Abeking and Rasmussen from Lemwerder, Germany is one of the few yards capable of building both sailing yachts and motor superyachts to a standard comparable with any other yard in the world, and three examples of the yard work charter in the British Virgin Islands with Cooper Island among their regular anchorages. Built to Germanischer Lloyd or Bureau Veritas survey, A&R vessels carry the engineering precision expected from a yard that also builds naval vessels and high-speed government craft. In a charter context, that translates to reliability in offshore conditions, mechanical systems designed for redundancy, and a build quality that holds its value through multiple charter seasons. Three A&R vessels are available in Virgin Islands waters, ranging from around 40 to 60 metres. Weekly rates run from approximately 110,000 to 300,000 euros, with the advance provisioning allowance at 30 percent. Cooper Island Beach Club is a typical first-night destination from the base port at Road Town: a short, sheltered run down the Drake Channel with a restaurant and bar waiting ashore. The wider BVI circuit connects Norman Island, Virgin Gorda and Anegada across the remainder of the week.
