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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A Sailor's Salute to All Dads!

Three Moons Yacht and the Son of a Son of a Sailor If you ask either of our Dads, "What do you want for Father's Day'?" they each would say, "Nothing, I don't need a thing". But we know that they appreciate the things that we do to make them feel special. That's right, it's the time of the season when you're supposed to honor the important men in your life. Recently, we've discovered that we have a very long line of "son of a son of a sailor" history in our families! The result of this may very well be why we've been so successful and happy working in the charter yacht industry for 15 years! We're certain to be chartering in the USVI & BVI's for years to come!   Honoring Our Sailing Dads with Fun Times This Season More fun than sitting in a  dark"man cave", guys are having a blast on board Three Moons enjoying the Caribbean sunshine! From catching bonefish, mahi, kingfish and barracuda in Anegada to exploring the exclusive new Oil Nut Bay Resort in Virgin Gorda, we've had some great times this season. Looking Ahead!  It's always surprising to see how far in advance clients book Three Moons in order to get premium dates and holidays! Admired by all, Three Moons is kept in 5-star bristol condition from the top of her mast to the tip of her keel. We're working hard to make this beautiful monohull a "star performer"!  Our fall/winter 2012-2013 calendar is active with lots of inquiries, so don't wait too long to book those special weeks on the calendar!  Our Rates* for 8 days/ 7nights from noon to noon are: Eight guests: $19,000 or $339/per person, per night  Seven guests: $18,000 or $367/per person, per night  Six guests: $17,000 or $405/per person, per night  Five Guests: $16,000 or $457/per person, per night  Four Guests: $15,000 or $535/per person, per night All fuel, customs, immigrations, port taxes and National Park anchoring/mooring fees are included. The yacht’s top shelf bar, all award-winning meals and the use of all on board water-sports equipment is included. *Airfare to and from the yacht and Crew gratuities are not included. Client Testimonial   "What a fantastic week in the BVI’s and I couldn’t imagine a better place to cross the “50” mark. We all had a great time with your genuine hospitality and wonderful food! We are looking forward to coming back soon!” R. Buckley, Tyler, TX  6/3/2012 Broker Testimonial "Randy and Shelly, I don you both as King and Queen of the Caribbean Virgin Islands and I celebrate YOU  and THREE MOONS!  Ever since I met you many years ago, I knew you were both winners with your natural hospitality and genuine charm. No wonder the Buckleys & Mewbournes returned for another cruise with you. I am confident that you will see them again. Thank you!  THREE MOONS is always at the top of the list." -Sylvia Weston, Nicholson Yacht Charters 6/4/2012 Visit our site and contact a professional yacht charter broker for more information about the award-winning yacht Three Moons! "There is nothing like lying flat on your back on the deck, alone except for the helmsman aft at the wheel, silence except for the lapping of the sea against the side of the ship. At that time you can be equal to Ulysses and brother to him."  ~Errol Flynn

Just a Little Love Shack on Marina Cay, BVI!

Much like today, in 1937 the U.S. economy was struggling and the world is a tough place for a pair of newlyweds looking for a place to escape the madness. Fledgling writer Robb White and his new wife Rosalie “Rodie” Mason decided to head out on an adventure to make a fresh start for themselves. What timing! There was a crippling depression at home and rumblings of a war abroad. Married only 4 months, Robb & Rodie packed up and set sail for the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean in search of a quiet place to write and reflect. Once ashore, they experienced several disappointing weeks in Sea Cow’s Bay, near Road Town, Tortola of being a “novelty” to the West Indian locals and being eaten alive by mosquitos. Frustrated, Robb put his typewriter in his little sailing boat and wrote in the middle of the bay each day. The pair decided they had to get out of town and spent weeks sailing their 13’ sailboat daily throughout the islands in search of a more suitable home. Excitedly, they found Marina Cay, a rocky nine acre island surround by reef just off the East end of Tortola, near Trellis Bay and bought it for an amazing $60! 

We first visited Marina Cay in 1987, vacationing on a privately chartered sailing yacht. The crew told us the tales they had heard of Robb & Rodie living in a tent while digging a cistern and building a small house on top of the highest point of the little island. Paradise wasn’t entire idyllic; as the couple faced one challenge after another. Rob wrote about the experience in his book Virgin Island, published in 1953. His book was made into a movie Our Virgin Island in 1958 starring Sidney Poitier. We’ve been told that the Beef Island airport was built just so that the film crew and stars could land conveniently to Marina Cay! On a 1958 episode of TV's This Is Your Life, Robb White's sister said that "young Bob was the proverbial minister's son, a rebel against all rules and full of deviltry". His rebel spirit was  what made his time on Marina Cay a successful venture. 

