TREE OF LIFE
Covey Island Boatworks • Built 1991
Length
91 feet
Guests
6
Cabins
3
Crew
4
Max Speed
- kts
Built
1991
Beam
18.6 feet
Draft
8.6 feet
Yacht Specifications
Yacht Type
Sail
Flag
USA
Last Refit
2024
Cruising Speed
10 kts
Air Conditioning
Full
AC All Night
No
Fuel Consumption
5 L/Hr
Engines & Generator
Engine: Cummins Generator: Northern Lights
Accommodation
Guests
6
Cabins
3
King Cabins
1
Double Cabins
2
Showers
3
Electric Heads
3
Wash Basins
3
Pets Onboard
Stabilizers
No
Children Allowed
Additional Accommodation Details
Accommodations: SY Tree of Life Sleeps 6 guests in 3 cabins:
1 Master suite: The Master suite is placed in the stern and provides its occupants with a King bed, plenty of wardrobe space. The King size bed that can be split down the middle for two singles, and an en-suite bathroom with a sink, toilet and shower.
2 double cabins: The double cabins are forward of the salon on the starboard side, and both have a double bed, washbasin and clothes storage. The double size bed in both cabins can be slit down the middle for two singles, and both cabins are en-suite with their very own sink, toilet and shower.
Description notes:
The aft stateroom has a centerline king bed with built in drawers on the forward side of the bed. A settee with a reading nook is located just forward of the bed and a closet with a second set of drawers for clothing also adorn the room. You will also find that the stateroom has an ensuite head with an electric fresh water commode, a vanity and sink with hot and cold water, and a shower.
The aft stateroom is incredibly spacious and has four windows on the transom at the head of the bed. Additionally, there is a skylight, a second hatch, and stairway to the deck. Portholes line the walls giving you the option to take in the fresh air while sleeping.
The two forward staterooms have double beds with vanities, hot and cold water sinks, and a vanity mirror. Both staterooms have closets and chests of drawers for clothing storage. The forward stateroom has a fold down writing desk. Each room has its own deck hatch and multiple opening porthole openings for fresh air. Both staterooms have their very own private head and shower.
1 Master suite: The Master suite is placed in the stern and provides its occupants with a King bed, plenty of wardrobe space. The King size bed that can be split down the middle for two singles, and an en-suite bathroom with a sink, toilet and shower.
2 double cabins: The double cabins are forward of the salon on the starboard side, and both have a double bed, washbasin and clothes storage. The double size bed in both cabins can be slit down the middle for two singles, and both cabins are en-suite with their very own sink, toilet and shower.
Description notes:
The aft stateroom has a centerline king bed with built in drawers on the forward side of the bed. A settee with a reading nook is located just forward of the bed and a closet with a second set of drawers for clothing also adorn the room. You will also find that the stateroom has an ensuite head with an electric fresh water commode, a vanity and sink with hot and cold water, and a shower.
The aft stateroom is incredibly spacious and has four windows on the transom at the head of the bed. Additionally, there is a skylight, a second hatch, and stairway to the deck. Portholes line the walls giving you the option to take in the fresh air while sleeping.
The two forward staterooms have double beds with vanities, hot and cold water sinks, and a vanity mirror. Both staterooms have closets and chests of drawers for clothing storage. The forward stateroom has a fold down writing desk. Each room has its own deck hatch and multiple opening porthole openings for fresh air. Both staterooms have their very own private head and shower.
Photo Gallery
Built in 1991, Tree of Life stands as a testament to timeless elegance on the high seas. With meticulous care and attention to detail, this stunning yacht has been lovingly maintained over the years, and constantly upgraded to meet the demands of modern oceanic exploration. Every corner of this vessel exudes a sense of refined luxury, from the premium linen bedding to the sumptuous wool blankets that envelop you in warmth and comfort. Offering the perfect blend of seafaring practicality and shoreside opulence, Tree of Life allows you to voyage with ease and grace, never compromising on comfort.
