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Welcome to Mike Sail Charters of the Palm Beaches!
Sailing on The Mistress
Sailing through the Palm Beach waterways in truly a special experience, and at the Marina Village, you can join our skilled crews for a fabulous tropical cruise. Choose from the peaceful serenity of the Intracoastal Waterway or take on the Atlantic Ocean for a rousing open water adventure. Sightseeing excursions are also an "option" during your sailing charter, and special occasion celebrations are available as well. 2-hour romantic sunset cruises as well as day cruises are available.
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Our Sailboat, "The Mistress"
The Mistress is a 37' Gulfstar Sloop designed for safe, comfortable cruising. Her spacious cockpit accommodates
6 passengers with ease. Your sailboat host, Captain Mike Placek, is a licensed 100 ton master.
The Mistress is one of the famous designs of Gulfstar renowned yacht designers, the Lazzara Brothers. The Mistress was built in 1978 in St. Petersburg, Florida, for both comfort and speed. With her heavily constructed fiberglass hull and 9000 pound lead ballast keel, The Mistress is a very stable, responsive, and comfortable cruising yacht.
The Mistress is now available for private charters locally around Palm Beach and the Intercoastal Waterway, for a beautiful sail, or adventurous snorkeling! 2-hour romantic sunset cruises as well as day cruises are available.
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"The Mistress" Specifications
- Length on deck - 37 ft.
- Beam - 12'
- Draft - 5'
- Displacement - 20,000 pounds
- 50 H.P. Diesel Engine
- All United States Coast Guard required safety equipment.
- G.P.S. (Global Positioning Satellite)
- All the snorkeling gear for adventure!
- Ship to Shore Radio
- Surround-sound Stereo
- Sirius Satelllite Radio
- Over 300 cds to choose from for your listening pleasure!
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Meet Your Captain
Captain Mike Placek has been a Coast Guard-licensed 100 ton master since 1991. He has operated out of Palm Beach for over 25 years.
Captain Mike's experience includes deliveries to and from The Bahamas, the Florida Keys, Bermuda, Mexico, Cuba, The Carribean, and the East Coast of The States from South Florida up to Maine.
Today, Captain Mike sails The Mistress for private charters locally around Palm Beach and the Intercoastal Waterway. Boat Charters | Sailboat Charters | Sailing in Palm Beach Florida
Get Married at Sunset
Talk about romance! Captain Mike has helped to arrange many a romantic "pop the question" cruises and is also a Certified Notary and has performed many wedding ceremonies on The Mistress.
Captain Mike can marry you at Sunset on the waters of Palm Beach for the most romantic of all unions! Get married on the waters of Palm Beach cruising into the Sunset and "live happily ever after"!
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