Captain Shawn Deweese:
You’re in good hands with Shawn - not only the Captain, but an owner he knows August Maverick in and out. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and a Master's Degree in Social Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. He served nine years at sea in the U.S. Coast Guard aboard cutters ALEX HALEY (Kodiak, AK), KUKUI (Honolulu, HI), CAMPBELL (Kittery, ME), and was the Commanding Officer of Cutters ADAK (Manama, Bahrain) and KISKA (Hilo, HI). He graduated from the Naval Diving Salvage Training Center (Navy Dive School) in Panama City Florida where he later retuned as an instructor for four years. He is a licensed Merchant Mariner with a 1600-ton Oceans Master, and Second Mate Unlimited License. He is also a PADI Dive Master.
Now that we've gotten all of the really serious things out of the way, we figured you'd like to know a little more about this one. He's pretty cool. Shawn grew up on the water and all of his memories involve being in, on or under the water; fishing off Cape Cod, snorkeling and diving on family vacations in the Caymans, and waterskiing or tubing during family reunions on the lake in Minnesota. He is great with kids and enjoys teaching them how to fish, taking them tubing behind the tender, and showing some of the little tricks he’s learned during his time on the water.
First Mate Victoria Balcheva
Victoria grew up in Varna - the sea capital of Bulgaria. She was always drawn to the water, and family vacations were always near a lake or the sea. She enjoyed fishing with her father as a child, and was a synchronized swimmer throughout high-school. Victoria attended college for International Business Management while working in restaurants, was a fitness instructor, a health coach and even did some modeling. She always loved the idea of being on the water and running a boat, so when the time was right, she did just that. She moved to Greece and quickly earned her Skipper diploma for yachts up to 72ft. She spent a year running day trips and multi-day cruises around Thassos Island: still one of her favorite places. Victoria immersed herself in the sail culture and participated in local regattas, and was a skipper for a two week trip around Greece, transiting the Corinth Canal twice and gaining more than 3500NM as a skipper. Victoria decided to expand her knowledge and went back to the USA where she gained STCW, Powerboat 2, and RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certifications. During her time on August Maverick, Victoria has completed her 100-ton USCG Captains License course and is working towards her dive certifications! Victoria superbly manages guest relations while on charter; making your time onboard as care-free and fun as possible. In addition to running August Maverick with Shawn, Victoria manages August Maverick’s social media, website and tries to keep Shawn out of trouble...some jobs are simply harder than others!
Chef: Freelance
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Specifications
Type
Sailing Yachts
Builder
Stephens
Year Built
1978
Size
92.00 Ft
Beam
23 Feet
Draft
10 Feet
Guests
12
Boat Details
Cabins:
3
Queen:
-
Single Cabins:
1
Showers:
3
Wash Basins:
5
Heads:
5
Electric Heads:
5
Pick Up Locations
Pref. Pick-up:
Yacht Heaven, St Thomas
Other Pick-up:
South Dartmouth, MA
Details
Refit:
2018
Helipad:
No
Jacuzzi:
No
A/C:
Full
Engine Details
-
Fuel Consumption:
6
Cruising Speed:
8kts
Max Speed:
11kts US Gall/Hr
Locations
Winter Area:
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US)
Summer Area:
USA - New England, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US)
Amenities
Salon Tv/VCR:
Yes
Salon Stereo:
Yes
Sat Tv:
-
# of Videos:
-
# DVDs/Movies:
Yes
