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SOUTHERN CHARM

$23,000 - $28,000 / WEEK

BUILT/REFITYEAR 2020
YachtLength 50.00 Ft
NUMBER OFCABINS 3
NUMBER OFGUEST 6
TOTALCREW 2
CHARGESFROM $23,000




Boat Details

Cabins: 3
Queen: 3
Single Cabins: 1
Showers: 3
Wash Basins: 3
Heads: -
Electric Heads: 3

Pick Up Locations

Pref. Pick-up: -
Other Pick-up: -

Details

Refit: -
Helipad: No
Jacuzzi: No
A/C: Full

Engine Details

2 - 80HP Yanmar diesels 9 KW Northern Lights 6000W 110V inverter plus 5000W 220V inverter 2,000 watts of solar panels
Fuel Consumption: .6-1
Cruising Speed: 7-8 knts
Max Speed: 12-13 kntsUS Gall/Hr

Locations

Winter Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Summer Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)

Amenities

Salon Tv/VCR: Yes
Salon Stereo: Yes
Sat Tv: -
# of Videos: -
# DVDs/Movies: -
# CD's: Yes
Camcorder: -
Books: -
Board Games: Yes
Sun Awning: -
Deck Shower: Yes
Bimini: Yes
Water Maker: 40 GPH
Special Diets: Inq
Kosher: No
BBQ: Yes
# Dine In: 8
Minimum Age: Water safe
Generator: 9KW
Inverter: 6000W 110V & 5000W 220V
Voltages: 110 & 220
Water Maker: 40 GPH
Water Cap: 180 gal plus water maker
Ice Maker: Yes
Sailing Instructions: No
Internet Access: Onboard WIFI
Gay Charters: No
Nude: Yes
Hairdryers: Yes
# Port Hatches: Lots
Guests Smokes: No
Crew Smokes: No
Pets Aboard: No
Pet Type: N/A
Guest Pets: No
Children Ok: Yes
Hammock: Yes
Windscoops: No

Water Sports

Dinghy size: 13' Highfield RIB
Dinghy hp: 25hp
Dinghy # pax: 8
Water Skis Adult: No
Water Skis Kids: No
Jet Skis: No
Wave Runners: No
Kneeboard: No
Windsurfer: No
Snorkel Gear: Yes
Tube: No
Scurfer: No
Wake Board: No
Kayaks 1 Pax: No
Kayaks (2 Pax): No
Floating Mats: Yes
Swim Platform: yes
Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type): S/S ladder of scoop steps
Sailing Dinghy: No
Beach Games: Yes
Fishing Gear: Yes
Gear Type: heavy trolling and lightweight
Rods: yes
If ever a couple was built for the close-quarters intimacy of full-time cruising, it’s Kevin and Elizabeth King. These Leopard 50 owners have walked through life side-by-side since infancy. “Elizabeth and I met in church in Fort Smith, Arkansas, when we were about two-years-old,” says Kevin. “Our families were close. We went to church together, and our fathers eventually became business partners. Elizabeth and I even have the same birthday - day, month and year.”

After attending the University of Arkansas and working for their families’ telecom company, the energetic, ambitious couple decided to go into business for themselves. They did so in their usual way, together and full throttle. “In 2005, we decided to start our own real estate brokerage,” says Kevin. “It took off like mad. With Elizabeth's marketing skills and my sales and recruiting experience, everything just exploded. We became the number one volume real estate office in our region in just our third year.”

Of course, that success came at a price. As much as they loved their work, Kevin and Elizabeth knew they needed both a way to occasionally escape the demands of entrepreneurship and a plan for their long-term future, i.e., retirement. As it turns out, there was a one-word answer for both: Sailing. “Elizabeth came up with an idea to go sailing,” says Kevin. She found a crewed charter in the BVI, and we went and absolutely loved it.” Loved it a lot.

Kevin, who never goes along for the ride, spent much of that first cruise learning the basics of sailing from the crew. Over the next three years, the Kings immersed themselves in their new passion. They took ASA courses and went on more cruises. Kevin even volunteered to crew on passages up and down the East Coast. The couple was pleasantly surprised by the welcome and support they received from their fellow cruisers. “The sailing community is made up of a lot of good, caring people,” says Kevin. “They're like-minded. They enjoy sailing, obviously, but they also enjoy the sense of community and helping others. It’s amazing how quickly you can make friends even during a pandemic.”

