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Scorpio is a fantastic yacht to charter. She is a fast sailing yacht, yet her spacious accommodation and high levels of equipment make for luxurious living.
Built in 1996 at the Fred Shultz Yard in Cape Town, South Africa, Scorpio is a Sovereign 51 designed by Phil Southwell. She accommodates 3 guests in 2 aft cabins, both are extremely well ventilated by a large ceiling hatch to funnel breeze plus opening ports on 3 sides. The larger Guest Double Cabin has a queen sized bed and en-suite bathroom. Guests using the adjacent Single Cabin can share the double cabin facilities or those of the crew off the Saloon. The Saloon is spacious and comfortable. On deck a separate helmsman's cockpit aft leaves a spacious centre cockpit with table for al fresco dining which offers guests ample space to relax.
Scorpio is also fully equipped for scuba diving for certified divers.
SCORPIO Specifications
| LENGTH |
52ft (15.8m) |
BEAM |
16ft (4.9m) |
ENGINES |
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FLAG |
United Kingdom |
| DRAFT |
5ft 0in (1.5m) |
TYPE |
Sail yacht |
| YEAR BUILT |
2001 |
REFIT |
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SPEED
CRUISE/MAX |
8kts / 10kts |
|
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| DESIGNER |
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BUILDER |
Sovereign |
| STABILISERS |
None |
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CREW |
Captain Richard Hough & Chef Jan Hough |
SCORPIO Accommodations
Sleeps 3 In 2 Cabins
SCORPIO can accommodate 3 guests in 2 cabins.
The Master cabin has a double bed, bath/tub, shower and toilet.
A Guest cabin has a single bed.
+A/C: $30/nt
Crew has a separate heads and shower.
Scorpio from the masthead
Sailing south in the Windward Islands
SCORPIO Crew Profile
Richard and Jan Hough have a wealth of sailing experience having spent years cruising the North European Atlantic coast and the warmer climes of the Mediterranean before crossing the Atlantic to the Caribbean, which they sailed without any additional crew aboard. They've now visited almost every country in this region, in the last year alone sailing 6,000 miles circumnavigating the entire Caribbean. Richard has been sailing since childhood and holds an MCA approved Masters Offshore Qualification for Sailing Vessels up to 200T, so you can sit back and relax while you island hop or he's happy for you to have a go and take the helm or grind the winches while you enjoy the thrills of trade wind sailing aboard Scorpio.
Both qualified as Rescue Divers, with first-aid training, Richard and Jan are keen scuba divers and will be delighted to show you the fantastic undersea world of the Caribbean, either snorkelling or, for those qualified, scuba diving. Whether admiring the spectacular coral reef or exploring sunken wrecks, the wonders below the waves are not to be missed.
Richard and Jan both gave up successful professional careers to pursue their dream afloat. Richard worked in the distribution business, as UK Operations Director for one of the world's largest vehicle logistics companies providing shipping, land distribution and storage facilities, serving all of the major car manufacturers, he was responsible for the delivery of over 1 million vehicles per annum.
Jan also had a successful career in the human resources departments of several public authorities in the UK before moving to the service industry sector as Personnel Director of a Dutch owned company providing marketing and sales support to several of the major European and Japanese car manufacturers. Jan enjoys cooking and likes to use fresh local ingredients together with the zing of a little spice.
Both of us have a background in the provision of high quality services to very demanding customers and not only thrived in it but enjoyed the challenge. Although this is our first year of offering crewed chartering services we have had many guests, including friends and family, join us for vacations since we set out from the UK 5 years ago and have enjoyed sharing our boat and lifestyle with them. We can't wait to welcome you as our guests aboard.
SCORPIO Testimonials
Name: Georgia & Allen
Yacht: SCORPIO with Rich and Jan
Charter Dates: March 24 - 31, 2012
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations. We would love to know some of your impressions about your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
absolutely
2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
yes
3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
very well so
4. Was the food good and well presented?
The food was great, very healthy and tastey
5. Did you like the area you sailed?
Very much so.
6. Could we have helped you further in any way?
No, everyone was very helpful.
7. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
8. Additional comments on your charter?
Guests aboard Scorpio in April, 2011
“Richard & Jan have made this a great week for my two 18 year old kids and me. The meals were all excellent and Richard & Jan were great company for each of the three of us.
We came to the BVI for the first time anticipating some great sailing on their well reputed yacht. As it turned out the winds were essentially dead, though they got the sails up at every possible opportunity. The unusually light winds made our biggest surprise all the more pleasant – SCUBA!
None of us had any previous experience beyond snorkeling. Richard was able to make us comfortable with the scuba gear and many and varied local opportunities. He is really an expert diver and a gifted teacher – patient, thorough and enthusiastic. Our scuba experience was far beyond any expectations and I felt perfectly comfortable with everything the kids and I did.
Richard & Jan know the islands very well and put together an itinerary that hit all the sweet spots – great anchorages and day stops, lively nights ashore whenever we wanted plus being very careful and accommodating of our arrival and departure plans.
The boat is very well maintained and stocked with everything one could think to ask for. Richard & Jan offered us great hospitality and still gave us plenty of space for our “family vacation”.
Bravo & many thanks!!”
Brian Borders
Washington
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January, 2010 - ONE MONTH CHARTER in the Grenadines
What a wonderful cruise with our most gracious hosts. The sailing was exceptional with great winds that saw the captain consistently hitting 9 knots and kicking every boat within sight of our vanishing stern. The food was superb from breakfast, lunch and dinner - fresh lobster, snapper and grouper that can only be described as absolutely delicious.
There was never a wonder of where we should go for the best anchorages or places to explore. Richard & Jan have all the best places figured out. Scuba diving was Absolutely the Best, far beyond what we have ever experienced. Richard is an exceptional dive leader with safety and concern for our enjoying the underwater world always first rate.
To rate our trip...It was 5 star... on sailing, diving, eating, exploring and most importantly on a personal level. Richard & Jan - you are wonderful people and you will always be our personal friends - we look forward to meeting you again - hopefully in the near future!
Kaaren and Jim S. WA USA
