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The Dove

54' / 16m - W.I. Crealock - 1988 France / 2025 - lovely new interior upholstery from France. Aft and forward new chain plates, and new anchor roller. 2023 - new pramhood, new see through side curtains and other canvas works, carpentry work done below deck. Last major refit - 2015 (Refitted)

THE DOVE is a 54' ocean going cutter designed by WI Crealock and custom built for captain Larry in 1988 and lovingly maintained. Her teak interior is accented by art and curios from Larry's cruises on THE DOVE through the Pacific, South China Sea, Indian Ocean Mediterranean, Caribbean, South America and even the Antarctic.

Two spacious air conditioned (dock only) guest cabins which have queen size beds. Each en suite heads & showers features high quality Italian fittings and sumptuous linens.

THE DOVE's many multi-repeat clients are a testament to the yachts comfort and amenities and to Larry's expertise, hospitality and outstanding cuisine!


$10,800/week - $14,800/week
Guests
4
Crew
2
Cabins
2
Bathrooms
3
Sleep Accommodations
1 King, 1 Queen
Winter
Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards
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Specifications

Type Monohull
Length 54' / 16m
Beam 15' / 5m
Draft 8' / 2m
Builder W.I. Crealock
Built 1988 France / 2025 - lovely new interior upholstery from France. Aft and forward new chain plates, and new anchor roller. 2023 - new pramhood, new see through side curtains and other canvas works, carpentry work done below deck. Last major refit - 2015 (Refitted)
Speed 8 Knots Cruising / 9 Knots Max
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Accommodations

Accommodation Description:
Abundance of solid teak, wonderful furnishings from the Orient, 1 King and 1 queensize a/c cabins w/ensuite head & shower, separate crew qtrs.

Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Communication (Radar<br /> Auto Pilot<br /> GPS<br /> Cellular Phone)
  • Internet Access
  • Power Inverter
  • Sun Awning
  • Hammock
  • Wind Scoops
  • Deck Shower
  • Bimini
  • BBQ
  • VCR/DVD
  • Salon Stereo
  • DVDs
  • Board Games

Additional Amenities

Dinghy: AB
Water Skis
Slalom Skis
Paddle boards 2
Fishing Gear
Snorkel Equipment
Deep sea fishing tackle

Additional Entertainment

UW Camera
UW Video
CD Player
Speakers in Cockpit
TV: Portable
VCR: Yes Video Camera: Yes
large DVD selection & ipod with 2000 songs
books
CD and cassette library

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Water Activities

Tender (AB, 20hp, 5 Pax)

  • Scuba Onboard (Request Details)
  • Sailing Lessons
  • Stand-Up Paddle Board (2)
  • Adult Water Skis
  • 1-Man Kayak (2)
  • Snorkel Gear
  • Float Mats
  • Swim Platform (Beautiful teak swimming platfo)
  • Boarding Ladder
  • Deep Sea Fishing
  • Fishing Gear (4)
  • Underwater Camera
  • Underwater Video
Crew
Crew 2
Captain Larry Tyler
Nationality British
Languages Spoken French, Italian, Polish &amp; German
Captain/Chef Larry Tyler

LARRY TYLER takes pleasure in welcoming you aboard THE DOVE. Anglo/Italian, born in Italy, he speaks fluent Italian and French. Larry studied Hotel Management for four years and trained as a chef at the Dorchester Hotel in London before creating his own very successful international fashion house.

Inspired by the film "Dove", he set off in his 35' sailing boat to explore the South China Seas and the Indian Ocean using a sextant and chronometer as the only means of navigation. Along the way he traded in native jewelry, crossing the Indian Ocean six times and eluding the infamous pirates of the Malacca Straits and the Sulu Sea. There was no escaping the typhoons, however, and Larry experienced many. Logging all these sea miles gave him ample time to design the boat of his dreams, and so THE DOVE was born.

Larry has sailed and chartered from the South China Sea to Thailand, across the Indian Ocean to the Cape of Good Hope, across to Brazil, over to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, above the Arctic Circle in Greenland, south to Patagonia, Cape Horn and twice to Antarctica. A keen underwater photographer and filmmaker, he has worked for National Geographic, NHK Japanese TV and other producers of documentaries. Larry's other pastimes are windsurfing, snow skiing and cooking Mediterranean and Oriental cuisine.

As your host aboard THE DOVE, he is delighted to share his intimate knowledge of whatever cruising area you choose and to ensure you have the best vacation ever.

First Mate and Assistant ChefJustyna Kramer, 34, Polish

Justyna joined THE DOVE in 2010, crossing the Atlantic from the Azores to the Caribbean via the Cape Verde Islands. For the past four years she has worked as first mate and assistant chef, sailing up and down the Caribbean island chain from Tobago to the BVI enjoying every minute and every mile logged at sea. In the summer of 2013 she worked on Coral, a 111 year old 36 meter classic sailing boat, sailing from the U.K. to the Mediterranean as the cook, stewardess and deckhand.

Cooking, sailing and visiting new places are Justynas passions. She is very interested in nutrition and living a healthy life style. She has many fabulous Italian recipes and especially loves cooking seafood - a skill which complements Larrys fishing skills.

A very lively and energetic person, Justyna enjoys running, skiing, swimming and cycling. She is a keen photographer; loves jazz, blues and classical music and reads all sorts of books from biographies and history to Narnia and Harry Potter.

Before discovering sailing and charter yachts, Justyna worked in Switzerland as a nanny and as a tour guide in a Swiss museum. Whilst working as a nanny in London she studied Reflexology and Massage at Regents College and qualified with the highest diploma.

Justyna is fluent in Polish, German and English.
December 2014

Let's Start Planning Your Trip

Mainsail has built a highly experienced team of brokers throughout the years to make your charter experience seamless. Take advantage of over 50 years of combined travel experience at no cost to you!

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Yacht Availability & Rates

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  • Booked
  • Hold/Option
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Season 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax 5 Pax 6 Pax 7 Pax 8 Pax 9 Pax 10 Pax 11 Pax 12 Pax
Winter 2025 to 2026 $10,800 $12,880 $14,800
Summer 2026 $10,800 $12,880 $14,800
Winter 2025-2026: Caribbean Festive Season Rates - Christmas & New Years Weeks: THE DOVE charter rates for the period Dec 18- Jan 5th $17,020 / 2 - 4 Pax 5/ 6 pax please inquire Terms are inclusive except bar, taxes, dock and communications. THE DOVE requires 1 week over Christmas & one week over New Years or one charter that is 10 days or longer. Rates may be subject to change without notice. Please verify rates.