KELEA
KELEA
BUILT/REFITYEAR
2012/13
YACHTLENGTH
65.00 Ft
NUMBER OFCABINS
5
NUMBER OFGUESTS
10
TOTALCREW
2
RATESFROM
$27,000
Kelea’s Two Crews
Shawn and Autumn Hardesty, Spring and Summer Captain and Chef/Mate
Shawn’s love for the ocean began when he was only a few months old on the coast of North Carolina. Shawn grew up in Carolina Beach, NC where he learned to read the wind and waves and developed a passion to share his love of the ocean with others.
Shawn graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2011 with a degree in Marine Biology. Shortly after college, Shawn moved to Nicaragua to pursue his love of the ocean and worked as a Captain and surf guide for NicaSurf tours.
Following a couple great years in Central America, Shawn moved back to the states to continue his life on the water. In doing so, Shawn has spent the past 5 years working aboard world class super yachts. In which time, he has obtained his USCG Captains License as well as his American Sailing Association Certification.
Autumn was born in Michigan where she grew up swimming in the freshwater of the Great Lakes. After high school she studied massage therapy and yoga in Costa Rica where she fell in love with the salty ocean and travelling to new places. In 2013, Autumn moved to Florida to become a yacht stewardess. A job that would take her to many exotic places, even all the way back to lake Michigan.
For the last five years, Autumn has worked on multiple world class yachts in which she collaborated closely with five-star chefs from around the world. Learning from her yacht chef coworkers, she has developed a passion for creating exciting and healthy dishes that create memories.
Shawn and Autumn met in September of 2013 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where they were both searching for their first superyacht jobs. A week later, they found separate jobs on different boats, starting three years of long distance dating. In December of 2016, they decided it was time for an adventure and decided to travel New Zealand for a year together in a campervan they renovated themselves.
Shawn and Autumn love to spend time on the water, whether it’s diving, snorkeling, surfing, paddling or sailing. They are excited to bring their captain and crew knowledge of charter yachts to give you a sailing vacation you won’t forget.
Brian Christiansen and Elena Gandillon, Fall and Winter Captain and Chef/Mate
Share in the unique experiences of the Virgin Islands that Elena and Brian craft for you sailing aboard the spacious, wind-powered vessel, Kelea.
With close to a decade of experience taking people “into the wild”, Brian shares his sense of adventure with guests. Raised in Utah and frequently found at sea, Brian is confronted with questions as to how he became an ocean-going captain. Most people forget there is a small ocean, the Great Salt Lake, in his desert home. His father taught him a love for all activities in and around water. Reading sea-faring novels from the golden-age of discovery inspired him to lust for the horizon and he eventually made his way aboard expedition ships plying all the planet's waters. Alongside working for National Geographic Expeditions, he operated specialty charters through the Lesser Antilles on his own sailing vessel. As a USCG 100ton rated captain, his attention to detail and professionalism are integral to safe operation of the vessel. As a fellow human with passions in outdoor pursuits, he is a perfect companion for fun activities if you want to try your hand at at anything from surfing and kiteboarding to freediving and kayaking. Holding a degree in film-making, working as a videographer and being a reward winning photographer; he can create, upon prior request, a media package of the events that make your trip remarkable.
Elena's spirit awakens in the open. After traveling to over thirty countries, her instinct draws her to beautiful and isolated places. Her love for nature led her from jagged mountain peaks of Switzerland into the deep blue of the Indo-Pacific. She became a PADI certified scuba instructor in Komodo so she can share her love of undersea life with others. Join her for some scuba diving or become certified while onboard and see what the hype is all about! Growing up in an international household, her culinary influences are mainly French and Swiss with added spice from her travels, specializing in creating heart-warming dishes from the simplest of ingredients. She aspires to cater her dishes toward individual diets and has perfected eco-friendly, plant-based menu selections. Placing great importance on the dining experience, speaking three languages, and versed in the art of conversation makes spending time with her a joy, no matter where you are from.
Elena and Brian met in Raja Ampat diving and sailing and are fully committed to spending every moment in each other’s company with their first love, the water. Blending luxurious yacht life and connecting with nature in easy grace, they ignite voyagers' passion for Caribbean beauty. Sailing in consistent winds on the azure waters of the Virgin Islands while visiting white sandy beaches with quaint hideaways is a perfect way to charter.
Come join them aboard Kelea for the wind-powered charter of a lifetime. You will go home with more than memories - you will have inspiring stories of rewarding experiences.
