Captain Thomas grew up boating in Louisiana. He had an aluminum John Boat that he drove up and down the Vermillion River at 8 years old. Growing up Thomas learned fishing, crabbing and shrimping in the marsh and offshore with his father. As a teenager, Thomas was introduced to sailing by a couple in Galveston Texas and he fell in love with sailing. In college, he bought a Hobie 14-foot Catamaran and learned to sail. In his late twenties, he lived in Miami Florida and raced a Tornado (an Olympic Class Sailboat). He dreamed of one day living on a sailboat and sailing around the world.
Brenda grew up fishing on the banks of Toledo Bend Lake in north Louisiana. She loved the sea but wasn't exposed to boats until she met Thomas. She enjoyed sailing with Thomas, but she always said that she would never live on a boat. Thomas prayed that she would change her mind.
After they got married, they bought “Sandy Key," a 33-foot Beneteau. Almost every weekend they would take their kids and friends for a sail. Unfortunately, hurricane "Ivan" destroyed the "Sandy Key" after years of week-end sailing.
Work and life took them out of the sailing scene for a few years. Their daughter talked Thomas into getting a racing catamaran. They purchased a Hobie Tiger to race for a few seasons. It was a fun and enjoyable time traveling to races but life got busy, their daughter grew up and the Tiger was sold.
Thomas and his dad purchased a 28 ft Grady White fishing boat together. A lot of "guys week-ends" were spent fishing the waters near Venice Louisiana. At Venice, you can catch Tuna offshore, Red Fish and Trout in the Mississippi River Channel, and Bass in the fresh inland waters, all in the same weekend. Our freezers were full of fish for years. We sold the Grady when it was time to retire and start this adventure.
Brenda developed allergies to Bahia grass, pecan trees and oak trees, all of which existed in their yard. It was time to move! Brenda agreed to sell the house and buy a boat with the agreement that she would give it 6 months trial. Thomas made the boat as comfortable as possible with all the upgrades. It worked! They have lived on their boat now since October 5, 2018. It is their home. Thomas' years of prayers paid off :)
They have sailed up and down the Caribbean for a couple of years to gain experience. Thomas obtained his Master Captain's License. Now they share their boat life by chartering to people who are wanting an "Island Time" adventure.
Specifications
Type
Catamaran
Builder
Leopard
Year Built
2012
Size
44.00 Ft
Beam
24 Feet
Draft
4.3 Feet
Guests
4
Boat Details
Cabins:
2
Queen:
1
Single Cabins:
1
Showers:
3
Wash Basins:
2
Heads:
2
Electric Heads:
2
Pick Up Locations
Pref. Pick-up:
Yacht Haven Grande, STT
Other Pick-up:
-
Details
Refit:
2019
Helipad:
No
Jacuzzi:
No
A/C:
Full
Engine Details
2x Yanmar 39HP
Northern Lights 6KW
Fuel Consumption:
-
Cruising Speed:
6
Max Speed:
8 US Gall/Hr
Locations
Winter Area:
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US)
Summer Area:
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US)
Amenities
Salon Tv/VCR:
No
Salon Stereo:
Yes
Sat Tv:
-
# of Videos:
-
# DVDs/Movies:
No
# CD's:
Yes
Camcorder:
No
Books:
Yes
Board Games:
Yes
Sun Awning:
Yes
Deck Shower:
Yes
Bimini:
Yes
Water Maker:
Yes
Special Diets:
Inq
Kosher:
No
BBQ:
Yes
# Dine In:
6
Minimum Age:
Water safe
Generator:
Yes
Inverter:
Yes
Voltages:
110
Water Maker:
Yes
Water Cap:
265 gallons
Ice Maker:
Yes
Sailing Instructions:
No
Internet Access:
Onboard WIFI
Gay Charters:
Yes
Nude:
No
Hairdryers:
No
# Port Hatches:
Yes
Guests Smokes:
Yes
Crew Smokes:
No
Pets Aboard:
No
Pet Type:
-
Guest Pets:
No
Children Ok:
Yes
Hammock:
No
Windscoops:
Yes
Water Sports
Dinghy size:
12.6
Dinghy hp:
25HP
Dinghy # pax:
6
Water Skis Adult:
No
Water Skis Kids:
No
Jet Skis:
No
Wave Runners:
No
Kneeboard:
No
Windsurfer:
No
Snorkel Gear:
Yes
Tube:
Yes
Scurfer:
No
Wake Board:
No
Kayaks 1 Pax:
Yes
Kayaks (2 Pax):
No
Floating Mats:
No
Swim Platform:
Yes
Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type):
Yes
Sailing Dinghy:
No
Beach Games:
No
Fishing Gear:
Yes
Gear Type:
Trolling Rods
Rods:
2
BREAKFAST
Fresh fruit, bread, cereal, juice, jams,coffee
Eggs scrambled with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and cheese.
Bacon, Pancakes and syrup.
Omelette’s made to order, sausage with biscuits.
Fried eggs with oven roasted potatoes, Canadian bacon, and French toast
MORNING SNACKS
Fruit and cheese board
LUNCHES
Gourmet Hamburgers with French fries
Fish tacos with mango slaw
Avocado with crab slaw
Chicken salad sandwich
Blt and Club sandwiches
Salmon croquettes with peas and fries
AFTERNOON SNACK
Charcuterie boards
DINNERS
Chicken and sausage gumbo with white rice and garlic French bread.
Shrimp etouffe with wild rice on a lettuce bed, French bread.
Filet Migon with grilled asparagus, roasted potatoes with onions and peppers
Shrimp Alfredo with red, yellow and orange peppers served on angel hair pasta. French Bread
Chicken stir fry with onions, peppers and celery served with angel hair pasta with homemade pepper jelly and hosanna sauce
Pork chops with Spanish rice, Corn Maque Choux , English peas with onion.
DESSERTS
No desserts offered
Standard Ships Bar
Soft drinks, sodas, water, beers and well drinks, cocktails are available for your enjoyment.
Spirits
Vodka brands: Tito’s, Stoli, Smirnoff
Whiskey brands: Johnny Walker, Dewars, Jack Daniels
If you require premium wines or spirits of your choice, please notify your broker and we will be happy to source it for you and have them onboard when you arrive.