In 2019, the Kings put their seamanship to a life-changing test. They successfully crossed the Atlantic via the Azores with their three kids on a friend’s Leopard 45. The trip sealed their decision to go full-time and validated their 2018 decision to purchase a Leopard 50. Kevin and Elizabeth took delivery of their 50 earlier this year and say it checks every box on their design and performance list. “We liked the Leopard a lot because of the forward hatch and the forward seating area,” says Kevin. “We love the flybridge, too. The heavy displacement is important to us. The boat is solid, like a tank. We've been in some pretty high winds being offshore, and it handles great. We've never felt unsafe with the Leopard. Taking the option of the larger engine was a good call. We use that added power a lot coming in and out of some inlets in Florida.”

The Kings’ Leopard, Southern Charm, is now pretty much home for Kevin, Elizabeth and their daughter, who is finishing up high school remotely from the Leopard’s lounge area. While the couple must occasionally spend time in Fort Smith as they wrap up the sale of their business, they hurry back to Southern Charm as soon as possible. The COVID pandemic has had a mixed impact on the King’s new-boat experience. On the downside, the couple was forced to cancel a planned maiden cruise to the Bahamas, a cruise to Acadia National Park in Maine, and visits by friends and family. But the corona-caused acceptance of remote meeting options reduced the need for those trips back to Arkansas.

Once the all-clear sounds, the Kings would like to explore the Bahamas and circumnavigate the world. Closer in, they look forward to introducing their friends and family to Southern Charm and the world of sailing. “Fort Smith is a border town with the Arkansas River wrapping around half of it, “ says Kevin. “We have lakes all around the city, so lots of our friends grew up skiing and wakeboarding and all that kind of stuff, but nobody's really been on a big sailboat.” The couple also plans to offer crewed cruises on Southern Charm. Kevin says they might do ten or fifteen cruises a year, “just enough to cover some of our cruising costs.” And scratch their entrepreneurial itch, no doubt.

When exactly all this might happen is still up in the air, given the continued health concerns. And that’s fine with the Kings. “We've kind of quit planning with COVID,” says Elizabeth. “We have a general idea of what we're going to do, and then we're just pretty loosey-goosey from there.” Adds Kevin: “We were on a treadmill with work for a long time. We want to spend some quality time enjoying the slow route. Not hurrying on an agenda to get anywhere, but enjoying the places we visit and taking the time to meet locals and enjoy the local food, and get to know people a little bit instead of hurrying to get the next spot.”

One thing is certain, even in these crazy times. Whatever the future holds for Kevin and Elizabeth, they’ll experience it hand-in-hand.



Availability

Start Date End Date Details Date
Nov 26, 2024 Dec 28, 2024 Unavailable: Unavailable to Unavailable
Dec 29, 2024 Jan 05, 2025 Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Soper's Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI
Jan 07, 2025 Jan 11, 2025 Unavailable: Unavailable to Unavailable
Jan 12, 2025 Jan 18, 2025 Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Jan 20, 2025 Jan 25, 2025 Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Jan 26, 2025 Jan 31, 2025 Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Feb 01, 2025 Feb 08, 2025 Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Feb 24, 2025 Mar 02, 2025 Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Mar 04, 2025 Mar 11, 2025 Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Mar 16, 2025 Mar 20, 2025 Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Mar 22, 2025 Mar 29, 2025 Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Apr 01, 2025 Apr 06, 2025 Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Apr 13, 2025 Apr 18, 2025 Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Apr 27, 2025 May 03, 2025 Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
May 04, 2025 May 16, 2025 Unavailable: Unavailable, Crew Holiday to Unavailable, Crew Holiday
May 24, 2025 May 31, 2025 Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Jun 15, 2025 Jun 21, 2025 Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Jun 22, 2025 Nov 15, 2025 Unavailable: Unavailable to Unavailable
Nov 16, 2025 Nov 21, 2025 Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Dec 29, 2025 Jan 05, 2026 Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Mar 16, 2026 Mar 30, 2026 Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Apr 16, 2026 May 04, 2026 Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Jul 01, 2026 Oct 31, 2026 Unavailable: Unavailable to Unavailable

(15 December -30 April)
Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
(1 May - 14 December)
Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)


