Aldebaran -- brightest star in the sky & best crew!

Lagoon catamaran Aldebaran is eagerly awaiting your arrival. We are excited to share Aldebaran and her upgrades as well as her new improved crew........... well the same crew

BUT.........JUSTIN IS NOW A DIVE INSTRUCTOR During summer vacation, Justin upgraded his licences to include a dive instructors certification. Justin will offer certification onboard Aldebaran as follows :$150 for a resort course$225 for referral dive certificationFull ceritfications and specific certifications will be quoted when enquiry occurs.

CAYLEY IS A YOGA INSTRUCTOR While Justin braved the oceans and expanded his diving expertise, Cayley trained at Kripalu in Massachusettes , becoming a certified yoga instructor. She plans to enhance the relaxation and enjoyment of a charter on board Aldebaran by sharing personal yoga classes to all guests who are interested. The training at Kripalu icluded experience with healthy eating and vegetarian food preparation, which will benefit any guest wanting this type of menu aboard Aldebaran.

Based in the BVI for relaxation and personal attention. www.viewyacht.com/Aldebaran

Heather Wood -- a terrific addition to the charter sales team!

Heather Wood joins Regency and Northrop and Johnson sales team full time in our Road Town Tortola office.

Originally from New England, Heather met her husband, a yacht Captain, while sailing with friends. After several years of deliveries and visits, Heather moved full time to the BVI and married Captain Simon.

Now living ashore, Heather brings her enthusiasm for the Caribbean and boating life to her work as well as a great attention to detail.

Call and see how Heather can find that perfect match of yacht & crew for your vacation!

Consider the beautiful brand new 48m ALEXANDAR V launched this summer and officially presented during the Monaco Yacht Show.

ALEXANDAR V http://www.myCharter.com/ALEXANDAR-V/index.asp?pass=221909699

With her desert sand coloured hull and oyster white superstructure she is sleek, elegant and ingenuously designed. She sleeps 12 guests in one full beam Master on the main deck, one VIP suite on the upper deck and two doubles and two twins on the lower deck.

She has all the latest audio/visual equipment (kaleidoscope/ Ipod docking stations etc) and sports equipment (diving equipment, elliptical trainer, jetskis) to make her a fun and luxurious yacht to be on.

She will be going to the Maldives this winter Dec-February then on to the Seychelles March-April.

December is time to go big yacht sailing in the Caribbean!

TIARA is still available for the festive period in the Caribbean!

Don’t miss this opportunity to charter this beautiful yacht.

Her interior is a blend of flame mahogany woods, soft leather and unique art deco furnishings and fittings. She sleeps comfortably ten guests in four guest cabins and the master’s apartment spread over two levels.

Weekly rate is 190,000 Euros plus all expenses for up to 10 guests.

Yacht charters over Christmas

Many times some of the nicest power yachts will have a minimum number of nights for a charter over the popular December holiday period. The problem with that is the growing number of people who just can't take a 10 to 14 night break.

There are two lovely yachts available for the December 20 to 27 timne period as their owners are using them for a shorter trip just after. Big Eagle can accomodate 12 -- great for a family get together while Shear Fantasea is set for 8 guests.

Call the Regency team to find the yacht for the right date for your Caribbean break!

Hurricane Omar passes south of the Virgin Islands

Hurricane Omar passed south of the islands last night with the most intense part of the storm located in the Anegada Passage where there are no islands!

Reports for yachts located in Virgin Gorda and Tortola indicated no damage to speak of.

The sun is back out, and work on the catamarans, sailing and power yachts in preparation for a busy winter season have resumed.

All safe & sound, people are happy!

Sailing catamaran reAction in December

December is around the corner!


For those that have been waiting on their holiday plans, you're in luck! The Lagoon 55 catamaran reAction is now available from December 19 or 20 for a week of wonderful relaxation in the British Virgin Islands! Ready for groups up to 8, this crew loves families and is ready to get you using all of the toys on board.





So make plans now for a wonderful memorable week in December!






REACTION 55 Feet.


Sleeps 8 Guests in 2 Queen(s), 1 Double(s), 1 Twin(s)


Online brochure: http://www.cyabrochure.com/eb/1073/xyrd/116/1


Rates and Availability: http://www.cyabrochure.com/eb/1073/xyrd/116/4


SCUBA: http://www.cyabrochure.com/scuba/1073/xyrd/116

Mega yachts sailing yachts

A new trend in boat building is the amazing 40 to 60 meter sailing yachts that offer tremendous creature comforts along with the pleasure and stability of sailing. These custom designed and built yachts are pure luxury and are available this winter in the Caribbean or Asia.

Whether built by Royal Huisman in Holland, Perini Navi in Italy or Alloy in New Zealand, these mega yachts come in a variety of style -- from traditional hand rubbed dark woodwork to light and airy modern minimalism -- you choose the environment that you find relaxing.