The Whites spent three years on Marina Cay, hacking a home out of the rough, rocky land and shipping in enough concrete to build a small, sturdy house. These were adventurous years —during which the couple lived on what they caught in the ocean, weathered a hurricane, fended off a crazy Nazi skipper, aided Jewish refugees who sailed across the ocean to escape the Holocaust, and survived a surprise a visit from Robb’s mother-in-law (who didn’t appreciate the amenities as compared to her 8,000 acre Georgia plantation!). Many of these tales are detailed in his memoirs published in 1939 by the title of In Privateer's Bay. 

Robb was recalled to military duty in the Pacific Navy when World War II broke out; he flew as a pilot, and served on battleships, submarines and aircraft carriers. He earned eight medals and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Commander after five years of service.

During his time away in the Navy, he and Rodie lost Marina Cay. The British government had never issued them a license to hold the land and later formally refused, stating that White's published writings had misrepresented conditions in the BVI. Sadly, a couple of decades later, they divorced; Rodie stayed in her childhood home in Georgia and Robb relocated to California and continued his path as a very successful writer. He wrote adventure novels or young readers such as The Lion’s Paw, television scripts for shows like Perry Mason (21 in all) and screen plays for a few horror films. On November 24th, 1990 Robb White died from major head injuries during an car accident. 

Today, the 600 sq. ft. stout little house Robb and Rodie built stands surrounded by bougainvilleas, hibiscuses and banyan trees. During the sailing season, you’ll find us there with our guests enjoying sundowners at the bar and listening to local music! We enjoy introducing people the wonderful black & white photos of Robb & Rodie, taken when they were only 28 & 24 years old at Pusser’s Restaurant, also located on the island. Our favorite is one of the couple toasting the camera with a pair of crystal martini glasses. These restored old photos were taken by a sailing visitor from San Juan who visited the island occasionally from 1937-1940. 

Many of Robb Whites books are out of print. But we can regale you with the amazing tales of his adventures at Marina Cay handed down from generation to generation of crewed yacht charter Captains! For the past fifteen years, we visit Marina Cay aboard Three Moons Yacht on our charters for the same reason the Whites did; there’s always something magical experiencing what it must have been like to live on a private island and escaping the madness of the world! 

~Contact a professionally certified yacht charter broker for more information about Three Moons Yacht

Sail Magazine Visits Three Moons Yacht!

Sometimes, the most amazing things just “fall into your lap”. Last week we were asked by the U.S. Virgin Islands Dept. of Tourism if we would be interested in hosting Sail Magazine for an article on "Five Things I Didn't Know About St. Thomas". 

Three Moons will be included in the July charter column of Sail Magazine. Our special guest, Associate Editor Meredith Laitos is writing an article featuring St. Thomas.  Photographer Elinor Mason was also onboard Three Moons taking photos for the story. Once available, you’ll be able to access an online version of the story with more photos at sailmagazine.com. 

 

Our writers from Sail Magazine want to promote how easy it is, not to mention less expensive, to fly into St. Thomas and be on a yacht within a blink of an eye. They also came aboard with the idea of leading prospective charter clients back toward booking monohulls, or at the very least, making sure that renting a monohull, either Captained or bareboat is included in the choices made by their subscribers. They were excited to promote the romance of sailing on a traditional monohull as though it’s a new marketing idea!

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Recently, seven well-respected yacht charter brokers joined us aboard Three Moons. They commented repeatedly about how much they enjoyed the stable, weighty feeling of a large monohull cutting through the water and the beamy room of the main salon. 

Over the past season, we’ve heard & read more about the popularity of monohulls increasing. Why? As one of our long-time brokers commented, “The savvy client knows that they can book a larger monohull for less money per foot as compared to a catamaran”. Across the board, we’ve found that our 72’ monohull is at least 30% less to charter than a 58’ catamaran for 8 days, 7 nights. And yes, thats even with this month’s rate increase! 

Our current all inclusive rates* are: 

8 guests - $339.00 each per person per day 

6 guests - $405.00 each per person per day

4 guests - $535.00 each per person per day

*rates do not include airfare

Contact a professional, registered yacht charter broker for more information about Three Moons 

 

A Celebration for the World to See...St. Thomas Carnival's 60th Anniversary!

We are in the thick of St. Thomas carnival! It is the last two days of Virgin Islands Carnival's 60th Anniversary Celebrations, and that means it is Parade time!! 

Wednesday’s Food fair was spectacular with lots of local foods to sample and enjoy. 

Yesterday was J'ouvert with 9 bands – That may be a record! The event was safe this year and lots of fun with people swarming & dancing to their favorite band. “Happy Carnival!” called thousands of locals and tourists as they crowded the streets of Charlotte Amalie in the pre-dawn hours Thursday morning, excited for the 60th Anniversary Carnival J’ouvert celebration.

