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THE TRADEWIND MAGAZINE
INSIDE
CONQUERING JET LAG
TESTING FOUNT’S
REVOLUTIONARY FLYKITT
NANTUCKET’S NIGHT SKY
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY WITH CHARITY GRACE MOFSEN
SIP AND SAVOR
WINE EXPERIENCES WE LOVE
IMAGINE FEELING AT HOME, FAR FROM HOME
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SAFETY
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AIRCRAFT
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REFRESHMENTS
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DESTINATION LEGEND:
ACK = NANTUCKET
ANU = ANTIGUA
AXA = ANGUILLA
EIS = TORTOLA
ELH = NORTH ELEUTHERA
HPN = WESTCHESTER
MHH = MARSH HARBOUR
MVY = MARTHA’S VINEYARD
PBI = PALM BEACH
SBH = ST. BARTHS
SJU = SAN JUAN
TEB = TETERBORO
VIJ = VIRGIN GORDA
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Flight Plan
8 THE LATEST AND GREATEST IN EACH OF OUR DESTINATIONS
Chocolate cravings are answered with Faraway Chocolate’s shop and tutorials; ideas to upgrade your carry-on; tips for wine enthusiasts; waking up on Harbour Island, and The Boca Raton’s new Beach Club.
Control Tower
30 STAR CHASER
Introducing the beguiling work of night sky voyeur, Milky Way aficionado and longtime Nantucket resident astrophotographer Charity Grace Mofsen.
34 EZ RIDER
Kitesurf and e-foil instructor Nick Hall is no newcomer to the BVI, but his full-fledged operation, Up n’ Under on Saba Rock, is.
The Hangar
38 BAHAMIAN IDYLL
The brand-new Potlatch Club is dressed to impress, located on Eleuthera just an hour’s drive south from ELH and surrounded by lush landscaping and sparkling aquamarine water.
42 BAG THE LAG
Los Angeles-based biotech company Fount is determined to end jet lag once and for all. We sat down with CEO Andrew Herr to learn how.
In Every Issue
6 CHARTER A COURSE
Saranac Lake: The beauty of the Adirondacks at your doorstep | SLK
26 CALENDAR
Not-to-miss events in our destinations
46 HIDDEN HAVENS
Sunset Loop on Peter Island, BVI | EIS
48 VECTOR
Tradewind’s routes and current happenings
52 SUNDOWNERS
Snappas Bar and Grill, Marsh Harbour | MHH
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MEG NOLAN mnolan@flytradewind.com | @ megnolanvr 16 10
AS ANOTHER FALL and winter approach and the days get shorter, I find I tend to focus more on wellness than perhaps during the summer months when, let’s face it, a somewhat gluttonous approach beckons. Along with this look toward a tightening of the actual belt comes a renewed energy to discover new rituals in wellness. Fortunately, our destinations are no stranger to some truly indulgent wellness experiences including some of the “World’s Best” awarded spas like the Sisley Spa at Hotel Christopher in St. Barths and top contenders like Four Seasons Anguilla and Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico.
But, of course, wellness isn’t just found in the spa; given its holistic concept, it can be approached through a variety of activities and daily habits, from fitness to diet to specialized therapies. Naturally, many of our island destinations offer topography that ensures a sweat just by going for a walk, including excellent hikes in Virgin Gorda, St. Barths and Antigua and bike paths on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Traditional practices like yoga and Pilates have been forever popular in all our destinations, but now you’ll find additional elements like sound baths and chakra balancing woven into the schedule.
I encourage you, as you head off on your fall and winter adventures, to seek out the unconventional health-focused option. Try that exotic elixir or cranial sacral therapy instead of a massage or just simply leave your phone in the room for 24 hours. I assure you, no matter what you choose, prioritizing a wellness practice each day will never be a bad idea.
Cheers to a healthy 2025!
Nantucket Martha’s Vineyard Cape Cod Hamptons Naples Palm Beach Ocean Reef Jackson Hole Kiawah Island
Stratton Stowe Newport Watch Hill and beyond…
The Adirondacks:
Saranac Lake and Lake Placid, New York
A beloved camplike setting that has lured nature-seeking New Yorkers for centuries, the Adirondacks remain a bucolic, lake- and mountain-laden terrain where time can still feel languid and the scenery is as compelling as ever.
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Perhaps more impressive is that the siren call of the Adirondacks is hardly seasonal; while summer may appear to be the most sought-after time, don’t discount the beauty of the technicolor foliage of fall or the glory of the winter—just ask the 1980 Olympians.
WHERE TO STAY
Blessed with a wide variety of options from charming countrystyle bed-and-breakfasts to larger inn-style compounds on Mirror Lake to our two favorites—the bucolic Lake Placid Lodge and the exclusive camp The Point—the Adirondacks are an ideal getaway spot. The Point is a standout albeit an exclusive hideaway with just 11 guest rooms and a long-heralded tradition of black-tie dinners every Wednesday and Saturday night. After
all, it was once the homestead of William Avery Rockefeller and commands a glorious position with 270-degree views of the lake. The Lake Placid Lodge is closer to the action and offers log-cabin cottages on the lake or main house guest rooms with lovely views.
