... Putting a Little Spice in your Life

		Looking for some exotic flavor? An escape to paradise? Live out your dream of the ultimate getaway aboard Nutmeg and put some spice in your life. Let Nutmeg and her crew sail you throughout the secluded islands, islets and cays of the BVI archipelago and other beautiful Caribbean islands. Discover white sand beaches, offshore reefs, famous shipwrecks and emerald green mountains.

Enjoy your dream vacation sailing on a luxury catamaran to beautiful islands, enjoying tropical drinks, gourmet cuisine and beautiful sunsets with your favorite people.

The St Francis 50 is the most recent and largest model in the range of catamarans built by St Francis Marine in South Africa. Nutmeg is a sophisticated yacht with all the modern conveniences of home and a seaworthy passagemaker, capable of crossing oceans at an average of 200-plus nautical miles per day in Trade Wind conditions.

Named Cruising World’s Boat of the Year 2006, the St Francis 50 is fast, sleek, spacious and comfortable.

Enjoy the waters and anchorages that have made the Virgin Islands the “Sailing Capital of the Caribbean.”

Nutmeg’s luxurious interior offers four guest staterooms with easy access berths, AC, SAT TV’s and ensuite heads and showers. Help yourself to a refreshing tropical drink or local beer at Nutmeg’s corner bar. Relax in the spacious salon, shaded outside cockpit protected by a hard Bimini or sun on the front trampolines.

Experience “Nature’s Little Secrets”, the islands, reefs, rich culture and music of the BVI and you will experience the magic of the Caribbean.

Nutmeg 's Crew

Captain Leopold Richard & Chef Ginette Richard
captain and crew

What a fun story to share. A fellow Realtor who owned a RE/MAX franchise in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada had a dream of someday retiring from real estate and set sail for ports unknown. After 30+ years of a successful career in real estate, Paul and Ginette are living that dream everyday as professional charter yacht crew, and now they take the helm of the 2008 catamaran NUTMEG– accommodating up to 8 passengers, based in the British Virgin Islands.

What would cause a successful real estate family to sell everything and jump aboard their sailing sloop and head south. One of the conclusions was they wanted to reset their life course and create a balance they had not discovered in many years of owning their business. The experience they have had the last five years has far exceeded anything they could have dreamed about. When they decided to sail south from New Brunswick they never imagined that they would visit 51 islands, 17 countries and end up in Tobago in just one year. Paul was most concerned that his dream of the sailing life may not be fully embraced by Ginette. He should not have worried. She has embraced it even more than him.

Selling everything, being disconnected from “things”, never watching television, and enjoying the most beautiful sunsets imaginable each evening has changed both of their lives. Ginette says that it took about six months to have all of the “stress” of their previous life finally melted away. Now every relationship and every moment in nature has taken on new importance. They definitely have brought a French Canadian flair to NUTMEG – from the cuisine to the wines. They will even assist you with learning a little French during your charter with them if you want !

During the off-season Paul and Ginette travel back to Moncton, New Brunswick to spend time with their children and grandchildren.

Ginette and Paul will make you feel at home, while making sure your every need is attended to. They look forward to welcoming you and to making your holiday enjoyable to the fullest aboard NUTMEG.

Equipment & Toys

14' Dinghy w/ 40 HP
Waterskis
Tube - Bananna
Wakeboard - Kneeboard
Snorkel Equipment
Hammock
2 Double Kayaks
Floating Sun Mats
Stereo Sound system
IPOD Dock
Satellite TV (27" flat panel)
TV/DVD in staterooms
DVD and Library
Waermaker - Icemaker
Fully Air Conditioned

Rendezvous Only