TOUCHTHESKY

Bed Measurements in inches: Lower fwd cabins 58x79 each Lower stbd aft cabin 58x79 CREW RELOCATION OPTION: The crew will give their twin cabin for guest use for a relocation fee of $1,000 upon approval prior to booking. REFIT DETAILS: During the 2022/2023 season, Touch the Sky has had these items replaced or upgraded: New 20KW Northern Lights Generator New Air Conditioner Chiller System New Lewmar Windlass & Deck repair New Interior Decor & Linens New hull paint & New Bottom Paint New dinghy outboard & bottom paint New Tenderlift/Swim Platform starlink internet installation

• VCR/DVD
• Salon Stereo
• iPod/MP3
• Video
• CDs
• DVDs
• Books
• Board Games
• Sun Awning
• Bimini
• BBQ
• Deck Shower
• Ice Maker
• Generator
• Inverter
• Smoking Allowed: Smoking allowed on sugar scoop
• Dining (10)
• Internet/WiFi: Onboard WIFI
• Dinghy: size: 15’ Highfield Rib center console, paxes: 6, engine: 60hp Tohatsu
• Stand-up Paddle Boards
• Kayaks (2 Man)
• Snorkel Gear
• Swim Platform
• Boarding Ladder: Aft

Captain: Nate Riley Crew: Hilary Gieber Capt. Nate Riley In 1989, I assisted my parents in their preparation for a transatlantic crossing from California to Scotland. Though I did not get to make that voyage, it did ignite my passion for sailing and the ocean. I grew up in Michigan around the water and it always fascinated me. So, when a friend called one January asking, “Can you turn wrenches on a sailboat? There was no decision to be made and off I went. I began my career as an engineer on a crew of 5 and eventually earned my 200GRT/500 GT USCG license. Since then, I have worked on vessels of varying sizes; 65’ to 245’. From scuba dive liveaboards to Alaskan Summer adventure boats. During these past 25 years of being in this industry, there have been so many wonderful adventures. I have participated in organized shark feeds, visited many Islands (Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Puerto Rico, USVI’s, and BVI’s), explored uninhabited Islands, crossed the Gulf Stream countless times, and even wrote a #1 Amazon scuba travel guide. Bahamas Bucket List for Divers: Bimini Edition. I find enjoyment sharing my passion and knowledge for the ocean and navigation. When on land, I enjoy entering in 5k races and have also participated in a few marathons. I love to fish when on charter and have recently gotten into surfing. If there is one thing you can be certain of, I will do everything within the realm of weather and safety to make sure your vacation is the most memorable one ever. It would be my pleasure to be your Captain. Chef Hilary Gieber It was a typical Michigan Winter in the Upper Peninsula (iykyk), January 2011. I was packing in the middle of a blizzard and was headed to the US Virgin Islands. It would be my first time traveling to The Caribbean. I knew nothing about sailing, and even less about the ocean and scuba diving. Growing up around the Great Lakes I had great respect for the water, but no Ocean experience. I had agreed to a job on a 104’ Custom Sailing Vessel that traveled between the Virgin Islands and the Bahamas, diving everywhere in between (Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos, BVI). Immediately I was in heaven and twelve years later here I am. During that time, I soaked up everything I could about sailing, scuba diving, and the ocean world below us. I had found the lifestyle that suited me during these years, but truly found my home in the Galley. From Florida and The Caribbean all the way to Alaska I have enjoyed feeding and entertaining guests from all over the world. Using local ingredients along the way andaAlways taking in the latest food and drink trends. My Fiancé and Captain would call me a “foodie,” but I just love and get excited about food. Being a part of guests’ underwater experiences has been a great pleasure of my life. Teaching them about the world below is another true passion of mine. I now hold my Rescue Diver certification, STCW, and have over ten years of sea time. On a typical day you can find me up early to exercise and getting my mind right, before starting breakfast and food prep for the day. I enjoy afternoon snorkeling, getting together with family and friends, playing cards, and anything involving the outdoors. This life has allowed me to continue traveling and exploring the world we live in, and I hope to share that and my food with all of you! Captain: Nate Riley Chef / First Mate: Hilary Gieber

Summer: Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI)

Christmas - New Years weeks: Up to 8 guests for 7 nights aboard: US$35,000 Christmas week ends by 26 December please. New Years week begins on or after 28 December please.

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