FAQ Q: Did you go to UC Berkeley?

A: No. The name Berkeley East came from a ferry boat, "the Berkeley", that we met on over 30 years ago in San Diego. The East came as a result of seeing the boat being built in Taiwan. There was 30-foot Chinese symbol on the wall behind her during [...]

construction. Thinking it would mean something profound we agreed to incorporate it into the name before we new what it meant. It turned out to mean East - the East side of the boat yard. Thus Berkeley East. While the name has a number of other meanings this is the true origin off our boat's name.

Q: What type of boat is Berkeley East?

A: She is a Hylas 54 Raised Salon hull #46. We had her built at Queen Long Marine in Kaohsiung, Taiwan and commissioned in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She is a high performance offshore sailing yacht capable of long range cruising in comfort. We have equipped her with the latest safety gear, electronics, automation and creature comforts, so she can be handled by the two of us.

Q: What are your sailing plans?

A: In the summer of 201 7we plan to sail from the east coast of Italy, down the Adriatic Sea, over to Sicily and Sardinia.

A: We are currently living aboard Berkeley East in the summer (in the Mediterranean) and living at our home in Charlotte, NC during the winter.
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Q: Who else is going with you?

A: The boat is designed for the two of us to handle alone, but we welcome friends and colleagues to join us when ever they have time.

Q: How can I contact you?

A: The best way to reach us is through email at BerkeleyEast@gmail.com.