Rates Per Week
Crew Profiles
| Title | Name | Nation | Born | Licenses | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Eben Swart | South African | 1983 | RYA Yacht Master Offshore, STCW, Padi Dive Instructor | English |
| Crew | Katie Brown | English |
Captain Eben Swart
Eben grew up in South Africa in a big city but most vacations were spent in the wild bushveld. His working career started as a project manager and later on to logistics. Eben started sailing later in life and as soon as he set foot on his first boat he was hooked. He went on to become a captain and managed a sailing academy.
Katie was born in a small English village in the UK, her love for water and the ocean comes from the South coast of England. Her love for the ocean is matched by her love for horses as an equestrian dressage ride and her passion for cuisines from around the world. She enjoyed cooking from a young age with her mom who was a qualified chef. After completing her equine studies she worked in equine yards where she competed at a national level. She lated worked at a culinary school where she further developed her skills that are incorporated in her beautiful cuisines.
Eben and Katie met on the north coast of Sicily in Milazzo in 2022 and it was love at first sight. Katie as an equestrian rider and Eben as a Captain both had a love of the water. After traveling together around Europe Eben convinced Katie to join him in the amazing world of sailing.
Eben has been chartering around the Mediterranean and the Caribbean for the last 9 years and Katie joined him in the British Virgin Islands in 2023. As soon as you step on board you will feel at home and you can sit back relax and soak in the Caribbean sun. Whatever your needs are, whether it is diving amazing reefs, building sand castles on the beach or enjoying cocktails at the beach bars, Eben and Katie will have you forgetting about the world outside the islands.
Captain Eben Swart Qualifications:
-RYA Yacht Master Offshore
-STCW Basic Safety Training
-VHF License
-Jet Ski and power boat instructor
-PADI Dive Instructor
Chef Katie Brown Qualifications:
-Ashburton Culinary Academy Yacht Chef Certificate
-STCW Basic Safety Training
-Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2
Captain
Eben Swart
Chef
Katie Brown
Specifications
Accommodations
Additional Rate Information
Additional Rate Information
Charter Rates Per Week
| Rate Period | Terms | 2 Guests | 3 Guests | 4 Guests | 5 Guests | 6 Guests | 7 Guests | 8 Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2024 to 2025 | Inclusive | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 |
| Summer 2025 | Inclusive | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 |
| Winter 2025 to 2026 | Inclusive | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 |
Additional Rate Information
Location Details
Summer Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Winter Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Captain Eben Swart
Eben grew up in South Africa in a big city but most vacations were spent in the wild bushveld. His working career started as a project manager and later on to logistics. Eben started sailing later in life and as soon as he set foot on his first boat he was hooked. He went on to become a captain and managed a sailing academy.
Katie was born in a small English village in the UK, her love for water and the ocean comes from the South coast of England. Her love for the ocean is matched by her love for horses as an equestrian dressage ride and her passion for cuisines from around the world. She enjoyed cooking from a young age with her mom who was a qualified chef. After completing her equine studies she worked in equine yards where she competed at a national level. She lated worked at a culinary school where she further developed her skills that are incorporated in her beautiful cuisines.
Eben and Katie met on the north coast of Sicily in Milazzo in 2022 and it was love at first sight. Katie as an equestrian rider and Eben as a Captain both had a love of the water. After traveling together around Europe Eben convinced Katie to join him in the amazing world of sailing.
Eben has been chartering around the Mediterranean and the Caribbean for the last 9 years and Katie joined him in the British Virgin Islands in 2023. As soon as you step on board you will feel at home and you can sit back relax and soak in the Caribbean sun. Whatever your needs are, whether it is diving amazing reefs, building sand castles on the beach or enjoying cocktails at the beach bars, Eben and Katie will have you forgetting about the world outside the islands.
Captain Eben Swart Qualifications:
-RYA Yacht Master Offshore
-STCW Basic Safety Training
-VHF License
-Jet Ski and power boat instructor
-PADI Dive Instructor
Chef Katie Brown Qualifications:
-Ashburton Culinary Academy Yacht Chef Certificate
-STCW Basic Safety Training
-Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2
| Title | Name | Nation | Born | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Eben Swart | South African | 1983 | English |
| Crew | Katie Brown | English |
Captain
Eben Swart
Chef
Katie Brown
Accomodation
Amenities
General
Leisure
Online course required before charter commences.
DSD Course $200
Open water Referral $400
Additional dives $50 per dive per person.
Online course required before charter commences.
Other Specs
Shampoo
Body Wash
Leave-In Conditioner
Body Lotion
Reef Safe 30SPF Sunscreen
Complementary USVI and BVI map to track your charter
BlueWinds features 4 guest suites, 3 with queen berths, 1 with twin bunks, all with full A/C and ensuite toilet and shower. Twin cabin has a wet head.
Crew will take port aft queen cabin
The crew will move to the bunk cabin for an additional $2,000 non-commissionable fee
Chef Katie’s Sample Menu
Breakfast
Eggs Benefict on breakfast muffins with hollandaise sauce and crispy bacon
Full English breakfast
Poached Egg Shakshuka
Mini bacon and egg muffins
American pancakes with berries and maple syrup
Sweetcorn fritters topped with smoked salmon
Assorted pastries with crispy bacon
Lunch
Grilled Salmon with zucchini salad and lemon drizzle
Beef burgers on brioche bun paired with a Greek salad
Prawn linguine with white wine and arugula chili sauce
Mahi Mahi infused in a lemony marinade served with asparagus orzo
Aweet and spicy Asian pork lettuce wraps
Chicken fajitas with tortilla wraps and a fresh green salad
Grilled sea bass with baby kale and avocado sald drizzled with lemon garlic vinaigrette
Appetizers
Charcuterie board
Grilled eggplant with feta and romesco
Cranberry and bri puff
Zuchinni and cream cheese flavors
Fully loaded nachos
A family secret Braai Broodjie
Italian style balsamic bruschetta
Main
Teryiyaki with stir fried vegetables and coconut rice
Thai green curry served with garlic nan bread
Confit duck with zucchini risotto and blueberry drizzle
Lobster and steak with baby garlic potatoes and grilled asparagus
Sweet chili glazed salmon on a crunchy Asian slaw
Orange marsala pork with mustard mash and fresh roasted vegetables
Chicken cushons served on mushroom risotto
Desserts
Nutella cheesecake
Chocolate brownies with homemade ice cream
Affogato
Caribbean style deconstructed apple crumble
Salted caramel panna cotta with a dark chocolate mouse
Vanilla creme brule
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