With Elena and Brian, you are guaranteed an unforgettable week. As a team, they are perfectly matched to make your tropical getaway magical.
Shawn and Autumn Hardesty, Spring and Summer Captain and Chef/Mate
Shawn’s love for the ocean began when he was only a few months old on the coast of North Carolina. Shawn grew up in Carolina Beach, NC where he learned to read the wind and waves and developed a passion to share his love of the ocean with others.
Shawn graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2011 with a degree in Marine Biology. Shortly after college, Shawn moved to Nicaragua to pursue his love of the ocean and worked as a Captain and surf guide for NicaSurf tours.
Following a couple great years in Central America, Shawn moved back to the states to continue his life on the water. In doing so, Shawn has spent the past 5 years working aboard world class super yachts. In which time, he has obtained his USCG Captains License as well as his American Sailing Association Certification.
Autumn was born in Michigan where she grew up swimming in the freshwater of the Great Lakes. After high school she studied massage therapy and yoga in Costa Rica where she fell in love with the salty ocean and travelling to new places. In 2013, Autumn moved to Florida to become a yacht stewardess. A job that would take her to many exotic places, even all the way back to lake Michigan.
For the last five years, Autumn has worked on multiple world class yachts in which she collaborated closely with five-star chefs from around the world. Learning from her yacht chef coworkers, she has developed a passion for creating exciting and healthy dishes that create memories.
Shawn and Autumn met in September of 2013 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where they were both searching for their first superyacht jobs. A week later, they found separate jobs on different boats, starting three years of long distance dating. In December of 2016, they decided it was time for an adventure and decided to travel New Zealand for a year together in a campervan they renovated themselves.
Shawn and Autumn love to spend time on the water, whether it’s diving, snorkeling, surfing, paddling or sailing. They are excited to bring their captain and crew knowledge of charter yachts to give you a sailing vacation you won’t forget.
Brian Christiansen and Elena Gandillon, Fall and Winter Captain and Chef/Mate
Share in the unique experiences of the Virgin Islands that Elena and Brian craft for you sailing aboard the spacious, wind-powered vessel, Kelea.
With close to a decade of experience taking people “into the wild”, Brian shares his sense of adventure with guests. Raised in Utah and frequently found at sea, Brian is confronted with questions as to how he became an ocean-going captain. Most people forget there is a small ocean, the Great Salt Lake, in his desert home. His father taught him a love for all activities in and around water. Reading sea-faring novels from the golden-age of discovery inspired him to lust for the horizon and he eventually made his way aboard expedition ships plying all the planet's waters. Alongside working for National Geographic Expeditions, he operated specialty charters through the Lesser Antilles on his own sailing vessel. As a USCG 100ton rated captain, his attention to detail and professionalism are integral to safe operation of the vessel. As a fellow human with passions in outdoor pursuits, he is a perfect companion for fun activities if you want to try your hand at at anything from surfing and kiteboarding to freediving and kayaking. Holding a degree in film-making, working as a videographer and being a reward winning photographer; he can create, upon prior request, a media package of the events that make your trip remarkable.
Elena's spirit awakens in the open. After traveling to over thirty countries, her instinct draws her to beautiful and isolated places. Her love for nature led her from jagged mountain peaks of Switzerland into the deep blue of the Indo-Pacific. She became a PADI certified scuba instructor in Komodo so she can share her love of undersea life with others. Join her for some scuba diving or become certified while onboard and see what the hype is all about! Growing up in an international household, her culinary influences are mainly French and Swiss with added spice from her travels, specializing in creating heart-warming dishes from the simplest of ingredients. She aspires to cater her dishes toward individual diets and has perfected eco-friendly, plant-based menu selections. Placing great importance on the dining experience, speaking three languages, and versed in the art of conversation makes spending time with her a joy, no matter where you are from.
Elena and Brian met in Raja Ampat diving and sailing and are fully committed to spending every moment in each other’s company with their first love, the water. Blending luxurious yacht life and connecting with nature in easy grace, they ignite voyagers' passion for Caribbean beauty. Sailing in consistent winds on the azure waters of the Virgin Islands while visiting white sandy beaches with quaint hideaways is a perfect way to charter.
Come join them aboard Kelea for the wind-powered charter of a lifetime. You will go home with more than memories - you will have inspiring stories of rewarding experiences.
With Elena and Brian, you are guaranteed an unforgettable week. As a team, they are perfectly matched to make your tropical getaway magical.
