SOUTHERN CHARM
$23,000 - $28,000 / WEEK
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 |
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 |
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Jul 28, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | Unavailable: Unavailable to Unavailable |
Nov 08, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI |
Nov 18, 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 | Booked: Yacht Haven Grand to Yacht Haven Grand |
Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 28, 2024 | Unavailable: Unavailable to Unavailable |
Dec 29, 2024 | Jan 05, 2025 | Booked: Soper's Hole Marina, Tortola, 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 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 |
Jul 01, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | Unavailable: Unavailable to Unavailable |
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Rates
MCA Compliant:
Rates are Inclusive
Taxes, re-location fees, cruising permits and licenses may be extra. Please verify with clearing house.
(Caribbean Terms) Inclusive
Seasonal/Individual Rates | ||||||||
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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: Village Cay in Road Town, BVI Yacht: BVI-Based Crew: Annual Work Permits BVI Customs & Cruising Permit Fees: Included Fishing Permit Fee: NOT Included This vessel is 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 $500.00 per cabin, per night with a 3 cabin minimum. 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 24/25 HOLIDAYS: CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS: 7 night minimum CHRISTMAS: Unavailable NEW YEARS: 1-6 guests @ $34,000 - may not start prior to 12/29 **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 |
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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. |