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Now Sailing From- Sandy Hook, NJ
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Serving the NY/NJ Metropolitan area

Seats Still Available!
July 9- Sunset Sail
7-9 pm $40 per person


Thanks to all for great Sunset / Fireworks cruises and July 4th Weekend (especially Mother Nature)!

Happy Summer to all from the Kathleen D!

**NEW** Wednesday Evening Sunset Sail departing from:

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Thursday- GLBT Sunset Sails
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Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Florida
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Serving: Sarasota, Bradenton, St. Petersburg, Ana Maria Island, Long Boat and Siesta Keys
November - May

Key West, Florida
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Below:
Enjoy some sailing footage from our Home Waters in Florida!

Sandy Hook, New Jersey:
May-October

The Kathleen D sails from the Sandy Hook Bay Marina  in historic Highlands, NJ. Located dockside at the marina adjacent to Beacon on the Bay restaurant. 
Direct high speed ferry service to our marina is available from Manhattan via Sea Streak .

Historic Sandy Hook was amongst Henry Hudson's first landfall sightings in the new world. Then as today, the Sandy Hook peninsula provides a protective barrier for Sandy Hook Bay (on which we sail) from the swells of the North Atlantic. Comfort and security will ensure you a relaxing ride in sight of Sandy Hook Light, America's oldest operating lighthouse.  Standing sentinel since 1764 over the Hook, the lighthouse provides a historic exclamation point to the natural beauty and the incredible industry of the citizens who live in Americas largest urban estuary.
From Mt. Mitchell, the highest point along the eastern seaboard, to the mighty North Atlantic beyond the Hook, from the beautiful Twin Lights of Highlands, to the graceful span of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline beyond, there is no more dynamic a location to be sailing through than the Kathleen D's summer waters!
Reservations: 732-739-6765 or email us at : dellkathleen@gmail.com

The video above was shot during our spring 2009 passage north to Sandy Hook, NJ. We were somewhere approaching 100 miles off of the north Florida / Georgia coast sailing in the Gulf Stream. Not exactly our typical day doing charters but it sure is a beautiful place to make some new friends!

In the video below you can see the Kathleen D and her crew somewhere either on the Gulf of Mexico approaching Sarasota or in Florida Bay south of Cape Romano / Marco Island. The second half of the video was an extremely rough day with a powerful norther pushing winds upwards in the 30 knot range! We stayed dry. Not the kind of conditions we take our charter and sunset sail guests out in mind you...but rest assured these boats are tough and comfortable!

 

 

Kathleen D
&
Idylwild
Sailing Catamarans
"The Perfect Getaway"
Up to 20 passengers!

Now Sailing From Sandy Hook, NJ and Key West, Florida
The Perfect Getaway is now sailing in New Jersey and Key West!
Kathleen D Sails from Sandy Hook Bay Marina- Highlands, NJ
Idylwild sails from the Galleon Marina, Key West, FL

Information / Reservations:
NJ-732-739-6765
FL-941-870-4349
email

Kathleen D  Idylwild
Offer the best in comfort, safety and atmosphere for your next party or event!

Perfect for Family
Perfect for Friends
Perfect for Business
Perfect for Fundraising
Perfectly Fun!

For Family, Friends and Lovers:
Anniversaries and Birthdays. 
Get together and celebrate your friendship.
Have a unique and intimate wedding on board.
Spend a romantic afternoon or evening with your special someone.

For Business:
Take out the office staff.
Entertain clients or make a presentation.
Team Building and Work Outs:


Comfort, Style, Safety, Experience:
Extremely wide at 23 ft- combined with their 41ft length, our catamarans
provide a flat, stable, easy ride. No hanging on, no leaning and no getting wet. Ample covered bridgedecks with convertible roll down windows have plenty of seating and a tables for serving. The forward bridgedeck and trampolines get you out on the "Magic Carpet"- in the fresh air and sunlight, listening to wind and water gliding by. Each is equipped with two full size bathrooms and galley and are USCG certified and inspected. Her Captains hold USCG Master Licenses and Advanced ASA Sailing Instructor credentials with years of sailing experience.
Built in Maine our vessels
 have complete state of the art electronics and safety equipment. Their galleys are fully equipped including deep freeze and refrigeration. Each has a full size interior shower and exterior stern shower, and carries a tender with plenty of water toys. Both are completely fitted out for either a daysail or a week long vacation in style, comfort and safety.


We also provide:

Flexible scheduling- Our hourly rates allow you to stay on budget.
Catering- We can provide you catering from the finest local caterers and restaurants.
Kathleen D and Idylwild
"The Perfect Getaway"

Our vessels are Smoke Free
We recommend children 12 or older. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

For Reservations and Further Information Contact:
Kathleen
 NJ- 732-739-6765
FL- 941-870-4349
email

Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Longboat / Siesta Key, St. Petersburgh, Sarasota, Tampa Bay and the Manatee River, Florida:

Idylwild sails from the Galleon Marina and Resort on the Historic Key West Waterfront.
Kathleen D sails from the Bradenton Pier at Twin Dolphin Marina  along the Manatee River waterfront in Bradenton- just 15 Minutes from downtown Sarasota, Anna Maria Island and I-75.

