Our fleet starts with daysailers like our 23-foot Ensigns, and includes larger yachts like our Pearson 37 and J44. All our cruising boats are chosen for good sailing qualities and strength. They are boats we enjoy sailing ourselves

Virtually all our boats can be single-handed. If you can run the boat yourself, your crew or guests will enjoy themselves more, and you'll be more relaxed knowing that you don't have to rely on anyone else. We have several older classics that have been extensively renovated, like the Ensigns or Pearson 37s, with new motors, sails and upholstery. Our newer, performance orientated boats include vessels like our J44. Our larger cruising yachts are moved up and down the New England Coast. The J44 spends the winter in the Caribbean.

Amenities on All Yachts over 27' include an enclosed head with hot and cold water, diesel motors, a cockpit shower, and berths for 5-6 people. Larger yachts may have refrigeration, radar and autopilots. Ask for an equipment list on the boat you are interested in.

Schedule: Daysailer rental is scheduled into three time periods: 9:00 to 1:00, 1:30 to 5:30, and 6:00 to sunset. Cruising yacht use runs from 1 p.m. to noon the following day.

Primarily, we operate as a membership organization. Rentals and charters are available when members are not using our boats.

Sailing in New England, due to the tide, fog, and numerous reefs and shoals, is more difficult than sailing in Caribbean waters, but the rewards are great (see some of our own favorite places to sail in our Cruising Information & Charts section).

All customers must provide a sailing resume, pass the US Sailing written test, and perform an on-the-water checkout based on US Sailing standards, unless you have taken classes with us. The on-the-water checkout will take about 20 minutes for a daysailer, 40 minutes for boats under 30', 60 minutes for boats 30'-40', and 100 minutes for boats over 40'. We charge $1 per minute for checkouts. Charterers must be able to plot a course corrected for tide using Eldridge and demonstrate other aspects of good seamanship like man overboard drills. Please ask for a copy of the US Sailing standards if interested. Our classes are an ideal way to brush up your skills if needed and we'll give you a 5 percent discount on your first rental or charter. If you use one of our captains, at $250 a day plus expenses, there is no deposit required, and you will not be liable for any losses.

More on Rates: We discount daily rental rates by 25% for 3 or more days. Weekly rates are 10% higher if a holiday such as the 4th of July, Memorial or Labor day falls in them, and in the Caribbean from Dec 17- Jan 2 and from Jan 28 to April 1. Racing charters are available, and priced per event. Charter reservations must be canceled or changed in advance by at least 3 times the days reserved, or there will be no refund. For example, one week reservations must be canceled or changed at least 3 weeks in advance.

Refund Policy: NO CASH REFUNDS. There will be no refunds on credit cards or checks. If for any personal reason a customer decides to withdraw from our services, a credit will be issued with NO EXPIRATION DATE.