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  • By Kim Kavin
  • February 9, 2024

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Not terribly long ago, I sat down and tried to puzzle out how many destinations I’ve visited aboard charter yachts. If I include industry-only boat shows that are held annually, the number of yachts themselves swells well into the hundreds. The destinations are somewhere in the dozens—popular coastlines and islands throughout the Mediterranean and Caribbean, of course, but also less-cruised locales such as the Galápagos Islands, French Polynesia and Indonesia. I’ve snorkeled and dived twice with the wildlife in Fiji, explored the historical architecture in Croatia and Greece several times, and donned a warm jacket in Alaska and Norway for views of glaciers and fjords. The amount of fog surprised me as I sat on board and sipped Cloudy Bay sauvignon blanc near its bottling place in New Zealand, and I couldn’t believe the amount of boat traffic cruising past the Sydney Opera House in Australia. People often ask me, “What’s the best place to charter a yacht?” My answer is always, “That depends. What do you want to do?”

Fiji

The beauty of a crewed-yacht charter vacation is that it can be virtually anything that anyone wants it to be—an ultimate, customizable getaway. Me? I’m a fan of wildlife and untouched nature. My favorite charters are in places where the sea lions, fish and whales outnumber the people; places where, when the yacht turns off its lights at night, the lack of light pollution lets the stars glow impossibly bright in the sky. For other charter guests, the best possible itinerary is off the South of France during the Monaco Grand Prix or the Cannes Film Festival, hobnobbing with the titans of civilization in between shopping trips at high-end boutiques and dinner ashore with a view of superyachts docked along Billionaires’ Row. These experiences could not be more different, but they’re equally memorable and all well worth enjoying at least once.

196-foot Perini Navi

The good news this winter is that notable charter yachts of various sizes and price points are positioning themselves all around the world, giving clients options for just about any type of vacation they desire. The 212-foot Benetti Silver Angel , now part of the Edmiston fleet, is accepting inquiries not only for the Caribbean, but also for the Indian Ocean. The 196-foot Perini Navi Perseus^3 , also with Edmiston, is expected to head to New Zealand before offering charter bookings next year in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. Closer to home, Fraser says the 131-foot Sunseeker Acacia has completed a refit and is available in the Bahamas, with an inflatable beach club and a toy dock for all-day watersports fun. IYC says the 118-foot Intermarine Savannah XOXO has also completed a refit, with bookings available in Florida and the Bahamas. Y.CO is promoting the 242-foot CRN Andrea in the Caribbean and the Bahamas this winter, with 25 crew at the ready, and with eight staterooms for the 12 charter guests to choose among.

None of these destinations are one-and-done locales. The Cyclades archipelago in Greece offers a different experience from the one that charter guests can try in the Dodecanese island chain. St. Vincent and the Grenadines, in the southern Caribbean, feels a whole lot quieter than the busier yacht hubs in the northern islands such as Antigua and St. Maarten. French Polynesia’s Society Islands welcome more tourists than the Tuamotu archipelago, where charter-yacht captains set a course for scuba diving with bigger game. In Croatia, a day exploring Dubrovnik—with Game of Thrones filming sites all around—is different from Korčula’s smaller-scale, but equally mesmerizing, scenery.

Trunk Bay

The ultimate charter escape can be for a few days, a few weeks or a few months. The only limitations, really, are the boundaries of all the world’s waters.

New to the charter fleet in the Virgin Islands this winter is the 82-foot Horizon Qara , which is managed by RJC Yachts. Qara is a 2001 build that until recently was kept for private use. The yacht underwent a refit this year and is now being offered for six guests at an all-inclusive weekly rate of $42,000. The captain is Mark Sperber, a native of St. Croix, which is also in the Virgin Islands—which means his local knowledge should be unsurpassed. A 27-foot Sea Hunt tender is part of the charter package.

80 Sunreef Power Eco

Sól is Hull No. 1 of the 80 Sunreef Power Eco , which is an evolution of the popular Sunreef 80 sailing catamaran. Sól is outfitted with solar panels (including on the hullsides) as well as cruelty-free furnishings that did not involve any animals. The chefs are trained in high-end vegan cuisine, along with traditional dishes. Sól was delivered to its owners earlier this year in New England and then made its way down the East Coast for an official premiere at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Charters are already booked for this winter in the Virgin Islands, with Sól as part of the Regency Yacht Vacations fleet.

236-foot CRN Arbema

The 236-foot CRN Arbema completed a multimillion-dollar refit last winter, according to the charter managers at Edmiston. Updates included a full paint job, technical upgrades, a new interior and upgraded water toys. Plans for this winter are for charters to start at Christmastime in the Caribbean, with inquiries also being accepted for the Bahamas and Central America itineraries. Guest amenities on Arbema include a master stateroom with a fold-out balcony, a beach club with a gymnasium, and a 48-foot chase boat for fun in the sun.