With spacious deck space, plenty of different areas for lounging and dining so your group can separate during the day and full service, these sailing yachts are becoming a popular charter option for those who want to try the relaxed feel of the wind over the deck.

Ask us for details for your winter holiday!

Boats Shows Around the World

Fall is a normal time to view yachts that charter before the busy winter season. Regency charter brokers inspect yachts and meet crews to make sure that what shows on a web brochure is reality. I just returned from the Monaco Show which has a number of yachts for sale, but also some super choices of large yachts that will be available in the Caribbean as well as some that are heading to the Indian Ocean and Asia -- think Seychelles, Maldives and Thailand.

Upcoming shows include the Ft. Lauderdale Show which also has a focus on yachts for sale, and the shows in November in the British Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands, St. Maarten and Antigua (later in December).

So if you are looking for the latest update on yachts and their condition, whether chartering or looking for a yacht to buy, we are here with the latest accurate information! Whether you want a sailing yacht, catamaran, or power yacht, we know the fleet and their crew so you can be confident in your choice of yacht.

FLIBS -- the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show

The end of October is time again for the very large and amazing Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show. This three mile stretch of assembled dock on the intercoastal waterway allows buyers to view new and brokerage yachts for sale -- big ones, little ones & everything in between! Whether you want a run about for your lake, or an ocean going power yacht there are sailing and power yachts on view.

Regency has joined with Northrop & Johnson and will have a barge on the dock. The larger brokerage yachts require appointments to be viewed, and there will be a number of charter yachts that may be viewed as well. This is the perfect opportunity to see a number of yachts in one location.

Need tickets? Want to make an appointment to see the yacht you've been dreaming about? Give us a call -- Regency & Northrop and Johnson can make it happen!

Silver Moon-- -- easy VI sailing with Captain

For those that want the 'hands on' experience, try the catamaran Silver Moon! Fresh clean and ready to charter, this cat's Captain has plenty of experience as well as an easy manner when teaching the finer points of sailing a cat. Patty is happy to help guests find the best anchorages or the perfect beach for that evening 'jump up' to the local music.

Silver Moon accommodates guests up to 6 and is available for charter now!


More details: http://www.viewyacht.com/silvermoon/

Where to charter in the Caribbean

Air flights have become an important component of where to vacation in the Caribbean. Air lift has dropped to almost all the islands which limits options -- but the major islands still have good availability.

Regency suggests clients meet their charter yacht in St. Thomas for direct flights from Miami, New York, Atlanta, Charlotte and Boston. You may begin your charter either in St. Thomas or take a ferry across to the BVI to begin you trip from the heart of the BVI.

For BVI cruising all flights connect through San Juan Puerto Rico. The shuttles can book up early, but there are charter flights available which work out at the same cost for groups of 6 or more.

Another big hub is St. Maarten -- many direct flights from the US into the Dutch side of the island and direct flights from Europe into the French side. Easy cruising the Leeward Islands.

Antigua or Martinique both are good direct flight options as well with lovely areas to cruise that are a bit more off the beaten track.

Call Us to talk over what areas would best suit your group for your winter vacation.

Regency expands into yacht sales

After many years of advising and guiding yacht owners into a sucessful charter business, I took stock of how many past charter clients had grown their interest in yachts into ownership.

In addition, it seemed to me that many clients were not sure how to find the right combination of yacht that appealed to them personally with one that could also offset costs by chartering successfully.

Finding that the charter & yacht brokerage worlds have gone global and that as vessels grow larger they do travel with the seasons, it was important to Regency to join forces with an international company with an impeccable reputation.

Northrop & Johnson is that group, having been founded after World War II and reliably serving clients ever since.

So don't be surprised at our shift in name & check out our newly developed website for details of yachts for purchase, charter or management services: www.nandjyachts.com

Monaco Show for luxury yachts

I just returned from viewing yachts at the Monaco Show -- glorious place, great cool weather and a huge array of luxury yachts both power and sail that are available for sale or charter. The dock was full with more than 50 additional yachts available for viewing out at anchor.

Even spending 5 days looking at yachts, I was not able to see them all, but found a few that I loved: Harle a brand new 176' Feadship with styling that reminds you of why you want to be on the water -- clean lines but you have the zen feeling that you are there to unwind -- not too formal.

Or how about the new Perini Navi Selene -- 56 meters of space that exemplifies the Italian design aesthetic & attention to detail.

These large yachts offer not just on deck Jacuzzis and plenty of water sports, but gyms and staff on call 24/7. Clients are now comfortable that with the high end satellite communications systems they can take the time to get away but still be able to conduct business easily if they choose.

Of the that is the deciding factor on picking a yacht and the new computer systems that allow you access to any movie or music on the server from any location also allows you to watch Bloomberg in the morning and download the data that you need right away.

Monaco offers early viewing for the just launched yachts from some of the top shipyards in the world -- that means we know what is new & fresh and will be available for the upcoming winter Caribbean season. Regency is dedicated to having thorough product knowledge so that you can be confident your vacation will run smoothly.