WHERE TO DINE
Comfort food abounds in the Adirondack range, including local Lake Placid favorites like Salt of the Earth Bistro, where the pork
chop is a must-try, and Lisa G’s, whose maple bourbon wings are a crowd favorite. Big Slide Brewery makes for an easy casual afternoon sampling their variety of suds, while The View over at The Mirror Lake Inn is a true five-star dining experience with lakeside vistas to boot.
WHAT TO DO
In the fall, the hiking and panoramic bike trails are a mecca for active leaf peepers as the colors simply pop against the serene lake surface, while the new all-purpose Adirondack Rail Trail is great for every level of activity, spanning 34 miles, all at a gentle grade. Bike rentals abound—from Silver Birch Cycles in Saranac Lake to Placid Planet in Lake Placid. Once the snow
sets in, skiers will appreciate Lake Placid’s famous Whiteface Mountain, and there are numerous ice skating options from the famous Olympic rink to the outdoor frozen oval on Mirror Lake. Adventure seekers can even try ice climbing over at Chapel Pond! Of course, there’s no cozier winter image than a log cabin with a fire crackling in the stone hearth, and that’s just what the Adirondacks deliver in spades.
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WI n I n G I n
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IDEAS FOR WHERE TO SWIRL, SIP AND SAVOR THIS SEASON ACCORDING TO OUR RESIDENT WINE EXPERT
The Wine Room at Quintessence on Anguilla
It’s no surprise that Tradewind’s scheduled destinations boast some of the top wine cellars in the world, given the elevated dining on offer. And many of these locations also play host to some fabulous annual wine festivals. Aside from the festivals, the thirsty oenophile is still spoiled for choice, so we asked our editor-in-chief, a certified wine expert and Travel + Leisure A-List Travel Advisor specializing in wine travel, for some of the signature wine experiences, both formal and informal, that she recommends when in those destinations.
Martha’s Vineyard
Oftentimes it’s the person who’s pouring the bottle who adds true value to the wine experience—and that’s the case at Vintage MV Wine & Spirits in Edgartown where owner John Clift’s passion for wine is evident. The former wine director at Atria, he now runs his wine show full time and prides himself on matchmaking his guests to the appropriate wine or spirit for the occasion. His store has over 500 options, and he also offers in-store tastings as well as private bespoke tasting events curated to each client’s palate preferences.
Nantucket
Sometimes the most obvious answer is the right one, and for the serious oenophile who’s looking to list dive, look no further than Topper’s Restaurant at The Wauwinet, which has had an awardwinning wine cellar for 25 years running, now with a wine collection of over 2,200 labels. The cellar is open for weekday tours for guests and includes such standouts as a 1947 Lafite Rothschild and a lengthy list of Burgundies. Be sure to ask for special pairings when ordering, or call to set up a special tasting with their sommelier.
Virgin Gorda
Saba Rock Resort may have one of the most signature locations in all of the BVI, occupying a tiny island right at the entrance of the mouth of the North Sound. Thus, it’s even more impressive that their wine list is as inventive and compelling as it is, even more so than some other more land-based settings. The sommelier is also on hand, eager to pair your dinner selection with a variety of international options from the list like Pinot Gris from Alsace, a Gamay from Morgon or a Nero d’Avola from Sicily. The international list, along with a wide variety from California, spans the globe and is undeniably impressive for its breadth of options in a sincerely remote, not to mention vulnerable, location.
St. Barths
With so much good French wine on the island, it’s hard not to find a suitable spot to satiate a fine-wine palate, but it’s the unique feel and personality on offer at the Wine Cellar at Tamarin that make it stand out for an engaging and passionate wine experience. Led by co-owner and sommelier Frédéric Lebeau, guests go on a tasting journey of either small- or large-format bottles chosen from the 220 labels on offer—and not just from regions in France but also Italy, favoring some of Lebeau’s personal relationships with a variety of winegrowers. It’s as distinctive and signature as the restaurant itself.
Anguilla
The Quintessence House is known for its refined, intimate hospitality, but that goes even further when it comes to the Q Cellar, a Wine Spectator Award-winning collection of 6,000 bottles including Q-owner Geoffrey Fieger’s personal collection. Hand built of brick, stone and red cedar in a Tuscan style, the Q Cellar plays host to private degustation dinners and special wine-tasting options led by sommelier Albert Lake. The wine list is robust and filled with tempting bold-faced names, but we are also thrilled to see an equally generous list by the glass, allowing us to move through a meal with a variety of wines that are still top quality. However, we would be remiss in not mentioning the impressive Champagne list that practically demands you order a bottle to start.
CO m Pa NION TICKET
It seems your most important travel companion these days isn’t the person sitting next to you, but rather the bag under your seat or up above you that both safely and stylishly carries all your valuables. Here’s our top selection of solid carry-on bags based on real reviews from our team.
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SHERPANI
Soleil Convertible Travel Backpack
An excellent travel backpack that can be carried three different ways and is made from sustainable waterproof and recycled materials. Plus, it fits it all and ensures no one else can access your stuff, neither physically with locks nor digitally with RFID-blocking technology.
$135 | SHERPANI.COM
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CALPAK Haven Laptop Tote Bag
This bag is as chic as it is practical. The inside organizer holds all your items, plus keeps your laptop removable, making it easy to use when traveling.
