Alloy Yachts was a New Zealand shipyard that operated from Auckland and produced custom aluminium sailing yachts and motor sailors from 30 to over 60 metres. The yard was renowned for aluminium fabrication quality and for building sailing yachts capable of offshore racing performance alongside the comfort levels expected of a crewed charter vessel. Harbour Island provides a characterful setting for an Alloy charter, with the protected western harbour offering calm anchorages ideal for the deep-keeled sailing hulls the yard produced. The island is known for Pink Sands Beach, one of the most distinctive beaches in the world, and the colonial-era architecture of Dunmore Town, which provides dining and provisioning close to Valentines Marina. The three Alloy yachts available in this region bring the performance and build quality of high-end New Zealand aluminium construction to the Bahamas sailing market. Weekly charter rates typically range from 60,000 to 200,000 euros. The advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent covers fuel for motor-sailing, food, marina fees and beverages. December through April brings reliable northeast trade winds that suit the Alloy sailing programme. Royal Island to the north, Current Cut to the south and the Glass Window Bridge on mainland Eleuthera extend a Harbour Island itinerary for guests with a week or more aboard.
