[ SAILING CATAMARAN · BUILT 2002 ]

DAYDREAM

Name: DAYDREAM
Brand: Leopard
Availability: InStock

Length

62ft

Builder

Leopard

Guests

8 guests

Cabins

Built

2002

Type

Sailing Catamaran

Price

$28,700 — $32,000 / week

DAYDREAM

Price Terms: All-Inclusive

From $28,700/wk

High season $32,000/wk

Yacht Description

“A 62ft Leopard from 2002.”

One of 4 Leopard 62's built for Moorings signature charter series. Hull #2 is a performance, daggerboard cat commissioned for the CEO of Moorings at the time. 4'3" with the boards up, and 8'6" with the boards down.

Galley down layout provides a spacious and comfortable layout, with a massive salon featuring a large dining table and seating for 8, bar with counter, sink, icemaker and fridge, and a sliding glass pass-thru to the cockpit. Spacious cockpit with dining table for 8, and open access to the swim platform.

Flybridge accessed by stairs in the cockpit lead to a large lounge area with cushioned mats, beanbags, and a table for 4 for coffee or cocktails.

Foredeck features large deck space and trampolines with built in back rests. Cabins are large and comfortable, with more than ample storage for clothing and personal effects, and heads feature separate shower stalls.

2022 refit included new hull paint, new mainsail, new jib, rebuild on both Yanmar engines, rebuild on Northern Lights genset and new shaft seals.

Specifications

Length overall: 62ft / 18 m
Beam: 9.14m
Draft: 2.44m
Builder: Leopard
Year built: 2002
Refit: 2022
Type: Sailing Catamaran
Cruising speed: 10 knots
Top speed: 12 knots
Generator: 2
Guests: 8
Cabins: 4
Crew: 2

Charter Price

From $28,700 to $32,000 per week, all-inclusive.

All-Inclusive arrangement — expenses covered.

Charter days

Base price

APA

Total estimate

Note

14 days

$57,400 — $64,000

Included

$57,400 — $64,000

Discounts outside main season common

7 days

$28,700 — $32,000

Included

$28,700 — $32,000

Standard charter rate

3 days

$14,350 — $16,000

Included

$14,350 — $16,000

Estimate for a short charter

All prices generated as a guide. Availability subject to confirmation. Gratuity discretionary, typically 5%–25% of the base price.

This yacht charters on all-inclusive terms — fuel, food, drinks and standard running expenses are covered in the charter price, so no APA deposit is added.

Captain: Rusty Day
Yrs sailing: 10
Yrs chartering: 5

Rusty Day

Captain

Captain Dr. Rusty has a unique combination of qualifications and experience to make him an ideal skipper and guide both above and below the water. Rusty is the founder and Director of MANTA (Marine Science And Nautical Training Academy), a marine science non-profit based in Charleston, South Carolina, and operating its marine science field studies programs in the Virgin Islands since 2009. MANTA recently acquired DayDream, and now uses this beautiful yacht as their base for their marine science education and research activities when it’s not chartering. Your charter proceeds help support the yacht and the student programs, so thanks for your support! Rusty was raised in a seafaring family from the southern Outer Banks of North Carolina. Growing up on boats, with a love of the ocean and an inquisitive nature made the decision to pursue marine biology quite natural. He earned his BS in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, MSc in Marine Biology from the College of Charleston, and PhD in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Pau, France. Dr. Day has worked as a marine scientist at a number of labs, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). He has worked on everything from corals, sea turtles, seabirds, and dolphins, using tools ranging from commercial fishing gear or SCUBA, to lasers and mass spectrometers. Dr. Day is an Adjunct Biology Professor at the College of Charleston, and has authored dozens of scientific publications in top journals and a book chapter. In addition to Dr. Day’s scientific accomplishments, he also holds a 200 Ton Master Captains License and Sailing Endorsement from the U.S. Coast Guard, has logged 1000s of miles under sail, and is certified as a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer. Rusty loves to teach and lead divers in exploring the reefs. So if you’re inquisitive about marine life, he’s happy to do slide shows to teach guests the local reef fish and corals, talk about turtles, give you an expert underwater tour, show you how to spot coral disease or bleaching, or collect specimens to look at under our on-board microscopes. And, he’s also a pretty decent fisherman when dinner time comes around!