$180 | CALPAKTRAVEL.COM
LO & SONS
Catalina Deluxe Tote
This bag has an appealing casual look that allows it to be taken on every type of trip from the Caribbean to the New England coast. And with a bottom zipper compartment, you’ll have an easy way to manage your flipflops-to-closed-toe-shoes changeover.
$250 | LOANDSONS.COM
BEIS Utility Tote
The eye-catching olive color and the machine-washable cotton fabric make it an easy sell; however, the laptop compartment, water bottle holder and slip-over trolley compartment guarantee its status as an ideal travel companion.
$118 | BEISTRAVEL.COM
CO m Pa NION TICKET
SATCHEL & PAGE
The Diplomat
Slim and handsome, this leather briefcase not only fits a laptop without fear of scratching, but effortlessly slides over your luggage handles, giving a dignified air to your airport schlep.
$545 | WWW.SATCHEL-PAGE.COM
RUE DU VERNEUIL
Traversée XL in Black Flannel
Designed for the modern traveler, the Traversée’s boxy frame offers an attractive unisex design in black wool, featuring durable handles with white saddle stitching and an attachable shoulder strap that’s bound to impress.
350€ | RUEDEVERNEUIL.COM
CUYANA Overnight Bag
$200 | COTOPAXI.COM 5 6 6 8 7 8
With both leather and recycled knit options, the latter being machine-washable and sustainably made from plastic in Vietnam, this bag is as roomy as it is practical with a shoulder strap, a luggage sleeve and a laptop pocket.
$248 | CUYANA.COM
COTOPAXI Allpa 28L Travel Pack
The latest version of a favorite from Cotopaxi, the new Allpa model offers a versatile unisex backpack that makes even the least rugged types feel outdoorsy. Plus, it’s made from recycled fabrics and fits your laptop, your personal tech essentials and a water bottle, with enough zippered pockets for two days’ worth of clothing. We can’t help but delight in all the bright color offerings.
Colombier Hill
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N a NTUCKET’S w ILLY wONKA ACK
Chef Andre of Faraway Chocolate has been promoting his passion for chocolate on island for years, but now he has a brick-and-mortar location from which to fully showcase it and classes where chocolate lovers can experiment themselves.
This summer, Chef Andre Marrero of Faraway Chocolate opened his own retail store on Old South Wharf where he can now showcase his variety of chocolate goodies as well as explain the intricate process of harvesting and making chocolate or, as chocolatiers call it, going from “bean to bar.” He sources from all over the world, sticking to organic, ethical places only. His chocolate bars come in three flavors and sizes: dark chocolate with almond toffee (which uses cacao sourced solely from the Dominican Republic), dark milk chocolate grande and dark chocolate petite. He also sells fun novelties like chocolate
nibs, hazelnut cobblestones (bite-sized chocolates) and our personal favorite, hanging wine baskets of toffee or cobblestones. Chef Andre also offers 90-minute chocolate-making classes at the Nantucket Culinary Center where students will temper, mold and enhance their chocolate with dried fruit and other ingredients, tasting as they go. Chocolate is never a bad idea, especially 30 miles out to sea.
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THE WORLD’S GREATEST SINGLE
Traveling in a Tradewind Pilatus PC-12 means flying in one of the world’s most advanced, comfortable, and safe private aircraft. Designed and built with renowned Swiss craftsmanship, the PC-12 has no equal.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey as much as your destination.
For over 20 years, Tradewind has offered private charters to exquisite destinations such as St Barths and Nantucket. With our newest base in the Palm Beach area we are bringing confidence and convenience to private charter flights throughout Florida and The Bahamas.
We are proud to introduce our newest scheduled service flights from Palm Beach to Marsh Harbour and North Eleuthera in the Bahamas.
NORTH ELEUTHERA, HARBOUR ISLAND
PALM BEACH
MARSH HARBOUR, THE ABACOS
GOO d m O r NING, H arb OU r ISLAN d
Goodspeed ’s tips on the best way to spend the morning on the famous three-mile island just north of Eleuthera.
SUNRISE
No better place to witness the pinks of the morning sky than against the pink sands of Harbour Island’s famous Pink Sand Beach
COFFEE
Get that first hit of caffeine at Bahamas Coffee Roasters where the coffee is roasted right on Eleuthera. The café’s turquoise shaded porch allows for the perfect post-beachwalk hangout.
FRESH JUICE
For the best cold-pressed juices, healthy smoothies and organic/ vegan snacks on the island, there’s only one spot—and that’s Sweet Spot Café. Don’t miss the homemade coconut yogurt and a variety of homemade hummus.
BREAKFAST
For the heartiest and freshest of meals, you should head right over to Arthur’s Bakery where options like the beloved banana pancakes, freshly made donuts and egg white, bacon, egg and cheese on jalapeno toast make it essential to bring a buddy to split the dishes!
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BEACH BLA n KEt BOCA
UNVEILING THE BOCA RATON’S NEWLY MINTED BEACH CLUB, INCLUDING NEW OCEANFRONT SUITES, POOLS AND BEACHSIDE DINING.
This December, The Boca Raton, a heralded resort and members club in South Florida, will introduce its $120 million renovation to its Beach Club, located just across the Intracoastal Waterway from the resort’s main complex.