Nine bands and a few smaller groups inched down Waterfront in huge semi-trucks baring massive pieces of sound equipment designed to pump beats into the eager throngs of grooving partiers.

Today is the Children’s parade. They have practiced hard and have been looking forward to this day all year. Tomorrow is the Adults' Parade, and we know that thousands will be attending, but today is about our children. 

The Adult parade is Saturday topped off by Carnival fireworks 9:00 PM.

About the fireworks - The world-renowned Grucci family of New York will produce the Carnival fireworks finale at 9:00 PM on Saturday. The Grucci’s expect to feature the number “60” in the sky-dance of color.  Participating sponsors of The “Fireworks Spectacular” are Virgin Islands Lottery and WSTA Lucky 13 Radio  and helping are Crowley Marine, Boynes Trucking Systems, Tropical Shipping, MSI Building Supplies and Challenger Trucking. The best spots to fully enjoy the awe of the Fireworks By Grucci are downtown at Carnival Village and its adjacent waterfront area. 

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You may have missed celebrating Carnival with us aboard Three Moons Yacht this year; but it's not too early to plan next year's celebration! Join us for a front row seat in all the festivities! 

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Three Moons Yacht Charter & Crew Evaluation

YATES YACHTS CREWED YACHT EVALUATION

Sherry Yates-Charter Broker, CYBA International/Yates Yachts

Toll Free:  866-994-7245/Website:  www.yatesyachts.com

Yacht THREE MOONS 

Guests: The Page Family Charter

March, 2012 

How did you enjoy your cruising vacation?

It was a 10 out of 10 for all of us, both Julie and I, and our two teenage boys. It exceeded our expectations.

How would you describe your Captain and crew? Were they Courteous? Helpful? Friendly? Attentive? Knowledgeable?

Randy and Shelly were so hospitable. They made us all feel so at home on their boat. They were very friendly, attentive and gave us a vast amount of information, history etc. on the BVI’s and everything and anything we did! It was really a great benefit to have a crew who had so much experience in the area, they knew every nook and cranny. We felt very comfortable about their sailing abilities.

Tell me about your meals? Did the menus meet your expectations? Did your crew pay close attention to your Preference Sheets?

The meals were all 5 star. The presentation was beautiful and the taste so delicious. The meals completely exceeded our expectations. Shelly and Randy really followed our preference sheet and even accommodated our son who disliked seafood. They just took it in stride and prepared him steak or chicken instead. Our 14 year old even mentioned to me that Shelly noticed he didn’t like a lot of onions on his salad and made his with less! We especially liked how Randy cooked so much of our main courses on the grill.

How is the yacht? Is she clean and well-maintained? Were your cabins comfortable? Was the cockpit comfortable? Was there enough shade?

The Three Moons yacht is extremely well kept and clean. Although we rarely spent time in our cabins, they were comfortable and had plenty of space for storage and organization. The deck on the boat has plenty of shade which made for very comfortable sailing. The crew changed our sheets and made our beds, which I must admit we did not expect.

What did you like most about the yacht? What did you like the least?
We all really enjoyed the outdoor table on the boat deck where we ate all of our meals and appetizers. I really do not think there is anything we can say that we liked the least, except we all ate too much!

How did you find the pace and the itinerary of your vacation?
Perfect! We saw at least one new island a day. Randy and Shelly were very accommodating to our desire to do as much snorkeling in as many places as possible. We visited 7 different islands!

Would you charter this yacht again? If not, please explain: Absolutely! It was a wonderful vacation enjoyed by the entire family.

What can Yates Yachts do to improve our services?
We really cannot think of anything that Yates Yachts could improve upon. Sherry was extremely helpful in every way, especially helping us in getting information on accommodation in St. Thomas and also providing us with other small details about the island.

May we use you as a reference? Of course.

Additional Comments:
We really cannot imagine having a more pleasant, and helpful crew than Randy and Shelly. They really cared about us and showed us more than we could have imagined. They have such a calm sense about them which made our trip extremely relaxing. I do not believe that anyone on our boat raised their voice once for the entire 6 days. Any family or group that could be their clients would feel very fortunate during and after their voyage.

Signed: Andy, Julie, Stefan, & Austin Page

* * * Thank you very much! We value your opinion. * * *

 

Three Moons yacht charter guest comments from our group this week!

Arghh! Shop for Three Moons Yacht Treasure at Our New E-Store!

Bring on the Booty! As we say, the only pirates in the Caribbean are at the gift shops! So here we "arrgh", with a fine display of downright amazing T-shirts, hats and bags at our brand new E-store!

Live shot! Tie the knot on a yacht! See the bride & groom on the bow of the yacht? I do!

