Christensen Shipyards operates from Vancouver, Washington, building cold-moulded composite motor yachts in the 37 to 55-metre range that stand apart from the European superyacht mainstream through their construction method and design sensibility. Cold-moulded composite produces a hull lighter and structurally stiffer than comparable fibreglass or steel hulls, with semi-displacement performance at 14 to 18 knots making the Nassau-to-Cat Island passage efficient and comfortable. Cat Island, in the southeastern Bahamas, is one of the archipelago’s genuinely undiscovered destinations: 80 kilometres of undeveloped coastline, beaches at Fernandez Bay and Greenwood that see a fraction of the traffic the Exumas attract, bonefishing flats in the north and a reef system off the eastern shore that supports excellent diving. The island’s distance from the tourist concentration in the Exumas is precisely what makes it appealing to guests seeking a Bahamas charter without the accompanying crowd. Charter-available Christensen Shipyards yachts carry six to ten guests with crews of six to eight. Weekly rates run from approximately 70,000 to 180,000 euros before the advance provisioning allowance of 30 per cent, covering fuel from Hawk’s Nest Marina at the southern tip of Cat Island, food and drinks, and harbour dues. Season runs October through April.