Virtuosity is a 187-foot Sanlorenzo that launched earlier this year and is available for its first-ever Caribbean charter bookings this winter. Fraser, which manages the yacht, says the master stateroom is on the upper deck with a private outdoor terrace and a hot tub. Guest amenities aboard Virtuosity also include a glass-bottom heated swimming pool with jets, a fully equipped gymnasium and a nearly 1,200-square-foot beach club. On the bridge deck, there’s a DJ booth ready for parties near a bar.

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This is the personal accounting of the tragedy on S/V Escape by the crew.

On the 2 nd of May, 2022, the owners of S/V Escape , a CNB 66 yacht, posted on a crew service web-site, looking for crew to sail with them from Bermuda to Halifax. The responding crew (1 USCG licensed captain; 1 with over fifteen years of sailing experience) had met Annemarie and Karl the year before at a boat show and responded as interested in being crew.

After exchanging emails, and a few video chats, the volunteer crew were invited to help crew the 4-5 day passage to Nova Scotia.

Escape had sailed to Bermuda from St. Martin days later than initially anticipated – delays waiting for parts and servicing the watermaker. This meant they missed an opportunity to participate in a Salty Dawg Spring Rally and would be sailing as an individual boat.

After tropical storm Alex had passed through, there was a narrow weather window between two low pressure systems that Karl and his weather router identified as safe to sail from Bermuda to Nova Scotia. Karl decided on Tuesday evening to set sail Thursday morning informing the crew they needed to arrive in Bermuda by Wednesday. This was a shift from their original plan to have a few day sails around Bermuda to gain familiarity with the vessel and her very particular systems before heading out on the offshore passage.

The crew flew to Bermuda arriving midday Wednesday, the 8 th of June. Karl gave the crew (designated as 2 nd mate and 3 rd mate) a tour of the vessel both top side and below, including locations of all safety equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, life raft, jacklines, EPIRB, sat phone, sail knife, med kits, electric panels, etc.). He showed the crew locations on the boat he considered not safe, including the area directly around the mainsail sheet attachment forward of the dual helm stations.

Escape pulled up anchor, departing Bermuda precisely as planned at 1000h June 9 th . After leaving the channel, they raised the mainsail and genoa in 15 knots of wind, proceeding to sail due North. The 66 ft sloop had a powerful sail plan supported by a carbon fiber mast and carbon fiber V-shaped furling boom. The first 24 hours they made almost 200 nautical miles of progress sailing deep down wind around 150/130 TWA/AWA. One day done, another 3 to 4 days to Nova Scotia.

Given the sail angle, a dyneema preventer was employed and ran back to a winch in the cockpit. For training purposes, the 2 nd mate disengaged the autopilot for a couple of hours during the first day to get a good feel for Escape’s dual-rudder helm. That night, when Karl was on watch, some squalls quickly came through and Escape was rounded up.

The 3rd mate assisted in getting all hands on deck per Karl’s command. Karl assigned stations and described the order of operations to reef with Annemarie and the 2 nd Mate. This was their first time to reef as a team, it went smoothly and quickly. Annemarie was assigned to the mainsheet, and the 2 nd Mate assigned to the helm for steering, while Karl would control the mainsail furling. The mainsheet was anchored to the cockpit deck forward of the steering wheels, up to the boom, and finally back down from the boom to a block that led to a central dedicated electric winch.

A few hours later, despite Escape being stable, the team put in a second reef as winds were steady at 25 knots. It was raining hard with distant lightning. Again, the reefing procedure was well managed without any issues. Note: to reef the mainsail, Karl had to go forward to Escape’s mast where a powered winch controlled the main halyard, and where there were electric and hydraulic button controls for the in-boom mandrel and vang. Similar to most sailboats, Escape had to be turned into the wind to raise or furl the mainsail. The 2 nd Mate helmed during each of the reefing operations. Annemarie managed the main sheet.

Conditions during the next 24 hours were milder, winds between 10-18 knots. Sailing downwind even with full sails in these conditions, required Escape to motor for several hours. Karl continued to download weather from PredictWind via IridiumGo and communicated via email with his weather router in Germany. Two and a half days in, the weather and passage were exactly what was predicted. Escape was safely ahead of schedule.

The evening of 11 th of  June, weather reporting indicated that by midnight or a bit after 0100h Escape would need to begin motoring for the final leg of her passage to Canso, Nova Scotia. Winds were predicted to drop to 12 knots continuing to fall further overnight.

After sunset, the 2 nd Mate took the 2100-0100h watch. With winds 18-20 knots Escape was comfortably making 9 knots under full sails. Karl went below to rest for his 0100-0500h watch. Around 2200h, winds began to pick up to 25 knots with gusts near 30 knots. Escape was heeling, more rudder was required to maintain steerage. The 2 nd Mate, 3 rd Mate, and Annemarie agreed that they should wake Karl to come and reef. Karl looked at conditions and decided to put in one reef. They turned Escape into the wind and reefed smoothly as they had now done at least 5 times. Karl went back to his cabin to rest, and Escape sailed on for another 30 minutes to an hour.

