Capt. Hugh - Born in England, now permanent US Resident with a family home in St Augustine, Florida.
Hugh started competitive sailing and ocean racing in the UK & France in 1987 (30 years experience). He completed the intensive Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Yachtmaster 300 Ton Sail & Power Commercial License in 2002, and worked as a Captain & Chef in commercial yachting in the Cayman Islands, Virgin Islands, USA & Asia.
Hugh ran a 50 ft Crewed sloop as a Captain/Chef in the Virgin Islands from 2007-2011.
A 20 year career in Marketing & Sales for IT & Database companies saw Hugh working in some 20 countries and heading up operations in Europe, US, Asia & Latin America.
In 2017, Hugh purchased a new 60 ft Beneteau sloop (Ocean Star) with his partner Ellen in Charleston, leading to a maiden season for the yacht and crew in the Virgin Islands for 2018.
Hugh attended culinary classes in Europe, Japan and France, and specialises in Mediterranean and Asian fresh food dishes with premium ingredients.
Hugh is a social drinker but non smoker, no drugs, no criminal record, clean licenses and a broad sense of humour when trying to catch fish!
Vivianne Swietelsky
Chef/First Mate Ocean Star
Vivianne, or “Chef ViVi” is based in St Thomas & Miami. She is known for her authentic interpretations of the world’s great cuisines – American, Mediterranean, Southeast Asian, Indian & Latin American – as well as for being an outstanding pastry chef and cocktail mixologist. For as far back as she can remember, Chef Vivi has been passionate about food and the artistry of its preparation.
Born in the U.S. to an Italian father and a Venezuelan mother, she grew up in the United States, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and Mexico, and is fluent in five languages. Her family life revolved around the enjoyment of great food and her mother taught her to cook instinctually, from the heart. Another one of Chef ViVi’s passions is sailing, and she has enjoyed working on sailboats around the world. She also has an ASA Certificate for Offshore Sailing gained in the U.S. Virgin Islands and has owned and operated several Beneteau yachts.
Specifications
Type
Sailing Yachts
Builder
Beneteau
Year Built
2015
Size
60.00 Ft
Beam
15 Feet
Draft
7.5 Feet
Guests
6
Boat Details
Cabins:
3
Queen:
2
Single Cabins:
1
Showers:
3
Wash Basins:
3
Heads:
3
Electric Heads:
3
Pick Up Locations
Pref. Pick-up:
Red Hook
Other Pick-up:
Red Hook
Details
Refit:
-
Helipad:
No
Jacuzzi:
No
A/C:
Full
Engine Details
-
Fuel Consumption:
-
Cruising Speed:
-
Max Speed:
-
Locations
Winter Area:
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US)
Summer Area:
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US)
Amenities
Salon Tv/VCR:
Yes
Salon Stereo:
Yes
Sat Tv:
-
# of Videos:
-
# DVDs/Movies:
-
# CD's:
-
Camcorder:
-
Books:
-
Board Games:
Yes
Sun Awning:
-
Deck Shower:
Yes
Bimini:
Yes
Water Maker:
Yes
Special Diets:
Inq
Kosher:
Inq
BBQ:
Yes
# Dine In:
6
Minimum Age:
Swimmers pref'd
Generator:
10Kw
Inverter:
2Kw
Voltages:
110v & 220v
Water Maker:
Yes
Water Cap:
400 gals
Ice Maker:
Yes
Sailing Instructions:
No
Internet Access:
Onboard WIFI
Gay Charters:
Inq
Nude:
Inq
Hairdryers:
-
# Port Hatches:
-
Guests Smokes:
Transoms
Crew Smokes:
Inq
Pets Aboard:
No
Pet Type:
-
Guest Pets:
-
Children Ok:
Yes
Hammock:
Yes
Windscoops:
-
Water Sports
Dinghy size:
18 ft
Dinghy hp:
70
Dinghy # pax:
8
Water Skis Adult:
Yes
Water Skis Kids:
-
Jet Skis:
No
Wave Runners:
No
Kneeboard:
Yes
Windsurfer:
-
Snorkel Gear:
Yes
Tube:
Yes
Scurfer:
-
Wake Board:
Yes
Kayaks 1 Pax:
-
Kayaks (2 Pax):
-
Floating Mats:
Yes
Swim Platform:
Yes
Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type):
Stern
Sailing Dinghy:
No
Beach Games:
Yes
Fishing Gear:
Yes
Gear Type:
Light
Rods:
-
Sample menu plan :-
Breakfasts
Available every morning as a crew & guest breakfast or brunch substitute!
3. Banana stuffed French Toast with Blueberry Coulis
4. Eggs benedict a la mode (solo or with spinach or salmon)
5. Traditional custom eggs wth choice of sides
6. Blueberry pancakes with organic honey, mascarpone and fresh berries
7. Custom omelletes with green salad.
"Chef Hugh's Lunch Truck"
1. Kale Salad with apples, cranberries, pine nuts and pecans- Gluten free
2. Asian chopped salad with ginger dressing
3. Thai styles grilled snapper lettuce wraps with ginger sauce.
4. Peanut sesame slaw with soba noodles
5. Butternut Squash Chipotle Chilli
6. Lebanese Lamb Lollipops with rice salad.
7. Spicy Thai lettuce wraps
"Chef Hugh's Global Restaurant Dinner Menu"
1. "Shrimp la forchet" - New Orleans favorite! Twice lightly grilled shrimp with white wine garlic, rosemary and chilli to taste. Served with garlic and pine nut couscous.
2. "Lemon Sea Salt Garlic Oiled Crab Linguine" - Sicilian Favorite! Jumbo lump crab seasoned with a fresh made olive oil paste infused with lemon zest, garlic & himalayan pink salt, tossd with watercress, italin parsley and served over fresh linguine that is finished with European butter and cracked pepper.
3. "Alskan Halibut Bake" - A Northern lights, dark nights favorite! Premium Halibut baked in white wine, cream, butter and parsley and covered in a delicate layer of potatoes. Served with a medley of fresh grilled vegetables in orange zest.
4. "Venetian Rich Penne Pasta" A Med favorite! Penne infused in a sauce drawn feom sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, red onions and pine nut pesto with red chili & cilantro garnish to taste.
5. "Peruvian Pesto" A Latin American superfood! Your favorite pasta freshly cooked al dente and then tossd in this Peruvian favorite pesto sauce with powerful basil, spinach, green beans, onion and white cheddar garnish.
6. "French Filrt Mignon grilled to order, seared in butter with a red wine jus reduction. Served with garlic roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables and steamed broccoli.
7. "Japanese Salmon & Avocado Grill" - Japanese terriyaki glazed salmon served with grilled breadcrumb covered avocado served with Sushi rice and steamed vegetables.
"A La Carte" always available on Ocean Star! Just ask Hugh or Doris to cook or prepare what you love or your favorite recipes?"
