Winter News 2012

Compass Charters Winter News - June 2012 www.compasscharters.co.nz

The Summer and Autumn months have simply raced passed with snow now on the horizon. Our clients this year were a great bunch with no issues except for the odd stibbed toe. We have been able to put names to all the faces, some of whom had been planning a year in advance. We had several groups with more than one booking, and some who only came once but still made a firm impression. The secret of boating in the Sounds is out! Click here to read full newsletter....

We also want to let you know about a prize we are running AGAIN for all clients who charter with us this 2012/2013 season. It's a 2 night/3 day Boat & Bach holiday package. See details below or click here for more info.

Our new yacht has joined the fleet is called "Okoromai" - a 2004 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35ft - 3 cabin version. It is going to be a popular yacht to you many regulars - Click here to read more

OUR LONG CHARTER DISCOUNT STRUCTURE

4 days	=	5% discount
5 days	=	10% discount
6 days	=	15% discount
7 days+	=	20% discount

COMPASS CHARTERS BROCHURE 2012/2013 SEASON

To download our 2012 PDF brochure - CLICK HERE

"Early bookers discount" special is running now - receive an EXTRA 5% OFF for the 2012/2013 season if you book and confirm before the 1st of October 2012! Our "Early Bookers" discount we ran last season was very popular as it rewarded early bookers with an extra 5% discount on top of any other discounts (long charter or return clients discount - so we are going to run it again. As with any holiday, it takes more than a day or two to unwind and begin to truly relax and enjoy the beauty of the Sounds as is there is always somewhere new to explore or a favourite old haunt to tuck in to so look for our "LONG CHARTER" discount specials (see above). So if you book a 7 day charter for the season coming up by the 1st of October you can get a massive 25% discount off the vessels charter!

"Return Clients discount". Compass Charters has always offered a 10% "Return Clients Discount" if you return and charter within a calendar year from your last charter with us - this wont change! But - this coming season we are going to reward clients who have been with us before at ANY TIME (in the last 20 years) with a 5% discount on any charter. This means if your last charter with us was 16 years ago you will still get 5% off as a minimum. Return clients discounts cannot be used in conjunction with long charter discounts. Proof of past charters with us is required.

"2012 Labour Weekend discount". Compass Charters is offering a 10% discount for charters booked for Labour Weekend (3 day minimum).

We are running a prize draw AGAIN this season for a weekend Boat & Bach holiday. If you book and charter with us this season you automatically go into the draw for this great prize. The boat is "Orion" - a McLay 650 hard top with a 175HP. The bach sleeps 6 and has all the usual Kiwi comforts. The lucky client will be drawn on the 1st of May 201 and has one year to use the holiday.

Click Here - for more details

Cod season

Blue Cod is back on the menu for the summer!

New regulations are onboard all vessels and include a 2 cod/person/day and both a minimum (30cm) and maximum size (35cm). The 2012/2013 season will run from 20 December 2012 to 31 August 2013.

From all the feedback the scallop dredges have provided an easy feed to all who exerted the effort.

A New runabout in the fleet

A great runabout for you and your family!

We have a new (Literally) runabout in the fleet. A 2011 Fi-Glass Cavalier called "Slingshot II". She is 5.4 meters long with a Mercury 115HP 4 stroke outboard, ski pole, colour chart plotter, fishfinder, bimini etc... A delight to drive with comfort for all when cruising the Sounds here. Surveyed for 5.

Perfect for cruising the area from your Bach. Click here to read more.

NEED A BACH - Click Here....

"Okoromai" - Jeanneau Sun Odyessy 35, A great family yacht!

At 10.42m overall length, the 35 is aimed squarely at the centre of the family cruising and sailboat charter market. It has been designed by Marc Lombard, one of the hot names on the Open 50 and 60 long-haul racing scene, indicating that sailing performance has been taken seriously. At the same time it is undeniably a people carrier, with the large volume interior space allocated effectively to suit bareboat charter in the three-cabin layout.

For more details Click here.....

"Okoromai" will be available from the 1st March as she passed MNZ survey with flying colours and we already have a few of you booked in. Register your interest and we can put you on the list to be the first to try her out.

Small enough for a couple to handle and plenty of room with 3 double cabins for a group of friends.

Want to see a video of another Sun Odyessy 35ft as an example? - click here to view on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXPrltm_8Sc

A great Hard Top for you and your friends!

We have a new Haines Hunter SS700 in the fleet. Powered with a 225 Yamaha 4 stroke it can get you out to your favourite spot in no time. She is 7.2 meters long with a 260HP inboard mercruiser. Top condition with comfort for all when cruising the Sounds here. Surveyed for 7.

We have 4 other runabouts in the fleet if you want a smaller model. Click here to view.

"Hot Potato" is perfect for cruising the area from your Bach. Click here to read more.

NEED A BACH - Click Here

A choice of 9 yachts from 28ft to 46ft - we have one for everyones budget.

"Bugamar" (Beneteau Oceanis 44ft - pictured) has 4 double cabins sleeping 8 comfortably. A proven charter vessel in Europe with new sails, electronics, and systems onboard. Space and comfort for friends and family to cruise our beautiful Sounds.

To see more detail on "Bugamar". Click here to read more.

To make an enquiry. Click here.

Treat yourself or Treat your Staff on Andromeda!

This is cruising the Sounds in Style. Andromeda is a 52ft Azimut - a thoroughbred in the launch world. We are doing 2 to 4 hr day trips this season and catered to your needs. If you are only briefly visiting our beautiful area then this is the way to see it.

To see more detail on Andromeda. Click here to read more.

To make an enquiry. Click here.

Your own Skipper plus fishing guide!

We have a team of dedicated Skippers who love taking crew out for a special day. "Overture" is perfect for a day of space and comfort on the water. Overture can accommodate groups up to 10 people for fishing and 16 people for scenic trips. Very stable with this 45ft power catamaran out there in the water.

Go ahead treat yourself and family - or your staff. For more detail on Overture - Click here.

To make an enquiry. Click here.

Scallops start again on the 15th of July.

The scallops last season were FAT and in top condition. We have scallop dredges for hire and from all the feedback last season, they provided an easy feed to all who made the effort.

Don't forget that Blue Cod is back on the menu again for the season starting the 20th of December! Charter one of our runabouts or if you want a boys trip out the "E.J" (35ft Salthouse design with a 180Hp deisel) is the vessel for you. Many of our return 'blokes trips' base their annual holiday around a long weekend on EJ at this time of year. EJ really comes into her own for these groups as she has a massive stern deck, plenty of space in the lazarette for dive and fishing gear, a diesel heater and can accommodate up to 9...

Click here to read more.

Or if you just want to pop out when staying at a bach here in the sounds we have a selection of 4 runabouts to choose from.

Click here for runabout options. Click here for bach options.

Has that new yacht been out of your price range?

A new way to own your own NEW yacht. Have it professionally managed and earning income for you when you are not using it -now thats a refreshing thought! Register your interest HERE.

Click here to read more.