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American Yacht Harbor US Virgin Islands

Welcome to American Yacht Harbor in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a first-time visitor, this marina offers a splendid blend of luxury, adventure, and relaxation. Situated in the picturesque Red Hook area of St. Thomas, American Yacht Harbor is not only a gateway to world-class boating but also a hub for entertainment and fine dining.

American Yacht Harbor is strategically located in Vessup Bay on the eastern side of St. Thomas, the largest of the US Virgin Islands. Its geographical position ensures sunny weather, dependable trade winds, stunning scenery, and easy access to protected anchorages and nearby islands, making it an ideal destination for boaters and sailors seeking a memorable experience in the Caribbean.

Approach to the Marina

The marina is easily accessible from the sea, with clear markers and navigation aids to guide your approach. When approaching the marina, contact the marina office on VHF Channel 16 or 11 to obtain a slip assignment. A skilled dock attendant will be on hand to assist with docking, line handling, and connections, ensuring a smooth arrival.

Specifications of the Marina

American Yacht Harbor boasts impressive specifications:

• Total Berths: 123
• Megayacht Berths: 4
• Maximum Length: 120 feet (36 meters)
• Maximum Draft: 10 feet (3 meters)
• Maximum Beam: 40 feet (12.2 meters)
• Power Options: 30 amp and 50 amp
• 24-Hour Gated Security with Guard

The marina offers a range of services, including high-speed fuel pumps, provisioning services, vessel maintenance flexibility, waste disposal services, and transportation arrangements. Laundry services are also available nearby.

Infrastructure, Services, and Facilities

The marina provides a comprehensive range of facilities and services to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay:

• Private Shower Facilities
• Sport Fishing Return Station
• On-Site Ships Chandlery
• Restaurants & Entertainment
• Wi-Fi Connectivity

Whether you’re in need of boat supplies, a relaxing meal, or entertainment options, American Yacht Harbor has you covered.

Amenities in the Marina and Nearby

The surrounding marina village in Red Hook offers a multitude of amenities, including shopping outlets, dining establishments, and entertainment venues. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing spa day or a night out on the town, you’ll find a variety of options within walking distance of the marina.

How to Get There

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Getting to American Yacht Harbor in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands is convenient and can be done by various means:

• By Plane : If you’re arriving from another location, you can fly into the Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas. From the airport, it’s just a short drive to the marina.
• By Road : If you’re already on St. Thomas, simply drive to Red Hook. Follow the signs to Red Hook, and you’ll easily find American Yacht Harbor.
• By Sea : If you’re sailing to St. Thomas, American Yacht Harbor offers easy access from the Caribbean waters. The marina is strategically located on the eastern side of the island in Vessup Bay.

Attractions Nearby

If you’re visiting American Yacht Harbor in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, there are several attractions and activities you can enjoy in the vicinity. Here are some great places to explore:

• Magens Bay : Located nearby, Magens Bay is a stunning beach known for its clear waters and beautiful scenery. It’s an ideal spot for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports.
• Coral World Ocean Park : A short drive from American Yacht Harbor, Coral World offers a chance to explore marine life through underwater observatories and interactive exhibits. It’s a fantastic experience for families.
• Lindquist Beach : This pristine beach is known for its calm waters and natural beauty. It’s perfect for relaxation and snorkeling. Lindquist Beach is also in close proximity to the marina.
• Maho Bay Beach : Another nearby beach, Maho Bay is famous for its picturesque surroundings and a chance to spot sea turtles. It’s a serene spot for beach lovers.
• Top Activities : Explore more activities and attractions in St. Thomas by checking out TripAdvisor and Viator. You’ll find a variety of options for sightseeing and adventure.
• Secret Harbour Beach Resort : If you’re looking for more attractions, Secret Harbour Beach Resort is another nearby destination to consider. It offers dining options and beautiful beaches.
• Exploring Red Hook : The Red Hook area, where American Yacht Harbor is located, is known for its restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Don’t miss the chance to explore the vibrant local scene.

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This IGY marina in the USVI, American Yacht Harbor, located at Red Hook, East End, features 123 fixed slips and accommodates vessels up to 110ft with a maximum 10ft draft.

You don’t have to travel far to have a good time, with 11 restaurants for dining and entertainment retail shops, chandlery, and all within walking distance in this upbeat area. 

American Yacht Harbor plays host to charter companies, mega yacht and offers direct access to the famous 'North Drop' fishing grounds for sportfishing season. 