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Rates

High Rate: 28000 USD per week
MCA Compliant:
Rates are Inclusive
Taxes, re-location fees, cruising permits and licenses may be extra. Please verify with clearing house.
(Caribbean Terms) Inclusive
Low Rate: 23000 USD per week
Seasonal/Individual Rates
Season Currency Terms 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax 5 Pax 6 Pax
Winter 2024 to 2025 USD (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive $24,000 $25,000 $26,000 $27,000 $28,000
Summer 2025 USD (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive $24,000 $25,000 $26,000 $27,000 $28,000
Winter 2025 to 2026 USD (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive $24,000 $25,000 $26,000 $27,000 $28,000
Summer 2026 USD (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive $24,000 $25,000 $26,000 $27,000 $28,000
Captain Only Rates:
CAPTAIN ONLY RATES:
1-6 guests $19,500 plus all expenses.
Includes: Captain, linens/towels, dishes, flatware, cookware & toys.
Excludes: fuel, water, customs, food, liquor, ice, trash, mooring and dock fees & gratuity.
Additional Rate Details:
Cruising Grounds: British Virgin Islands
Pick Up/Drop Off: Tortola; inquire for other locations
Yacht: BVI-Based
Crew: Annual Work Permits
BVI Customs & Cruising Permit Fees: Included
Fishing Permit Fee: NOT Included

This vessel is officially legal to conduct charters in the BVI but will only pick up and drop off in the BVI for BVI-only charters and will only pick up and drop off in the USVI for USVI-only charters.

MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5, Inquire for less.
For 6 night charters, divide weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights. For 5 nights or less, divide weekly rate by 6 nights X number of nights.

SLEEP ABOARD: Sleep aboard the night before charter dates. Available for $1,500.00.
Dinner ashore is additional. Select option upon booking.
EXCLUDES: Christmas and New Year's weeks. No commission on sleep aboard.

**NO FULL BOARD AVAILABLE**
**Charters over 7 nights are half board only**


HALF-BOARD OPTION: (Preferred by Crew)
Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore at client expense.
2@$23,000 | 3@$24,000 | 4@$25,000 | 5@$26,000 | 6@$27,000

LOCAL FARE OPTION:
Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
2@$24,000 | 3@$25,000 | 4@$26,000 | 5@$27,000 | 6@$28,000

25/26 HOLIDAYS:
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS: 7 night minimum
CHRISTMAS: Please Inquire
NEW YEARS: 1-6 guests @ $34,000 - may not start prior to 12/28



**SEE BROKER NOTES FOR MORE INFORMATION - WAIVER REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO CONTRACT**

Copy link below & paste into browser to submit waiver:
https://bit.ly/cyawaiver

Summer Base Port: BVI
Summer Operating Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Winter Base Port: BVI
Winter Operating Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Location Details:
BVI ONLY. No USVI pick and Drop off offered. NO FULL BOARD AVAILABLE.

DAY BREAK

All breakfasts served with fresh fruit, assorted juices, and your choice of cafe style coffee's.

Artichoke and Ham Strata
Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich with Avocado Aioli Pan Fried Italian Breakfast Gnocchi
Crispy Breakfast Potatoes with Chili Garlic Oil and Herbs Captain Kevin's Made To Order Omelettes Mushroom and Brie Strata
Traditional Eggs Benedict

Quiche Lorraine
Creamy Scrambled Eggs, Crispy Bacon, and Fluffy Pancakes

Maple Bacon Brioche French Toast Margarita Frittata
Sweet or Savory Crepes

MIDDAY

Mexican Cobb Salad with Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette Tuna Poke Bowl
Cheese Burger in Paradise
Classic Niçose Salad
Caribbean Roti with Mango Chutney
Ahi Tuna Nachos
Luau Salad
Mahi Reuben Sandwich
Chicken Caesar Salad Pasta
Tuna Stack
Bang Bang Mahi Tacos
Kabobs
Summer Salmon Salad

Hors d'Ouevres

Ceviche Charcuterie
Tuna Tataki
Baked Brie Crostini
Anti Pasta Tray Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice Stuffed Mushrooms Crostini Blistered Shisito Peppers Buffalo Cauliflower

MAINS

Coconut Crusted Mahi with Pina Coloda Sauce Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Salsa BBQ Pork Sliders
Tippee's Crab Cakes with with Maque Choux Perfect Pork Tenderloin Medallions Chilean Sea Bass

Maple Bourbon Braised Short Ribs Southern Charm Shrimp & Grits

Lobster Newburg
Mexican Feast
Salmon Skewers with Herbed Viniagrette

Surf and Turf

DESSERT

Captains Creme Brûlée Bananas Foster Southern Banana Pudding Rum Cake
Bread Pudding

