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MADIBA Specifications
| LENGTH |
45ft (13.7m) |
BEAM |
24ft (7.3m) |
ENGINES |
2 50 Yanmar |
FLAG |
Virgin Islands (British) |
| DRAFT |
5ft 0in (1.5m) |
TYPE |
Sail yacht |
| YEAR BUILT |
1998 |
REFIT |
2012 |
SPEED
CRUISE/MAX |
9kts |
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| DESIGNER |
A. Simonis |
BUILDER |
Robertson & Caine |
| STABILISERS |
None |
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CREW |
Captain Peter Leube & Chef Colleen Leube |
MADIBA Accommodations
Sleeps 6 In 3 Cabins
MADIBA can accommodate 6 guests in 3 cabins.
All 3 guest cabins have a queen size bed, shower and electric head. All the guest cabins are equal in size.
MADIBA has air conditioning in the saloon.
Crew has a separate heads and shower.
There are individual air conditioning units in each cabin, as well as the salon.
All toilets are electric.
Saloon and Interior Dining Area
A panorama of Madiba's saloon
MADIBA Crew Profile
Peter and Colleen Leube
Captain and Chef
Peter has followed varied and exciting professions ranging from salvage diving on the African Coast to cattle and game farming in Zimbabwe. For the past 4 years he has been involved with the BVI Charter industry where he has earned the reputation of being a very popular and friendly Charter Captain. He has extensive sailing experience together with 6 Ocean crossings and more than 100,000 sea miles and holds a RYA Yacht Master Ocean Certificate. Your safety will be in good hands. Peter is also a Scuba PADI diving Instructor and takes pleasure in showing his guests the fabulous dive sites that he has found in the Caribbean. He is the perfect charter Captain to take you on your next unique and unforgettable vacation!
Colleen was born in Rhodesia and has traveled and lived throughout Africa, Europe and even Las Vegas! Before marrying Peter, she worked in the travel, airline, hotel, restaurant, tourism and car hire industries. Her motto that "strangers are just friends we have not met" demonstrates her likable and outgoing personality. From an early age, she took a keen interest in cooking and her experience in restaurants and on succesful charter yachts has refined her inventive gourmet talents. She has also trained at the Chez Gourmet School of Cooking and loves to adapt to the personal preferences of her guests which makes her a warm and welcoming host.
MADIBA Testimonials
Thank you so much. It was awesome! The girls and I missed
Colleen’s cooking this week already. The meals were amazing .
Presentation, taste, variety, everything was perfect! Meals were our
topic of discussion everyday wondering what would be for lunch and
dinner. Peter was great too. Diving was wonderful. Great sites and
really cool commentary from Peter who is a very well read historian .
Colleen made perfect use of our preference lists and couldn't have
been with two more gracious hosts. I have already reccomended you and
your service and this boat to many people. I would love to write a
more detailed letter to you soon. It was the best trip as a family I
have ever taken!! Really cool to have my entire family within 45 feet
all week! It was like eating at my favorite restaurant everyday with
a different menu.
Thank you so much , Wade
Charter Dates: January 29 - February 4, 2012
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations. We would love to know some of your impressions about your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Absolutely, they were the Best
2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Excellent - all passangers were very happy
3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
4. Was the food good and well presented?
Out of this world
5. Did you like the area you sailed?
Yes
6. Could we have helped you further in any way?
No
7. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
8. Additional comments on your charter?
Our trip on Madiba was extraordinary. The food was fantastic, the diving was excellent and very well guided, and the company was most enjoyable. Peter and Colleen run an extremely professional operation!
