A lot of our guests have tons of questions about this beauty of a vessel. Where did Captain Teddy purchase her? What kind of boat is she? What does Asante mean? Well, here’s a quick FAQ list for ALL things Asante!
Asante Specifications
Boat Type: Asante is a 1989 Brewer 44, designed by boat maker Ted Brewer, a lifelong sailor with over 260 designs to his credit.
Boat Size: 44 feet long, 13.5 feet wide, 4.5 foot draft
Sails: Asante is a cutter rigged sloop. The sloop part would be the mainsail and the headsail (Genoa). The part making it a cutter would be the staysail. You’ll notice that Asante doesn’t have a sail bag on the boom. That’s because she has an in-mast furling system and the main sail is actually stowed in the mast! This system allows for easier solo sailing. Asante’s main sail can be handled by one person in the cockpit rather than utilizing an extra set of hands like a more traditional main sail system would. Asante’s Genoa or “jib” sail is the largest on the boat and is located on the bow. She also has a staysail which is typically not utilized during our commercial trips.
What’s down below?: Asante has two sleeping berths (bedrooms), two heads (bathrooms), a fully functional galley (kitchen), a cozy salon for dining or lounging and an engine room.
How Captain Teddy and Asante Came Together
I’ll bet you didn’t know this fun little factoid, but Captain Teddy was involved in and intrigued by the sailing industry well before he found and purchased Asante. He used to have a podcast called Sail Loot that explored the unique income tactics that boaters created and utilized in order to live aboard their vessels, “cruising” full-time. It was through these connections that he learned Brittany and Scott were planning to upgrade from Asante to a larger vessel and that she would soon be for sale. He also happened to be in the British Virgin Islands prior to her hitting the market and was able to see Asante in her home port at Nanny Cay, Tortola and firm up his decision to purchase her.
In May of 2017, Captain Teddy and his crew flew to the Virgin Islands, boarded Asante and began their journey north to Hilton Head where Asante would live in a marina until Teddy was ready to make a slightly longer, forever trip to the Caribbean. The timing of this may have saved Asante from the wrath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September of that year!
What Does Asante Mean?
Asante means “thank you” in Swahili and Captain Teddy loved that concept so much that he didn’t think twice about keeping the name. He had wanted his very own boat for so long and was happy to accept THANK YOU as a name and a sign. He later had a friend’s daughter help design the swirly logo that we still currently use. It’s the international symbol of gratitude.
Asante is designed robustly to cross oceans while remaining small enough to manage with one or two people on board. Captain Teddy has installed an array of solar panels with enough battery storage to easily powers all of the vessels electrical systems. The center cockpit design allows for ample seating around the helm where the action happens with lounging options on both the front and the aft deck. Over the years, we have worked hard to keep her updated and maintained and develop the comfort and customer services that we offer to each and every guest who sails with us!
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