Neely Woodson Powell

Chef

Neely grew up on her family’s Island, a small boutique resort in the Florida Keys called Little Palm Island. Where she spent her life doing all things hospitality. Her family was very customer experience driven and she learned at a young age the importance treating people like family! Her family also had a 1971 42’ Bermuda Hinkley, so sailing is second nature. After college she started a shoe business in Charleston South Carolina. Designing, manufacturing, and growing this to 26 stores around the states and the Caribbean. Where she continued her inherent ability to quickly build authentic relationships, yall will be instant friends! If your real nice she will probably give everyone shoes! Her favorite past time from a young age is cooking and she has mastered over the years some of the most yummy dishes that are requested over and over! You will want all her recipes and dont forget about the custom made drinks at your command, shes a mixologist too! The fun and entertaining chemistry between Captain Rusty and Neely makes for an unforgettable vacation that you will never forget and want to share with them every year.

DAY BREAK
Lighter selections of fresh fruits, cereals, & yogurts

Bagels & lox with everything bagels, cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, eggs, cucumber and red onion

Eggs Benedict with thick cut canadian bacon on a toasted English muffin hollandaise sauce & hashbrowns

Huevos Rancheros with fried sautéed over easy eggs, black beans, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, cilantro and avocado

Loaded Avocado Toast with red pepper flakes, feta, and lime.

Quinoa Breakfast Bowls with sweet potatoes, local greens, and fried eggs

Cinnamon hazelnut French Toast with drizzled syrup cinnamon powered sugar and berries served with crispy bacon

Vegetable frittata with chipotle aioli served with breakfast sausages

MIDDAY
Mediterranean orzo salad with roasted peppers, onions, garlic, cherry tomatoes, feta, fresh dill & basil

Velvety 4 tomato & roasted pepper Gazpacho served cold with goey gouda grilled cheese sandwiches

Southern Delta Tomatoe basil pie

Fresh summer dill Shrimp Salad served over crispy romaine and hearts of palm salad

Fresh catch Ceviche With avacado, mangoes, crisp peppers & cilantro

Table side authentic homemade Caesar Salad with croutons, anchovies & shaved parmesan

HOR'S DEOUVRES
Chefs Choice Charcuterie Board

Goat Cheese mushroom onion balsamic demi glaze toast points

Mini cucumber Sandwiches

Jalapeno stuffed aged cheddar cheese poppers with fig creme fraiche

Deviled eggs

Mini bitsize blts stuffed in cherry tomatoes

Creamy chorizo queso dip

Antipasto skewers with mozzarella, salami, roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke & Mediterranean green olive.

Blistered Shishito peppers with Caribbean aioli

Benedictine crudite cucumber dill creme sauce with fresh seasonal veggies and crostini

Prosciutto peach arugula flatbread with balsamic glaze

MAIN
Chiles en Nogada spicy and sweet chiles stuffed with carribean picadillo with walnut cream sauce and pomegranates

Cheesy Ground Turkey Hawaiian roll sliders with pickles & homemade slaw

Chipotle fresh caught fish Tacos with pineapple salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, and cotija cheese in seasoned flour tortillas

Lump salmon or carb croquettes on a couscous and arugula salad with remoulade sauce

Key West Cuban ham & swiss sliders with pickles on sweet Hawaiin rolls

Classic Charleston Shrimp & Grits Tender shrimp and andouille sausage with red, green, and yellow bell peppers and taso gravy. With velvety gouda grits

White Chicken Green Chili Enchiladas with creamy mozzarella roux and fresh avocado & cilantro

Basque chicken with mushroom & shallot madeira wine sauce with basmati rice

Coconut curry chicken panang with rice noodles

Chicken piccata with white wine caper sauce

Pablano, onion, goat cheese, Stuffed pork tenderloin with tomatillo white wine cream sauce