Nearing midnight, contrary to predictions and weather reports, they ran into a storm about 350 Nautical Miles due South of Nova Scotia in the Gulf Stream. The winds steadily increased to 30-35 knots sustained. Sea state worsened with waves around 6 meters. Escape was surfing down waves at 13 knots. Hard rain began. Once again, the 2 nd Mate, 3 rd Mate, and Annemarie summoned Karl. As he came up on deck, a 40-knot gust began to round Escape up into the wind. The 2 nd Mate put the wheel hard over all the way trying to maintain a course. Escape was heeled over, her rail near the water, she was barely holding course.

Karl called out for a second reef. The engine was started, everyone took their normal stations. Karl gave the go signal and the 2 nd Mate headed Escape into the wind. Waves now nearing 8 meters were crashing over the deck, her bow was rising high then pitching down. Gulf Stream waves were coming from different directions in the confused seas. Karl was at the controls starting to furl in the Genoa before attending to the main. Annemarie was behind the mainsheet winch, central in the cockpit just ahead of the twin wheels. Annemarie readied the mainsheet in preparation for furling the main. As Escape came into the wind, the 2 nd Mate noticed the boom was not centered per usual. During every other reef, the mainsheet was properly tensioned, centering it as Escape turned into the wind. The boom began to swing with the waves. Karl yelled instructions to Annemarie in German (the crew were not German speakers). Karl left the Genoa control lines and ran to the mainsheet winch to help. Annemarie stepped out of the way towards the portside winches.

As Escape was pitching while pointed into the wind her boom swung from starboard all the way to port. The mainsheet struck Annemarie across her back, knocking her to the cockpit sole on the outside edge of the cockpit seating. As the 3 rd Mate crawled to help her, Karl, without hesitation, ran to Annemarie. The 2 nd Mate yelled to Karl that the boom was swinging back. Escape’s boom swung back, the mainsheet caught and threw Karl to the starboard side, shattering his left leg below the knee, with compound fractures. Within 10 seconds, both of them were seriously injured. As the boom continued to swing, Escape’s mainsheet snapped, and her boom was completely free. At some point the preventer had snapped as well.

Crawling to stay low, the 3 rd Mate laid Annemarie flat, pulling her out of harm’s way into the cockpit seating area, trying to keep her still and flat for stability. Loose and tattered sheets were whipping all around. The 3 rd Mate then helped pull Karl further from the danger area, and together they made more room to get Annemarie closer and more protected. The 3 rd Mate immediately started first aid for Karl grabbing a tether off a lifejacket using it to tie a tourniquet above his knee trying to staunch the bleeding. The 3 rd Mate hurried below for medical kits and the EPIRB.

After setting off the EPIRB, the 3 rd Mate proceeded to bandage Karl’s lower leg. Next, MAYDAY calls for help over VHF channel 16 were issued. Seeing no one on AIS and getting no response, the 3 rd Mate retrieved the satellite phone, handing it to Karl who called for help while the 3 rd mate continued radioing over VHF in the event any vessels not appearing on AIS might be in the area.

When Karl made contact, he said they were speaking English passing the satellite phone to the 3 rd Mate who managed all communications via the companionway from this point forward. Contact was made with stations initially in Germany, then Halifax, and finally Boston, who worked together relaying information. A request for immediate medical evacuation for the injured was made. A schedule was established for routine check-ins and updates – sea state, wind speeds, boat speed, coordinates, medical, and situational updates were regularly given.

All the while, Escape was out of control. Her genoa and mainsail flapping wildly. The swinging boom started losing loft, first grazing the bimini, ultimately crushing and buckling the bimini’s metal frame. When the boom swung to port and slammed into the shrouds, the 2 nd Mate quickly turned Escape east to pin the mainsail/boom against the spreaders and shrouds. Now running with the wind behind them, the end of her boom occasionally submerged in waves throwing it off the shrouds only to slam back. The 2 nd Mate was able to gain some stability running downwind, finding the autopilot could sometimes hold for a minute or two until waves rocked Escape and manual piloting was required to prevent an uncontrolled jibe.

The 2 nd Mate crawled to the starboard side winches managing to furl the genoa that was now ripped in several places. Returning immediately to Escape’s helm, steering downwind for almost 3 hours lying prone, looking up at the wind indicators atop the mast. The 2 nd Mate periodically helped the 3 rd Mate tend to Annemarie and Karl. The heavy rain, winds, and seas continued.