The revitalized Beach Club will, according to Daniel A. Hostettler, president and CEO of The Boca Raton, “captivate a whole new category of discerning travelers,” offering 210 fully renovated rooms and suites with oceanfront views out of their new floor-to-ceiling windows. The contemporary coastal-inspired look will include cerused wood doors and furniture, honed marble in the bathrooms and a sprinkle of coral velvet fabric, plus a water filtration station in the wet bar to ensure limitless filtered drinking water—essential with the South Florida sun. The new Beach Club has also tripled its quantity of suites, which now offer one- and two-bedroom options
that open out to the pool and feature lounge seating on their private patios—a clear bugle call for groups and families. Three pools promise optionality for guests on their poolside ambiance, a crucial element for mom and kids alike. The beach setup remains the same, though with the addition of more non-electric water toys and attendants to ensure that your food or beverage order is never too far from reach.
For locals just as much as the resort guests, there’s new dining to be excited about. The brand-new beachside Onda is vowing to entertain a new culinary figurehead each winter season, allowing for a variety
of cuisines over the years, while the property’s beloved Mediterranean restaurant, Marisol, now offers expansive indoor-outdoor seating—ideal for that fickle South Florida weather—and a stunning centerpiece bar. And what is a Beach Club without its cocktails? The mixologists at the new Living Room have been primed, ready to handcraft thoughtful aperitifs while the poolside bar has both libations and TVs to catch the games along with a waterfront view. For novelty and even more happy hour at all hours, there will be the exclusive VesBar fleet, repurposed 1960s Vespasturned-wet-bars with bartenders as the drivers set to roam the Beach Club grounds. The Cabana Club, in partnership with Vilebrequin, is primed for chic beachside lounging, including child-sized cabanas along with its retail option over on the harbor side of the resort.
Designed by Miami-based Urban Robot Associates, the Beach Club renovation marks the second phase of The Boca Raton’s overall $375 million transformation overseen by new owner Michael Dell. This South Florida beachside stunner is over 12,000 members strong and now, with a sparkling new beachfront operation, will surely be the talk of the town.
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DECEMBER
PBI 5
Sandi Tree Lighting
ACK 6–8
Nantucket Stroll
PBI 12–15
Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival
PBI 14–15
The Garden of Life Palm Beaches Marathon
JANUARY
ELH 1
Junkanoo
SBH 10–19
St. Barths Music Festival
MHH 19–22
Great Abacos Classic
FEBRUARY
ANU 24
RORC Caribbean 600 Race
MARCH
SBH 4
Mardi Gras/Carnival
ANU 5–9
Superyacht Challenge Antigua
SBH 13–16
Bucket Regatta
PBI 19–23
Palm Beach International Boat Show
EIS 31–APR 6
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
APRIL
SBH 13–19
Les Voiles de St Barth
VIJ 19–21
Easter Festival Celebrations
ACK 25–27
Daffodil Festival
ANU 26–MAY 2
Antigua Sailing Week
AXA 30–MAY 3
Anguilla Culinary Experience
MHH 30–MAY 3
Bahamas Billfish Championship
MAY
ACK 14–18
Wine & Food Festival
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Star Chaser
Nantucket year-rounder and astrophotographer Charity Grace Mofsen set the internet on fire early this summer with her indelible shots of the aurora borealis (Northern Lights), which were first visible on Nantucket this past August and again into the fall—and boy does she have a story to tell!
AS AN AVID ASTROPHOTOGRAPHER with a penchant for capturing the Milky Way, Charity is no stranger to late hours staring up at the sky. She’s a frequent user of phone alarms to keep her from becoming completely nocturnal and has found her car to be a comfy enough resting place at night when needed, but it’s that devotion to the night sky that led her to be in the right place at the right time to capture some truly iconic and stunning images of the Northern Lights over Nantucket this past August. As Charity tells it, the lights were forecasted to appear in May, but in typical Grey Lady fashion, Nantucket’s night sky was obscured by clouds for most of the night, resulting in very few dynamic photos, mainly just a few purples over Miacomet. However, on the night of August 11, when Charity went out in search of some Milky Way shots
for an upcoming exhibition at Broad Street Surf Shop, she struck gold (and purple and pink) with some truly incredible pictures. On that fateful night, in an effort to capture some of her and her Broad Street friends’ favorite on-island spots, she first headed to Nobadeer and got some pictures, then on to Nantucket’s oldest house to capture the goats under the Milky Way. That was when she noted the first bright lights, but she dismissed it as light pollution from town. She next headed to her trusted spot of Miacomet Beach and, as she tells us, “It’s at this time, around 1-ish, that the Milky Way is disappearing, so I turn around away from the water and am near the lifeguard stand and I see the lights and think this can’t be happening, but it’s clearly something, so I set up a time lapse on my camera as those never lie and will show all
“The wonderment is what I love most about the night sky. As adults we don’t have as many opportunities to have our minds blown in a positive way, and this is one.”
the colors. I was so tired, so I set an alarm for an hour on my phone and laid down. About an hour in I saw very visible streaks of colors in the sky and I let out an audible ‘Holy shit!’ as at that point there was no denying it was the aurora! I turned toward the lifeguard stand and I rapid-fire shot as many pics as I could.”