Featuring 24 hour security, in slip fueling, internet and friendly staff awaiting your arrival. 

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Located in Vessup Bay, on the east end of St.Thomas, the largest of the US Virgin Islands, American Yacht Harbor is a luxury marina conveniently positioned close to some of the best resorts on the island. The Red Hook area around the marina is full of restaurants and bars where tourists can enjoy li

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RED HOOK, ST. THOMAS

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Set up a fishing trip with one the charter companies at the marina to the famous North Drop to enjoy some sport fishing; Enjoy some lunch at the marina at Raw Sushi Bar or Tap and Still; Visit Yacht Haven Grande and relax by the pool or play some volleyball or tennis; Waterfront dining at The Shops at Yacht Haven Grande

Stop by Latte’s in Paradise to grab a coffee and walk the historic district of Charlotte Amalie; Take in some shopping at the stores located at American Yacht Harbor; eat some lunch at Pesce Italian or MeLT; Spend the afternoon at The Shoppes of Yacht Haven Grande to enjoy a luxury spa afternoon at Prana Spa; Dine and enjoy drinks at the Shoppes at Yacht Haven Grande

Walk the historic district of Charlotte Amalie; Mountain Top Viewing Deck + Shop for views of north side and Magen’s Beach; Snorkel/lounge at Magen’s Bay; Dine at the Shops at Yacht Haven Grande.

Water ferry to St. John for the day; Choose a hiking trail or relax at one of St. John’s famous beaches: Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Maho Bay or Hawks Nest Beach; Grab a drink at the famous Woody’s Bar before heading back to St. Thomas; Dinner at Enkai Sushi in Frenchtown.

Book a snorkel trip or find shore spots (Secret Harbor, Lindquist Beach) or go on a turtle swimming excursion aboard Fury out of Yacht Haven Grande.; Fishing charter to the famous North Drop; Sky Ride Gondola to Paradise Point; Sunset drinks at Paradise Point.

If feeling adventurous, rent a jeep for the day; Visit Coral World; Play the scenic and challenging Mahogany Run Golf Course; Drinks and night out in Red Hook at American Yacht Harbor for live music, lots of restaurants and bar options.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

American Yacht Harbor is the ideal setting for those seeking to romp in the breathtaking, blue waters of the Caribbean.

CORAL WORLD MARINE PARK

Located on Route 38 at Coki Point, open daily; tel: 340-775-1555. This 4.5-acre park presents both marine and non-marine exhibits including: the Caribbean Reef Encounter, the Stingray Lagoon, Turtle Encounter, Semi Submarine or partake in some of the exciting activities that include the sea lion swim or SNUBA dive.

SOME OF THE EAST END’S MAIN BEACHES ASIDE FROM VESSUP BAY INCLUDE:

Bluebeard’s Beach, known for its excellent windsurfing and coconut palms

Grand Beach for the beautiful sand and captivating views of St. John

Sapphire Beach, a family-friendly destination ideal for seashell hunting with 35 acres of crystal-sand beach

ANNUAL EVENTS

St. thomas carnival.

This is the first celebration of the year where you, your family and friends can enjoy music, dances, savory food and entertainment on the island.

KIDS HAND LINE FISHING TOURNAMENT

The Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club hosts an annual tournament in July for kids to be introduced to the wonderful world of fishing at our own American Yacht Harbor. Kids are supplied with hand lines and other items helping them compete for the biggest fish. Different age categories are awarded prizes for the largest catch.

ANNUAL VIRGIN ISLANDS BILLFISH TOURNAMENT FOR HAITI

Hosted at American Yacht Harbor this tournament raises money to benefit the Ensemble Scholaire Pere Basile Moreau Secondary School in Port au Prince.

USVI OPEN/ATLANTIC BLUE MARLIN TOURNAMENT

USVI Open – Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament (ABMT) is the best catch and release tournament on the island. It is sponsored in part by American Yacht Harbor and has been around for over 40 years. The tournament benefits the Marine Vocational Program which starts off teaching students to swim, sail, scuba dive, and fish among other skills leading them into training programs for future employment in the industry. The tournament includes MarlinFest which boasts many fun activities and Wet N’ Wild Center Console Tournament that allows anglers to compete by IGFA rules for points. Usually held in August or September check out their website for more information.

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The Marina itself is well equipped, but includes 2 very viable bar/restaurants and it’s right in Red Hook. Provisioning is quite easy across the street and there are numerous other shops/ restaurants in the area.

