52ft (15.8m) Sail yacht.
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Captain Gary comes from a professional background in Human Resource Management as Director of Human Resources at The Toronto Hospital. Past Commodore of the Fairport Yacht Club in Ontario, Canada, and a certified N.A.U.I scuba diver, Gary has been in the boating community all of his life. His appetite for adventure kept him active in both the sailing and professional auto racing circuits for many years. He has Advanced Certification from the Canadian Yachting Association, the British Virgin Islands Boatmasters License and has skippered several blue water yacht deliveries. Gary spent two years at Wiggers Custom Yachts as Project Manager on the building of Silent Partner II, where he successfully customized this C & C 52 as a charter yacht balancing extreme comfort with high performance sailing capability. Gary¹s love of sailing can be traced back to the early days of helping his father with the family marina and building boats as a pastime. Today, Gary enjoys tailoring his extensive knowledge of the island waters, and special areas to visit, to the individual desires and interests of his charter guests. These interests are wonderfully varied, from learning how to sail, to island hiking and exploring, to swimming and snorkeling the crystal clear waters. Gary¹s greatest pleasure is bringing dream vacations to life by personally customizing a relaxed and carefree cruise for each guest he happily welcomes aboard Silent Partner II.
Chef and First Mate Laurie enjoyed the professional life as both a Certified Equestrian Instructor and the owner and operator of a successful Accounting Practice. Past Commodore of the Fairport Yacht Club in Ontario, Canada, and a certified P.A.D.I scuba diver, Laurie has pursued her passion for sailing since childhood. A graduate of the Canadian Power Squadron, Laurie is fully competent in the operation of both large sail and power boats. A knack for good old-fashioned home cooking combined with a zest for exotic cuisine has forged Laurie¹s culinary talents. As someone who formerly planned professional corporate functions, Laurie takes great pride and pleasure in her catering. Laurie is a graduate of the Calphalon Culinary Institute and personally designs every charter menu to reflect the preferences and dietary requirements of each of her charter guests. Most of all, Laurie enjoys capturing the essence of the Caribbean in the atmosphere she creates, ensuring that a fun and relaxed time is had by all who come aboard Silent Partner II.
A SAMPLER FROM LAURIE'S GALLEY
BREAKFAST
Open-Faced Egg Fiestas with Gingered Honeydew
Zucchini Nut Muffins with a Cantaloupe Fan, Blueberries and Yogurt
Eggs Benedict L'Orange with Papaya and Mangos
Fresh Baked Croissants with Chambord Grapefruit
Spanish Omelets with Orange Salsa
Smoked Salmon Quiche with Fresh Minted Pineapple
(Served with chilled juices, assorted teas and fresh brewed coffee)
LUNCH
Weinert Salad with Blue Cheese Buttermilk Biscuits
Classic Rueben Sandwich with Homemade Coleslaw
Coconut Ginger Soup with Light Rye Caraway Bread
Jerk Chicken Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread Sticks
Flying Fish Sandwich on Whole Wheat Sour Cream Bread
Thai Ginger Chicken Tortilla Wraps
(All breads are fresh baked daily)
HORS D'OEUVRES
BBQ Grilled Shrimp and Plums in Hoisin Sauce
Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Goat Cheese with Marinated Sun Dried Tomatoes
Smoked Salmon Spirals with Capers
Warm Brie with Wine Baked Apples
Fresh Thyme and Mushroom Spread on Pumpernickel Crisps
(Hors d'oeuvres are served with your choice of "Happy Hour" cocktails)
DINNER
Island Pork Tenderloin with "Go Coconuts" Bread
Hot and Crunchy Mahi-Mahi with Mango Jalapeno Aioli and Variable Vegetables
Duck Breast L'Orange with Asian Vegetables
Bayou Shrimp with Scented Jasmine Rice and Balsamic Salad with Pomegranates
Wok Roasted Tuna with Chow Mein and Fresh Herb Medley Vegetables
BBQ Tenderloin Steaks with Port Wine Mushroom Reduction, Garlic and Horseradish
Root Mashed Potatoes and a Greek Salad
(All wines are selected from our extensive wine cellar)
DESSERTS
Amaretto Breeze with Fresh Strawberries and Blueberries
Poached Pears in Port Wine
New York Style Cheesecake with Strawberry Glaze
Key Lime Pie with Fresh Whipped Cream
Coconut Sour Cream Cake with Creme Cheese Icing
Toasted Pound Cake with Chocolate Honey Sauce
Strawberries Italiano