Brimming with delight, she then drove over to Cisco and saw that they were still going. “I took as many shots as I could in every direction—over the water, by the lifeguard stand, the beach, the dunes and even the parking lot!” Running on a natural high, as at this point it was around 3 a.m., she drove over to Hummock Pond, another one of her beloved spots on the island, so she could get the shot she wanted, which was a boat on the pond with the lights still flaring. When she accomplished that, she figured she had gotten all she possibly could, and her exhaustion led her to drive home, but when she got back to her house, she couldn’t stop herself as the lights were still going—so she grabbed a few more shots from her balcony. A self-declared dark sky nerd, Charity was beside herself. Fueled once again by adrenaline and her incredible luck, she began to download her pictures. She was pretty certain no other night sky photographer was out that evening, so once she saw her snap of the bright pinks over the lifeguard chair in Miacomet, she immediately sent it over to her editor at the Nantucket Current with the caption “Holy Shit and Holy Shot”—no matter that it was 5 a.m. on August 12.
While the aurora shots are an incredible boon for Charity Grace’s astrophotography portfolio, she sees them more as a pinnacle of her
wonderment in the night sky. Charity Grace’s love of the night sky first came about when she was in school in Iowa—“What else do you do on a Friday night other than stargaze in fields?” she says. But it was when she moved to Nantucket and witnessed the Milky Way that she was catapulted into astrophotography. As she describes it, “I got a great camera and I was shooting the landscape, of course. But then I saw a shot of the Milky Way and I wondered if I could do it. I set up my camera on a post as I didn’t even have a tripod then, and once I got that first snap, I was hooked. There I was, in the off season, trudging out there with the wind whipping, and yet the sky was so good and I was committed.” It was then that Charity Grace began tracking the Milky Way and figuring out how and where to best capture it on Nantucket. But it was when she got her first iconic Sankaty shot in July 2019 that she just knew this would be her thing. As she describes, “You feel like you’re on the edge of the world.”
More recently, Charity Grace has also begun doing night portrait sessions for families and individuals and has produced some truly stunning work, including a series of a client in the water with the Milky Way behind her and a family out at Sankaty Lighthouse under the stars. Completely self-taught other than sessions with a few frientors (friend mentors like islander pal Katie Keizer and Mary Goode of Nantucket Magic) and a 14-week course on astro-portraits, Charity Grace lives for Milky Way season. “I tell myself I will sleep later.”
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Q&A WITH CHARITY GRACE
Where is the best place to see the Milky Way on Nantucket?
Anywhere that doesn’t have a ton of light pollution—Altar Rock, almost any of the beaches (especially South Shore beaches)—I can even see it from my driveway.
What’s your favorite thing about the night sky over Nantucket?
It’s mostly clear of light pollution, so I feel like I can experience its vastness even more. The night sky is something that connects us all and has the potential to remind us of this truth.
Where is your go-to spot for coffee?
You can usually find me in a cozy corner at Roastd, sipping a latte at the bar in Lemon Press or on Pip & Anchor’s patio.
Where do you go for comfort food on island and what is the dish?
Cozy Combo (the most amazing tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich) at Pip & Anchor or risotto at Via Mare.
NICK HALL OF THE BVI’S NEWLY LAUNCHED UP ‘N’ UNDER KITESURFING AND E-FOILING OUTFITTER
No stranger to the winds of the North Sound, Nick Hall has spent the last 10 years mastering his teaching skills as the watersports manager on Moskito and Necker islands and accompanying his boss, Sir Richard Branson, on some of his epic kiteboard-influenced journeys.
As a result, Nick is well known throughout the BVI, praised for his safety precautions and excellent tutelage. With Up ‘n’ Under he has assembled a team of certified instructors to ensure a quality experience for clients looking to kiteboard, wingfoil and e-foil in the North Sound. Operating out of Saba Rock’s marina, Up ‘n’ Under enjoys a privileged position from which to explore the warm waters of the North Sound and experience consistent breeze. We were able to catch Nick for a few rare moments when he’s not on the water and ask him a few things about his new operation and e-foiling in general, which has quickly taken the watersports world by storm.
Has running your own instructional outfit always been the dream? I’ve been in the industry teaching almost every watersport since 2011. I’ve lived and worked in Mexico, Curaçao, Barbados, Brazil, Lebanon, Spain, Turks and Caicos and finally the BVI where I now have a family with two young children. I’ve always wanted to be my own boss, and I ran my first kite school on the north coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico before having to close it for water pollution issues. Years later, after working two years on Necker Island, I started Up ‘n’ Under in 2017 right before Hurricane Irma and Covid. As you can imagine, it was a nonstarter; however, with persistence, we managed to get her off the ground a couple of years later.
When did you first start foiling and how did you discover it?
I first started foiling with a kite in Turks and Caicos in 2014. It was hard to ignore its discovery! During my tenure at Necker Island under the mentorship of Sir Richard Branson, we received one of the very first e-foils ever produced. We had to learn how to do it and then how to teach it very quickly for the family and guests!
Can anyone learn to e-foil?
Almost anyone can learn to e-foil; however, many boards will struggle to turn with children less than 50 pounds, and most manufacturers set a max weight limit around the 250-to-300-pound mark. If you can swim and follow instruction, you’re ready to learn!
Why do you think there’s such a clamor toward the foiling sports?
And more importantly, is it as gnarly as it looks?