Homemade Ice Cream
Grilled Pineapple with Buttery Rum Glaze

Affagato Poundcake with Strawberries Key Lime Pie Chocolate Mousse Lemon Posset

Assorted Dessert Cocktails

SHIP'S BAR

VODKA: Tito's
GIN: Tanqueray, Bombay Sapphire TEQUILLA: Milagro, Jose Cuervo RUM: Cruzan and Mt Gay Rum

BOURBON: Bulleit CHAMPAGNE: La Marca, Prosecco

WINES: Mid Range Red and White wines on request Wide range of juices and mixers

Guest Comments
May 2024
Great people, worked very hard to make our vacation fantastic!
Jerry
June 2022
How did you enjoy your cruising vacation?

The charter was equal parts invigoration with snorkeling and paddle boarding along with rest and relaxation. The gourmet cuisine for each meal was such a treat.

How is the yacht? Is she clean and well- maintained? Were your cabins comfortable? Was the cockpit comfortable? Was there enough shade?

The charter was perfect. The yacht was clean and comfortable. The cabins were tranquil for slumber as we spent every waking moment we could exploring and cruising. There was also some shade somewhere on the boat at all times.

Did you use all the water toys? We snorkeled at several locations and paddled boarded.

The meals were beyond out expectations with homemade dressings for salads and snacks mid day. Our preference sheets were followed perfectly.

My family feels like we made life long friends with Capital Kevin and Elizabeth. They are engaging in our lives and they shared their love of sailing with us. Their southern hospitality warmed our hearts with our first step on the boat.

Was it easy to get to your yachts Yes destination?

How did you find the pace and the itinerary of your vacation?

We wish we could have extended our stay and are looking forward to our next trip. It was extremely laid back and relaxing.

We feel so blessed to have experienced such an impactful vacation. With every trip, we can't wait to plan the next one but this one was so very different. I can not imagine anything topping our week on Southern Charm.
Clay and Susan Pruitt
"Almost 10 years ago my husband and I went on first sailing trip with Kevin and Elizabeth King to the British Virgin Islands. This trip opened up our eyes to a whole new way of traveling. We had so much fun exploring a new island everyday. We were able to snorkel through beautiful reefs, eat at fabulous restaurants, fish for our dinner, and even learn how to sail. We owe this all to our fabulous hosts, Kevin and Elizabeth. Through the years we have sailed numerous times with Kevin and Elizabeth manning the helm. We have traveled to the Leeward Islands, Spanish Virgin Islands, British Virgin Island, and the Exumas. Thanks to them we are currently looking for our own boat. They have instilled in us a love for sailing for which we will be forever grateful. I encourage you to discover what true southern hospitality is on their beautiful 2020 Leopard 50, Southern Charm. You will find everything you are looking for in an adventurous yet relaxing vacation, whether it is a family vacation or an adults only getaway. This 4 cabin, 4 head, luxurious catamaran is well appointed." - Clay & Susan Pruitt
St Thomas Work Friends
AMAZING DAY CHARTER with Southern Charm! Loved the all-inclusive nature of the trip with food, drinks, and water toys. Thank you so much for the wonderful day. Snorkeling, swimming, and paddle boarding. Your hospitality was infectious and we hope to see you again.
Guy and Hope
I honestly think the best part of the trip was the atmosphere you guys created. You were fun, kind and went out of your way to make this trip super awesome. This may be the first vacation where I gained weight. The meals were fabulous! We were spoiled rotten with all the comforts of home. The boat is gorgeous, the hospitality definitely Southern, and the activities top notch!
Mike and Caitlin
Thank you for an amazing experience. From the beautiful new boat, to the incredible food to the stunning islands - we had such a blast! Thank you for your patience with picky eaters and the fishing obsessed - you truly made the trip so special for our friends and us! HIGHLIGHTS - tuna nicose salad, banana pudding, all the paddle boards, breakfast crepes, shipwreck snorkeling, fishing, and a dance party karaoke to end 2020. Complete with costumes! It was a lovely and restful week aboard a boat that brought peace to our souls. This was truly such a special experience with dear friends after an insane year. Thank you for taking such good care of us. We hope to join you for another adventure!
Robert, Sheila, and Eric
Can't recall a time that I have been more relaxed. No better way to welcome in 2021 and our hopes for a less chaotic, less stressful, and healthy year. Thank you for the unique experience and for showing us land-loving Midwesterners what we're missing.