Abeking and Rasmussen, founded in 1907 in Bremen-Lemwerder, Germany, is one of the world most respected naval shipyards, with a portfolio spanning naval vessels, commercial ships and some of the finest privately commissioned sailing superyachts ever built. The yard aluminium and composite sailing yachts above 50 metres are among the most technically advanced afloat, with performance under sail combined with the interior volume and comfort of the finest displacement motor yachts.
The Leeward Islands offer the perfect conditions for an Abeking and Rasmussen sailing charter. The northeast trade winds that blow consistently from December through April provide strong, reliable sailing conditions across the entire chain, from Antigua in the north to Dominica in the south. The variety of anchorages, from the historic English Harbour on Antigua to the protected bays of the Saintes, suits a vessel that performs at its best when covering ground under canvas.
Abeking and Rasmussen charter yachts operating in the Leeward Islands are typically priced from 150,000 to 600,000 euros per week, reflecting the exceptional scale and specification of individual vessels. The advance provisioning allowance adds approximately 30 percent, though fuel costs for sailing yachts are substantially lower than for comparable motor vessels. Carbon rig maintenance and specialized crew expertise are factored into the charter fee.
From a Leeward Islands base, an Abeking and Rasmussen charter can range from Barbuda and Antigua in the north to Guadeloupe, Dominica and Martinique in the south, covering the full breadth of the French and English Caribbean across a two-week programme.