Foiling has been around for many, many years; however, it is now at the forefront of marine transport technology, especially in the sailing and electric sectors. With respect to efficiency and ride comfort, hydrofoil watercraft are leagues ahead of displacement vessels. Just look at the America’s Cup boats, which are equivalent to Formula One cars—they can travel over three times the wind speed and point closer to the wind than any other sailboat in the world. Even their chase boats are now electric hydrofoil boats, riding above the waves at tremendous speeds while providing a smooth ride. The goal to cut down on carbon footprint and fuel costs in the maritime sector can be achieved with foils up to a point.
Foiling can be very gnarly if not treated with respect. The foils are inherently hard and sharp in places, so contact with them can have consequences. Learning good foil awareness and how to fall safely in all foiling sports is paramount. Wearing a helmet and impact vest is always recommended no matter your level. Foiling around other watersports activities or swimmers can be dangerous.
What’s more challenging—kitesurfing or wingfoiling? Why?
They both have their challenges; however, I would say kitesurfing takes longer. The kite is more complex to set up, launch and control, whereas the wing is very straightforward in comparison. A typical kiteboard, however, is easier to ride than a foil board in the beginning. We use e-foils to learn how to wingfoil, as it allows one to focus solely on the art of flying the board without worrying about the wind.
Can you please clarify—is it kiteboarding or kitesurfing?
It can be either. Some say kitesurfing is a generic term covering all disciplines and that kiteboarding is specific to riding a “twin tip” (similar to a wakeboard), which is most commonly practiced. Kitefoiling is, of course, its own specific term.
Who do you think is better suited for e-foiling vs. the other two sail-oriented sports?
E-foiling is the fastest thing to learn. Anyone who isn’t ready to commit to learning one of the more challenging wind sports would find that it is almost instantly gratifying when taught correctly.
What’s the biggest hurdle for most people to master in order to become competent at these new watersports?
They all involve multitasking and quick decision making and reaction at speed. This can be overwhelming to begin with, which is why it’s important to break them down into their steps to master individually before combining.
Why is the North Sound such a great spot for these sports?
It is truly a “have it all” location for these sports. There is great wind to the east of Saba Rock for the wind sports, and it is also protected by a large reef, allowing for superior water conditions. On the west side of Saba Rock, there is flat water in a wind shadow, which is ideal for e-foiling!
How many instructors do you have on staff?
We have two instructors at Saba Rock and two instructors at our Marina Cay branch, so four in total as well as myself.
When is the best time of year to come as a beginner vs. advanced kitesurfer/e-foiler/wingfoiler?
The wind season typically runs from December through August; however, on record the best wind months are December, June and July. In the North Sound there is always a protected area to be found for e-foiling.
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INTRODUCING THE BRAND-NEW POTLATCH CLUB, A LUXURY HIDEAWAY ON ELEUTHERA, JUST OUTSIDE GOVERNOR’S HARBOUR, THAT’S DESIGNED TO IMPRESS.
Known for its wild, often-empty beaches—some of them pink—beguiling natural wonders and bat-filled caves and relaxed daily life, Eleuthera is an island naturalist’s paradise. The rocky landscape and thin shape keep the island rustic and the nature well preserved—from multiple organic farms to deep water holes to healthy reef-related surf breaks.
THE NARROW TOPOGRAPHY also ensures most hotels are wonderfully intimate. However, none until now can claim true luxury at its core like the meticulous new Potlatch Club near Governor’s Harbour. A 12-acre resort with just 11 rooms, the boutique property is as exclusive as it is intriguing. Discovered in 2016 by current owners Bruce Loshusan and Hans Febles in a state of complete disrepair, having lost its battle with the surrounding jungle, the two decided to purchase the property and spent the following eight years painstakingly restoring the home to its former beauty and allure. A botanist, Febles oversees the landscaping personally, often spied with a wheelbarrow, ensuring the variety of plantings look just so.
The Potlatch Club bears a storied history that is proudly displayed in framed photos in the main building’s charming library. Originally a private home, Potlatch was a gathering spot for wealthy socialites and Hollywood elites like Greta Garbo and Raymond Burr, and even famously hosted the honeymoon of Paul and Linda McCartney, where Paul penned a few songs such as “She Came in Through the Bathroom Window.” The term Potlatch comes from a Northwest Native jargon, meaning “to give away” or “gift,” inspiring ceremonial feasts where guests give away or destroy valuable items to reaffirm health, wealth, family and community bonds. Potlatches were held to celebrate births, deaths, weddings and other significant events, and the original owners had a firm rule never to charge their guests. Today the tradition has clearly modified but is upheld by the fastidious work done to restore and maintain the property’s former glory, including Feble’s thoughtful, idyllic landscape design that feels photo-shoot perfect. And then there are the interiors, done by Nassau-based designer Amanda Lindroth, featuring grasscloth and rattan accents in addition to pastel batik prints in pinks and blues and gorgeous coralstone bathrooms.
