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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 Richard Smit & Chef Adele Schabort |
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
Richard grew up on the South African coast. He is a certified lifeguard, Dive Master and loves to surf.
He has always been comfortable at the helm of both power and sail boats and has vast experience ranging from keelboats to yachts. He holds a RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certification and has logged in excess of 13,000 miles over the years aboard luxury yachts. His travels include sailing from South Africa to the Hebrides. He currently enjoys sailing the warm waters of the Caribbean where, along with Adele they have completed a very successful season.
Adele was also raised along the South African coast and has always loved the sea. She is a master diver and enjoys sharing her skills body boarding and wake boarding.
Her passion for cooking began at a very young age and has blossomed into a career. She has honed her culinary skills by attending a cooking school specifically designed for the maritime industry. Preparing magnificent gourmet meals in a galley is truly an art and Adele's passion for creating exciting menus, combining fresh ingredients, and food presentation skills will delight everyone onboard.
They are an easygoing couple who love to meet new people. You will enjoy every moment onboard with them, be it anchoring in a quiet cove, snorkeling fantastic reefs or exploring the BVI nightlife ashore, the choice is yours. Let us take you to your own Secret Oasis!
SECRET OASIS Testimonials
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