Escape was now almost 400 nautical miles offshore, running at 10 knots with the wind and Gulf Stream pushing her further and further East. The 3 rd Mate was in regular contact by satellite phone with US Coast Guard and the Canadian Coast Guard in Halifax trying to arrange a rescue. With Escape’s current position so far from land or a rescue ship, Escape was beyond the range and capabilities of an immediate rescue, especially the needed helicopters.

The rescue organizations jointly implemented a plan that was born from serendipity. A USCG Cutter ship just happened to be off the Northeast US shore, but was more than a day away from Escape , which was too far away. The ship also happened to have a good supply of jet fuel aboard. The ship moved and relocated to serve as a lily pad for a helicopter to be able to safely make it out to Escape by refueling in both directions.

While the Cutter navigated to the ideal coordinates, a USCG rescue helicopter flew from their land base to the USCG Cutter with two divers aboard. The helicopter landed on the USCG ship, refueled, then flew directly toward Escape , a process they would repeat on the return trip to land. With every update the 3 rd Mate continued to inform Annmarie and Karl that they were one step closer to rescue.

The Crew put another tourniquet on Karl’s leg using a sail tie. They agreed to raise the leg a bit higher onto an additional cushion, adding cushions around him for comfort and stabilization. They also put cushions around Annemarie to stabilize her body with concern of a spinal injury. The 3 rd Mate kept supplying Karl and Annemarie with water, covered them with blankets, and gathered whatever they requested both topside and down below to be included in their ditch bag. Karl continued to provide guidance as he could. The 3 rd Mate kept them both alert, hydrated, aware of efforts and communicating.

Taking advantage of a brief lull as winds dropped to 15 knots around 0200h, the 2 nd Mate attempted to reduce the mainsail while continuing to sail downwind. The 2 nd Mate crawled to Escape’s mast and tried to furl the mainsail. There was too much wind pressure, it jammed in the boom furler after a meter or so and could not be lowered further. Hanging on the mainsail, about another meter of sail was pulled down, significantly reducing sail area. The 2 nd Mate returned to Escape’s helm, and proceeded to advise everyone to hold on, that he was going to come into the wind and attempt to secure the free boom. The 3 rd Mate braced and protected Annemarie and Karl.

Using the engine full throttle, turning the boat and pointing into the wind, the boom often stayed aft and sometimes swung slowly by the midline. After several attempts, the 2 nd Mate was able to thread a heavier line from a winch, through the boom loop, quickly lashing the line down to secure Escape’s boom in a centered position, adding additional lines to reinforce it.

At this point Escape was tenuously under control.  They changed course to motor West towards land and help. The 3 rd Mate called into USCG Boston via Halifax informing them that the boom was under control and requesting a heading West.

A small victory quickly dissipated as the 2 nd Mate noticed a line snaking behind Escape in her prop wash. Shifting the engine to neutral, the 2 nd Mate grabbed a boat hook, clipped his tether to an outboard connection, and leaned off the aft deck, fishing out the line. Tying the bitter end to the fairlead and calling for the 3 rd Mate to assist at the helm, as the 2 nd Mate headed to the foredeck. They identified the line as a genoa sheet and pulled the line forward safely away from the propeller. Both crew returned to their respective stations and roles. The crew continued wearing life jackets and were clipped in with tethers at all times when they were on deck and at helm stations.

A USCG C130 airplane was sent in advance of the rescue helicopter and arrived around 0600h to establish clear communications via VHF between Escape and the rescue helicopter. Instructions were given to clear the deck and information was shared regarding sea state, wind speed, state of the boat, boom, mainsail, and the injured. The USCG helicopter arrived around 0630h.

The engine was halted for safety of the divers and the transom was lowered. The first diver dropped from the helicopter, swam over and boarded at the transom, immediately beginning medical care. The 3 rd Mate assisted the first diver, while the 2 nd Mate assisted with boarding the second diver.

Litter rescue baskets were lowered from the helicopter. Karl and Annemarie were given medical attention, secured into rescue baskets, and lifted to the helicopter. The crew chose to remain on Escape so Annemarie and Karl could be attended to and rushed to care without delay.

Once the helicopter cleared, the crew were instructed to proceed on a heading of 300 degrees to meet the US Coast Guard Cutter. En-route the winds came down and the sea state settled as originally predicted — albeit many hours later.

The crew slowly and incrementally increased speed to what was safe given conditions and continued towards the Cutter’s heading. The 2 nd Mate went below to rest while the 3 rd Mate took first shift at Escape’s helm, trading off as the day went on, continuing incremental reports to SARS USCG Boston and CCG Halifax. They were informed by satellite phone around 1545h that Karl and Annemarie had not survived. The crew was told Annemarie died upon arrival at the USCG Cutter, and Karl died during helicopter transport from the Cutter to the hospital. Both were pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital in Massachusetts.