Spread out along a serene seven-mile sand beach where the sand melts between your toes, the property is comprised of four main buildings. These include the original clubhouse
whose checkered floors date back to 1919; an intimate gym and spa shared space; the restaurant Fig Tree and a pagoda-roofed central bar overlooking the pool and the sea beyond. There are two pools, one crescent shaped with an infinity edge that begs for pictures to be taken, and the other surrounded by gardens alongside the restaurant. The décor is decidedly coastal with heavy use of coral stone and whitewash on the walls to keep things beachy and casual, while elevated furnishing, fixtures and striped fabrics, courtesy of Lindroth, ensure the luxurious preppy appeal. Rooms are a mix of remodeled and newly built cottage-style suites, some garden- and other ocean-facing cottages, plus two separate villas: a one-bedroom honeymoon suite clad in pink accents and a handmade canopy bed for the ages and a four-bedroom option with a full kitchen, private beach access, pool and butler service. The surrounding gardens are scented with jasmine and frangipani and colorful additions like pink and yellow Acalypha, green and variegated Pandanus and gorgeous silvery Bismarck. Febles can often be spied out among them, wheelbarrow and shears in hand. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at The Fig Tree restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating, while the Asian-influenced cuisine (the chef is from Bhutan) is both hearty and light with varying levels of spice based on preference; the Sand Bar overlooks the pool and the beach beyond and serves drinks and light bites till sunset. Don’t miss the Spicy Ginger Mule or the watermelon-infused Gin Cooler with fresh lime and passionfruit juices. The small spa offers a range of massages and body treatments out of its single couples treatment room, while the gym has all the necessary equipment for an indoor sweat, including a Peloton. The ambiance is pure relaxation. The sound of the waves crashing is omnipresent and the round-backed white Adirondack chairs—reminiscent of those at Round Hill in Jamaica—are forever beckoning as are the hammocks hung from a smattering of beachside huts. To hurry here would be a sin.
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To hurry here . . . would be a sin.
Bag the Lag
LOS ANGELES-BASED BIOTECH COMPANY FOUNT HAS FOUND A WAY TO ERADICATE JET LAG
“Jet Lag Is a Choice”—so says the Los Angeles-based biotech company Fount, whose product, FlyKitt, promises to eliminate jet lag once and for all with a specially formulated series of vitamin supplements, light control and a hydration regimen. And with a current 93% efficacy rate, it seems they may be right.
FOUNDER & CEO OF FOUNT Andrew Herr is a biotech engineer and scientist who, after leading human performance and biotech strategy efforts for the U.S. military and then consulting for private clients, including elite athletes, CEOs and special ops teams, learned to create the most effective custom supplement protocols available. Based on his very own research with Navy SEALs and fighter pilots, he created FlyKitt to combat jet lag. We sat down with Andrew to ask him a few questions about his remarkable new product and what else he and Chief Technology Officer Clayton Kim are working on as they dive headfirst into this brave and exhilarating new world of biotechnology as it converges with travel.
So first of all, how does it work?
Essentially, FlyKitt works by minimizing inflammation caused by pressure changes when you fly, so together with our tailored AI app and custom supplement protocol, we are able to rapidly shift the traveler’s circadian rhythm.
Inflammation seems to be such a buzzword in the wellness space right now. How can you explain it in relation to FlyKitt?
Inflammation is what happens when you don’t sleep. When you’re inflamed, you have low energy, your gut is off and your joints hurt. When I ran bio-performance trials at the Pentagon and then later with the U.S. Air Force and for clients from pro sports teams to business executives, one of the core things I discovered is that pressure changes from flight can cause inflammation. And we know that if we can minimize these pressure changes in flight, we can manage flightinduced inflammation and ultimately affect the circadian rhythm.
How did FlyKitt originate?
Like most of my work, it begins with N of 1 experimentation. In this case, I had a client, a business executive, who was flying to Korea often for business deals. He calls me one day and explains that he flies to Seoul regularly, and every time he lands in the evening, he is taken out to a big meal and a late night and then expected to meet the next morning at 7 a.m. ready to negotiate. He was worried that jet lag was
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“When you find something that works for 93% of people, you make it a product for the market.”
being used against him, and he wanted a strategy. He then tasked me with creating a solution. We relied first on my military work plus research I’ve read about pressurization effects on the body in flight. I turned around and delivered him a plan in 48 hours, and it worked for him! And then when it worked again, we realized we had something, so we shared it with friends and family and other clients, and it kept working. When we hit our 93% success rate, that’s when we knew we had something special.
How do you approach your research?
I think I’m blessed to come to the science from two different standpoints: both technical and applied. I did my graduate work in epidemiology, so I don’t trust anyone who only has lab results that have not been tested on people in the real world. With FlyKitt, we have a very specific and tailored target: inflammation. And while it isn’t the only issue, it’s an important one. I love running experiments for general lifestyle, and here we are focusing on the unique area of jet lag using very targeted tools. Once we understand the pathways and the strategy, we can safely apply it to a variety of things.
I also always use the tools I have in my arsenal. I’ll be my own guinea pig so I can try different methods, especially the countless supplement options—unless there are any unique contraindications. Ultimately, every supplement we use isn’t good for someone. So, my goal is to find things that are safe and effective for the vast majority of people. And once we have those, we will productize them.
What made you develop FlyKitt as a universal product?
Because my work was always N of 1, it was very tailored to the individual and their own biostatistics, but when you find something that works for 93% of people, you make it a product for the market. This is the first one I’ve ever produced, and the experience is very different than consulting. I had to learn how to evolve into a product and services company, along with a consulting-based firm.