Specifications
Type | Catamaran |
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Builder | Privilege |
Year Built | 1996 |
Size | 65.00 Ft |
Beam | 35 Feet |
Draft | 6 Feet |
Guests | 10 |
Boat Details
Cabins: | 5 |
Queen: | 3 |
Single Cabins: | 1 |
Showers: | 5 |
Wash Basins: | 5 |
Heads: | 5 |
Electric Heads: | 5 |
Pick Up Locations
Pref. Pick-up: | Yacht Haven, STT |
Other Pick-up: | - |
Details
Refit: | 2012/13 |
Helipad: | No |
Jacuzzi: | No |
A/C: | Full |
Engine Details
2 X 110 HP Yanmars | |
Fuel Consumption: | - |
Cruising Speed: | - |
Max Speed: | - |
Locations
Winter Area: | Caribbean Virgin Islands (US) |
Summer Area: | Caribbean Windwards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US) |
Amenities
Salon Tv/VCR: | Yes |
Salon Stereo: | Yes |
Sat Tv: | - |
# of Videos: | - |
# DVDs/Movies: | - |
# CD's: | Digital mu |
Camcorder: | - |
Books: | Yes |
Board Games: | Yes |
Sun Awning: | - |
Deck Shower: | Yes |
Bimini: | Yes |
Water Maker: | Yes |
Special Diets: | Inq |
Kosher: | Inq |
BBQ: | No |
# Dine In: | 10 |
Minimum Age: | Watersafe |
Generator: | - |
Inverter: | 2400 watts |
Voltages: | 110v |
Water Maker: | Yes |
Water Cap: | 500 gals |
Ice Maker: | Yes |
Sailing Instructions: | - |
Internet Access: | Onboard WIFI |
Gay Charters: | Yes |
Nude: | Inq |
Hairdryers: | - |
# Port Hatches: | 25 |
Guests Smokes: | Transoms only pls |
Crew Smokes: | No |
Pets Aboard: | No |
Pet Type: | - |
Guest Pets: | No |
Children Ok: | Yes |
Hammock: | - |
Windscoops: | - |
Water Sports
Dinghy size: | 16 ft |
Dinghy hp: | 70 |
Dinghy # pax: | 8 |
Water Skis Adult: | Yes |
Water Skis Kids: | - |
Jet Skis: | - |
Wave Runners: | - |
Kneeboard: | - |
Windsurfer: | - |
Snorkel Gear: | Yes |
Tube: | Yes |
Scurfer: | - |
Wake Board: | Yes |
Kayaks 1 Pax: | Yes |
Kayaks (2 Pax): | - |
Floating Mats: | Yes |
Swim Platform: | Yes |
Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type): | Stern/easy |
Sailing Dinghy: | - |
Beach Games: | - |
Fishing Gear: | Yes |
Gear Type: | Light |
Rods: | - |
Scuba Diving Details
2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | 8 Pax | 9 Pax | 10 Pax | |
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Winter 2022 to 2023 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,750 | $28,500 | $29,250 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 |
Summer 2022 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,750 | $28,500 | $29,250 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 |
Summer 2023 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,750 | $28,500 | $29,250 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 |
NOTE: For the 2020 & 2021 Seasons Rates are for 1 King berth suite, 3 Queen berth suites. For 9 ($35,000) or 10 guests ($35,500) in the King & 4 queens By Request Only. Please enquire for 9 or 10 guests (for charter parties which include young children) Christmas Week For 7 nights aboard: 8 guests - US$34,000 By Request only - 9 guests: US$40,000 and 10 guests: US$40,500 Rates for 8 guests are for 1 King berth suite, 3 Queen berth suites. For 9 or 10 guests (By Request only) in the 1 King berth suite and 4 Queen berth suites layout. New Years Week For 7 nights aboard: 8 guests - US$35,500 By Request only - 9 guests: US$41,000 and 10 guests: US$41,500 Rates for 8 guests are for 1 King berth suite, 3 Queen berth suites. For 9 or 10 guests (By Request only) in the 1 King berth suite and 4 Queen berth suites layout. Charters outside the Virgins: Regardless of whether or not a vessel may or may not include taxes in the vessel's listed charter fees for Virgin Islands charters, in general, no fees, port dues, nor taxes are included in the charter fee for any charter outside the Virgin Islands unless otherwise agreed. |
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All Inclusive.Cruising Permit: Paid by BoatLicenses: Paid by Boat |
(15 December -30 April)
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US)
(1 May - 14 December)
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