Kipany is a beautiful 116ft Intermarine with all of the luxury and style one would expect from an Italian built yacht. Captain Dave Johnson and his wife Diane are originally from San Diego and are incredibly friendly and enthusiastic. They have been aboard Kipany now for 7 years cruising her between New England in the Summers and the Bahamas and Florida in the Winters.  Together with the rest of their crew Daniel, Jenn, and patrick, they will provide their guests with the vacation of a lifetime!

Here is one of Captain Dave’s Sample Charter Itineraries

Day #1 -  Our trip begins with a boarding at 11:00 am in Watch Hill, RI                            
                 and travel to Mystic, CT with docking inside the Mystic Seaport
                 Museum for the night. You’ll have unlimited access to all of
                 the exhibits and are free to wander the grounds after closing,
                 a unique experience. (alt. boarding in Stonington, CT if req.)
  
Day #2 -  Now we’ll travel to Block Island and anchor in Great Salt Pond.
                This island is a very popular vacation spot for native Rhode
                Islanders. You can rent scooters and check the sights, including      
                the lighthouse currently under restoration as well as ‘Old Town’.

Day #3 -  On to the island of Martha’s Vineyard and the town of Vineyard
                Haven. We’ll be dockside right in downtown of this playground
                for many of the East Coast’s notable celebrities and political
                figures. As an added experience, we recommend renting an open
                jeep and exploring the interior of the island to such places as
                Oak Bluffs, Menemsha, and Gay Head Light.

Day #4 -  Next we’ll travel to Edgar Town, also on Martha’s Vineyard,
                and anchor in the calm waters off Chappaquiddick Island.
                Swimming, Kayaking, and a short tender ride to town defines        
                the summer mood of this quintessential New England location.           
                With the best variety of restaurants in the islands, this is a great                                                                            
                place to sample New England dining.

Day #5  – From here we’ll travel to Nantucket Island and dock in the center
                of town which is the birthplace of the American Whaling Fleet     
                Explore town or walk on one of this islands pristine beaches.
                Note: Nantucket has and excellent airport with scheduled flights
                should you need to board or disembark guests.

Day #6 -  Not to be missed, will move back west to anchor off the town of
                Cuttyhunk. This historic fishing village on a remote island offers
                a glimpse back in history to the early settlers of our country.
                Fresh local oysters will highlight the chef’s selection that day.                                             
               

Day #7 -  We’ll end our voyage by returning to Newport, RI and docking at
                the historic and charming Bannister’s Wharf. There is never a
                shortage of things to see and do in Newport including sailing tours
                hiking the Cliff Walk, Mansions, Fort Adams, and of course
                ‘shopping’!
KIPANY CREW

Captain Dave Johnson and First Mate Diane Johnson welcome you aboard. With over 25 years of experience as a professional team, including more than 7 years aboard KIPANY, they are committed to giving you a great charter experience. Their easy going personalities and spirit of adventure create a fun and relaxed atmosphere aboard. As former instructors of a nationally known maritime school, they are highly skilled and dedicated to your safety. Together with the yacht’s professional chef, stewardess, and engineer, the entire crew stands ready to serve you.

Chef Daniel Fourdan was born in Pontivy, Brittany, France. He graduated from the CEPHOR Culinary School in Vannes, France, in 1992. He has over 18 years experience working in a wide variety of European specialty restaurants. His travels have taken him to such places as Quiberon Brittany, the Alps, the South of France, and Paris. After arriving in the States in 1992, he worked for several years at the Commodore in Key West where he met the owners of KIPANY. Once they discovered his talents, they quickly persuaded him to join the yachting industry aboard their boat. While Daniel is skilled in a wide variety of culinary styles, his focus is on using fresh local foods tailored to cater to your specific dietary needs. As an award winning Pastry Chef, his desserts will amaze and delight your entire party.

Stewardess Jenn Slack was born in the Midwest, and grew up on a family-run resort. She has over 15 years experience in a variety of hospitality industries from resorts and restaurants to hotels. Jenn has traveled abroad extensively including working as an English Language teacher in Japan. She is silver-service trained, and possesses an innate love of people and a sincere willingness to go above and beyond. Jenn’s keen eye for detail, her big smile and cheerful attitude are sure to enhance your experience aboard KIPANY.

Engineer Patrick Clark was born and raised on the Great Lakes and has been involved in boating his entire life. He sailed competitively in dinghy racing for the University of Wisconsin and later became involved in big boat competitions. He then returned to school to earn a Masters Certificate in Architecture from the University of Oregon. Later he rejoined the yachting industry and served as an engineer of yachts as well as delivery crew for numerous boats moving throughout the Great Lakes and along the eastern coast of the United States. He has participated in a number of extended refits and restorations and has great skills in problem solving. Patrick enjoys traveling, sailing and is an enthusiastic Harley Davidson motorcycle rider.

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