What made you shift to travel as a sector?
We learned that travel is a huge challenge to staying healthy. It throws everyone off their healthy habits. And this is an area where people totally need help.
What do you see as the most ingenious or inventive element of FlyKitt?
There are two things. One is the very specific timed supplement approach: when you take the supplement is very important to managing the effects of flying. The second is the sophisticated Fount AI that manages your own circadian rhythm and is the first API for the human body. It’s a truly revolutionary algorithm, thanks to Clayton.
What’s next?
We’re getting ready to launch a bunch of new elements to help combat decisions made while traveling, using our proprietary customized AI algorithm for individual travel. Our technology will be able to answer questions like: What flight do I buy to have the least jet lag? What workout can I do in the hotel gym best suited for my goals? Our goal is to make healthy travel easy and smooth. I see a tremendous opportunity to help a lot more people who travel. Right now, FlyKitt is formulated for everyone to use, but we can also customize it; for example, focus on people who have GI issues or people who really can’t sleep. My big goal is for people to see that they can use this for travel and that it really works, and then we move into people adapting certain elements of it for daily use.
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SUNSET LOOP — PETER ISLAND, BVI
The newly refurbished Peter Island Resort, located just a 30-minute boat ride from Tortola, will open its doors to guests this December.
The refreshed version is every bit the glow-up we’ve been waiting for, with a brand-new yacht club area with dock space for superyachts and mooring balls, making it feasible for day guests and visiting vessels. What has stayed the same, though, is the beloved Sunset Loop Hiking Trail and its reward of hilltop sunset views over the Caribbean Sea and neighboring islands. The new Peter Island Resort will continue its tradition of evening shuttles up to the hill’s summit (or you can climb the roughly 2.5 miles if you prefer), offering guests a front-row panoramic view of the technicolor light show. Guests can pre-order wine and a substantial appetizer or they can bring their own cocktail from the menu at the new Drunken Pelican down at the yacht club.
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Tradewind’s membership programs are tailored for those looking for convenience, cost-effectiveness and enhanced services. Membership comes with a variety of perks that make private and semi-private aviation more accessible.
TRADEWIND’S GOODSPEED CARD offers significant savings and simplified pricing on private charters throughout the eastern United States and the Caribbean.
The traditional “jet card” meets the unique efficiency of the Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. Discounts start at a low 10-hour commitment, and the hourly rate is locked in for the duration of the contract. Some of our distinctive benefits:
• Pay only for occupied flight time within the service regions
• No reposition or empty leg fees
• Dedicated account manager is available to assist with every detail
• No initiation or membership fees, peak day surcharges, blackout dates or waiting period between joining and flying
Additionally, Goodspeed members are eligible for discounts on Tradewind scheduled service flights, exclusive partner offers, first access to discounted empty leg opportunities and complimentary valet parking at select airports.
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TICKET BOOK MEMBERSHIP has been curated for frequent travelers who regularly fly our scheduled service routes to Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard.
Purchase 10 or more tickets to unlock Ticket Book benefits. This membership offers significant discounts, ticket interchangeability between family and friends, and ease of booking and flight management through the mobile app.
Additionally, Ticket Book members gain exclusive access to the automated waitlist system, the ability to privatize a scheduled
flight and exclusive access to scheduled flights from Teterboro (in addition to Westchester Airport).
Ticket Book holders also benefit from an annual one-time discount on private charter as well as discounts on our other routes. The only cost to be a Ticket Book holder is the cost of the tickets themselves.
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TRADEWIND REWARDS is designed for guests flying on Tradewind scheduled service to any of our destinations. Members earn 10 points per flight flown and a complimentary flight for every 100 points.
Sign-up is free, and the Tradewind Rewards account allows you to book and manage rewards travel online. Start earning today!
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THE ORIGIN OF “Goodspeed”
BEFORE FOUNDING TRADEWIND, Eric Zipkin was a seaplane instructor at the beautiful Goodspeed Airport (42B) in East Haddam, Connecticut, which sits on the Connecticut River next to the historic Goodspeed Opera House.
“Goodspeed” (GPD) later became the ATC call sign for all Tradewind flights. When considering what unique call sign made the most sense for Tradewind, goodspeed, a derivative of godspeed—a term used to wish someone well when starting a journey or venture—seemed the perfect selection.
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SNAPPAS BAR AND GRILL, MARSH HARBOUR, BAHAMAS
Just a hop, skip and a jump from the airport, yet boasting some of the island’s best sunset views over the harbour, local favorite Snappas Bar and Grill is the place to toast the sun setting. Despite storms’ best attempts over the years to destroy it, Snappas Bar and Grill keeps re-emerging better than before. The current version, or as they call it Snappas 3.0, feels fresh and more spacious with tall ceilings, shiplap-style walls and a wide inviting bar. The conch fritters remain the best on the island, and the marina views, particularly when dappled in the pink and orange light of sunset, are spectacular. We recommend washing those fritters down with any one of their specialty cocktails, but for a true original, try the Snappas Shaker.
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Snappas Shaker
INGREDIENTS
— 0.75 oz. banana rum
— 0.5 oz. Myers’s rum
— 0.75 oz. vanilla vodka
— Splash of grenadine
— 6 oz. fruit punch
Pour all into a shaker and shake vigorously, then serve over ice.