In the early 1990's the Tree of Life was named one of the 100 Finest yachts in America by Sail magazine. She was designed in 1989 for a Virginia owner who planned extensive world cruising and wanted a husky yacht that resembled the Baltic trading schooners. Tree of Life was beautifully and strongly built by Covey Island Boat Works in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Since launching she won schooner races in Nova Scotia and crossed the Atlantic to Ireland to win several races there too. A letter from her builder, claiming speeds in excess of 12 knots under sail, is adequate testimony to her performance while a world circumnavigation attests to her seaworthiness and ability.
The Tree of Life's rig is very traditional, with its fiddled bowsprit, reefing topmasts and deadeyes. She spreads 3,894 sq ft of canvas with all sail set, giving her a sail area/displacement ratio of 24; this is more than adequate to keep her moving nicely in even the lightest of breezes. There are enough lines to handle to keep the crew busy and she is a beautiful sight surging along on a broad reach.
Salon - port side
Dining area - starboard side
Master cabin - aft
Double cabin - forward starboard 
Master cabin
Master cabin bathroom
Master Cabin seatNo videos available.
Watersports & Toys
Dinghy
1size: YES, AB, engine: 30Sailing Dinghy
1Stand-up Paddle Boards
1Kayaks - 2 Man
1Snorkel Gear
3Unknown
1n/aOther Toys
Dinghy AB 30 hp
Sailing Dinghy
Paddle Boards
Kayaks - 2 Man
Snorkel Gear
Sailing Dinghy
Paddle Boards
Kayaks - 2 Man
Snorkel Gear
Scuba Diving
Scuba Availability
Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
License Info
-
BCS/Regulators
-
Air Compressor
Not Onboard
Amenities
Salon TV/DVD
1Salon Stereo/Music
1iPod/MP3 Hookups
1CDs/Music
1DVDs/Movies
1Books
1Hammock
1Bimini
1Port/Hatches
1severalBBQ
1Hair Dryers
1Generator
1Yes - Northern LightsGuest Pets Allowed?
1Dine In
1Offer Sailing Instructions
1Other Entertainment
Sail Inventory: Main sail, Fore sail, Stay sail, Job sail, Jib topSail, Fore TopSail, Main TopSail, Fishermans Sail, Balloon
Jib, Golly Wobler
Speakers in Cabins
Salon TV/DVD
Salon Stereo/Music
iPod/MP3 Hookups
CDs/Music
Hammock
Bimini
BBQ
Jib, Golly Wobler
Speakers in Cabins
Salon TV/DVD
Salon Stereo/Music
iPod/MP3 Hookups
CDs/Music
Hammock
Bimini
BBQ
Green Initiatives
Drinking Water Tested for Purity
No
Re-usable Water Bottles
No
Yacht Crew4 Total Crew
About the Crew
Captain Joshua Jacques
Captain Joshua Jacques fell in love with the ocean at a young age. Spending his summers sailing the coast of New England and his winters surfing the cold waters of Maine he knew he wanted to make a life at sea for himself. Jacques began his professional sailing career with the Maine Windjammer fleet up in Rockland Maine spending his summers sailing Penobscot Bay and winters aboard the Tall Ship Lynx transiting the east coast. Jacques and his partner went on to purchase the 1886 Schooner Isaac H. Evans, rescuing the historic vessel and breathing new life and programming into her. Now he looks forward to sharing the beauty of Tree of Life and New England waters with the community
Freelance Chef: Bridget MacBain
As a Newport native with over 15 years of experience in the service industry—spanning high-end restaurants and world-class yachts—I am eager to join Tree of Life as their Summer 2026 freelance Chef. My background is rooted in the high standards of the yachting industry, most recently serving as Chef on M/Y Serena, the mothership to the racing S/Y Dorade. Having logged over 120,000 miles at sea, I have mastered the art of running a self-suffi cient and highly organized galley. I am accustomed to managing all aspects of the culinary experience, from sourcing the finest local ingredients to ensuring a seamless service.
● Adaptable Menus: I am equally comfortable preparing healthy, seasonal family dinners as I am hosting small, formal gatherings for guests.