# CD's:
-
Camcorder:
No
Books:
-
Board Games:
No
Sun Awning:
Yes
Deck Shower:
Yes
Bimini:
Yes
Water Maker:
50GPH
Special Diets:
Yes
Kosher:
No
BBQ:
Yes
# Dine In:
12
Minimum Age:
water safe
Generator:
Two, 30Kw & 20Kw
Inverter:
Yes,Two
Voltages:
110v
Water Maker:
50GPH
Water Cap:
2,000 Gal
Ice Maker:
Yes
Sailing Instructions:
No
Internet Access:
None-Hot Spots
Gay Charters:
Yes
Nude:
Yes
Hairdryers:
Yes
# Port Hatches:
Yes/21
Guests Smokes:
Yes, aft deck only
Crew Smokes:
No
Pets Aboard:
No
Pet Type:
N/A
Guest Pets:
No
Children Ok:
Yes
Hammock:
Yes
Windscoops:
No
Water Sports
Dinghy size:
14' RIB
Dinghy hp:
50HP
Dinghy # pax:
8
Water Skis Adult:
Yes
Water Skis Kids:
No
Jet Skis:
No
Wave Runners:
No
Kneeboard:
Yes
Windsurfer:
No
Snorkel Gear:
Yes
Tube:
Yes
Scurfer:
No
Wake Board:
Yes
Kayaks 1 Pax:
2
Kayaks (2 Pax):
No
Floating Mats:
Yes
Swim Platform:
Yes, water level
Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type):
2 rigid metal ladders (one on
Sailing Dinghy:
No
Beach Games:
Yes
Fishing Gear:
Yes
Gear Type:
1 trolling, 1 casting & kids
Rods:
6
DAYBREAK CREPES Vanilla crepes stuffed with fresh fruit, topped with lime crème frâiche EGGS FLORENTINE Toasted english muffin topped with perfectly poached eggs, spinach, apple wood smoked bacon, finished with a tangy hollandaise MONTE CRISTO A classic breakfast treat made with fresh vanilla battered brioche, choice cuts of ham,Turkey, Swiss cheese, topped with berry jam and confectioners sugar BANANAS FOSTER STUFFED TOAST Grilled vanilla brioche, rum caramelized bananas, whipped butter, candied bacon QUICHE Miniature quiche with seasonal ingredients OMELETS Made to order with selected ingredients. Served with hash browns or golden potato cakes SCONES A classic lemon scone served with clotted creme and berry compote CHILLED OATMEAL CUPS Steel cut oats prepared with almond milk, layered with fresh blueberries, bananas and toasted cocoanut flakes
MIDDAY GRILLED PANINI Fresh basil, Roma tomatoes, provolone, topped with a perfect mozzarella WEDGE SALAD A chilled wedge of iceberg lettuce with double cream blue cheese, shaved red onion, applewood smoked bacon, heirloom tomatoes, and hard boiled eggs CHICKEN NAPOLEON Colorful roasted vegetables, on a bed of couscous with red pepper coulis CAESAR SALAD Romaine hearts, shaved parmagiano reggiano, garlic crostini, lemon, served with grilled chicken or shrimp CARIBBEAN FISH TACOS Blackened grouper served in a flour tortilla with jicama, mango, and cilantro salsa FRENCH DIP Classic hot roast beef sandwich served on a toasted baguette layered with Swiss and Provolone cheese with Au Jus GRILLED SALMON prepared with dill lime aioli atop a chilled cucumber salad KEBABS Mediterranean dish served with a variety of marinated vegetables skewered and grilled to perfection
EVENING SUNSET BEACH BBQ Pineapple glazed pork tenderloin, curried cocoanut prawns, garlic stuffed Caribbean lobster, cornmeal cakes, potato salad, and jicama slaw CHARBROILED BEEF FILET Roasted red and blue potato, haricot vert bundle, with a red wine jus CHICKEN SATAY Chicken skewers with a curried cocoanut peanut sauce served with a Thai spring roll, Mae Ploy and cocoanut jasmine rice ROASTED CORNISH HEN Tequila, lime, and carambola marinade with a tomatillo coulis and avocado crema SALMON Grilled atop crispy golden polenta cakes, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, artichoke hearts, grilled parmesan lace MOFONGO Mashed green plantain, yuca, and yautia with traditional Criollo seasoning, piled high with juicy Chimichurri Churrasco CARIBBEAN GROUPER Panko encrusted pan fried grouper with fresh mango and red pepper salsa ROASTED DIJON PORK TENDERLOIN Slow roasted to perfection, served with herbed orzo
