The Light Of The Silvery Moon...New Health Conscious Cuisine!

Grilled Fresh Mahi over Mild West Indian Watermelon Curry & Watercress

Beef Wellington Stack, Portabella & Peppered Pearl Onions over Cauliflower/Leek Mash

Seared Pepper Crusted Tuna with Zesty Lime Relish over Jammin' Jicama-Orange Slaw

Mustard Grilled Chicken Stacks over Spaghetti Squash Trio with Basil and

Pine Nut Roma Tomato Tango

Citrus Marinated Pork Tenderloin over Mushroom-Pozole Blanco Risotto & Green Beans

 

Three Moons Yacht All-Star Favorites:

Black Angus Filet Mignon with a Jack Daniels Reduction Sauce and

Twice Baked Petite Pommes de Terre

Three Moons Roulade~a Noisette of Fresh Halibut & Salmon with a Light Lemon-Caper Sauce

Grilled Mahi Mahi with Tomato and Caper Vegetable Jump-up

over Sun-dried Tomato Cous Cous

Macadamia Nut Crusted Grouper with Grilled Jasmine Rice Triangles

Calypso Chicken over Basil Linguini with Pine Nut Roma Tomato Salsa

Citrus Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Herbed Risotto and Carrot Doubloons

Rum & Pepper Painted Veal over Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Sugar Snap Sauté

Rosemary-Parmesan Rack of Lamb with Sun-Dried Tomato & Squash Confetti

Grand Finale Grilled Caribbean Lobster with Coconut Thai Rice & Snow Peas

Three Moons Award-winning Appetizers & Desserts

Virgin Islands Charter Yacht League Culinary Competitions

Smoked Salmon Cheesecake~1st Place

Aloha Pineapple Delight~1st Place

Apple Cheese Ball~2nd Place

Cheesy Chutney~3rd Place

Mango Surprise Stack~2rd Place

Cherry Chocolate Lunacy~2nd Place

Chocolate Coma Cake~2nd Place

Millennium Magic Bars~3rd Place

Three Moons Tropical Trifle~4th Place

Finalist and Grande Prize Winner for Most Points Ever Earned

Breakfast Al Fresco on Deck:

Pina Colada Pancakes with warm Toasted Fresh Coconut, Pecans & Maple Syrup

Hearty O’Brien Frittata with Canadian Bacon, Vidalia Onions and Mixed Bell Peppers

Coconut Rum French Toast with Sweet Spears of Fresh Pineapple

Cranberry Swirl Coffeecake and warm Croissants with Honey-Orange Butter

Sunny Days Shrimp & Swiss Omelets and assorted Tropical Fruits

Pineapple Papaya Bran Bread, Coconut Pineapple Scones with

Coconut Marmalade and Ambrosia

Orange Pecan Waffles with Fresh Strawberries

Freshly Baked Blueberry Streusel Muffins and Gumbo Limbo Banana Bread

 

Lunch While Limin’ in the Shade: 

Athenian Shrimp & Tortellini Salad with Marinated Artichokes, Olives, Grape Tomatoes and

 fresh Parmesan *Signature dish!

Cuban Focaccia Panini with Fresh Tomato Mozzarella & Basil Salad

Oh La La French Picnic on the Beach with Fresh Baguettes

Lobster Chipotle Aioli Salad & Rasta Pasta with Tri-Colored Peppers

Cadillac Quesadillas and the Captain’s Favorite Layered Tex-Mex Dip

Warm Cheddar Jalapeno or Asian Thai Wraps with Smoked Turkey, Provolone, 

Red Onions & Spinach

 

A Special Recipe from Chef Shelly Tucker, s/v Three Moons:

 Award-winning Three Moons Yacht Aloha Pineapple Delight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients: 4 (8-oz. pkgs.) cream cheese-softened, 3/4 cup pineapple-coconut marmalade-divided, 1/2 cup sweet & spicy mango chutney, 4 scallions-finely chopped by hand, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 2 cups pecans-lightly toasted, 1 fresh pineapple-crown removed (choose a pineapple crown that looks good!)

Instructions:  

1. Soften cream cheese and stir in 1/4 cup pineapple-coconut marmalade, mango chutney, chopped scallions and garlic powder. 

1. Spoon mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap and shape into a long oval. Wrap the cream cheese mixture in additional plastic wrap and allow to chill for several hours or overnight. 

1. Just before serving, remove the cream cheese mixture from the refrigerator and coat with the remaining pineapple-coconut marmalade. 
2. Starting at the base of the cream cheese oval, place pecans in rows, working your way up. The pecans will begin to look like the exterior of a pineapple as they are placed on the cream cheese! 
3. Garnish with the pineapple crown and arrange parsley around the base. Serve with assorted crackers. Yields: Lots for Party! 10-12 servings

 

s/v Three Moons

Hurray! Three Moons Yacht is in Sail Magazine Today!

Recently, we were asked by the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism if we would be interested in hosting the Associate Editor Meredith Laitos for Sail Magazine and her photographer Elinor Mason on a Fam trip featuring chartering in the USVI. We gladly said yes! 

 

Out on the newstands now, is our Sail Magazine article: "Secrets of St. Thomas-Five things you may not have known about this U.S. Virgin Island". 

 

See the full article below! 

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