Great Harbor

After Thomas Mayhew purchased Martha’s Vineyard in 1642, his son, Thomas Mayhew Jr set out to begin a colony of families in what was then known as Great Harbor. Little did they know just how great a harbor she would become… In 1671, the three-year-old son of King James II of England passed away. Great […]

Three Equal Parts

Catboat Charters sees itself in the unique position of being able to offer a vacation experience made up of three equal parts. The first part, and probably the most obvious one, is our Tigress. Tigress is a 91 year old, 30 foot, wooden Catboat and that alone makes her a fairly singular experience even in […]

Why a Catboat?

So, Why A Catboat?   There are many different types of sailboats and they are defined by three distinct characteristics: hull type, keel type, and mast/sail configuration. The most traditional and common hull type on a sailboat is a monohull—a single hull. The other two, catamarans and trimarans, have great advantages in speed which makes […]

Thanks for visiting!

Dear friends, Thank you for visiting our website! With our new blog section, it will be easier to keep in touch and stay up to date on what’s new with Catboat Charters. Additionally, we are in the process of setting up an online store for ordering Catboat Charters apparel online! I am so excited for […]