Captain Jacobus Pieterse spent his childhood growing up grew up along the ocean and in the city in his native South Africa. He originally hails from Empangeni, which is a city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, approximately 157 kilometers north of Durban, set in a hill countryside, overlooking a flat coastal plain and the major harbour town of Richards Bay which is 16 kilometers away,
A very friendly, easy going and accessible person, everyone just calls him JACO (pronounced Yako). Besides swimming, Jaco excelled at rugby and boxing as a youth. His love of the water moved him on to a yachting career, he now has 30 years of experience on the water, from chartering, diving, and delivering yachts, both power and sail.
Jaco is an easy to talk to person, who has a sense of adventure and relishes exploring new places. He spent a lot of time cruising the Indian Ocean, which he loves for its vast unspoiled areas. He arrived to Sint Maarten about 6 years ago and has been cruising the local waters there ever since. The area has become a home of sorts, and Jaco has designed interesting venues for all types of guests, depending on what they want to do, be it intensive watersports, horse back riding, touring, or just quiet pristine places to relax. He feels the service on board should tailor to the guest’s preferences. From a friendly casual atmosphere to a refined discreet silver service, Jaco will deliver what fits!
His motto is “Be honest and real to yourself and others”. His straightforward enthusiasm and attention to details ensures an excellent charter on board Yacht Eclipse!
CHEF Allison Williams: Profile coming soon!
CHIEF MATE - MARCO DE VILLIERS
Marco de Villiers is from Welkom, South Africa. He and his 2 brothers spent time on the farm and in the city growing up. As a child Marco pursued soccer and motor cross, and enjoyed a lot of fishing.
In 2018 Marco decided it was time to see more of the world, and he followed his curiosity and love of the ocean to begin sailing. He decided he really liked yachts and watersports and has been working aboard various vessels ever since. His travels introduced him to one of his favorite locations, The Bahamas. There he was able to hone his yacht and water based skills and learn more of the beautiful underwater world.
Besides his love of the ocean, Marco is a musician and DJ, Besides being there to assist in watersports and adventure, he will see that the music and fun is just right for guests aboard. He is a friendly, hardworking, and helpful part of the Eclipse crew!
His motto is the “Life is amazing and is what it should be!”
CHIEF STEWARDESS - MERUGIA VELDKAMP
Marugia is from The Netherlands. An adventurous soul, she spent time in Australia acquiring skills that have been a great aid to her job on board Eclipse. She has been waitress, hostess, barista, and bartender and also worked as a housekeeper and a social counselor.
Some of her favorite activities are water sports, singing and Salsa dancing! But, do not let that sweet demeanor fool you, as this athletic young lady is also a black belt in Tae Kwon Do!
Marugia started working on Eclipse as the second stewardess, but her job performance and dedication now have her in the position of Chief Stewardess. She always looks forward to hosting and serving the guests aboard!
2ND STEWARDESS - STEPHANIE
Specifications
Type
Power Yachts
Builder
Couach
Year Built
2005
Size
114.00 Ft
Beam
24 Feet
Draft
6 Feet
Guests
10
Boat Details
Cabins:
5
Queen:
5
Single Cabins:
1
Showers:
5
Wash Basins:
5
Heads:
-
Electric Heads:
5
Pick Up Locations
Pref. Pick-up:
St Maarten
Other Pick-up:
Leewards, Grenadines, St Barth
Details
Refit:
2019/2020
Helipad:
No
Jacuzzi:
Yes
A/C:
Full
Engine Details
2 x MTU V 16 motors of 2400 CV each
2 x Kohler 55 generators
Fuel Consumption:
150
Cruising Speed:
23 knots
Max Speed:
30 knots US Gall/Hr
Locations
Winter Area:
Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards
Summer Area:
Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards
Amenities
Salon Tv/VCR:
Yes
Salon Stereo:
Yes
Sat Tv:
-
# of Videos:
-
# DVDs/Movies:
-
# CD's:
Bose sound
Camcorder:
No
Books:
-
Board Games:
Yes
Sun Awning:
No
Deck Shower:
Yes
Bimini:
Yes
Water Maker:
Yes
Special Diets:
Yes
Kosher:
Inq
BBQ:
Yes
# Dine In:
-
Minimum Age:
Any Age
Generator:
2 x Kohler
Inverter:
220v
Voltages:
220v
Water Maker:
Yes
Water Cap:
2,000
Ice Maker:
Yes
Sailing Instructions:
No
Internet Access:
Onboard WIFI
Gay Charters:
Yes
Nude:
Yes
Hairdryers:
Yes
# Port Hatches:
2 per cabi
Guests Smokes:
Outside only
Crew Smokes:
No
Pets Aboard:
No
Pet Type:
-
Guest Pets:
No
Children Ok:
Yes
Hammock:
No
Windscoops:
No
Water Sports
Dinghy size:
Highfield
Dinghy hp:
18 HP
Dinghy # pax:
3
Water Skis Adult:
No
Water Skis Kids:
No
Jet Skis:
Yes
Wave Runners:
No
Kneeboard:
No
Windsurfer:
No
Snorkel Gear:
Yes
Tube:
Yes
Scurfer:
No
Wake Board:
No
Kayaks 1 Pax:
No
Kayaks (2 Pax):
1
Floating Mats:
Yes
Swim Platform:
Yes
Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type):
Yes, hydraulic
Sailing Dinghy:
No
Beach Games:
No
Fishing Gear:
Yes
Gear Type:
2 fishing rods
Rods:
2
BREAKFAST
Vegetable Omelet/Frittata
Red Onions, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes
Options: Spinach/Asparagus
Coconut Chia Pudding/Yoghurt Parfait with Fresh Fruits options: Pineapple/Banana/Berries