After spending most of three years searching for a diverse and comfortable sailing locations in Florida we have settled on our permanent Florida bases for charters on the Manatee River and Tampa Bay in Florida.

The beautiful Manatee River is one of the oldest settled locales in Florida. Fine homes and estates line the historic river's banks as our spacious and comfortable cat glides on the protected waters towards the rivers mouth leading onto Tampa Bay.
Historic Desoto point and the Desoto National Memorial lie at the rivers entrance and was once the staging area for Hernando de Soto's mission of discovery of the south eastern US.
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge and the dome of Tropicana Field glisten in the distance as downtown Tampa pushes up over the horizon beyond. Anna Maria Island, Egmont Key and Fort DeSoto Park define the boundaries of this lower half of Tampa Bay and are all an easy sail from our base.

Natural and man-made destinations abound on these beautiful light Gulf-green waters and white sugar sand beaches. Dolphin, Tarpon, Rays and seabirds proliferate here, feeding on the abundant sealife and rearing their young amongst the nurseries in the mangroves.
It took awhile for us to discover this area, but from the water it is obvious why Desoto choose this rich location to establish his base.
This mixture of natural and manmade attractions provide relaxation, fine dining, romantic sunsets, comfortable and safe sailing, lovely anchorages, beaches and exciting urban landscapes to explore.
Come see them all from a new perspective: out on the water in the heart of the "Sunshine Coast"!
Reservations at: 941-870-4349 or email us at
dellkathleen@gmail.com

Please visit our Florida websites at:
www.sailingkeywest.net
www.sailingsarasota.com

 

Down in the Conch Republic of Key West, Idylwild  offers a variety of Sunset Sails, Daysails and Overnight Accomodation / Sailing Packages. Idylwild  can provide both Private and Public sailing opportunities in Key West for groups ranging from 2 up to 20 guests. All sails offer a variety of premium Wine, Champagne, Beers and delicious snacks and meals on all sails.  Custom gourmet catering is available from "The Dock Cafe". 

Vacation Charters through the Keys for families and friends are available for groups of up to six.

Whether for a Sun filled Daysail, romantic Sunset Sail or a special custom vacation on the beautiful waters of the Florida Keys, the comfort, safety and services of Idylwild are available for charter vacationing.

Also visit our Florida Web Sites at:
http://www.sailingsarasota.com/

and
http://www.sailingkeywest.net/

Sailing Vessel "Prime Time"

New this year we also offer the 6 person charter vessel Prime Time for smaller groups, couples and families. Owned and operated by our partner and ASA instructor Capt. Frank Muratore.
Capt. Frank keeps this Catalina 34 in show room condition and she has all the best in technology and sail inventory.
Need something a little smaller than our big cats, we have a solution- Charter Prime Time!
She sails from Monmouth Cove Marina in Port Monmouth.
Call us for additional information, availability and rates or visit his website at http://www.charter-sails.com/.

For Reservations and Further Information Contact:
Kathleen
 NJ- 732-739-6765
FL- 941-870-4349
email

Licensed for 20 Passengers
USCG Inspected

Sailing from 3 Great Locations:

Sandy Hook / Highlands
 
Sandy Hook Bay Marina
1 Willow Street, Highlands, NJ 07732

 

Bradenton
Twin Dolphin Marina at Mattison's Riverside Restaurant
1000 1st. Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205-7852

Key West
Galleon Marina and Resort
619 Front Street
Key West, FL 33040-6620


Idylwild
Now sailing from the Galleon Marina in Key West Florida!
Idylwild Sailing Catamaran and Sebago Watersports have joined together to bring you the "Perfect Getaway" in the Perfect sailing location!

Sunset Sails- Private

Dinner Cruises- Public and Private

Day Charters/Snorkel & Sail

Honeymoon/Anniversary Packages

Sunset Key Wedding Transport for Wedding Parties

Tracey School & the Kathleen D Sailing Catamaran

Summer 2010 Newletter

 

Well happy summer everybody! Yea!
Feels good doesn't it?

Where to begin.. we have a lot to tell you about.

 

Meet Capt. Ed Mustra. His is the voice you will hear on the other end of the line when you call to talk sailing at the Tracey School. Capt. Ed is going to run our school on a day to day basis as well as teach a bunch of classes. We need the help and we are very fortunate to get an experienced educator AND sailor on board to help "get 'er done" (as they say in Florida)!

 

End of the Meltdown?
2010 is a little busier than 2009 (thankfully) in the sailing business. The hope is that sailors are a little ahead of the curve and an indicator of future trends for our beleaguered economy. The point being: give it some thought and plan a wee bit further into the future if sailing school is part of your plan. Ditto- charters on the Kathleen D.