● Local Expertise: My deep roots in Newport provide me with established relationships with the area’s best purveyors and fish mongers, etc ensuring the highest quality local product is always on the table.
First Mate: Kyle Flanders
Deckhand: Adam Sirois
Deckhand: Sam Wofford
Captain Joshua Jacques fell in love with the ocean at a young age. Spending his summers sailing the coast of New England and his winters surfing the cold waters of Maine he knew he wanted to make a life at sea for himself. Jacques began his professional sailing career with the Maine Windjammer fleet up in Rockland Maine spending his summers sailing Penobscot Bay and winters aboard the Tall Ship Lynx transiting the east coast. Jacques and his partner went on to purchase the 1886 Schooner Isaac H. Evans, rescuing the historic vessel and breathing new life and programming into her. Now he looks forward to sharing the beauty of Tree of Life and New England waters with the community
Freelance Chef: Bridget MacBain
As a Newport native with over 15 years of experience in the service industry—spanning high-end restaurants and world-class yachts—I am eager to join Tree of Life as their Summer 2026 freelance Chef. My background is rooted in the high standards of the yachting industry, most recently serving as Chef on M/Y Serena, the mothership to the racing S/Y Dorade. Having logged over 120,000 miles at sea, I have mastered the art of running a self-suffi cient and highly organized galley. I am accustomed to managing all aspects of the culinary experience, from sourcing the finest local ingredients to ensuring a seamless service.
● Adaptable Menus: I am equally comfortable preparing healthy, seasonal family dinners as I am hosting small, formal gatherings for guests.
● Local Expertise: My deep roots in Newport provide me with established relationships with the area’s best purveyors and fish mongers, etc ensuring the highest quality local product is always on the table.
First Mate: Kyle Flanders
Deckhand: Adam Sirois
Deckhand: Sam Wofford
Meet the Crew
Josh Jacques
Captain
Nationality: American
Languages: English
Bridget MacBain
Freelance Chef
Guest Reviews
Tree of Life - more photos!
View more pics of Tree of Life
photos of cruising in New England
Memories of sailing on Tree of Life
On a Tree of Life cruise
Tree of Life at anchor and sailing in New England.
Newport
Sailing in Newport
Summers sailing on Tree of Life
Thrilling sailing and watching the sun go down on Tree of Life
State Room 2 on Tree of Life
1 full sized bed
Six built in drawers with ample storage
Closet space for hanging garments
Small fold out writing desk
Vanity sink
Private new shower and toilet is located directly across from each of the forward staterooms.
Six built in drawers with ample storage
Closet space for hanging garments
Small fold out writing desk
Vanity sink
Private new shower and toilet is located directly across from each of the forward staterooms.
State room 3 - master cabin
More pics of the master cabin State Room 3
Includes:
1 King sized bed
Nine built in drawers with ample storage
Closet space for hanging garments
Ensuite head with private shower
Includes:
1 King sized bed
Nine built in drawers with ample storage
Closet space for hanging garments
Ensuite head with private shower
State Room 1
Additional information to include:
1 full sized bed
Four built in drawers with ample storage
Closet space for hanging garments
Private new shower and toilet is located directly across from each of the forward staterooms.
1 full sized bed
Four built in drawers with ample storage
Closet space for hanging garments
Private new shower and toilet is located directly across from each of the forward staterooms.
Interior photos
Exquisite Galley and dining area.
The sprawling main saloon and dining area is the perfect place to gather for meals, play a board game, relax and watch a movie, or enjoy beverages while listening to music on the surround sound system.
The sprawling main saloon and dining area is the perfect place to gather for meals, play a board game, relax and watch a movie, or enjoy beverages while listening to music on the surround sound system.
TREE OF LIFE Broker Review
“I had a lovely visit aboard TREE OF LIFE in Rockland yesterday. I was warmly welcomed by Captain Joshua and his crew, and they have been doing a ton of work aboard this beauty. I was very impressed to see the two new ensuite heads for the forward guest cabins that Captain Joshua was able to create, while matching the wood grains to create the new doors. The heads are quite spacious for a ship this size and style, with nice clean white subway tile which, while modern, works nicely with the brass fixtures and rainshower.
