NORTHERN STAR CREWEd Sailing Yacht Charter

Cruising areas of NORTHERN STAR

• Other Pickup : Anywhere in Caribbean
• Summer Operations : New England
• Summer Port : Sag Harbor, NY
• Winter Operations : Florida
• Winter Port : Palm Beach, Florida

NORTHERN STAR's Description

• Come aboard and experience the luxury of Northern Star. This 76' (23m) modern cutter-rigged sloop was designed by Ocke Mannerfelt and handcrafted by the Hinckley Company in 1993 with a traditional old world aesthetic that features teak decking, beautiful butterfly hatches and custom mahogany interiors throughout. With her graceful overhangs and elegant sheerline, she combines state-of-the-art performance, power, and control to create a truly modern and timeless classic. Northern Star is one of the finest yachts in the world and with her carbon furling mast and hydraulic winches, she offers true single-handed capacity underway and an experience steeped in the rich traditions of sailing the open seas. A 2014 refit included new luxury soft furnishings and bed linens, new table ware, fresh exterior varnish, all brass refinished and all systems checked and serviced. NORTHERN STAR accommodates 6 guests in three cabins. The interior is fully air-conditioned and headroom is 8' to 6' throughout The spacious Master Suite is forward with a king v-berth, hanging locker and private head with a separate stall shower. There is also a comfortable seat and a writing desk on the starboard side. A center hallway runs aft to the salon. Aft and to port of the master stateroom is an elegant VIP Suite that was originally planned for the King and Queen of Norway who frequented the yacht. This cabin is an intimate oasis featuring his and her twins, ample storage and a private head with a stall shower. Also aft of the master on the port side is a common head with shower. On the starboard side are two well-appointed guest cabins, each with over and under single berths, a bureau and hanging locker. These two cabins share the common head and shower.

NORTHERN STAR's Specifications

• Vessel Type : Sailing Yacht
• Builder : Hinckley
• Built : 1993
• Refit : 2016
• Length : 76 Feet
• Beam : 17 Feet
• Draft : 9 Feet
• Cruising Speed : 8
• Max Speed : 10
• Fuel Consumption : 2.5 US Gall/Hr
• Generator : Northern Lights
• Jacuzzi : No
• Helipad : No
• A/C : Full
• A/C Night : Yes
• Inverter : 220
• Voltages : 220
• Water Maker : 28 gal/hr
• Water Capacity : 385 gal
• Ice Maker : No
• Sun Awning : Yes
• Wind Scoops : Yes
• Deck Shower : Yes
• Bimini Top : Yes
• Gay Charters : Yes
• Nude Charters : Yes
• Hair Dryer : Yes
• Number of Hatch's : 18
• Guest Smoking : No smoking
• Guest Pets : Yes
• Children Sllowed : Yes
• Sailing Instruction : Yes
• Engines : Yanmar Northern Lights Generator
• Communications : Cell phone
  SSB
  Sat phone

NORTHERN STAR's Accommodations

• Sleeps : 6
• Queen : 1
• Twin : 2
• Showers : 3
• Wash Basins : 3
• Electric Heads : 3
• Accommodation Details:
  • NORTHERN STAR accommodates 6 guests, 4 adults and 2 children, in 3 cabins. The interior is fully air-conditioned and headroom is 6’ 8” throughout
  • The spacious Master Suite is forward with a queen v-berth, hanging locker and private head with a separate stall shower. There is also a comfortable seat and a writing desk on the starboard side.
  • A center hallway runs aft to the salon. Aft and to port of the master stateroom is an elegant VIP Suite that was originally planned for the King and Queen of Norway who frequented the yacht. This cabin is an intimate oasis featuring his and her twins, ample storage and a private head with hand-shower.
  • Also aft of the master on the port side is a common head with shower (shared by crew). On the starboard side are two well-appointed guest cabins (one of which are used by the crew), each with over and under single berths, a bureau and hanging locker. These two cabins share the common head and hand-shower.

