Halekai is Hawaiian for ‘house on the sea’ – and what a house! The name of the owners’ previous yacht also has Hawaiian origins, so this elegant, powerful sloop is a natural progression for a highly experienced repeat customer. Based on a Bloemsma fabricated aluminum hull, Halekai, the fourth yacht in the 128 series, was completed by Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth, UK and is the second successful project we have completed with the Cornish yard. Although based on the well-proven 128 hull design, Halekai is highly customized with a flexible deckplan package for regatta performance, specialized kite surfing and sailboard stowage in the amidships cockpit and a custom navigation station in the aft deckhouse which leads into the working cockpit. Hoek Design is responsible for the general arrangement and all the interior joinery and worked closely with celebrated American interior designer Ken Fulk who has injected a Hawaiian influence. The yacht can accommodate eight guests, including the owners, and five crew.

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Discover Scotland sailing holidays at their very best aboard Noonmark VI, a modern Swan 56 exploring the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland throughout the summer. This video captures what it’s really like to sail the West Coast of Scotland: remote anchorages, dramatic landscapes, wildlife, and smooth, exhilarating sailing on a world-class yacht. Owned and skippered by West Coast Scotsman Iain Forsyth, Noonmark VI offers a fully crewed, hands-on sailing experience in Scotland. Whether you're new to sailing or looking for an active adventure, guests are encouraged to get involved, hoisting sails, helming, and learning passage planning, or simply relaxing on deck as you cruise through some of the most spectacular sailing grounds in Europe. Below decks, Noonmark VI offers comfortable, warm accommodation with private cabins, heating, air-conditioning and a sociable saloon. All meals are freshly prepared using local Scottish produce, making this a standout option for Scottish sailing holidays with all meals included. Expect classic West Coast sailing: depart mid-morning, arrive at a new island or harbour by late afternoon, with time to explore ashore before a relaxed evening onboard. Anchorages range from secluded bays to lively marinas, giving you a full taste of life in the Scottish islands. Built by Nautor’s Swan and one of only 46 Swan 56s ever produced, Noonmark VI is renowned for strength, performance and offshore capability. With an impressive racing history, including podium finishes in the Newport–Bermuda Race and Round Ireland Race, she’s fast, safe and beautifully maintained. If you’re searching for: Sailing holidays in Scotland Hebrides sailing trips West Coast of Scotland boat tours Adventure sailing holidays Scottish island sailing voyages …Noonmark VI is the perfect way to experience it. Read more about Noonmark VI here: https://venturesailholidays.com/ship/sailing-holidays-noonmark-vi/

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https://www.gofundme.com/jennytomas-lost-their-homeinmaria Hurricane Maria Destroyed My Sister Home: On September 20th, the eye of Hurricane Maria, a category 5 storm, hit Vieques, Puerto Rico, destroying my sister’s home (boat) and the majority of her belongings. Jenny Smith and her family (Tomas, Milan (3 yrs old) & Taleia (1 yr old) lived aboard their catamaran sailboat, NautiMermaid, when Hurricane Maria hit leaving them without a home. For several years, Jenny & Tomas worked tirelessly towards actualizing their dream of starting their own business on the island of Vieques -- – when it all shattered before their eyes overnight. Their planned source of income was lost after being on the island for 2 short months prior to the hurricane’s destruction. Thank you to all of you who have been so supportive of my sister during this journey. It has meant so much to her receiving all the positive messages of support from all over the world. Thank you for subscribing and following their journey on her youtube channel The Cat and The Mermaid. These videos have become even more special because they documented this small slice of time where they got to live aboard a catamaran before it was destroyed. Luckily Tomas’s Aunt has a house where they were all able to stay to safely ride out the storm. They are currently residing there with Tomas’s mother and brother (who had the roof ripped off of their home). Tomas has rigged the solar panels from the boat onto the house, so they can run the refrigerator during the day using solar, and run the generator only at night. Like many isolated areas of Puerto Rico, they still do not have consistent running water, hot water for showers, AC, power, and must wait in long gas lines (7+ hours) – in order to obtain the gas needed to keep generators running. Communication is still down on the majority of the island – cellular service & internet is still only intermittently available only from a handful of spots. Additionally, it's mostly a cash only society right now and the bank lines have been monstrous with ATMs only working intermittently. It is heartbreaking to see the devastation that has occurred to this community and worrisome that this island is almost completely dependent on tourism for their local economy. Tomas was born & raised in Vieques; it was part of my sister’s dream to be a part of this island’s community. Witnessing all the destruction that has occurred, the two of them have become dedicated to the rebuilding efforts. Let’s help them, with whatever you can give, to regain what my sister’s family has lost and to encourage them that they shouldn’t give up on following their dreams. ________________________________________________________ CNN Footage of my sister's boat: http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/28/us/vieques-cut-off-after-hurricane-maria/index.html NautiMermaid is shown from 0:57 - to 1:13 in this CNN video: http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2017/09/28/bill-weir-vieques-island-destroyed-dnt.cnn/video/playlists/bill-weir-in-puerto-rico/ The Cat & The Mermaid - the videos of them working to make the dream of living aboard a reality: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwkC0CouHTUieYD03D_xjBQ/videos ___________________________________________________________

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