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AVALON
A new launch for September, 2010, AVALON represents the latest achievement in charter catamaran design from Lagoon. 5 spacious queen-berth guest suites, all en-suite, an open and airy saloon with a nearly 360 degree view, and a wide flybridge all come together to create floating elegance, style, and utility. Combine these excellent design factors with an outstanding and experienced crew and you find AVALON, a little bit of chartering-heaven, floating in the British Virgin Islands.

AVALON Specifications

AVALON Accommodations

Sleeps 10 In 5 Cabins

AVALON can accommodate 10 guests in 5 cabins with a minimum age of 8.
The Master cabin has a queen size bed, shower and toilet.
2 Midships Guest cabins have a queen size bed, shower and toilet.
2 Forward Guest cabins have a queen size bed, shower and toilet.
AVALON  is fully air conditioned through out.  The voltage onboard is 220v & 110v volts.  Smoking is allowed on deck. Smoking on the transoms only  AVALON´s crew has a separate companionway, heads and shower. Guests are not allowed to bring pets onboard.

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Aft Deck and Sailing

Aft deck

The spacious flybridge

Almost alfresco living aboard Avalon

More of the bright, 360° saloon

A forward guest suite

All room to roam

Cockpit area

Under sail

At anchor

avalon's saloon

Mel's galley aboard Avalon

An amidships guest suite

Lounging on the tramps

AVALON Crew Profile

If you are in need of some time in Paradise then Paul and Melissa can take you there on Avalon.  An experienced and charming couple with whom you can feel comfortable and relaxed and who delight in ensuring their guests have the vacation of a lifetime.

Paul is from Greater Manchester, UK, and has been sailing since the age of four.  He was brought up dinghy sailing and successfully campaigned many highly competitive seasons in dinghy classes.  He has also raced in several offshore races and completed yacht deliveries in the Irish Sea, North Sea, Caribbean Sea, and Trans-Atlantic.  With such a love of the sea it was only natural that Paul wanted to add the qualifications to match his experience and established his career as a charter yacht captain. 

For two years Paul studied Watersports Activity Leadership at College at Falmouth Marine School.  He is a Commercially Endorsed Yachtmaster Offshore as well as an RYA Senior Dinghy Instructor, RNLI trained beach lifeguard and a PADI open water diver.   Paul enjoys windsurfing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding and saltwater fishing.  When sailing in open water, Paul always encourages his guests to catch a Tuna or Mahi Mahi for Melissa to create wonderfully fresh meals.

Melissa is from Cheshire, UK and was also brought up sailing dinghies from a young age.  She has always enjoyed entertaining and gained her formal culinary training at the Rosie Davies Cookery School.  Modern European and Asian style dishes are a speciality, but all of Melissa’s menus are tailored to her guests’ specific preferences and are created with a health conscious ethos.  You will feel just as safe with Melissa at the helm as Paul. Melissa is also a Commercially Endorsed Yachtmaster Offshore, an RYA Dinghy Instructor, RYA Powerboat Instructor and PADI open water diver.

When she’s not reading gastro magazines or experimenting with new recipes, Melissa enjoys all watersports, photography and horse riding.

Paul and Melissa both love children and welcome families onboard.  Paul is happy to entertain the children with beach games and fun packed days in and on the water.  And coming from a large family he has plenty of experience! Meanwhile Melissa will more than happily cater to the children’s tastes so that they too have a vacation to remember. 

Together Paul and Melissa will make sure you enjoy your vacation on Avalon at your own pace.  Either action packed and on the go, or if you prefer moving to the beat of a slower drum,  Paul will happily make you one of his mouth watering cocktails while you indulge in reading a good book.  However you want to spend your vacation, Paul and Melissa look forward to welcoming you onboard Avalon and showing you Paradise. 

AVALON Menu

Sample Charter Menu From Mel’s Galley

Breakfast

Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs served with Fresh Wholemeal Toast

Blueberry or Banana and Cinnamon Pancakes with Maple Syrup

Mixed Mushroom Omelette

English muffin served with a Poached Egg & Streaky Bacon

Fresh Fruit Platter

Muesli and assorted Cereals

A selection of Muffins, Bagels, Toast and Croissants served with various Preserves

Chilled Fruit Juices and Fruit Smoothies

Fresh Brewed Coffee and a selection of Teas

Lunch

Roast Red Pepper & Tomato Soup served with fresh baked Focaccia

Roast Chicken and Pepper salad with Balsamic Nectarines and Toasted Cashews

Mediterranean Stuffed bread with Sun Dried Tomato and Feta Salad

Goats Cheese & Red Onion Tartlets with a Watercress Salad

Mexican Cheese Quesadillas with Guacamole

Linguine Pasta with Wild Mushrooms

Salad of Balsamic Beef with Rocket and Avocado

Hors d’oeuvre

Red Onion Marmalade and Cheddar Crudités

Sesame Prawn Toast with Sweet Chilli Dip

Grilled Asparagus in Crispy Prosciuotto

Garlic Mushrooms with Goats Cheese and a Balsamic Glaze

Fresh Salsa with Bruschetta and Olives

Satay Chicken with a Peanut Dipping Sauce

Mini BLTs

Entrée

Oriental King Prawns with Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables and Cous Cous

