Tyche Description
TYCHE is a 59-foot ocean going sloop designed by Ted Hood. Her classic lines and beautiful interior are kept in immaculate condition. The aft main cabin is full beam with 2 large closets and separate dry head. The forward guest cabin is a double bed. The yacht is perfectly suited for a family trip around New England. The captain is versed in local history & ecology and loves to provide educational commentary and storytelling which guests find engaging.
TYCHE is the Greek word for prosperity or fortune, and is named for the Greek Goddess who presides over the welfare of a city. The Goddess Tyche personified chance and affluence and is associated with both good and bad fortune, mirroring the uncertainty of life.
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TYCHE is the Greek word for prosperity or fortune and is named for the Greek Goddes who oversees the the welfare of a city. The Godess Tyche personified chance and affluence and is often associated with both good and bad fortune, mirroring the uncertainty of life.
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Tyche Crew Profile
Captain
Mate/ Steward
Martin Downs
Captain, chef
Martin Downs is Tyche’s captain and owner. He is thrilled to share his love of this
exceptional yacht and takes pride in giving guests an excellent experience aboard.
Since taking ownership in 2023, he has sailed her thousands of miles offshore and
in coastal New England waters. He attends to maintaining the yacht in top
condition with the same enthusiasm and care that he demonstrates on the water.
His reputation for prudent seamanship is well attested, but eclipsed by reviews of
his cooking. He’s used to being asked where he trained as a chef. The answer is,
at home in rural New Hampshire; although the time he spent living in Rome with
his wife and kids amounted to a masterclass, and he is a certified cook in the U.S.
Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Capt. Downs is a lifelong sailor - starting out “at nine weeks old, in a wicker
basket,” as his father liked to boast - whose early life revolved around racing
sailboats on the Great Lakes out of Bayview Yacht Club, in Detroit, MI. He traded
fresh for salt water 25 years ago, and fell in love with New England and the
Atlantic. His passion for the region’s nautical heritage and marine environment
hasn’t abated since.
Ella Withington
Mate, steward
Ella grew up in Cape Cod Bay and began sailing and helping with her father’s
oyster farm at age seven. Having sailed over 15,000 ocean miles, Ella brings a
wealth cruising and charter experience to every voyage. From skippering
expeditions in the Arctic to racing classic schooners across the Mediterranean,
she has sailed a wide range of vessels in some of the world´s most challenging and
beautiful water.
Outside of sailing, she is a keen backcountry skier, climber, surfer and backpacker.
She has spent many years exploring the coastline of New England and is an expert
in hidden gems and fine dining from Maine to New York.
Tyche Calendar
Tyche does currently not provide a calendar or bookings list. Please inquire for more information.
Tyche Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter.Low price: $17,500
High price: $18,500
| Season | 2 Pax | 3-4 Pax |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Summer | $17,500 | $18,500 |
| 2026 Summer | $17,500 | $18,500 |
| 2027 Summer | $17,500 | $18,500 |
Yacht terms: Plus Expenses*
*Cruising Permits, Fees, and Taxes to be paid by the Charterer upon entry to Cruising Grounds or Ports for all locations. Please inquire about rates and customary fees.
The price includes a professional crew operating your chartered yacht, but all running expenses such as fuel, tax, provisions and any other costs are extra. Calculate between 15-25% for a sailing yacht and 25-35% for a motor yacht on top of the given rate with an APA cash payment made to the ships agent or captain, who will keep an open tap and produce full accounts of all expenditures. Unused APA money will be refunded. Inquire for more information.
ADDITIONAL RATE DETAILS
APA 20%
Delivery fee may apply for charters over 40 miles from Boston MA