J. LE GOELAND

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J. LE GOELAND Crew Profile

Christian and Sylvie were both born in the South of France, close to the Mediteranean Sea. The ocean and boats have been part of their lives since they were children. Their parents have always had boats and they've spent most of their childhood sailing with family in the Mediteranean.
It's the same for Cyril,their 11 year old son. He was still a baby when he spent his first holiday on their fammily yacht.

In France, Christian owned a Citroën mechanical company and Sylvie was a teacher at the local University. Both are used to interacting with many people. In his free time, Christian likes to sail, dive and fish. Sylvie likes to sail, cook and dance. She also has spent a lot of free time studying energetic therapies.

In 2007, they decided to travel the world, for several years, sailing on a catamaran. They wanted to experience a new way of life: taking time for family life, discovering different countries, meeting new people, enjoying nature, teaching their son, practicing hobbies...

They bought "J.LE GOELAND" at the end of 2007, prepared it for a world sailing tour and left the South of France in September 2008. The dream was on!

Since then they have sailed from CAP d'Agde in South of France to Balearics islands, Spain, Morocco, Gibraltar, Madeira Island, Canary Islands, Cape Verde Islands, and crossed the Atlantic to Martinique in 12 days. They plan to spend the Winter Season in the Caribbean and then visit Puerto Rico, Cuba, Mexican Gulf, Belize and Costa Rica before crossing Panama to go to the Pacific.

One of the main goals of their world tour is to stop for a while in SRI-LANKA. They have been there many times since they are active in the Sri-Lankan "MAHA KARUNA", and want to return again. Sylvie has developed, in the last fifteen years,a sensibility to energetic therapies and Ayurveda.

Christian is a dynamic and friendly captain. His favorite activities are diving (with or without scuba) and fishing. He spends so much time in the water...he's like a fish! He likes discovering new places to dive and showing guests the best underwater adventures. He's also the "King" of fish barbecues. His other specialty is lobsters with aïoli.

Sylvie, the hostess and chef, is very attentive to the guest's needs and their comfort on board. Sylvie has a quiet nature with a wonderful smile. Sylvie's main aquatic activities are swimming and snorkeling, along with some water skiing. She reads a lot and practices energetic therapies and yoga, and enjoys sharing that with anyone that is interested. Sylvie speaks French and English and also a little Spanish. Sylvie cooks mainly French or Caribbean, with some Spanish occasionally from her Spanish roots.

Cyril is a quiet eleven year old boy;he reads a lot and is very interested in chemistry, science and physics.
He's respectful with the guests and enjoys learning new languages by speaking with the guests. He really likes walking in wild nature trails, and spending time in the sea. When chartering, Cyril enjoys acting as a guide on his favorite islands - especially Tobago Cays where he loves to show the guests the iguanas in the trees!

J. LE GOELAND Specifications

J. LE GOELAND Menu

J. Le Goeland Sample Menu

FRENCH MENU:

 

Blue cheese and walnut baked egg custard served with a mixed salad of pears, walnuts, blue cheese and green lettuce.

 

Beef tenderloin with a pepper sauce, served with tagliatelles.

                                          

Lemon Meringue Pie.

 

FISHERMAN MENU:

 

Fish terrine with a fresh coriander cream, on a watercress salad.

                            

Mahi-Mahi fish fillet with a rosemary and olive oil sauce, served with mixed vegetables cut into thin strips.

                           

Rum flambéed banana with vanilla ice cream , cinnamon and chocolate sauce

 

MEDITERRANEEN MENU:

 

Tomatoes and cucumber gazpacho, with garlic crusts and an olive tapenade spread.

                                               

Seafood paêlla (with shrimps, conches, fishes of the day) served with a saffron rice, green and red peppers, chickpeas and peas.

                                                

Mango-chocolate ice cream with whipped cream and coconut crispies

 

CARIBBEAN MENU:

 

Avocado and olive oil guacamole with almond toasts

                         

Grilled chicken breasts with apple slices, in a coconut-curry sauce

                         

Coconut cake coated with a chocolate coulis and strawberries

 

EXOTIC MENU:

 

Mixed salad with avocado slices, tomatoes, octopus with an Escabèche seasoning

                         

Shrimps and red peppers kebabs, marinated in oriental flavors, served with an Indian rice

                                                                            

Fresh fruits salad (pineapple, mango, strawberry, grapefruit) with its mint leafs

 

VEGETARIAN MENU:

 

Half cantaloupe melon stuffed with watermelon, olives and mint leafs

                                     

Vegetable lasagnas with a nutmeg and Bechamel sauce

                                                                                    

Creole pineapple topped with coconut crispies

 

LOBSTER MENU: (except in summertime; out of season)

 

You can request any kind of recipe for a Lobster Menu.

 

For example:  lobster terrine, barbecue lobster with or without a marinade, boiled lobster with a sauce (garlic, or aîoli, or mango, ginger, pepper, curry ...)

So many ways to cook lobsters for you!

Please, note that all meals in all menus, are home-made.

 

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST:

A selection of bread and pastries,

Jams, Marmalades, butter,

Cereals, fresh fruits, served with tea, coffee, milk and juices.

 

INTERNATIONAL BREAKFAST:

 

Toasts, pancakes, crêpes

eggs, bacon, ham

yogurt, cereals and fresh fruits

served with tea, coffee, milk and juices

 

APPETIZERS:

 

Every day, different kinds of home-made "verrine" for aperitif.

J. LE GOELAND Testimonials

Belize Charter, April 2013

Christian, Sylvie and Cyril,

Just wanted to thank you again for a wonderful week on your catamaran.  You were gracious hosts, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.  Visiting the islands, snorkeling, the clear water, the wonderful food, the beautiful weather, it was awesome!!  Thank you so much. It was wonderful meeting you and spending a week with you, thanks again,

 

Mary Lou, Bob, Don, Meegan, Lauren, & Wesley