The crew rendezvoused about 350 nautical miles offshore with the USCG Cutter, at approximately 1645h. Escape was boarded, inspected, and secured. Crew were transferred to the Cutter and attended to by the Ship’s Medic. Escape was abandoned at sea as her crew were not in any condition to safely deliver her to port. The Cutter met with a smaller transfer boat about 30 hours later to transfer the crew to the USCG Boston facility for debriefing and interviews. They were dropped off at a hotel shortly before 0200h the morning of 14 June.

Escape was later found adrift by a crew from Publico, Nova Scotia, hired by Leeway Marine of Dartmouth, and brought to Dartmouth Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Lessons Learned

The two crew on Escape offer the following observations in the aftermath of the tragic incident.

It is important to reiterate that it remains unknown exactly what failed. Why was the mainsheet not tensioned? Perhaps the preventer got tangled and fouled the mainsheet, or the electric mainsheet winch failed. We will never know the answer. We can, however, try to learn from this tragedy by summarizing a few key lessons, which may not have been the cause but nonetheless may provide insights into good practices.

Knowledge, familiarity, and experience.

Offshore, especially short-handed, crew should understand how to perform all anticipated and unanticipated maneuvers. Here, the captain was the only crew member who raised or lowered the mainsail. The operation was complicated as it involved a large boom furler with a hidden electric mandrel, a main halyard controlled by an electric winch on the deck near the 100 foot mast, and a hydraulic boom vang with controls at the helm and mast. The main halyard was secured at the mast with an unusual braided textile constrictor clutch, think toy finger cuffs, instead of a traditional clutch or even halyard car on a vertical track. None of the electric/hydraulic buttons or halyards were labeled. On offshore passages, all members of the crew, regardless of their experience, should at the very least be given instruction, if not practice, in how to operate the main controls. Moreover, a language known by all crew should be agreed upon and used during passages. Interacting with the chartplotter and instruments and the satellite phone was difficult for the non-German speaking crew especially when quick actions were required. Understanding what Karl was yelling to Annemarie at that critical moment could perhaps have made a difference, at the very least may have provided an explanation for what went wrong.

Weather amplifies challenges at sea .

Although the crew and boat handled the stormy conditions well the previous night before the tragedy, the dark, sideways rain, howling winds, and waves rocking the boat made every maneuver more challenging. Visibility, the ability to hear one another, and move about the deck with ease all become more difficult. Despite the anticipated weather, the old adage to reef early, especially at night, rings true as ever. The cost of slowing down and later shaking out a reef is nothing compared to the risk of placing crew in danger while being overpowered in the middle of the night. Additionally, in calm seas pointing into the wind will largely center the boom by itself. However, when large waves pitch the boat up and then down, it only takes one big wave for the boom to swing wildly with incredible force. In these conditions, a mistake as simple as standing where one knows is unsafe, if only for a couple of seconds, can be deadly.

Offshore sailing comes with additional risks .

Most of the time sailing offshore is no different than coastal sailing. However, when medical issues arise the distance one is from shore assistance is critical. Sailing on your own, it could take days to reach shore for help. Rescue helicopters have a range of about 500 nautical miles. Specifically, they carry enough fuel to go 250 miles offshore, hover for about 30 minutes for a rescue, then return the 250 miles. Beyond this limit, one should understand that they are on their own, unless part of a rally. Extra safety precautions that one does not normally employ when coastal should be enforced for all crew. This not only includes life jackets and jacklines, but more conservative sailing practices. Training in first aid and CPR, as the crew had, should be standard. Comprehensive first aid supplies and manuals, and pre-packed bags with essentials (e.g., passports, prescriptions, etc.) should be easily accessible. The ability to communicate with shore for help via satellite phone was instrumental in coordinating rescue plans, as was the ability to recharge the phone for prolonged use over many hours.

Further Thoughts from George Day

Sheldon’s report is detailed and thorough.  A few thoughts:

First, local weather forecasting for boats at sea, particularly in waters adjacent to strong currents like the Gulf Steam, is problematical. Local weather events may not show up in the data used by the weather models, or may show up late. Keeping a close eye on local information, wind direction and strength, barometer, air temperature, water temperature and radar can fill in any blanks in the models’ forecasts.

Second, a mainsheet on a 66-foot modern sloop with a large mainsail is, as everyone on Escape was aware, a potential threat to the crew, particularly in a rig design that places the anchor for the mainsheet in the middle of the cockpit. Rigging a preventer, as was done, is the prudent action. In configurations such as Escape’s , double preventers or a Boom Brake, can add a belt-and-suspenders redundancy. There is a reason so many modern cruising boats have mid-boom sheeting.

Third, in-boom furling is a great modern innovation in mainsail handling. One of its benefits is supposed to be that if the boom system fails, you can still lower and reef or dowse the sail. Yet, in-boom systems can be finicky, and riggers will often note that the systems are best used by experienced sailors who understand all of the forces at work when handling big mainsails. Certainly, Karl and Annamarie met that standard. The boom is dependent on an exact angle to the mast for reefing and furling and is held in place by an adjustable vang. If the vang is compromised, the system won’t work. Using a topping lift on the end of the boom can be, once again, a belt-and-suspenders redundancy.