The chef went above and beyond preparing some delicious nibbles that were flavorful and creative, along with some seared teriyaki sesame swordfish and a lovely fresh watermelon, arugula and mint salad. She impressed further by finishing the meal with a fresh pear pie with a sugared bourbon sauce. Chef prides herself on making meals for guests with fresh ingredients and providing something they cannot normally get at a restaurant. She takes pride in her cuisine and it shows. Fine dishware and stemware round out the dining experience.
In fact, each member of the crew are so warm and welcoming, knowledgeable and pleasant - guests will find themselves instantly at ease.
The two brand new Douglas fir Masts are impressive, with all new leatherwork, and attention to detail is everywhere, from luxurious bathrobes in each cabin, hand crafted flower vases to replace the outdated 'phone cubbies' previously in place (with fresh flowers always aboard), and brass lanterns hung on deck each evening.
I was able to 'try out' the sun lounges - which are truly the 'best seat in the house' on the foredeck, where you can relax and sunbathe, or read a book out of the way of lines, but still able to take in the scenery.
In summary, TREE OF LIFE offers a great value for a comfortable Schooner - suitable for a family or 3 couples. The two doubles forward do taper slightly - and the crew can put a lee board to separate them to singles for families requiring.“ - Emily Mack
The chef went above and beyond preparing some delicious nibbles that were flavorful and creative, along with some seared teriyaki sesame swordfish and a lovely fresh watermelon, arugula and mint salad. She impressed further by finishing the meal with a fresh pear pie with a sugared bourbon sauce. Chef prides herself on making meals for guests with fresh ingredients and providing something they cannot normally get at a restaurant. She takes pride in her cuisine and it shows. Fine dishware and stemware round out the dining experience.
In fact, each member of the crew are so warm and welcoming, knowledgeable and pleasant - guests will find themselves instantly at ease.
The two brand new Douglas fir Masts are impressive, with all new leatherwork, and attention to detail is everywhere, from luxurious bathrobes in each cabin, hand crafted flower vases to replace the outdated 'phone cubbies' previously in place (with fresh flowers always aboard), and brass lanterns hung on deck each evening.
I was able to 'try out' the sun lounges - which are truly the 'best seat in the house' on the foredeck, where you can relax and sunbathe, or read a book out of the way of lines, but still able to take in the scenery.
In summary, TREE OF LIFE offers a great value for a comfortable Schooner - suitable for a family or 3 couples. The two doubles forward do taper slightly - and the crew can put a lee board to separate them to singles for families requiring.“ - Emily Mack
PERFECT NE/NEWPORT EXPERIENCE - May 2026
A group of friends and brokers went out on an afternoon sail with the delightful crew. The yacht looked beautiful and sailed like a dream, the crew were so welcoming and kind and we all had a fantastic day. 5 stars for the TREE OF LIFE!
Charter Rates
USA - New England
Base Charter Rate
USD 35,000
Base Port: Newport, RI
Preferred Pick Up: Newport, RI
Charter Details
Charter Type: Plus Expenses
Terms: + ALL
MCA Compliance: N/A
Cruising Permit: Boat
Cruising License: Boat
Location Details
TREE OF LIFE will be chartering Summers in New England only
USA - New England
Base Charter Rate
USD 29,500
Base Port: Newport, RI
Preferred Pick Up: Newport, RI
Charter Details
Charter Type: Plus Expenses
Terms: + ALL
MCA Compliance: N/A
Cruising Permit: Boat
Cruising License: Boat
Location Details
TREE OF LIFE will be chartering Summers in New England only
USA - New England
Base Charter Rate
USD 29,500
Base Port: Newport, RI
Preferred Pick Up: Newport, RI
Charter Details
Charter Type: Plus Expenses
Terms: + ALL
MCA Compliance: N/A
Cruising Permit: Boat
Cruising License: Boat
Location Details
TREE OF LIFE will be chartering Summers in New England only
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