New orleans cajun butter shrimp fresh grilled lemons served with french baguette

Steaks with roasted smashed potatoes seasonal vegetables, and fresh chimichurri sauce

Blackened Mahi Mahi served with coconut lime rice, mango salsa, and curry aioli

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with a garlic potato mash and roasted vegetables

DESSERT
Bourbon peach cobbler

Flourless Chocolate cake lava

Coconut key lime pie

Pots de crème

COCKTAILS
Coquitos

Painkillers

Lime in da coconut

San miguel spicy margaritas

Aperol margaritas

Bourbon milk punch

SAUCES
Jalepeno mignonette sauce

Tahini

Bearnaise

Onboard Entertainment

Games: Dominoes Cribbage Backgammon Shut the box Scrabble Cards Poker Chips *All amenities and water sports details are believed to be correct, but cannot be warranted.

Diving

Onboard

Fishing

Sustainability

Registry & Permits

Flag: BVI
Homeport: St. Thomas, USVI
License: 1
Permit: 1
Insurance: London Marine
Resort course: $300
Turnaround: 48HR

Charter Reviews

DAYDREAM

November 2024

We’re two couples in our late 60’s - early 70’s and have been diving together since the 70’s. In the past, we have made multiple live aboard dive drips. This time we picked St. Croix to do more wall diving. We chose the 61’ Day Dream catamaran with a crew of three - Captain Rusty, Chef Neely and Divemaster Lassa. We wanted the ability to dive 3 dives a day - a compressor was a must. Unfortunately the brand new compressor had to be sent back for repairs. We were assured there would be enough tanks for 3 dives a day and they delivered.
We arrived on St. Croix midafternoon and took an open air taxi to the marina - a nice intro to St. Croix. We enjoyed a delicious snack on board while the crew took care of the luggage and set up our dive gear. We set sail for six days of fun. The diving was very enjoyable. We did have a couple days of chop, but a 15’ drop line took care of our two queasy divers. There was abundant marine life - sharks, turtles, rays and the wall dives were great. Chef Neely served delicious meals and rose to the challenge of meeting our varied requests. We dined inside with A/C or outside with beautiful views. We celebrated a birthday with a very memorable Danish birthday song. Our crew was very attentive to our needs and along with their extensive knowledge of the marine and island life made our trip memorable. Looking forward to next year!

DAYDREAM

August 2024

The Daydream was an unforgettable experience! Captain Rusty and his crew took good care of us. We had breakfast with a breathtaking view every single day! We had so much fun snorkeling around the Indians and Monkey Point. It a great way to learn about the sea life and experience it! PLUS Captain Rusty is a PHD Marine biologist who has a vast knowledge of the marine life. So if you want to also learn about marine biology, you will have the best professor on board! Our trip was a 8 days and 7 nights trip, where we got to visit Tortola, The Baths, Jost Von Dyke, Norman Island, Willy Ts, Marina Cay, Sabarock, and Scrub Island, just to name a few. Also, not only will the crew accommodate the groups’s preferences but they are more than willing to customize your excursion depending where you want to go too. So if you are looking for a getaway with friends and/or planning a memorable family vacation-- the Daydream is your best call! We cant wait to plan our next Daydream adventure. Thanks CREW!
- Miri & Kenton

DAYDREAM

July 2024

A week spent on the Day Dream will change vacationing forever. If you want to spend time snorkeling, swimming, island hopping, eating delicious food, and visiting the Baths at Virgin Gorda this catamaran is the perfect trip for you. Plenty of space in the rooms and on deck for a party of ten. Rusty and the crew took excellent care of us and it is a trip I will never forget. Can’t wait to book again.
Jessie

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DAYDREAM

Yacht Description

Specifications

Charter Price

From $28,700 to $32,000 per week, all-inclusive.

Summer Season

Winter Season

4 staterooms for 8 guests.

Rusty Day

Neely Woodson Powell

Onboard Entertainment

Diving

Fishing

Sustainability

Registry & Permits

Charter Reviews

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