Karl and Annamarie were much loved and respected in the cruising community and by their friends and family at home in Germany. We are diminished by their loss.

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The couple, Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, went missing while sailing off the coast of Grenada.

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Three men who had escaped from a prison in Grenada and were accused of hijacking an American couple’s yacht to flee have been charged with their murder, the police said on Thursday.

The couple, Ralph Hendry, 66, and Kathy Brandel, 71, went missing while sailing off the coast of Grenada . They had been spending the winter cruising in the Caribbean in their catamaran called Simplicity, which was found abandoned in neighboring St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Feb. 21.

There was no indication in the latest police statement that the bodies of the couple had been recovered as of Thursday.

Trevon Robertson, 23; Atiba Stanisclaus, 25; and Ron Mitchell, 30, face two counts of “capital murder by intentionally causing the death of Ralph Hendry and Kathleen Brandel,” the Royal Grenada Police Force said.

The authorities from police forces in Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines have given different ages and name spellings for the escapees.

The men were also charged with escaping lawful custody, housebreaking, robbery and two counts of kidnapping; Mr. Stanisclaus is also facing a rape charge, the police said, but no details were offered on those accusations. The three men made their first court appearance on Thursday, and are due back on March 27. The Royal Grenada Police Force did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The police had said in a statement released on Feb. 22 that three men who escaped from a prison in Grenada on Feb. 18 and made their way to St. Vincent using a yacht that had been docked in the St. George area of Grenada.

The prisoners were recaptured on Feb. 21, the same day that the couple’s yacht was found. At the time, the police said they were “currently working on leads that suggest that the two occupants of the yacht may have been killed in the process.”

At a news conference on Feb. 26 , Commissioner Don McKenzie of the Royal Grenada Police Force that “information suggests that, while traveling between Grenada and St. Vincent, they disposed of the occupants.”

During a Feb. 26 news conference , Junior Simmons, superintendent of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force, said the joint investigation into the disappearance with Grenada police was ongoing, and he said the couple was presumed dead.

The investigation revealed that while sailing from Grenada, “the suspects committed several criminal acts including bodily harm to the couple,” he said.

The couple, who were married for 27 years, were “veteran cruisers,” according to the Salty Dawg Sailing Association , a nonprofit that brings together a community of sailors engaged in long-distance cruising on their boats. The couple were longtime members, the organization said in a statement, and “they both contributed to building the S.D.S.A.”

In a joint family statement posted on the association’s website on Feb. 27, Nick Buro, the son of Ms. Brandel, and Bryan Hendry, the son of Mr. Hendry, said that “if we have learned anything from this tragic event, it’s that we know they left this world in a better place than it was before they were born.”

“Ralph and Kathy lived a life that most of us can only dream of,” the message said. “Sailing the eastern coast of the United States, living on their home Simplicity, making friends with everyone they encountered, singing, dancing and laughing with friends and family — that’s who Ralph and Kathy were and that’s how they will be remembered in our hearts.”

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This year it took place for a fourth time already. The exhibition is considered the principal event on the sporting and social calendar. The Moscow Yacht Show 2010 united in one area three of the largest Russian yachts distributors: Ultramarine, Nordmarine and Premium Yachts.

A wide range of yachts were on display for a week. An exhibition showcased yachts both from Russian manufacturers and world famous brands: Azimut, Princess, Ferretti, Pershing, Riviera, Doral, Linssen, etc.

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The newly launched 40m/134ft Benetti yacht NORTHERN ESCAPE marks another success story from the Italian yard's hugely popular Oasis range. Showcasing their trademark open aft beach deck with infinity pool, as well as a host of additional crowd-pleasing amenities, this model has already taken the yachting world by storm. 

Now you too can enjoy everything this yacht has to offer, as she is set to welcome charter guests aboard in the Mediterranean for summer 2022, commencing in the ultra glamorous locations around the South of France.

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Standout highlights include a well-equipped sundeck with additional Jacuzzi, sunpads and dining area, wine cellars for perfect meal pairings and a wellness room with massage table for indulgent pampering whilst on board.

Her most celebrated feature has to be her vast open main deck, complete with Tepannyaki grill, bar, sunpads and lounging areas, leading to her terraced beach club with its stunning infinity pool offering sweeping vistas, with access to her swim platform.

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For guests looking for more adventure, the water toy garage holds a host of adrenaline fuelled equipment to stretch out sealegs and witness the staggering environment from a whole new angle, including Ravik jet boards, SeaBobs, inflatables and snorkelling gear.

Guests on board will instantly feel at home, where an interior palette of neutral tones and minimalist modular furniture gives the space a contemporary feel, while plush fabrics and floor-to-ceiling windows ensure a warm and inviting ambience.  

