AUGUST MAVERICK
Location Details: Winters in Virgin Islands. Yacht is based in USVI, but has CRVL to charter in the BVI.
Accommodation: - SLEEPING BERTHS -
MASTER CABIN: Large master suite aft with king walk around berth, plus his and hers separate baths, each with an electric toilet, vanity and sink, and one shared shower. Crew allows flexible arrangements, depending on families and number of guests.
MID-SHIP TWIN CABINS (2): Each of the two cabins has 2 built in twin beds and one pullman berth (slightly smaller than twin size), plus each has a private en-suite head with electric toilet, vanity/sink. One head has a tub and the other has a standing shower.
MAIN SALOON: Saloon has two built in sofas that can sleep one each. Must share a guest head.
- OTHER AREAS OF THE BOAT -
MAIN SALON: The Salon is spacious, fully air-conditioned and well appointed with dining on the starboard side and lounge area on the port side. There is a lovely bar in the salon as well.
PILOT HOUSE: Up the companionway there is a large air-conditioned pilot house with seating and a bar all offering a 360 degree view. The pilot house has opening windows and aft wall removes if clients prefer open air.
AFT DECK: The aft deck offers table and chairs under the large sun awning and obviously guests can sunbath on the huge decks.
***BABY FRIENDLY BOAT, ANY AGE IS FINE***
A baby crib and secure table mounted chair are available onboard
Other Entertainment: 3 ice makers, wine cooler, mini fridge, Tv and DVD in main salon and master guest room: Bluetooth stereo in all guest rooms common areas and on deck; variety of water toys, board games, cards, library, internet router in guest rooms and main salon and much more.
Other Toys: 4 Su Paddle boards, 2 kayaks 1 Pax, Tube for kids, Water skis for adults, floating dock, water noodles, snorkeling gear, 6 inflatable chairs & 1 inflatable couch.
Dive Info: Up to 3 dives for 4 divers included in rate. Gear is supplied. At this time Resort course and full course are rendezvous only. Captain Shawn is the Dive Master.
Dive Costs: Up to 3 dives for 4 divers included. Inquire for additional dives.
Generator: Two, 30Kw & 20Kw
Inverter: Yes,Two
Watermaker: 50GPH
Ice Maker: Yes
Bimini: Yes
Dinghy: 14' RIB
Dinghy Pax: 8
Dinghy HP: 50HP
Helipad: No
Jacuzzi: No
Gym: No
Stabilizers: No
Elevators: No
Wheel Chair Access: No
AC: Full
AC Night: Yes
AC SurCharge: None
Internet: None-Hot Spots
Salon Stereo: Yes
Sat TV: No
Ipod: Yes
Board Games: No
Deck Shower: Yes
Special Diets: Yes
Kosher: No
BBQ: Yes
Gay Charters: Yes
Nude Charters: Yes
Hair Dryer: Yes
Guest Smoke: Yes, aft deck only
Guest Pet: No
Children Allowed: Yes
Min Child Age: water safe
Adult Water Skis: Yes
Kids Water Skis: No
Jet Skis: No
Wave Run: No
Knee Board: Yes
Stand Up Paddle: 4
Wind Surf: No
Gear Snorkel: Yes
Tube: Yes
Tubs: 1
Scurfer: No
Wake Board: Yes
1 Man Kayak: 2
2 Man Kayak: No
Sea Bob: No
Sea Scooter: No
Kite Boarding: No
Fish Permit: USVI ONLY AT THIS TIME
Fishing Gear: Yes
Fishing Gear Type: 1 trolling, 1 casting & kids
Num Fish Rods: 6
Float Mats: Yes
Swim Platform: Yes, water level
Boarding Ladder: 2 rigid metal ladders (one on
Dinghy Sailing: No
Scuba Onboard: Onboard
Games Beach: Yes
Under Water Cam: Yes
Under Water Video: Yes
Green Make Water: Yes
Green Reuse Bottle: Yes
Green Other: Efficient dishwasher ,water maker, wind turbines, reusable straw.
Resort Course: Rendezvous only
Full Course: Rendezvous only
Compressor: Onboard
Num Dive Tanks: 5
Num BCS: 4
Num Regs: 4
Num Wet Suits: 4
Num Weights: 4
Num Divers: 4
Num Dives: 3 free for
Num Night Dives: 1
Num Dive Lights: 4
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5 for USVI. 6 for BVI.
For 6 night charters, divide weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights.
For 5 night charters, divide weekly rate by 6 nights X 5 nights.
NOW ACCEPTING BVI CHARTERS! Rate is plus all BVI taxes and fees, paid by client upon clearing in.
