OPTIMIST

Type: Sail
Size: 78.00 Ft
Beam: 21
Draft: 9.8
Year / Built: 2024
Builder: SWAN
Satellite TV: Yes
Guests: 6
Refit:
Cruise Speed:
Max Speed:
Flag: BVI
Reg Num:
Kids Skis: 0
Jet Skis: No
Captain Name: Ben Saltzman
Engines:
Scuba on Board: Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only

Boat Details

Cabins: 3
King: 0
Queen: 2
Double Cabins: 1
Single Cabins: 0
Twin Cabins: 1
Showers: 3
Wash Basins: 3
Heads: 3

Pick Up Locations

Pref. Pick-up: Antigua
Other Pick-up: Grenadines

Details

Refit:
Helipad: No
yachtJacuzzi: No
A/C: Full

Engine Details

Fuel Consumption:
Cruising Speed:
Max Speed:

Locations

Winter Area: Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards
Summer Area: Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards

Amenities

Salon Tv/VCR: Yes
Salon Stereo: Yes
Sat Tv: Yes
# DVDs/Movies:
# CD’s:
Camcorder: 0
Books: YES
Board Games: Yes
Sun Awning: 0
Deck Shower: 0
Bimini: Yes
Special Diets: Yes
Kosher: Yes
BBQ: 0
# Dine In:
Generator:
Minimum Age: inquire
Inverter:
Voltages:
Water Maker:
Water Cap:
Ice Maker: Yes
Sailing Instructions: no
Internet Access:
Gay Charters: Yes
Nude: No
Hairdryers: Yes
# Port Hatches:
Guests Smokes:
Crew Smokes: No
Pets Aboard: No
Pet Type:
Guest Pets: No
Hammock:
Windscoops:

Water Sports

Dinghy size: Highfield Classic 340 (2024)
Dinghy hp: 20HP
Dinghy # pax: 6
Water Skis Adult: 0
Water Skis Kids: 0
Jet Skis: No
Wave Runners: No
Kneeboard: 0
Windsurfer: 0
Snorkel Gear: 8
Tube: Yes
Scurfer: 0
Wake Board: 0
Kayaks 1 Pax: 0
Kayaks (2 Pax): 0
Floating Mats: 0
Swim Platform: yes
Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type): yes
Sailing Dinghy: no
Beach Games: 0
Fishing Gear: Yes
Gear Type:
Rods:

Ben has been in the yachting industry captaining boats for 10+ years. His career started in SE Asia working as a sailing instructor and then as a base operations manager. From there he moved over to the Mediterranean and on to New England freelancing on multiple large sailing yachts in the roles of deck hand, mate and engineer. In between some world travels, Ben worked several seasons in the Caribbean - most recently for the well known. Tradewinds group as a captain. This company is known for training and offering some of the best service in the charter world.

Ben is a gentle giant who gets along well with all around him - crew really like working with him and guests enjoy being with him. He really loves to share his passion for sailing and the ocean. He's a natural teacher and thrives on sharing his knowledge with all. Guests will feel safe and comfortable with Ben at the wheel.

Start	End	Description
Mar 15, 2026	Mar 22, 2026	Booked: TBD to TBD