VENTURA Return to Yacht Gallery VENTURA... Built by Nathanael Herreshoff, America's greatest yacht designer, Ventura is a Federally-documented, National Landmark sailing vessel. A true wooden ship, her hull is solid mahogany, decks are Indian teak, and her hollow wooden mast is made of American spruce. Ventura is 62.5 feet long, weighs 22 tons and carries 35 guests. She was launched in 1921, and was originally owned by philanthropist George Baker (founder of today's Citibank) as Mr. Bakers' private duck hunting yacht! RATES: EVENING COCKTAIL PARTY: $3,500. Includes boat, cocktail party menu and open beer and wine bar up to 20 guests. $159 per additional person up to 35 total AFTERNOON CHARTER (3 Hours Mon-Sat): $1,800 Gourmet picnic lunch for 15 guests. Add $125 per person after the first 15. Includes complimentary beer, wine and soda Return to the dock by 4:00 PM. WEEKEND DAY SAIL (2 Hours): $1,500 Includes box lunch or light snacks for up to 15 people Bottled water and soft drinks Add $125 per person up to 35 $500/hour Overtime Must end by 4:00 PM ADDED TO ALL CHARTERS: 8.875% sales tax 17% service charge $150 dock fee