 

A three hour tour, three hour tour
Speaking of the Kathleen D- we had a quick sail home to NJ from Florida (Tampa Bay) this year. Typically we break the trip up into either three or four legs. This year we did it in two! Bradenton to Morehead City, NC and MC to Highlands, NJ. It turned into 1000 miles into weather and 400 miles sailing free with the wind behind us. A large low pressure system sat stationary between Bermuda and the Bahamas for almost two weeks! This kept a Northeast to East wind in place for most of the trip to Morehead City. Not what you are looking for when attempting to sail north up the East Coast. Alas, we motor-sailed a lot. Once we left Morehead City and got into the Neuse River and then Pamlico Sound we had some incredible sailing under the asymmetrical spinnaker. We left Pamlico at Oregon Inlet (Outer Banks) and sailed most of the remainder of the trip to NJ. (Most of that under spinnaker as well.) I recall seeing some 15 knot speeds going by on the knot meter, so as fast as we sailed was as fast as our memory of the first thousand miles melted away. Life at 15 knots is interesting and FUN!

 

After her haul out upon our return to NJ, the Kathleen D is all gussied up, dissected, inspected and corrected for another season of Gilligan's Island doing two and three hour tours! We also have some ASA-104 Bareboat Chartering and ASA-114 Cruising Catamaran, combination live aboard courses offered this summer and fall on her. July is sold out but we still have room for August and September classes.

Please remember, as with the sailing school activities, the charters are selling briskly so plan a little earlier to grab your dates.

 

Autumn Leaves-
While we are on the topic of our trips back and forth to Florida; we have set the dates for our trip south this autumn. It is hard to even think about the coming autumn when summer is just getting going here in the North East- but we have to plan in advance so you can plan in advance. Our busy lives dictate longer lead times.
The courses we offer heading down the East Coast are Intermediate and Advanced levels on the ASA ladder. All are "live aboard" and include standing watches and night sailing. We NEVER take chances with dangerous weather, but we keep the boat moving in most conditions, provided we can remain safe in doing so. There is an extra element of adventure in these courses you cannot attain in the standard offerings based from a single location.
If you are looking for a sense of what cruising and boat delivery is like while learning the skills you can only learn by doing- then consider one of these legs. I promise you- you will not be disappointed and you will feel a true sense of accomplishment when you finish.

Hot Fun in the Summer time

Sailing, like summer (and I guess life in general) is all about the weather. Since we do not offer "hard water" (ice) sailing instruction our focus is to get you out in the warm weather and sail. So whether it is for some schooling or just to lounge with friends, co-workers or family for a "Perfect Getaway" on the Kathleen D- come enjoy the sun and sunsets provided by Mother Nature. Clear your mind of all those man-made hassles and relax with us- on the water.

 

I have asked Capt. Ed to contribute and discuss in further detail some of the summer activities planned for 2010.so take it away Ed.

 

New Adventures

Some of you may remember me as your ASA Instructor last year or before, and yes I am still working as an instructor as well as the official paper shuffler for Tracey School!

We have set up some new items that should interest you, read on.

 

We are maintaining a full schedule of classes this year for improving your skills as well as training new Sailors. As a special bonus to our Alumni, receive an additional $25 class or boat rental credit for each NEW Student you recommend to Tracey School. The NEW Student must register your name with me when they schedule their class. A NEW Student is someone who has never before taken a class at Tracey School.

 

Checkout our website at http://www.traceyschool.com for a complete list of classes available, select the CALENDAR option at the top of the page to see a month at a glance, don't forget the ?returning student' discounts available to you. If you don't see what you are looking for, give me a call on 908-821-SAIL or e-mail me at SailTraceySchool@aol.com and we'll try to accommodate your needs and schedule.

 

If you are not yet Bareboat Charter Certified??

In addition to our combined 104/114 Catamaran Classes scheduled for August and September, we are offering a Bareboat Charter-Monohull Class August 13-15. This 3-day live-aboard class is only $695, includes provisions, and is aboard the Catalina 350 MKII, IRENE.

Book early as class size is limited! (remember our 10% discount to returning students)


Practice Makes Perfect

Also, in case you missed it, The NEW Tracey School Mentoring Program is
now available for weekdays and selected weekends. An instructor will spend an additional 4 hours reviewing on the water skills, practicing sailing maneuvers or just plain sailing around with you in our 22 foot training boat. You rent the boat for the regular half day fee of $100 and for an additional $100 you can have one of our ASA certified instructors work with you for the half day.

You are welcome to bring 2 additional guests to share in the experience, come back with your class-mates, family or friends and hone you new skills with a licensed captain and ASA certified sailing instructor.


Tracey
School Sailing Club
Yes, we are continuing the Keelboat Charter for students of the Tracey School, a
pply what you learned in school. Our certified students automatically earn a membership into our Sailing Club. Once you have successfully completed your ASA-101 Basic Keelboat course you can rent our 22 ft. Seaward Sloop for a half day (4 hours) for $100. Sharpen your sailing skills! You may take up to a maximum of three persons with you. Practice your newly acquired skills and build you sailing expertise

 

Looking forward to eventually meeting you all, Have a Fantastic Summer and Fall!

ASA Certified Sailing Instruction
 

 

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Idylwild Enterprises, LLC
Idylwild Enterprises of Delaware, LLC

Captain Tracey Dell
731 Holmdel Rd.
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Phone: 732-546-4103
Email:
kathleend3@gmail.com


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