Destination Westport: 123 Foot Long “Temptation” Superyacht Anchors off of Cockenoe Island
The superyacht Temptation was anchored between Cedar Point, Compo Beach, and Cockenoe Island late Friday afternoon. Temptation, a 123 foot long Palmer Johnson motor yacht, has made Westport it’s latest port-of-call, adding to the list of superyachts calling Westport water's “home” for a few nights - with Temptation seen from Compo Beach throughout the end of this week.
The yacht is owned by David F. Dyer - a former President of J.Crew, CEO of Tommy Hilfiger, and most recently the President of Chico’s - and is typically chartered during the summer with several New England ports-of-call, like Boston, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. The vessel remains in the south for the winters, with ports-of-call surrounding Florida and the Bahamas. Summer charters will run guests $70,000 per week, while winter charters could be as high as $77,000 for the week.
The 37 meter long vessel has room for eight guests and six crew members, with water toys including a 32 foot Edgewater center console tender, paddle boards, two waverunners, and snorkeling equipment. It’s top speed is 17.5 knots with a cruising range of 2,500 nautical miles. Built in 2005, the boat was last sold in 2017 - having an asking price of $5.7 million, the final sale price wasn’t announced. The boat was refitted in 2017 for $1.5 million.
It’s unknown why the vessel has chosen Westport as its anchor community, however the waters - protected by Cedar Point, Cockenoe Island, and Compo Beach - make for a calm option during a rough weather week, in addition to allowing the guests easy access to Westport restaurants and amenities via their tender vessel.
Temptation isn’t our first superyacht visitor - In May, the 183’ Rosehearty sailing yacht dropped anchor in the community - with its owner, a native Westporter, returning home for a visit.
With a deep water shoreline and easy community access, Westport may just be the next port of call for the big boats and their guests.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Showers. High near 63. Northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tomorrow Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind.
Power Outage Strikes Norwalk, Weston, Westport Late Friday Night
Eversource reported late tonight that 273 homes in Norwalk, 28 homes in Weston, and over a dozen homes in Westport were all without power. The outages were located in the Cranbury and Lyons Plains neighborhoods, with an estimated restoration time of 2:45 AM. No cause for the outage has been released.
Surf’s Up at Compo Beach
Rough waves made for a fun day in the surf this afternoon along Compo Beach.