WINTER/SUMMER RATE NOTICE:
SUMMMER RATES: APPLY TO NEW ENGLAND CHARTERS ONLY. RATES ARE PLUS BAR AND PLUS DOCKAGE IF REQUIRED
WINTER RATES: APPLY TO ALL CHARTERS IN THE USVI/CARIBBEAN
For 9-12 pax charters, there are two couches in main salon, space for air mattress if desired, and room for three in the pilot house. Contact crew to discuss available sleeping arrangements for groups larger than 8. For those sleeping in the main saloon or pilot house, there is a separate access to one of the guests bathrooms to not disturb others..
HOLIDAY WEEKS:
INCLUSIVE. Virgin Islands. 7 night minimum.
CHRISTMAS: 1-8 pax @ $50,000 Must end no later than Dec 26th
NEW YEARS: 1-8 pax @ $52,000 Must begin no sooner than Dec 27th Inquire for other dates or large group.
USCG CAPTAINS COURSE OFFERED USCG APPROVED CAPTAINS LICENSE COURSE
$600 per student
Captain’s license (Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels)
This requires a minimum 7 night charter, charter may be either inclusive, half-board, local fare or captain only.
August Maverick is a Coast Guard approved testing facility! Students complete an online module prior to their charter, and test with Captain Shawn once onboard! This USCG approved course serves in place of testing at the Coast Guard Regional Exam Center. Upon successful completion, mariners qualify for near coastal or inland commercial captain's licenses up to 100 or 200 gross registered tons. Topics include navigation, chart plotting, deck seamanship, deck safety, vessel administration, and rules of the road. The level of license is commensurate with sea time and experience. There are 5 tests to complete during your charter - Captain Shawn will work with you to make sure you complete them all and fit them in around your “busy” vacationing schedule.
CAPTAIN ONLY RATE: $28,000 plus all expenses. 1-6 guests (inquire for more)
Includes captain and first mate as crew of two is required for this size yacht. Guests provision and prepare meals (crew is happy to help with the large galley).
NOTE: Captain Only is not an available option for holiday weeks (Christmas and New Years). Captain Only is available in the summer season in New England and winter season in the Virgin Islands.
Born in: 1979
Nation: USA
Speaking Languages: English
Born in: 1997
Nation: USA
Captain Shawn Deweese:
You’re in good hands with Shawn - not only the Captain, but an owner he knows August Maverick in and out. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and a Master's Degree in Social Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. He served nine years at sea in the U.S. Coast Guard aboard cutters ALEX HALEY (Kodiak, AK), KUKUI (Honolulu, HI), CAMPBELL (Kittery, ME), and was the Commanding Officer of Cutters ADAK (Manama, Bahrain) and KISKA (Hilo, HI). He graduated from the Naval Diving Salvage Training Center (Navy Dive School) in Panama City Florida where he later retuned as an instructor for four years. He is a licensed Merchant Mariner with a 1600-ton Oceans Master, and Second Mate Unlimited License. He is also a PADI Dive Master.
Now that we've gotten all of the really serious things out of the way, we figured you'd like to know a little more about this one. He's pretty cool. Shawn grew up on the water and all of his memories involve being in, on or under the water; fishing off Cape Cod, snorkeling and diving on family vacations in the Caymans, and waterskiing or tubing during family reunions on the lake in Minnesota. He is great with kids and enjoys teaching them how to fish, taking them tubing behind the tender, and showing some of the little tricks he’s learned during his time on the water.
First Mate Victoria Balcheva
Victoria grew up in Varna - the sea capital of Bulgaria. She was always drawn to the water, and family vacations were always near a lake or the sea. She enjoyed fishing with her father as a child, and was a synchronized swimmer throughout high-school. Victoria attended college for International Business Management while working in restaurants, was a fitness instructor, a health coach and even did some modeling. She always loved the idea of being on the water and running a boat, so when the time was right, she did just that. She moved to Greece and quickly earned her Skipper diploma for yachts up to 72ft. She spent a year running day trips and multi-day cruises around Thassos Island: still one of her favorite places. Victoria immersed herself in the sail culture and participated in local regattas, and was a skipper for a two week trip around Greece, transiting the Corinth Canal twice and gaining more than 3500NM as a skipper. Victoria decided to expand her knowledge and went back to the USA where she gained STCW, Powerboat 2, and RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certifications. During her time on August Maverick, Victoria has completed her 100-ton USCG Captains License course and is working towards her dive certifications! Victoria superbly manages guest relations while on charter; making your time onboard as care-free and fun as possible. In addition to running August Maverick with Shawn, Victoria manages August Maverick’s social media, website and tries to keep Shawn out of trouble...some jobs are simply harder than others!
Chef: Freelance
***CREW ARE FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19****