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From breakfast at the quayside, all the way to dinner on a rooftop terrace, menus range from fresh fish or pizza to traditional Sardinian cuisine that are also available for takeout or delivery onboard. The supermarket, conveniently located on the dock, specialty shop and liquor store offer a wide selection that are available for delivery to your vessel.

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We will be on the Allure in September. We will be going on an excursion that leaves from the American Yacht Harbor, Red hook. Does anyone know how long of a taxi drive it is and the approximate taxi fare cost for 4 people?

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The taxi from Crown Bay is approx. 30 min (maybe 40 min with heavier traffic) and around $20 - 22pp roundtrip, it's not a published rate but that's close.

Have a great day!

Forgot to mention there are some fun bars right there overlooking the harbor if you have time after the excursion - Island Time is upstairs overlooking the marina, and Big Banboo is a few steps toward the ferry terminal.

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As bodies were recovered, the authorities and experts wondered how a $40 million, stable and secure vessel could have sunk so quickly.

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By Emma Bubola and Michael J. de la Merced

Emma Bubola reported from Porticello, Italy, and Michael J. de la Merced from London.

Two months after being cleared in a bruising legal battle over fraud charges, the British tech mogul Mike Lynch celebrated his freedom with a cruise. He invited his family, friends and part of his legal team on board his luxury sailing yacht, a majestic 180-foot vessel named Bayesian after the mathematical theorem around which he had built his empire.

On Sunday night, after a tour of the Gulf of Naples, including Capri, and volcanic islands in the Eolian archipelago, the boat anchored half a mile off the Sicilian coast in Porticello, Italy. It chose a stretch of water favored by the Phoenicians thousands of years ago for its protection from the mistral wind and, in more recent times, by the yachts of tech billionaires. The boat was lit “like a Christmas tree,” local residents said, standing out against the full moon.

But about 4 a.m., calamity unfolded. A violent and fast storm hit the area with some of the strongest winds locals said they had ever felt. Fabio Cefalù, a fisherman, said he saw a flare pierce the darkness shortly after 4.

Minutes later, the yacht was underwater. Only dozens of cushions from the boat’s deck and a gigantic radar from its mast floated on the surface of the sea, fishermen said.

In all, 22 people were on board, 15 of whom were rescued. Six bodies — five passengers and the ship’s cook — had been recovered by Thursday afternoon, including that of Mr. Lynch, an Italian government official said, adding that the search was continuing for his daughter.

It was a tragic and mystifying turn of events for Mr. Lynch, 59, who had spent years seeking to clear his name and was finally inaugurating a new chapter in his life. Experts wondered how a $40 million yacht, so robust and stable could have been sunk by a storm near a port within minutes.

“It drives me insane,” said Giovanni Costantino, the chief executive of the Italian Sea Group, which in 2022 bought the company, Perini, that made the Bayesian. “Following all the proper procedures, that boat is unsinkable.”

The aura of misfortune only deepened when it emerged that Stephen Chamberlain, 52, a former vice president of finance for Mr. Lynch’s former company and a co-defendant in the fraud case, was killed two days earlier, when he was hit by a car while jogging near his house in England.

Since June, the two men had been in a jubilant mood. A jury in San Francisco had acquitted both on fraud charges that could have sent them to prison for two decades. There were hugs and tears, and they and their legal teams went for a celebratory dinner party at a restaurant in the city, said Gary S. Lincenberg, a lawyer for Mr. Chamberlain.

The sea excursion was meant as a thank-you by Mr. Lynch to those who had helped him in his legal travails. Among the guests was Christopher J. Morvillo, 59, a scion of a prominent New York family of lawyers who had represented Mr. Lynch for 12 years. He and his wife, Neda, 57, were among the missing.

So, too, was Jonathan Bloomer, 70, a veteran British insurance executive who chaired Morgan Stanley International and the insurer Hiscox.

The body of the ship’s cook, Recaldo Thomas, was recovered. All the other crew members survived. Among them was Leo Eppel, 19, of South Africa, who was on his first yacht voyage working as a deck steward, said a friend, who asked not to be identified.

Since the sinking, the recovery effort and investigation have turned the tiny port town of Porticello, a quiet enclave where older men sit bare-chested on balconies, into what feels like the set of a movie.

Helicopters have flown overhead. Ambulances have sped by with the sirens blaring. The Coast Guard has patrolled the waters off shore, within sight of a cordoned-off dock that had been turned into an emergency headquarters.

