CHINOOK (Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 - 3 + 1 cab.)

Antigua, Jolly Harbour Marina

CHINOOK
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 9 berths (6+2) · 3 wc12.6m · 2020 · Catamaran · Owner's version
Length12.6m
Beam7.2m
Cabins3
LayoutOwner's version
Berths9
WC3
Year2020
TypeCatamaran
Deposit€6,000

Equipment aboard

AutopilotConverter 220V/12VDepthsounderGPS chart plotterOvenRefrigeratorSolar panelsSpeedometer (Speed log)StoveVHF radioWatermaker - desalinatorWind instrument/AnemometerConvertible table in salonConvertible tableDinghyElectric anchor windlassElectric fans in cabinsElectric toiletElectric winchFusion radioLazy bagLazy jacksOutdoor speakers12V SocketSelf tailing (manual) winchSwimming ladderInverterBimini topCockpit cushionsCockpit fridgeCockpit/sternoutside showerCockpit tableBluetooth playerDeck cushions
The marina & destination Antigua, Jolly Harbour Marina · CaribbeanAntigua, Jolly Harbour Marina

Based at Antigua, Jolly Harbour Marina, Caribbean . CHINOOK is operated by Dream Yacht Charter.

Good to know Location · Licences · Cancellation
Location
Antigua, Jolly Harbour Marina · Caribbean
Licences
No formal sailing licence required for most charters: operators verify experience via your sailing CV plus a brief on-water handover. A skipper can be added for £150-250 per day.
Cancellation
Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there4 airports nearbyFlights to Caribbean

The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.

Beef Island (Tortola)EIS~15 km · 25 min + ferry

Direct BVI arrival: no inter-island ferry needed. Limited flights; many people connect via San Juan or St Thomas.

San JuanSJU~50 nm · 45 min flight to BVI

BVI alternative via Puerto Rico: direct flights from most major US/UK cities, then a short hop to Tortola. Often cheaper than EIS.

V.C. Bird (Antigua)ANU~10 km · 20 min

Leeward Islands hub: Antigua, Barbuda, charter to St Martin or St Barths.

Argyle (St Vincent)SVD~30 km · 45 min

Grenadines arrival: Bequia and Tobago Cays charters start here. Limited but improving connections.

Possible routes3 hand-picked itinerariesBVI & the Caribbean

A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.

Sir Francis Drake Channel · BVI7 days · ~80 nm · 6 stops

Short hops between islands, reef anchorages, the original "world's easiest charter" route. Sunday-Sunday turnaround.

1Tortola
Charter base (Road Town or Nanny Cay).
2Norman Island
The Bight; pick up a mooring. Caves to snorkel.
3Cooper Island
Manchioneel Bay; the Cooper Island Beach Club bar is a highlight.
4Virgin Gorda
The Baths, granite boulder grottoes. Get there early.
5Anegada
The flat, sandy coral island. Reef navigation, check your charts.
6Jost Van Dyke
Foxy's and the Soggy Dollar Bar, both legendary, both deserved.
Spanish Virgin Islands7-10 days · ~100 nm · 4 stops

Quieter than the BVI core; bring passports for Puerto Rico (US territory) and US clearance fees.

1Tortola
Charter base.
2Culebra
Puerto Rican island; Flamenco Beach is one of the best in the Caribbean.
3Vieques
Bioluminescent bay night-snorkel, book ahead.
4St Thomas
US Virgin Islands; tax-free shopping in Charlotte Amalie.
Grenadines · south to Tobago Cays7-10 days · ~110 nm · 5 stops

Trade-wind sailing both ways. The Tobago Cays, five uninhabited islands inside a reef, are the headline.

1St Vincent
Charter base.
2Bequia
Admiralty Bay; traditional whaling village vibe; sailmaker on the waterfront.
3Mustique
Reserved island, mooring fee; The Cotton House and Basil's Bar.
4Tobago Cays
Five uninhabited islands inside a horseshoe reef. Turtles, lobster lunches.
5Union Island
Customs clearance for Grenada-side; Happy Island bar built on a sandbar.

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