Cuisine

• Special Diets : Yes
• Kosher : Yes
• BBQ. : No

Entertainment

• iPod/Device Hookups : Yes
• Salon Stereo : Yes
• Board Games : No
• Other Entertainment : DVD/CD entertainment system with MP3 input
  Plasma TV

Water Sports

• Dinghy Feet : 12' Zodiac
• Dinghy Pax: 6
• Snorkel Gear: Yes
• Beach Games : No
• Fishing Gear : Yes
• Other Toys :
  • 2 X paddle boards
  • Teak deck chairs
  • Snorkel Equipment
  • Fishing Equipment

Scuba Diving

• Scuba: Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
• Air Compressor: Not Onboard
• License: 2
• Regulators: 1225004

CREW PROFILE ONBOARD NORTHERN STAR

• Number of Crew : 2
• Crew Smoke : No
• Crew Pets : No

Captain

• Captain Name : Preston Kelly
• Nationality : USA
• Years Sailing : 40
• Speaks : English

Crew

• Nationality : USA
• Crew Profile :
  PROFILE
  My career has been involved primarily with yachts. I have experience in construction, project management, captaining, racing, performance optimization, electronics and computers. I have extensive offshore experience as well as time spent cruising and racing in New England, the Caribbean, Europe, Australia, and Canada.
  SKILLS
  Navigation, performance monitoring, race preparation
  
  Wood working, varnishing, mechanics, electrical, electronics
  
  Yacht maintenance, cooking, provisioning
  
  Languages: English: moderate reading ability: French, German, Spanish, Latin, Ancient Greek
  WORK
  2001 to present self-employed: instrument systems, installation and calibration. Racing navigator. Yacht delivery.
  1991 to 2001: Sales at Ockam Instruments, Milford Ct. My job involved selling performance instrument systems, managing dealers, teaching seminars on performance optimization, liaison to Americas Cup campaigns, and customer service (racing with clients).
  1978 to 1991: Captain and crew (mostly captain) on yachts 40 to 80 feet. Project manager on new builds at The Hinckley Co; Southwest Harbor, Maine and Nautor; Piertarsaari Finland.
  1973 to 1978: Morris Yachts; Southwest Harbor, Maine. Employed in all aspects of small yacht construction.
  YACHTS
  1979 captain on a Swan 57, Peranda: Finland, Baltic, North Sea, UK, Newport.
  1980 mate on Frers 54, Congere: NY, Panama, Tahiti, Australia
  1981 mate and then captain on a Swan 65, Shaitan: S. Carolina, Bermuda, Azores, Spain, Greece, and Italy.
  1983 to 1985 captain on an Hinckley 49, Victory: Gulf of Maine, Newport, Cape Cod, Chesapeake, and Caribbean.
  1985 to 1987 captain on an Hinckley 42, Irresistible: Gulf of Maine, Newport, and Caribbean.
  1987 to 1990 captain on an Hinckley 51, Night Train: Gulf of Maine, Nova Scotia, Newport, Chesapeake, Bahamas, and Caribbean.
  2000 to 2009 navigator on a Swan 68, Chippewa: racing NE, FL, Caribbean, Bermuda, France, UK, and Italy.
  2009 mate on Vitters 98, Carmella: Newport, Azores, Spain.
  2009 to 2012 navigator on Cookson 50, Privateer: racing NE, FL, MD, Caribbean.
  2011 mate on Vitters 98, Carmella: Spain, Canaries, and Caribbean.
  2013 to 2015 captain on Babe, Swan 46: Newport, Long Is Sound, Chesapeake, Fl, and Caribbean.
  2015 navigator on an Hinckley 51, Kiva: Transatlantic Race.
  
  EDUCATION
  1972 Primary and secondary: St. Pauls School for Boys, Brooklandwood, Maryland.
  1983 College: St. Johns College, Annapolis Maryland; BA Mathematics and Philosophy.