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Aug 2009 - FOR SALE! REDUCED to $NZ549,000 (+GST if applicable) -- complete and in-survey for charter and owner use. [or, enquire
if you are interested in a major share.] Vessel details can be seen
on the Sailing Page,
the Specification page and the
More Photos page. Contact us for a chat
(see contacts page) if you would like to explore this option.
Sep-Oct 2008 - Panache Cat has been hosting international guests from Switzerland,
Germany and USA to short private exclusive cruises in the marvellous Marlborough Sounds. Cruises have
been fully catered for; with fantastic meals from a guest chef, entertainment from the Dolphins and Seals,
beautiful birdsong in the morning and evening, and luxurious sailing by day (sailing at it's level best)
Oct 2007 - Panache Cat carried 6 people on a 6 day, 350 km cruise, from Waikawa
(home port), out into Cooks Strait then around the top of D'Urville Island to Port Hardy, then down and
through historic French Pass and back home. (see Map on Sailing page). Panache Cat certainly showed how
safe and enjoyable she is even when almost no other yachts were out and the wind was near gale force on many days.
 | Aug 2007 - A fun trip to raise $1000 for two special-needs children who are
embarking on a journey. |
 | July 2007 - Some great day trips - in the winter sun with a spot-of-fishing in quiet bays. |
 | Apr 2007 - A busy summer as a charter cat - helping locals and visitors enjoy summer trips in the Marvellous Marlborough Sounds. |
Nov 2006 - Panache was recently hired by an international winery to treat
their overseas guests. They enjoyed a custom private cruise and experienced the
marvelous Marlborough Sounds. They were able to enjoy the bounty of the sea
bar-be-cued on board and sail trimming and helming of a big catamaran.
Nov 2006 - Customer comment after a 70th birthday cruise:
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"Thank you sincerely for our day out on "Panache Cat". It could hardly have been
better. A quite start, the sun coming out for lunch and a jolly good breeze to
sail home. As I am sure you were aware, the "crew" really enjoyed the
experience and your company. Thanks", Bill F
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March 2006 - Some recent notes from the visitors book:
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"A very special holiday. Stewart & Shirley are awesome. Thanks
Guys." B&D
"Thanks for a great adventure, information, commentary and good coffee." J
& J Canada
"Well equipped and maintained sail boat. Made the 7 days very pleasant." GA BC
Canada
"A beautiful boat - unbelievable." CA
"Fantastic couple of days. Great boat, great company, great wine, great food."
V & J S
"Amazing." B&J G
"Fantastic, Thank you." D, B, J & E C
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Dec 2005 - Panache Cat is a busy feline. She is almost fully
booked until mid March 2006.
Oct 2005 - Panache Cat now hosting special
FUNctions and sunset cruises .
Sep 2005 - New & improved: mast, sail-stacker, radar,
and sailing instruments now installed.
Aug 2005 - Panache Cat is pleased to offer her services as
part of a large charity fund-raising event.
Jan 2005 - Panache Cat had great New-Year's party is now
busy showing 2005 customers her Space, Grace and Pace features as she cruises
the many bays and hide-a-ways in the Marvellous Marlborough Sounds.
Sep/Oct 2004 - Panache Cat recently took a party for a weekend
adventure cruise through both the Queen Charlotte and Pelorous Sound to raise
money for a local charity. She is now starting a busy season of charter
work.
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