Endless Summer III: Horizon’s New Lagoon 65 Joins the Fleet!
Drumroll please… It’s our great pleasure to welcome the brand-new Lagoon 65, Endless Summer III to the Horizon luxury crewed yacht fleet in the British Virgin Islands! If you haven’t heard about her on our socials, let us introduce you. Endless Summer III continues the legend of the Endless Summer charter yachts of the ’80s and ’90s, originally crewed by her owners, Robin and Heather Craigen who created a legacy of providing unmatched luxury and unforgettable experiences by land and sea. High standards are intrinsic to them, and shine through in both the yacht and crew that make up the latest Endless Summer addition.
THE SPACE
Endless Summer III is a Lagoon 65 with 3 experienced and qualified crew accommodating 10 guests in 5 ensuite cabins; 1 king which converts to a twin, and 4 queens. She is finished to the highest degree including luxury bedding, soothing amenities, and everything needed to create a space that will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Her exterior incorporates many new eco-friendly features: extensive renewable energy systems, lithium power bank, sustainably sourced cork decking for cooler decks, and a reduced generator use delivering more ultra quiet time and lower emissions.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT ON YOUR CHARTER?
An unforgettable experience onboard a 5-star floating luxury villa where dedicated crew cater to your every need. From planning the perfect itinerary, to an irresistible menu, they are masters at incorporating the best parts of your favourite holidays, guaranteeing an amazing time aboard Endless Summer III! Oh, and a fleet of top-tier water toys including; e-foils, sea bobs, wakeboards, and water skis to name a few.
WHERE IS SHE IN THE WORLD?
After leaving the factory in France, Endless Summer III headed over to Maryland, USA for the annual Annapolis Boat Show where she showcased at the Lagoon Catamarans stand. The largest Lagoon at the Annapolis Boat Show, Endless Summer III attracted streams of people, lining up around the dock to get a look and take in all her beauty! From there the luxury crewed yacht made her journey down to the BVI via Bermuda, an 16 day sail with lots of time for the crew to get accustomed to the Lagoon 65 and for her owner Robin, to sit back in pride and admire his gorgeous new yacht.
HER CREW
Originally from the UK, Captain Harry Bowerman, Chef Martha Hall and First mate/Stew Candace Flatley are longstanding friends and have spent the last year chartering and exploring the BVI together. Captain Harry and Chef Martha have amassed an impressive range of sailing experiences, from deliveries to charters around the world. The couple recently got engaged after realizing they were a perfect match – congrats you two! Read about Harry and Martha below or catch up with them by watching the Horizon Luxury crewed Endless Summer III webinar here.
CAPTAIN HARRY BOWERMAN
Captain Harry reached the BVI at the end of a 10-year across-the-world voyage through mountains and oceans. Since the age of 14 he’s competed, coached and sailed internationally – you could say he knows a little bit about being on the water! After school he spent 2 winters in the ski industry in British Columbia, first working on the lifts in Lake Louise and then as a ski patroller in Smithers, much further North. He then took 2 years managing a sailing club in Abu Dhabi, before attending university where he met Martha and Candace, and developed his side-line in marine photography. After university he found his way back to the sea, working in the charter industry, and delivering a yacht across the Atlantic. Last year, he became engaged to Martha, after working alongside her wonderful cooking for 4 years. He has sailed modern and classic yachts through the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Ionian seas, as well as the Arabian Gulf and Phang Nga Bay in Thailand, finally landing in the British Virgin Islands, the most beautiful workplace of all!
CHEF MARTHA HALL
Chef Martha is originally from Devon and her favourite things in life are cooking, skiing, and being on or under the water. She’s let her passions guide her career, from sailing across the Atlantic to skiing in the Alps and leading diving trips with sharks in the Philippines. Martha’s love for cooking began at a young age cooking at home with her family. It then developed further whilst working in the service industry at age 18 and inspired her to pursue a career as a chef. Starting in the mountains and eventually transitioning to yachts, Martha finds that cooking at sea allows her to flourish in a varied and fulfilling environment. She loves making fresh, vibrant food and has extensive experience catering to dietary requirements in particular vegetarian and vegan foods. Martha enjoys the ever-changing nature of her job and delights in getting involved in all aspects of the boat, particularly sailing.
FIRST MATE/STEW CANDACE FLATLEY
Candace is a seasoned stewardess with a passion for water sports and sustainability. Hailing from Manchester, England, Candace completed a degree in Zoology with Conservation which led her to a career in Carbon Reduction. This paired with her years of being a water sports instructor started Candace on a journey of combining her passions which landed her on a new career path as a yachtie! Candace has spent the last year immersed in the British Virgin Islands in which she prides herself on delivering high levels of service whilst creating unique and unforgettable experiences for guests. Her expertise includes mixology, water sports and guided snorkeling tours made fun and engaging for all ages. Beyond her duties, Candace is a dedicated advocate for sustainability, implementing eco-friendly practices onboard.
Collectively, the Lagoon 65 crew and Horizon luxury yacht charter team cannot wait to welcome you aboard Endless Summer III! Follow the crew’s journey through the BVI here and read our next issue for a report on Endless Summer III’s success at the BVI 2024 Fall Charter Yacht Show and the USVI Charter Yacht Show. Contact Kayleigh Starkey, Horizon Luxury Crewed Yacht Charter specialist, if you’d like to indulge in a luxuriously pampered crewed sailing vacation aboard Endless Summer III.