On Wednesday afternoon, a church bell tolled after the first body bag was loaded into an ambulance, a crowd watching in silence.

The survivors were sheltering in a sprawling resort near Porticello, with a view of the shipwreck spot, and had so far declined to comment.

Attilio Di Diodato, director of the Italian Air Force’s Center for Aerospace Meteorology and Climatology, said that the yacht had most likely been hit by a fierce “down burst” — when air generated within a thunderstorm descends rapidly — or by a waterspout , similar to a tornado over water.

He added that his agency had put out rough-sea warnings the previous evening, alerting sailors about storms and strong winds. Locals said the winds “felt like an earthquake.”

Mr. Costantino, the boat executive, said the yacht had been specifically designed for having a tall mast — the second-tallest aluminum mast in the world. He said the Bayesian was an extremely safe and secure boat that could list even to 75 degrees without capsizing.

But he said that if some of the hatches on the side and in the stern, or some of the deck doors, had been open, the boat could have taken on water and sunk. Standard procedure in such storms, he said, is to switch on the engine, lift the anchor and turn the boat into the wind, lowering the keel for extra stability, closing doors and gathering the guests in the main hall inside the deck.

12 guests occupied the yacht’s six cabins. There were also 10 crew members.

Open hatches, doors and cabin windows could have let in water during a storm, according to the manufacturer.

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The New York Times attempted to reach the captain, James Cutfield, who had survived, for comment through social media, his brother and the management company of the yacht (which did not hire the crew), but did not make contact.

So far none of the surviving crew members have made a public statement about what happened that night.

Fabio Genco, the director of Palermo’s emergency services, who treated some of the survivors, said that the victims had recounted feeling as if the boat was being lifted, then suddenly dropped, with objects from the cabins falling on them.

The Italian Coast Guard said it had deployed a remotely operated vehicle that can prowl underwater for up to seven hours at a depth of more than 980 feet and record videos and images that they hoped would help them reconstruct the dynamics of the sinking. Such devices were used during the search and rescue operations of the Titan vessel that is believed to have imploded last summer near the wreckage of the Titanic.

After rescuers broke inside the yacht, they struggled to navigate the ropes and many pieces of furniture cluttering the vessel, said Luca Cari, a spokesman for Italy’s national firefighter corps.

Finally, as of Thursday morning, they had managed to retrieve all but one of the missing bodies, and hopes of finding the missing person alive were thin. “Can a human being be underwater for two days?” Mr. Cari asked.

What was certain was that Mr. Lynch’s death was yet another cruel twist of fate for a man who had spent years seeking to clear his name.

He earned a fortune in technology and was nicknamed Britain’s Bill Gates. But for more than a decade, he had been treated as anything but a respected tech leader.

He was accused by Hewlett-Packard, the American technological pioneer that had bought his software company, Autonomy, for $11 billion, of misleading it about his company’s worth. (Hewlett-Packard wrote down the value of the transaction by about $8.8 billion, and critics called it one of the worst deals of all time .) He had been increasingly shunned by the British establishment that he sought to break into after growing up working-class outside London.

He was extradited to San Francisco to face criminal charges, and confined to house arrest and 24-hour surveillance on his dime. In a townhouse in the Pacific Heights neighborhood — with security people he jokingly told associates were his “roommates” — he spent his mornings talking with researchers whom he funded personally on new applications for artificial intelligence. Afterward, he devoted hours to discussing legal strategy with his team.

Despite his persistent claims of innocence, even those close to Mr. Lynch had believed his odds of victory were slim. Autonomy’s chief financial officer, Sushovan Hussain, was convicted in 2018 of similar fraud charges and spent five years in prison.

During Mr. Lynch’s house arrest, his brother and mother died. His wife, Angela Bacares, frequently flew over from England, and she became a constant presence in the San Francisco courtroom during the trial.

After he was finally acquitted, Mr. Lynch had his eye on the future. “I am looking forward to returning to the U.K. and getting back to what I love most: my family and innovating in my field,” he said.

Elisabetta Povoledo contributed reporting from Pallanza, Italy.

Emma Bubola is a Times reporter based in Rome. More about Emma Bubola

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History of Novosibirsk Oblast

Over thousands of years, the territory of the Novosibirsk region, due to its location on the border of natural zones and cultural regions (the Siberian taiga and the Eurasian steppe), played the role of a buffer zone or border zone of different peoples.

