Windward Awaits Your Arrival

Windward is a classic sailing yacht designed by the infamous naval architect, John Alden. She was built by Fuji Yachts in Japan by Japanese craftsman and we are her 2nd owners.  We fell in love with Windward's gracious lines, solid quality construction and her sailing performance. Unlike most boats today, Windward was specifically designed for blue water cruising. She is very safe, comfortable and predictable on the ocean and as a ketch design, we have a lot of flexibility in our sail plans. Coming from a racing background, one of my biggest enjoyments about Windward is how comfortable she is to sail and how fast she is.  With our new Quantum sails, Windward effortlessly catches and passes most other boats on the water. Our biggest surprise was how little wind is required to push her hull through the water and we will be sailing long after others have turned on their motors.

Windward has had a very extensive refit over the last 5 years with virtually every boat system having been replaced: including all new Quantum sails, rigging and hardware, steering , electronics, Yanmar Turbo diesel, plumbing, electrical, safety equipment etc.  She is virtually a new boat but for her classic lines.

The large salon and galley area, separate the owners’ cabin in the bow from the guest cabin in the aft giving both cabins ample privacy. ( See layout picture above to see your private cabin) Each cabin has its own head (bathroom). She is a very spacious and comfortable boat under sail and at anchor. The large cockpit provides a great place to dine, sail and relax in any weather condition. There is also plenty of room above decks to lounge or perch yourself on the bowsprit and watch the bow wave below…perhaps dolphins will entertain you. We know you will enjoy Windward too as we cruise through the beautiful crystal clear waters of the Bahamas.

Windward’s large inflatable dingy with a powerful 15hp Yamaha outboard will quickly get you to the beach or the best snorkeling / fishing / lobstering spots. We have fishing gear (offshore trolling and spin cast) and pole spears for lobster.  Snorkeling gear aboard is used regularly to catch dinner or explore the reefs. After 4 years of exploring the Bahamas we can share our experiences and the highlights with you to make your adventure the best it can be. WIFI is also available on Windward for email in most places we will visit.