Alloy Yachts of Auckland, New Zealand, produced some of the most acclaimed performance aluminium composite sailing superyachts of the past three decades before the yard closed, and the vessels they built remain among the most prized sailing charters in the world market. Their combination of structural lightness, sail performance and interior quality gives Alloy yachts a versatility that very few comparable vessels can match.
The Leeward Islands are a natural home for Alloy sailing charter yachts. The consistent northeast trade winds from December through April provide the beam-reaching conditions in which these vessels excel, and the variety of anchorages across the chain from Barbuda to Dominica ensures that a sailing-focused charter never runs short of scenery or destinations. The islands shift between British, French and Dutch Caribbean culture, adding variety to every passage.
Alloy charter yachts operating in the Leeward Islands are typically priced between 40,000 and 120,000 euros per week depending on vessel length. The advance provisioning allowance, covering fuel for engine and generator, food, port dues and drinks, adds approximately 30 percent. Sailing-focused charters in the trade winds typically carry lower fuel costs than motor equivalents of similar length.
From Antigua or St Barts, an Alloy charter can head south through Guadeloupe and the Saintes, continuing to Dominica and beyond, or north to the British Virgin Islands for a more sheltered passage-making experience.
