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Why Choose Summerwind?
Experience Unforgettable Sailing Adventures Aboard Summerwind Adventures Sailboat Charters
Experience the epitome of indulgence in St. Thomas (U.S. Virgin Islands) & St. Augustine (Florida). While there are various boat options available, Summerwind Sailboat Charters stands apart.
In St. Augustine and St. Thomas, there are many large tour boats, schooners, pirate ships, excursions and even boat-hotels located in local marinas that you can choose if you only want to experience being on a boat. Summerwind adventures are very different.
Unless you own your own yacht, our adventures are not replicated anywhere.
As an additional amenity we are happy to provide a masseuse and will be onboard for your pleasure. You and your guests will lounge in plush robes usually only offered in luxurious hotels. Our meals are designed to meet your specific dietary needs and can be brought on board. If you have the taste for gourmet dining, an executive chef can be arranged to serve you aboard.
Summerwind Sailing Adventures is a rare private yachting experience where you and your guests can be out on the ocean with a crew on a sailboat for an entire multi-day sailing adventure.
With exclusive adventures not replicated elsewhere, we offer a private yachting experience like no other.
Enjoy many water toys aboard, including tandem, kayak, standup, paddleboard, surfboards, and more.
Experience Unparalleled Luxury with summerwind sailing Charters
If you seek pampering aboard a stunning yacht in the U.S. Virgin Islands or St. Augustine, look no further. Summerwind adventures stand out from the rest. Replicated nowhere else, our exclusive experiences redefine luxury.
For those seeking gourmet dining, an executive chef can be arranged.
Join Summerwind Sailing Adventures for an extraordinary multi-day sailboat journey, surrounded by the captivating ocean and a professional crew.
Book your ultimate sailing adventure today!
ABOUT OUR FOUNDERS
MARTY, CHRISTOPHER AND BRENDAN TIGHE
ABOUT OUR NAME
A MOVING MELODY
The name Summerwind comes from the wonderful song, “Summer Wind”, which has been sung by dozens of top artists, but made legendary by Frank Sinatra.
Following are the lyrics:
“The summer wind came blowin’ in from across the sea. It lingered there so warm and fair to walk with me. All summer long, we sang a song and then we strolled on golden sand, two sweethearts and the summer wind. Like painted kites those days and nights, they went flyin’ by. The world was new beneath a bright blue umbrella sky. Then softer than a piper man one day, it called to you, and I lost you, I lost you to the summer wind.
The autumn wind and the winter winds they have come, and they have gone. And still the days, those lonely days they go on and on. And guess who sighs his lullabies through nights that never end?
My fickle friend, the summer wind. The summer wind, the summer wind. The summer winds.”
(Summer Wind is available on Apple Music).
Adventures & experiences that gave life to Summerwind
Before meeting Margaret, Marty’s adventures resulted in him generating more than 25,000 ocean miles in some of the world’s most beautiful places. All of his sailing adventures were aboard different 45–57-foot sailboats. Marty has sailed twice to Tahiti, once from Auckland, New Zealand with stops in the Austral Island of Rurutu, and in Moorea before reaching Tahiti. His second Tahiti adventure began in San Diego, CA with a two-month sailing trip stopping in a dozen anchorages in the Marquesan Island group, more stops in the Tuamotus archipelago and then back to Moorea and Tahiti.
On the Atlantic side of the world, Marty left Las Palmas in the Canary Islands (just off the coast of Africa) and across the Atlantic bound for St. Lucia in the Caribbean, arriving 20 days later. He also Sailed from Southampton England across the English Channel, along the coast of France, Spain and Portugal. After visiting Gibraltar, he finished the adventure in beautiful Palma Majorca. There were many other sailing adventures Marty completed, for example from New York to Bermuda and twice enjoyed the Spanish, US and Virgin Islands and many trips along the east coast from Miami to Maine.
Based on their tremendous experience, the M&M team is perfectly suited to bring these amazing worldwide experiences to the thousands of annual visitors at the beautiful waters of historic St. Augustine.
EXPLORE OUR DIFFERENT SUMMERWIND EXPEDITIONS
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
We offer an array of adventures than span from a few hours to multiple overnights. We offer flexibility for your timeline and budget. We can even create a customized adventure to meet your every need.