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This scheme follows through into her beautiful accommodation areas, including a full beam master suite, 2 VIPs and 2 convertible twin/doubles each with Pullman berths for fantastic flexibility for a variety of charter configurations. 

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September 17 was marked by meeting of the UFI Executive Committee. During the event, the Committe approved the admission of Crocus Expo IEC as a full member of UFI in categories of “Exhibition Organizers” and “Exhibition Centres. Moscow Boat Show has been granted the status of “UFI Approved Event”.

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UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry is the association of trade show organizers, fairground owners, national and international associations of the exhibition industry, and its partners. As of 2012, it has 608 members in 224 cities from 86 countries covering 6 continents. The association members are responsible for the management and operation of over 4 500 profile events. The association represents more than 1 000 000 of exhibitors and more than 150 000 000 visitors.

The Crocus Expo Exhibition Centre is a listed member of the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC), the Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs, the Guild of Exhibition and Fair Operators by the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Donald Tramp fund has awarded Crocus Expo IEC Diamond Excellence Award.

Crocus Expo IEC is an ideal venue for running of large international and national exhibitions of different profile including congress events, conferences and scientific symposiums.About 50% of all exhibition events of Moscow take place in Crocus Expo and average exposition space load comprises 85%.

Moscow Boat Show provides the perfect platform from which to preview new products, evaluate market trends, and establish long-lasting and commercially profitable partnerships. Despite the dynamic changes taking place in Russia and the rapid growth of the yachting sector, the show continues to complement and reflect the industry’s demand and is a promotional opportunity not to be missed!

The exposition space will increase up to 45 000 sq m in 2013. More than 350 Russian and foreign companies will participate in the show. The scale of the project confirms confident positions of its positive development.

Moscow Boat Show is the largest project in Russia presenting all the best in the world of yachting. The exhibition annually shows high level of attendance and has already proved as significant and noteworthy event in the world of yachts and boats.

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  2. ESCAPE Yacht Charter Price

    The 34.75m/114' motor yacht 'Escape' by the American shipyard Hatteras offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins and features interior styling by Dee Robinson Interiors.. For outdoor living nonpareil, Escape is the number one choice, offering a variety of spacious living areas and fabulous amenities, vacations aboard this yacht are sure to be nothing short of spectacular.

  3. ESCAPE yacht (Hatteras, 34.7m, 1995)

    ESCAPE is a 34.7 m Motor Yacht, built in the United States of America by Hatteras and delivered in 1995. She is one of 6 112 models. Her top speed is 22.0 kn, her cruising speed is 19.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 860.0 nm at 14.0 kn, with power coming from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 ...

  4. ESCAPE Yacht

    The 36.57m/120' motor yacht 'Escape' was built by Crescent Yachts in Canada at their Surrey shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Robin Rose & Associates and she was completed in 1997. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Jack Sarin and she was last refitted in 2006. Guest Accommodation

  5. ESCAPE Yacht

    Impressive 4,000nm range. ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) classification. Sleeps 6 overnight. The 36.58m/120' motor yacht 'Escape' was built by Trident at their Tampa, FL shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Jon Pokela and she was completed in 1997. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Jack Hargrave.

  6. Yacht Escape, a Broward Superyacht

    All-aluminium luxury yacht Escape can reach a top speed of 23 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots, thanks to her twin Caterpillar 3412TA diesel engines. Her beam is of 6,1m (20'), while her maximum draft is of 1,74m (5'71''). Yacht Accommodation. Superyacht Escape is able to sleep up to 8 guests in 4 beautiful cabins.

  7. Ultimate Yacht Charter Escapes

    The ultimate charter escape can be for a few days, a few weeks or a few months. The only limitations, really, are the boundaries of all the world's waters. Qara. New to the charter fleet in the Virgin Islands this winter is the 82-foot Horizon Qara, which is managed by RJC Yachts. Qara is a 2001 build that until recently was kept for private ...

  8. ESCAPE

    ESCAPE is a super luxury yacht, model Palmer Johnson 120, Sport Yacht series, built in 2005 in the United States by the shipyard Palmer Johnson. The Yacht has been very well maintained under her current ownership by a full crew year round and an extensive budget.

  9. Oceanic Escapes

    Cruising around the rich Galapagos Islands or Mediterranean island-hopping around the Greek atolls. Dive in the adventure of a Yacht Charter. Oceanic Escapes offers the best options for Yacht Charter regions. Look no further for the perfect hotspots for a yachting cruise! Find the perfect party scene, or the most remote places only accessible ...

  10. Anatomy of a Tragedy at Sea

    GD. This is the personal accounting of the tragedy on S/V Escape by the crew. On the 2 nd of May, 2022, the owners of S/V Escape, a CNB 66 yacht, posted on a crew service web-site, looking for crew to sail with them from Bermuda to Halifax. The responding crew (1 USCG licensed captain; 1 with over fifteen years of sailing experience) had met ...

