Akasha
76 ft Matrix Catamaran
Heralds A New Era In Luxury Sailing
Yacht Charter.
Akasha, meaning infinite space in the ancient language
of Sanskrit, is one of the most spacious luxury sailing yachts available
for charter in the Caribbean today Her magnificent fly-bridge design
creates an unusually large area for living, dining and relaxing.
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Akasha and her full-time crew of four will sail you around the beautiful
islands of the Caribbean, providing you with the holiday experience
of a lifetime, whatever your
The inside living area is furnished to a very high standard of
luxury incorporating comfortable leather sofas; 40" retractable
satellite LCD TV; state-of-the art BOSE WAVE entertainment system
for DVD and CD's along with a comprehensive library of films, music
and games.
The fully equipped bar area, which also serves the cockpit and
formal dining area, allows guests to relax and enjoy fine food and
wine in space and comfort. Oil paintings and original signed lithographs
by Nelson Mandela adorn the walls and a magnificent bronze sculpture
by Christopher Bladen completes the atmosphere of comfort and luxury.
The navigation station is sure to be of interest to sailing enthusiasts
with it's color display of radar, chart plotting, and boat performance
information. Here too the satellite communication system will be
found as well as a computer for emails and internet access.
Akasha has been designed to meet the exacting requirements
of her owner in terms of space, luxury and style and no expense
has been spared in achieving these objectives.
Four double guest cabins, one of which easily converts to a twin,
together with a magnificent owner's stateroom, accommodate 10 guests
in extreme comfort.
All guest cabins have en suite bathrooms, separate shower and push
button toilets. All, too, have queen-size beds which, unusually,
are at floor level and can be easily accessed from either side.
Silk bed covers and cushions; thick-pile fitted carpets; leather
and fine wood veneers create a luxurious ambiance that is further
enhanced by finest quality monogrammed bath robes and towels. The
amenities in each guest cabin are those you would expect from five
star accommodation and include individually controlled air-conditioning;
entertainment centre with DVD, CD and Play Station II as well as
LCD satellite TV; hair dryers and dual-voltage power sockets (UK
and US systems) for your personal electrical items.
OWNERS STATEROOM
The magnificent owner's stateroom, has all the luxury and amenities
of the guest cabins but in addition enjoys a king-size bed; separate
seating area; large marble-clad bathroom complete with Jacuzzi spa
bath and separate shower; walk-in wardrobe for personal effects;
BOSE entertainment system and panoramic views from windows spanning
the entire width of the yacht.
As the yacht is sailed entirely from the fly bridge the spacious
cockpit is exclusively reserved for the entertainment and comfort
of guests. Its facilities include an outdoor dining table comfortably
seating 10; two large sunbathing mattresses; large areas of cushioned
seating and the main bar which serves both the cockpit and the salon.
Large and stable steps lead to swimming platforms at the rear of
each hull and between the hulls, the dingy dock allows easy and
safe access to Akasha's large and comfortable tender.
Akasha's Winter Crew
Captain
Captain: Brett Williams and Chef: Veronica Chamberlain
plus 2 crew
Brett is a born & bred Englishman, who learnt to sail on Lasers
& Enterprises at his local yacht club. He had an extremely successful
career with BMW motorcars, but on his time off, Brett would take
every opportunity he could to go sailing. Over the course of ten
years he cruised and raced the coast of England, The Channel Islands,
the Mediterranean, Southern Pacific, Australia, Atlantic and Caribbean.
After qualifying as an RYA Yachtmaster, Brett raced across the
Atlantic on a Farr 65, and then based himself in Antigua, where
he delivered and raced a variety of yachts throughout the Caribbean.
Brett met Veronica in Antigua, where they lived together before
deciding to combine their talents and work in the yachting industry.
Brett offers an in-depth knowledge of the Caribbean, a great sense
of humor and a deep knowledge of nautical history and piracy.
Veronica grew up sailing on the beautiful Norfolk coast, in England.
At the age of twelve she joined the Ocean Youth Club and sailed
to France, Holland and the South Coast of England. At 15 she secured
a place on a leg of a world circumnavigation, and so sailed from
New Zealand to Australia. She managed to raise all the finance for
the trip, whilst at school, through fundraising and local sponsorship.
Back in England, Veronica gained a BA (hons) in Business Studies
whilst simultaneously developed her culinary skills, attending classes
at ‘Le Cordon Bleu’ and the ‘Divertimenti Cookery
School’. Veronica loves out-door activities, and is always
ready for a swim or a hike.
Brett and Veronica make a charming, enthusiastic & experienced
team. They have worked together on yachts in the Caribbean for the
past five years.
Akasha's
Summer Crew
Joanne
Vidler and
Captain Chris Plowman
After leaving the corporate world and extensive traveling, Chris
and Jo have been chartering in the Caribbean since 2000. They are
keen to share with you their love of the islands, and stories of
their travels. This adventurous, fun loving couple combines their
talent and experience to create an unforgettable sailing vacation
for their guests, of all ages.
They specialize in finding those secluded anchorages, deserted
beaches, azure snorkel sites, party bars and beautiful sunsets that
will make your vacation more then you ever dreamed of.
Chris uses the skills and experience gained throughout his long
sailing career to achieve the highest standards in the industry.
He holds a Royal Yachting Association Ocean Yachtmaster certificate
and is also a PADI Divemaster.
A Water sports fanatic, Chris loves to Sail, Windsurf, Wakeboard,
Dive and Fish, and will be glad to help you learn or enhance your
skills. His Celestial Navigation lessons are not to be missed!
Jo is from Kent in England, and after Chris introduced her to his
passion for sailing she traveled around Australia completing numerous
races and events along the East coast.
Jo’s abilities as chef are influenced by the many cultures
she has experienced. She continues to refine her skills at every
opportunity, completing various culinary classes with some of the
countries top chefs.
During your stay Jo will delight you with her delicious gourmet
cuisine from every corner of the globe, and with her good humour
and high standard of excellence, she will make your time aboard
Akasha the vacation of a lifetime.
FOOD
As with any luxury holiday we understand the importance of good
food and an enjoyable dining experience. Our on-board chef can accommodate
special dietary requirements and is guaranteed to continually delight
guests with the exceptional quality of her cuisine. The galley is
fully equipped with the most modern appliances and utensils including
a bread-making machine and an espresso coffee-maker. To maintain
the wines in peak condition an electronically controlled wine cellar
has been installed.
Equipment & Toys
17' Tender W/ 90Hp 4 Stroke
hf Radio, Fish Finder & Stereo CD/Radio On Tender
Water Skiing - Wake Boarding
Knee Board - Tube
2 Double Kayaks
Hobie Cat
Floating Mats & Toys
Snorkeling equipment
Fishing Rods, Reels And Tackle;
2 Kite Boards
Playstation 2
Bose Wave sound system
Flat Panel TV/DVD in all cabins
40" Plaxma TV in Salon
Sat. TV -extensive sound-video Library
Fully Air Conditioned
Chartplotter - Radar
Email - computer - internet access
TRAMPOLINES
Akasha's size means that the trampolines are truly vast... Great
for laying out and sunbathing in the Caribbean heat. The breeze
passes through the net and cools you, even on the hottest of days.
 Dive
Instructor, 12 sets of gear, compressor onboard
Certified Dives -2 dives included then $40pp/d
Instruction available.
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