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Imagine vacationing with the finest crew aboard the latest designed 58ft luxurious catamaran!
On SECRET OASIS you will sail, scuba dive, swim, snorkel, windsurf, kayak, fish, or hike through a rainforest. You can also just relax and unwind, explore tranquil anchorages, enjoy a leisurely cruise, sip cocktails at sunset, and catch a glimpse of a shooting star...You decide!
SECRET OASIS Specifications
| LENGTH |
58ft (17.7m) |
BEAM |
31ft (9.4m) |
ENGINES |
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FLAG |
Virgin Islands (British) |
| DRAFT |
5ft 0in (1.5m) |
TYPE |
Sail yacht |
| YEAR BUILT |
2007 |
REFIT |
2009 |
SPEED
CRUISE/MAX |
9kts / 12kts |
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| DESIGNER |
Simonis |
BUILDER |
Voyage |
| STABILISERS |
None |
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CREW |
Captain Ian Wood & Chef Lee-Ann Manthe Wood |
SECRET OASIS Accommodations
Sleeps 10 In 5 Cabins
SECRET OASIS can accommodate 10 guests in 5 cabins.
The Master cabin has a king size bed, shower and toilet.
3 Guest cabins have a queen size bed, shower and toilet.
A Guest cabin has a double bed, shower and toilet.
4 heads are dry, 1 head is wet
SECRET OASIS is fully air conditioned through out.
Crew has a separate heads and shower.
Sat TV
Espresso Machine
The large transom and sugar scoops
One of the queen guest suites
SECRET OASIS Crew Profile
Ian and Lee-Ann both hail from Queenstown in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. After spending four years discovering one of the most beautiful places in Africa, Cape Town, which offers excitement both in the sailing world and also the world of exotic cuisine, where one can find food design and taste from Asia to Europe, they have made the British Virgin Islands their home, exploring the vast and exotic getaways within.
Lee-Ann has always been passionate about the art of entertaining and has trained and worked on several up market super yachts in the waters of the beautiful Cape. She loves to discover different styles of cuisine from around the globe. Over the years, she has honed her culinary and presentation skills and has become adept in the galley whilst enjoying her role as chef and hostess. She is able to confidently present a balanced progression of tasty and interesting dishes always taking into consideration colours, textures, and flavours, whilst focusing on fusion cooking.
Ian and Lee-Ann are a young and energetic team making guest service their focus. They are always willing to share their love of snorkeling; diving; waterskiing; windsurfing; fishing and exhilarating sailing experience on crystal clear waters, whilst introducing their guests to all the endless islands there are in the beautiful BVI. Join Ian and Lee-Ann onboard and discover style, comfort, good food and the real secrets of the British Virgin Islands.
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CAPTAIN: Ian Wood
Place of Birth: Cradock, South Africa
Languages Spoken: English, Afrikaans
Experience & Qualifications: 45,000+ Nautical Miles sailing, gained through Atlantic crossings, chartering vessels, racing and Deliveries
RYA Yachtmaster and MCA Master Coastal, STCW '95
CHEF/HOSTESS: Lee-Ann Manthe Wood
Place of Birth: Johannesburg, South Africa
Languages Spoken: English, Afrikaans
Experience & Qualifications: SYSA Super Yacht stewardess, SYSA Super Yacht Cook, STCW '95
SECRET OASIS Testimonials
Feb. 28 to March 06, 2012
I just wanted to write and let you know what a fabulous time we had on the
Secret Oasis!!!
It was everything we had hoped and more Richard and Adele who were the
crew were topnotch..2 of the nicest people any of us had ever met. Their
respect for us and the boat was superior. They went out of their way to show us the best of the BVI..beaches snorkling, sailing caving, beach bars..it was all
great. The meals were 5 star, accommodations were wonderful and of course
sailing and traveling from island to island and enjoying the beautiful BVI
Maybe you can pass this on to the manager or owner of the Secret Oasis..I
think they should be aware of the care and respect shown to both the boat
and to us. I cannot imagine 2 better people to represent the Oasis..We
will be back!!
thanks for your help
Diane"
Guests or Richard and Adele's in Spring, 2010
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We were fortunate enough to stay aboard the 60ft catamaran, Wild Thing II, for a seven day vacation with Richard as our skilled captain and Adele as our delightful hostess and chef. Richard’s expertise as a sailor and his detailed knowledge of the British Virgin Islands made for a fun-filled week. With four adventurous and active teenage sons, Richard was able to keep them busy all of the time. We were very impressed by Richard’s patience while teaching the boys how to wake board. He wouldn’t give up until all the boys were able to get up and experience wake boarding for the first time (he even got me up on water skies)! He also entertained them with water tubing and wind surfing. We all enjoyed sailing to some of the greatest places in the BVI’s for snorkeling, quiet beaches and even visiting some of the better known resorts along the way.
Adele’s cheerful personality created a relaxing and stress-free atmosphere. Her meals were delicious and enjoyed by all of us, even by some of my pickiest eaters. Every savory meal was beautifully presented and garnished with perhaps a sprig of mint or slice of lemon. Adele kept our catamaran looking beautiful and helped keep track of all of our personal belongings that our sons would leave hanging around. Our beds, of course, were made daily and the galley and dining areas were always immaculate.
Unfortunately, all goods things must come to an end and saying good-bye to Richard and Adele was something that we all dreaded. Some tears we shed and many hugs and promises to keep in touch were made. Now several weeks since we returned to the States, my boys still sit around the dinner table and reminisce about their BVI vacation. They miss Adele’s cooking and Richard’s big-brother camaraderie. We are grateful to them both for creating the lifetime memories that they have given to our family.
Warmly,
The Carrara family
Julia, Rich, Richard, Tyler, Brad & Austin
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From April, 2010
Ladies/Gentlemen,
It is with great pleasure that I share my knowledge of and friendship with Mr. Richard A. Smit. I have had the good fortune of spending some of the most wonderful days of my life, with my family, in the care of Richard and find him to be a young man of the highest regard.
I offer this glowing report and reference for Richard as an individual that has had the opportunity to interact with many young men throughout my adult life. I am a commercial building contractor in Va. Beach, Virginia and have had under my employ 150 to 200 men at any given time over the past ten years and Richard is one of a select few that warrant this praise. I have found Richard to be honest, forthright, and above all, a total gentleman in a time and a world where there are so few to admire. I wish and hope for a great future for this fine individual and hope that my kind words are received in the open and candid manner in which they are offered.
Should you ever wish to discuss this matter with me I am always available.
Respectfully Yours,
Kenneth M. Jones
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From May, 2010
I wanted to let you know what a great time we had on our charter. We have done this trip four times and doubted that it could be even better than before, but we were wrong.
Richard "customized" our tour to make sure that we had new experiences daily. Adele was an excellent hostess and cook, and we felt very endeared to both of them by the end of the week. In fact, I just wrote their mothers a note to let them know how proud they should be! They are exemplary representatives for your company.
I also want to compliment Debs of Watertoys who led our dives. She also went out of her way to provide us with new and unique dive experiences, and she was kind enough to accommodate our snorkeling friends, as well. We look forward to future charters.
Sincerely,
Dr. Brenda Shirkey