  11. Motor yacht Escape

    Escape is a 36.5 m / 119′10″ luxury motor yacht. She was built by Palmer Johnson in 2005. With a beam of 7.44 m and a draft of 1.98 m, she has an aluminium hull and GRP superstructure. This adds up to a gross tonnage of 197 tons. She is powered by MTU engines of 2750 hp each giving her a maximum speed of 30 knots and a cruising speed of 22 knots. Escape's maximum range is estimated at 1200 ...

  12. Home

    We booked the yacht for a short vacation, and guess what … we received a whole EXPERIENCE in return. From the beginning we were pleasantly surprised by the comfort and atmosphere on board, and after a few days we were really delighted by the bays and wild places we discovered with the help of the captain (El Greco :)), who besides the fact that he is a perfect host, he also knows the ...

  13. ESCAPE Yacht Charter Price

    The 21.37m/70'1" motor yacht 'Escape' by the Italian shipyard Azimut offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins and features interior styling by Italian designer Francesco Guida. If you're looking for a family-friendly yacht with plenty of onboard amenities, Escape is the perfect choice, promising superb charter vacations whatever the destination.

  14. Yacht Cruise in the Ionian Sea

    Enjoy a 3 days yacht dream escape from Parga to the scenic islands of Lefkada, Ithaca and Kefalonia. 0. Parga - Lefkada - Ithaca - 2 Days - 1 Night Yacht Dream Cruise. From €3.600.

  15. Grenada Prison Escapees Are Charged With Murder of American Couple

    Three men who had escaped from a prison in Grenada and were accused of hijacking an American couple's yacht to flee have been charged with their murder, the police said on Thursday. The couple ...

  16. 'Negligence' by Caribbean police blamed in murders of Americans on

    blood found on kidnapped americans' yacht during caribbean prison escape: 'presumed dead' "Ralph and Kathy lived a life that most of us can only dream of," they said in a heartfelt message.

  17. Escape Yachting

    Escape Yachting. Top-Rated and Award-Winning Sailing Company. ... Lymington Yacht Haven, King's Saltern Road, SO41 3QD. If you don't see anything that suits you, please get in touch and enjoy a bespoke voyage instead! Email us: [email protected] Call us: 01590 615389.

  18. Sweet Escape Yacht for Sale

    The SWEET ESCAPE yacht is a 130ft / 39.6m luxury yacht for sale, built and launched by yacht builder Christensen. Delivered to a proud yacht owner in 1993 and refit in 2022, this luxury yacht sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms and has accommodations for 7 crew.

  19. ESCAPE II Yacht (ex. Natalia)

    The 36.5m/119'9" open yacht 'Escape II' (ex. Stanley) was built by Palmer Johnson in Monaco at their Sturgeon Bay, WI shipyard. Her interior is styled by Italian designer design house Nuvolari Lenard and she was completed in 2005. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Nuvolari Lenard and she was last refitted in 2020.

  20. Luxury Rules at the Moscow Yacht Show

    The main Russian Yacht exhibition gathers professional and amateur yacht lovers together under the wing of The Royal Yacht Club.

  21. Yachts for Sale in Moscow

    Every yacht for sale in moscow listed here. Every boat has beautiful hi-res images, deck-plans, detailed descriptions & videos.

  22. 5th International exhibition of boats and yachts Moscow Boat Show a

    The first pavilion of Crocus Expo IEC hosted an extraordinary exposition of the 5th International exhibition of yachts and boats Moscow Boat Show. The show had been incredibly famous for five years already not only thanks to the specialists of the market segment as well as professional sportsmen but also thanks to those who consider sailing ...

  23. The Great Escape Yacht Charter

    SL102 Asymmetric. Exterior Designer. Zuccon. Interior Design. H2 Yacht Design. Approx $119,500. THE GREAT ESCAPE is a 31m luxury motor super yacht available for charter built in 2020. Charter up to 10 guests in 5 cabins (1 Master, 2 VIP, 3 Double & 2 Twin) with a crew of 5.

  24. Brand new 40m yacht NORTHERN ESCAPE set to join ...

    The newly launched 40m/134ft Benetti yacht NORTHERN ESCAPE marks another success story from the Italian yard's hugely popular Oasis range. Showcasing their trademark open aft beach deck with infinity pool, as well as a host of additional crowd-pleasing amenities, this model has already taken the yachting world by storm.

  25. UFI approval for Moscow Boat Show

    Yacht Charter & Superyacht News > UFI approval for Moscow Boat Show. UFI approval for Moscow Boat Show. December 06, 2012. Written by Zuzana Bednarova. September 17 was marked by meeting of the UFI Executive Committee. During the event, the Committe approved the admission of Crocus Expo IEC as a full member of UFI in categories of "Exhibition ...