COPPER PENNY

56 ft / 17.1 m Lagoon - Sleeps 6 guests

From: $26,000 To: $36,000

Chartering in the Caribbean

About COPPER PENNY

Operating in the Caribbean

Copper Penny - An InnovatIve and luxurIous offshore cruising catamaran, professionally crewed and available for charter in the pristine waters of the British Virgin Islands

Side View

The saloon lounging area

Foredeck lounging area

Saloon and galley area starboard

Saloon and galley area - port

The view from the flybridge lounging area

Port forward queen suite

Starboard forward queen suite

Master aft queen suite

Forward Deck

Master Suite Bath

Alfresco dining

Aft cockpit area

After the Sun Goes Down

Kids love Tubing

Fishing

Pirates take over Copper Penny

Snorkeling Fun

Diving the Reefs

Wake Boarding & Water Skiing

Stand-Up Paddleboards

Bow View

Seize the day!

Specification

Length

56 ft / 17.1 m

Year Built

2011

Sleeping Guests

6

Cruising Speeds

8 kts / 14.8 km/h

Engines

2 x 110hp YANMAR

Beam

31 ft / 9.4 m

Builder

Lagoon

Crew

Captain: Ben Raley + 1

VAT Registered

No

Draft

4 ft 11 in / 1.5 m

Designer

VPLP

Refit

2020

Flag

British Virgin Islands

US Duty Paid

Yes

Amenities

General

  • Air Conditioning
  • BBQ
  • Outdoor shower
  • Light fishing gear
  • Ice maker
  • Indoor audio system
  • Media movie server
  • Satellite TV
  • Special diets
  • Swim platform
  • Water maker
  • Wi-Fi

Toys

  • Beach games
  • Kayaks
  • Kneeboard
  • Paddleboards
  • Tube - towable
  • Wakeboard
  • Water skis - adult
  • Water skis - child

Tenders

  • 14ft AB Tender 70hp

Diving

  • Diving by arrangement
  • Snorkeling Gear

Crew Profile

Luxury charter yacht crew for COPPER PENNY
Captain: Ben Raley (45)
Captain: Ben Raley

Captain Ben Raley

Ben was born & raised on the Gulf of Maine, and has harbored a love of the sea his entire life. Building his first rowboat with his father at the age of six, Ben knew that the ocean was where he belonged. At eight, he started sailing aboard a Rhodes 19’ and by the age of 18, he made his way from Portsmouth, NH to Hawaii via the Caribbean islands and Panama Canal aboard various sailboats. Eventually settling in Washington State’s Puget Sound, Ben taught sailing in a community sailing program during the summer months and apprenticed under a local shipwright in the winters. Finally, aboard his own 32’ sailboat, he was able to fulfill a dream of sailing back to New Hampshire. Adventures along the way to fund his dream included; working as a deckhand aboard ocean going tugboats hauling freight through Southeast Alaska, commercial fishing for giant bluefin tuna, delivering sailboats along the west coast of Central America, and working as mate aboard a luxury charter yacht based in Petersburg, Alaska where he learned the finer points of running top quality charters. Tropical seas calling him, Ben focused his efforts on the Virgin Islands and has successfully Captained three charter catamarans based in the BVI. Ben is excited to be aboard Copper Penny, sailing the crystal-clear waters and trade winds of the US & British Virgin Islands.

Ben is an avid angler, with a particular interest in fly fishing, and has spent many hours discovering techniques and places in the Virgin Islands that can be productive for catching Tarpon, Bonefish, and several other species of hard fighting saltwater fish; the best season for targeting these species is April-July.

As a kitefoiler and paraglider, Ben knows where the conditions will be best on any given day for sailing and sport. Ben's newest endeavor in the water sports world is hydrofoiling. He loves to teach others how to fly above the water. Copper Penny has recently acquired a Lift electric hydrofoil and a towable hydrofoil, both designed for novices to learn on.

Mate & Chef: Rachel Haskovec (46)
Mate & Chef: Rachel Haskovec

Chef/Mate/Yoga Practitioner and Therapeutic Instructor

Rachel was born with an adventurous spirit, and grew up hiking, camping, fishing, and eagerly exploring her love for the outdoors on the front range of Colorado, between Boulder and Fort Collins. With a degree in Business Administration from CSU, she worked in sales and marketing for a power tool company and relocated to Boston, quickly developing a passion for the ocean, enjoying swimming, SCUBA diving, sea kayaking and catching and cooking the freshest seafood. Her fascination with sailboats also started in New England, where she called on and worked with the manufacturing facilities of Hinckley Yachts in Maine and observed the construction process from start to finish of some of the finest yachts in the world.

Rachel has also pursued her passion for food and entertaining, working with the Culinary Institute of Montana where winters included skiing and working in fine dining establishments while the summer months involved rock climbing, rafting, and racing sailboats on the largest natural freshwater lake in the western US. Missing the salty air and vastness of the ‘big blue’, Rachel left the US to live and work aboard a sailboat and deliver her from Florida to Bocas del Toro, Panama. Eventually spending extensive time in Central America, Rachel founded Nicaragua Energetic Flow Yoga, working as a full-time traveling yoga instructor at six resorts on the Pacific side of Nicaragua. She also managed and cooked at a B&B guesthouse in the jungle outside San Juan del Sur. As an athlete and therapeutic yoga instructor, Rachel is adamant about using the freshest quality local ingredients to create healthy and delicious meals that feed the body, mind and the soul.

Rachel is a passionate Yoga practitioner and Licensed Yoga Instructor, specializing in therapeutic practices. Over the years in the VI Rachel has had access to beautiful beaches and outdoor venues where she loves to bring interested guests to start their day with a gentle class or meditation. Her teaching style reflects her belief that yoga should be accessible to everyone, whether they have been practicing for years or have never been to a yoga class. These activities can be incorporated into your charter aboard Copper Penny and can add another layer of excitement or relaxation to your experience.

Best Boat Dog: Bosun (4)
Best Boat Dog: Bosun

Meet the Crew of Copper Penny

Captain Ben Raley and First Mate/Chef Rachel Haskovec are an

energetic, professional yachting and charter host team. Together they

have a deep passion for all of the adventures that the Virgin Islands have

to offer and enjoy sharing them with others. As a couple they offer a

charming graciousness that helps people to feel comfortable and fully

relaxed. They work closely with every charterer to match their guest’s

level of interest with the right level of activity, dining, and relaxation.

This year will be their eighth season chartering together in the BVI.

Bosun, the newest crew member of Copper Penny, is a Belonger to the British Virgin Islands and spent the first 6 months of his life living aboard a charter boat with his best humans. He's happy to be returning to the BVI on S/V Copper Penny to bring as much happiness to your charter as your pets do at home.

Together, Ben and Rachel look forward to sharing their passions with guests.

Layout

COPPER PENNY can accommodate 6 guests in 3 cabins. The Master cabin has a queen size bed, shower and toilet. 2 Guest cabins each have a queen size bed, shower and toilet. COPPER PENNY is fully air conditioned through out. Crew has a separate heads and shower.

Luxury charter yacht layout diagram for COPPER PENNY
COPPER PENNY running shot
COPPER PENNY
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56 ft / 17.1 m
Guests 6
From $26,000

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