Special occasions, such as a marriage proposal, intimate wedding ceremony, birthday celebration, or anniversary are the times of your life when memories are made. With Prince Charters, Ltd., of Huntington Beach, you can turn these celebrations from “special” into breathtaking, magical moments. Imagine a romantic dinner for two in the moonlight on the deck of a moored yacht…or the exhilaration of slicing through sunlit water with the ocean breeze in your face. Prince Charters has been in the business of turning memories into magic since 1965.
Current Prince Charters Captain Doug Misterly learned to sail as a young boy with his grandfather, Dr. Gilbert Prince, completing his first solo sail at age 10. Dr. Prince was an ordained minister who took small groups sailing—sometimes for pleasure, to perform a shipboard wedding, or scatter the ashes of a loved one at sea. When he was 12, Doug helped his grandfather crew a sea burial, and decided then and there to continue the family legacy of Prince Charters.
Captain Doug’s vessel is a 34-foot Catalina sloop, fully equipped with the latest safety technology (including GPS and radar), a roomy cockpit, galley with refrigerator/freezer and microwave, stove, oven, an enclosed bathroom with a push-button electric toilet, shower, and two private cabins that sleep seven. You can charter the yacht for a minimum of two hours, an overnight trip to Catalina Island, or anything in between. Choose your adventure and customize your trip so that friends, family, or clients have the most fun and enjoyment.
“You can relax with friends on a coastal tour, entertain clients, stop at ocean-front restaurants before continuing your trip - the possibilities are endless,” Captain Doug said. “We can do a sunset dinner service on white linen, where just the two of you are alone on deck. You can participate in one of Southern California’s famous holiday boat parades. We can even arrange for a yacht race with other sailboats as a corporate team-building event. Whatever you can dream up, we can make it happen.”
A former first officer for Hornblower Yachts, Captain Doug has more than thirty years of sailing experience. He holds a U.S. Coast Guard Master Mariner’s License for sailing in ocean and bay waters. Captain Doug is licensed to perform shipboard weddings or a customized memorial service before the scattering of a loved one’s ashes (either people or pets) at sea. A signed certificate with the exact GPS coordinates is included.
“Your safety and comfort always come first,” Captain Doug said. “Whether you’re a first-time or experienced sailor, we do everything we can to make your trip enjoyable.”
Prince Charters also provides private sailing lessons. For those who prefer smoother sailing, Captain Doug can sail within the harbor behind the breakwater.
The departure point for Prince Charters is Alamitos Bay, located in Long Beach. Charters are available seven days a week. Summer weekends are being booked now, so plan in advance. Contact Prince Charters at (714) 642-9711 or online at www.princechartersltd.com.
AnnMarie Librescu is a freelance writer and public relations consultant in Irvine. She can be reached at alibrescu@cox.net
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