Rum Steaks with a Mushroom Cream Sauce and Parsley Crushed Potatoes

Garlic Seared Scallops with a Risotto of Pea and Asparagus

Thai Chicken Red Curry with Poppadums, Mango Chutney and Cucumber Raita

Herb Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Pesto Mash and Asparagus

Roast Duck Breast with Ginger and Cardamom Jus and Basmati Rice timbales

Shrimp Pad Thai

Desserts

White Chocolate and Brownie Torte

Individual Pavlovas with Fresh Berries and Whipped Cream

Tiramisu

Fried Rum Bananas with Crème Fraiche

Chocolate and Cognac Mousse

Millesfeuilles des Fruit

Key Lime Pie

AVALON Testimonials

From guests aboard Avalon in June, 2011:

Dear Paul and Mel,

I cannot tell you how many times I think of you two and wonder ........how did they do everything they did??!!!  Our children are back in school and all reports written about the summer ( as teachers always make students do ) are all about the big boat trip ( which is rather discouraging considering how much effort I put into the other 10 weeks ).   You worked so hard, but made it look so effortless. You were constantly meeting our every need ....and thinking of TONS of fun pampering treats we never even imagined!

Paul, to you we say thank you for all the fun snorkeling and diving excursions, the tube and wake boarding, the exotic boat drinks, superb dinning service,  entertaining stories, magical sunsets ( yes , it did seem that you even arranged those )  and sailing!  Mel , to you we thank the 10 delicious pounds we gained, cooking lessons, clean cabins ( we still cannot figure out when you tidied up everything ) , great anchoring, and stories about England and Paul (oops, maybe we won't admit we know those !)  It sounds as if Mel is getting less praise, but not so, her food counted for a lot ... it was truly fabulous!

You are a fantastic team that works together like a well oiled machine, or an old married couple....always making us feel like we were part of the family ( and by the end of the too-short week we felt as if we were leaving family).  Now is probably a good time to apologize for the overly emotional goodbye (I know how you Britt’s hate that mushy stuff) and you were probably right refusing our pleas to come home with us.  We do still have that spare room...ahem.

Seriously, thank you for your outstanding service.  We have the utmost respect and praise for the two of you.  You are both tops in your field and we are very fortunate to have spent this time with you.  

Sincerely,

Pete and Heidi and Family
Melbourne , Florida

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From guests aboard Avalon in mid February, 2011

Trina the trip was fantastic on all fronts. Avalon is perfectly appointed and smartly laid out (still felt spacious even with 8 guys who tend to tread somewhat heavily).

I can't say enough about captain Paul and Mel. While we weren't exactly sure what we were looking for in a captain, Paul did it all and made it look easy. He charted a perfect course for the team, delivered 5-star service at every turn and was a great dude to hang out with. As for Mel, her cooking blew us away. Not only did the quality of ingredients exceed expectations but her creativity and execution made us feel as if we were in a top notch NYC restaurant.

From guests aboard in February, 2011

We returned on Sunday evening from a week in the BVI aboard Avalon with captain Paul Johnson and chef Marie.  Our week was absolutely perfect -- every need was anticipated and met, the boat was absolutely spotless and the meals were some of the best we have ever had.  Paul could not have taken better care of the boat if it were his own, and we are all missing Marie's wonderful food.   Though we know it was stressful for Paul, the unexpected departure of Mel and subsequent arrival of Marie was seamless and handled in a remarkably professional manner. Paul's maturity is commendable.  Thanks for a fabulous week -- we're already talking about our next trip but it will be hard to match our week aboard Avalon!.

From the Thierer family, early January, 2011

Dear Paul and Mel,

Happy New Year!  We hope your second charter was as fun as your first one.  We really enjoyed the trip – the relaxing, water sports, chilling, snorkeling, diving, the food, and especially your service.  You can count on seeing us in the future.

Best wishes for a great new year.
Mark, Nasrin, Jon and Stephanie

From the Carlsons, Christmas week 2010

Hi Paul & Mel:

Happy New Year from the first graduating class of Avalon! We can’t think of enough superlatives for week we had with together with the both of you and we can’t wait to do it again!  In the mean time, let us know if you would like to use us for a “proper” reference/referral (sorry Paul…my girls can’t help themselves to use your characterization all the time for it’s the only right way to do something).

We thought you might appreciate the fish we caught that we could eat at our place in Florida on New Year’s Eve…a 27” black grouper!  I’m sure Mel you could have prepared it much better than we, but we certainly enjoyed it.

We have a number of photos we’d like to send you of Avalon to use as you wish.  Your card doesn’t have the Road Town mailing address so, please let me know where you would like the Flash Drive sent.   

All the best for 2011!
Rollie

AVALON Specifications

AVALON Features & Amenities

SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES

DECK & SYSTEMS

DIVING

DIVING

$40/diver/dive.
Guests rent gear (approx. $150/diver/week) and pay for fills.