Live shot! Tie the knot on a yacht! See the bride & groom on the bow of the yacht? I do!

Friday night fun!

New Guest Comments and Photos!

It must be true! Time flies when you are having fun! We just realized that it's already February, we've had a bunch of wonderful charter guests onboard and need to share their comments as written in our guest book! Lots of fun times aboard Three Moons! 

February 4th, 2012

“Dear Shelly & Randy- What a fabulous time. We’ve been all over the world and this is a top 5 vacation. The food, the drinks, the destinations-everything- First CLASS! Thanks so much for your hospitality.”

Kim & Greg

“Thanks so much for an amazing trip. Everything was wonderful! “5 Star” You are both the best hosts ever.”

Rick & Michelle

“Wow! What a trip! Best Ever. We look forward to seeing you again. I will be practicing my dance moves!”

Rhonda & Bill

“What can we say- You popped our BVI Cherry! We won’t be able to get enough now. Looking forward to our next sailing adventure”. Happy & safe sailing.”

Glen & Kathy

January 20th, 2012

“We were here in 2008 and 2012! And again, it’s the best vacation we have ever had! Thank you so much Shelly & Randy again for making our vacation special!”

Peter & Sue

“Shelly & Randy for the second time you have made this experience for us GREAT!! Service #1. The presentation & food again were fabulous. Thanks again-You Guys Rock!”

“Many thanks for yet another memorable voyage aboard Three Moons! Best wishes and happy sailing into 2012!”

Johnson

“Thank you so much for the great holiday good food and a smooth voyage. Hope to see you again soon!”

Louise

January 4th, 2012

“What an amazing way to begin 2012! Ever more precious family time, beautiful vistas & views, fabulous food and, of course, Shrek! Our third visit was even better than the first two, and we’re looking forward to celebrating Grandpa's 90th on board Three Moons”

The Specs

December 26th, 2011

"Dear Randy & Shelly, 

This has been one of our most memorable Christmas vacations ever! Waking up to sunny skies, a brisk swim and your enthusiastic attitude made it exceptional. Your culinary skills Shelly, and your sailing expertise, Randy, allowed us to relax & enjoy. It isn't often we get to spend this much time as a family and we treasure our time together. You made it fun for all & we will always remember your warm smiles, excellent food and your love & appreciation of life. Your accommodation to our dietary requests, your interesting stories, and painkillers to drink were most appreciated. Whenever we see a rainbow, we will remember our wonderful sail on Three Moons!" 

XXOO Diane, Bob, Jon & Sarah Puckhaber and Jay Shea

Dear Shelly and Randy,

We all made it home safely.  We will forever have fond memories of our sail on Three Moons.  We will miss your gourmet meals, pleasant smiles, blue skies, warm water and snorkeling.  You helped make our vacation perfect.  We will certainly return.  You made us all feel so comfortable and relaxed.  If you are in New England please let us know so we can show you New Hampshire.  We will have a nice room for you and I'll try and cook something although it will be hard to live up to your culinary genius Shelly.  Thank you for everything.  We will miss you.  xoxo Diane

 

Have You Heard? Lonely Planet Named the U.S. Virgin Islands #1!

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The USA: it’s a big place, and there’s a lot of ground for travelers to cover. So what’s buzzing for those lusting for adventure this year? It’s an annual tradition at Lonely Planet Travel Guides to try to answer that question, so the editors in the US office put their travel-noggins together to carve out a list of what’s new, interesting, and in some cases likely to be overlooked by travelers both domestic and international.     "The U.S. Virgin Islands is our #1 choice for an American tropical getaway," the editors said. "It’s eternally 80 degrees, rimmed with white-sand beaches on turquoise water, and, yes, it’s a US territory," the magazine said in a year end roundup on its website.  St. John is clearly the gem of the Islands, according to the travel guide editors. They recommend the national park and hikes to secluded beaches, as well as snorkeling and kayaking. Now, some might say that if your standard is to find an American tropical getaway, the competition isn't too intense. The USVIs did beat Culebra, Puerto Rico in the number five spot as well as Hawaii, the big island, which ranked eighth.   Three Moons Is Available for These Upcoming EVENTS!   Presidents Day: Feb. 20 Kiteboarding Jam: Feb. 25 Full Moon Party: Mar. 8 Caribe Arts Festival: Mar. 9 Rolex Regatta: March 23 Full Moon Party: April 6 Easter: April 8 St.Thomas Carnival Parades: April 27 & 28 Labor Day: May 1 Atlantic Cup Rally: May 3 Full Moon Party: May 6 Foxy's Wooden Boat Regatta: May 25 Full Moon Party: June 4     Post-holiday blues? We have the cure!