In the 13th-15th centuries, this land was the eastern outskirts of the Golden Horde. Later, until the end of the 16th century, it was part of the Siberian Khanate. In the 18th century, the territory of the present Novosibirsk region became part of the Russian Empire.

Despite the relatively favorable climate, the Russians began to settle here relatively late. The Barabin Tatars were the indigenous people. Today, their total population is about 10,000 people living mainly in the western parts of the region.

The Barabin Tatars were subjected to constant attacks of the Kalmyks (the Oyrates and Teleuts). Russian villages were also under the threat. That’s why people preferred to settle in the north, near Tomsk. Only at the end of the 17th century, Novosibirsk province became attractive to settlers.

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The first settlement was founded by the boyar son Alexey Kruglik in 1695. Later, this settlement became the village of Kruglikovo. Today, it is located in Bolotninsky district. In the early 18th century, Berdsky stockaded town was built. Over time, the threat from the nomads decreased and the number of settlers increased.

In 1722, the Siberian line of fortresses along the Irtysh River was constructed. The locals were mainly engaged in soil tilling, fishing and hunting. In the early 19th century, the famous Ural manufacturer Akinfiy Demidov constructed two copper melting plants here - Kolyvansky and Barnaulsky.

In 1893, due to the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway and the railway bridge across the Ob River, Alexandrovsky settlement was built (from 1895 - Novonikolayevsky). Thanks to its convenient geographical location (the Trans-Siberian Railway crossing the Ob River, transportation ways connecting Siberia with the European part of the Russian Empire), its trade importance grew rapidly. In 1909, Novonikolayevsk became a town. In 1925, it was renamed in Novosibirsk.

Before 1921, the territory of Novosibirsk oblast was part of Tomsk gubernia, from 1921 to 1925 - of Novonikolayevsk gubernia, from 1925 to 1930 - of Siberian krai, from 1930 to 1937 - of West Siberian krai. September 28, 1937, West Siberian krai was divided into Novosibirsk oblast and Altay krai. This date is considered the official date of the region formation.

Novosibirsk Oblast - Features

Novosibirsk Oblast is located in the south east of the East-Siberian Plain, in the steppe, forest-steppe and taiga zones, between the Ob and the Irtysh rivers. The length of the region from west to east - 642 km, from north to south - 444 km.

The southern part of Vasyugan swamp, the largest swamp in the world, occupies the territory in the north and north-west of the province. In the southwest, it borders with Pavlodar oblast of Kazakhstan.

There are about 3,000 lakes on the territory of the Novosibirsk region. The largest lakes are Chany, Ubinskoye, Sartlan. Novosibirsk Reservoir also known as “the Ob Sea” (1,082 sq. km.) was created for Novosibirsk Hydroelectric Power Plant.

The climate is continental. The average temperature in January ranges from minus 16 degrees Celsius in the south and minus 20 degrees Celsius in the north. The average temperature in July - plus 18-20 degrees Celsius.

The largest cities and towns are Novosibirsk (1,621,000), Berdsk (103,500), Iskitim (54,700), Kuybishev (43,000). Novosibirsk is one the largest industrial, transport, scientific, and cultural center of Russia, the third most populous city in the country after Moscow and St. Petersburg. It is also the capital of the Siberian Federal District.

In the historical part of Novosibirsk you can find a lot of preserved monuments of the Russian Empire times. The Soviet era is presented by numerous scientific and cultural attractions, as well as beautiful parks.

There are more than 500 deposits of various mineral resources in Novosibirsk Oblast (coal, refractory clay, peat, anthracite). Natural gas and oil fields are located in the north-western part of the region. There are significant reserves of underground thermal and mineral waters. Forests cover about 4 million hectares, more than 20% of the territory.

Novosibirsk Oblast is one of the most industrially developed regions in Siberia (metal processing and machine building, food, power engineering, non-ferrous metallurgy industries). Heavy industries are concentrated in Novosibirsk, Iskitim and Berdsk.

The regional agriculture specializes in the cultivation of grain, potatoes and vegetables. Dairy cattle breeding, poultry farming and beekeeping are developed. The production of flax plays an important role too. Agricultural development of the territory is not high (about 48%). In general, it has about 25% of all agricultural land in Western Siberia.

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Nature of novosibirsk oblast.

Novosibirsk Oblast nature

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Novosibirsk Oblast scenery

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Sunflower field in Novosibirsk Oblast

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Steppe landscape in Novosibirsk Oblast

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Orthodox church in the Novosibirsk region

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