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ZINGARA Specifications

ZINGARA Accommodations

Sleeps 10 In 5 Cabins

All cabins have storage cupboards, en-suite bath rooms,separate showers, wash hand basin,
electronically operated venturi type discharge toilets and vanity cupboards.
Owner’s suite: 1x King, lounge, spa bath, walk in clothes cupboard
Guest cabins: 4x Queen size beds
Captain’s cabin: 1x Queen, office, couch
Crew quarters: 1 x single, 2 x Queen
Day visitor’s bath room

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Aft Deck

Jacuzzi

Side View

At Anchor

Galley

Dining Area

Tender

Master Cabin

Master Cabin

VIP Double Cabin

Aft Deck

Top Deck

Side Sailing View

Stern View

Fore Deck

Dining Area

Saloon

Twin Guest Cabin

Master Bathroom

Capt. Neil & Karen Rock, aboard for Fall 2011

ZINGARA Crew Profile

Neil and Karen Rock - Captain and Chef

Neil P. Rock

Neil is from the North West of England. He started 'messing about on boats' at a very early age, sailing and fishing in the Irish Sea on his family's classic yacht.

He currently holds a MCA. Master 200gt. Ocean Unlimited CoC. Neil honed his seamanship skill working on commercial fishing trawlers in waters around the UK, attaining skills that have served him well in the contemporary yachting industry.



Although schooled and worked as a quantity surveyor in the construction industry he has never been far from the water. During the off season Neil teaches all aspects of seamanship at a local college. He is quite athletic, has completed 13 marathons, climbs frozen waterfalls, raced motorcycles at an expert level, plays squash, soccer, rugby and most water sports.



Neil has sailed throughout the Caribbean and has a proven track record skippering successful charter yachts. His enthusiasm for the sea is contagious as he guarantee his guests a vacation experience they will never forget.



Karen L. Rock



Karen is from Toronto Canada. He professional back ground is in the medical field, but her first love is cooking and the sea. She has sailed with Neil for the past 25 years.



Karen honed her galley skills at the culinary campus of Mohawk College, Canada. She been personally mentored by some of the top North American chefs.



When not in the galley Karen loves cycling, hiking, snowboarding, soccer, wakeboarding and all other water sports.

A stewardess and deckhand complete Zingara's crew of four.

ZINGARA Menu

Breakfast

Chicken and Brie Cheese Quiche, Fresh Cut Fruit

Eggs to Order, Crisp Hash Browns, Bacon and Toasted Bread Basket

Shrimp Benedict with Tarragon Hollandaise and Assorted Caribbean Fruit 

Lunch

Pork Tenderloin Kebabs with Dijon Basmati Rice and Toasted Pecans

Cashew Crusted Chicken with a Warm Peach Chutney and Mixed Green Salad

Flank Steak Fajitas, Guacamole, Salsa and a Black Bean and Mango Salad

Dinner

Starter

Caramelized Scallops Napoleon
Seared Citrus Zested Scallops in between Crisp Tahini Pasta
Vanilla Bean Cream Sauce and scallion oil

Chilled Thai Basil Asparagus Bisque
Crushed Coriander Scented Mascarpone Gelato Honey Balsamic Syrup

Lobster Ravioli Handmade pasta, Fire Roasted Bell Pepper Emulsion
Basil and Saffron Chilli Oils

Main

Celery Root Puree, Mango Strawberry Confetti, Black Current Jasmine Rice
Tarragon Oil and Vermouth Cream

Grilled Medallions of Beef Wellington
Mushroom Duxelle Filled Pastry with Béarnaise and Demi Glace Sauces

Beggars Purse.
Broiled Shrimp, Roasted Leek Mousse and brie
Over Linguine Rosemary, Artichoke Marinara

Dessert

White Chocolate Butter Cake
filled with Apricot Bavarian Cream with a Mascarpone Crème Anglaise

Phyllo Wrapped Bananas Foster
Caribbean Dark Rum Sauce and Cinnamon Swirl Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Crepes Suzette.
Handmade, filled with Orange Scented Mascarpone Warm Orange cognac Caramel Sauce

ZINGARA Testimonials

6 March 2012

Dear Neil,

Thank you & your crew for a wonderful week on Zingara.  Jim & I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.  Where do we begin with the praise?

The British Virgin Islands are such a beautiful backdrop for a holiday.  You, your crew & Zingara make it a perfect holiday.  Although we had been to the Virgin Islands before it was great to see some new places with terrific sailing mixed in.  The snorkeling was also fabulous with beautiful fish to see.  Your itinerary packed in lots of good fun.  There were water sports for the active crowd & peaceful relaxation & reading for us lazy folk.

Now for the food & service… we were so well taken care of.  The meals were all delicious.  The variety & flavors were fabulous & we were convinced we were eating healthier than we ever do at home.  Karen is an excellent chef!  The whole crew made us feel so welcome & pampered.

As I said, it was a perfect holiday.  My only regret is that I can’t visit you every month.  Thank you, again & again.

Best wishes,

Lisa Chase Burrell

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Dear Neil and Karen

Apologies for the tardy reply; I was hoping to include a photo book of the holiday and a Christmas card.  Time has however got away again, and the photo book is not finished.

For the record:

Though we travel a lot, this was our first charter, and the headline cost of Zingara was originally a little daunting.  Now however, with the benefit of hindsight, it seems tremendously good value for what we did and the enjoyment had.   The boat was stunning, the attention to detail and “shipshape” presentation extraordinary, and you and  your crew were tirelessly welcoming and attentive.  The “Grenadines Trip”  was the highlight of our year; we are sold, and I cannot count the number of people to whom we have recommended the experience.  We are going to try and charter something in the Ionian this summer, but hope to be back with you to cruise the BVI in 2014.

Thank you again for a brilliant holiday.

Have a happy Christmas and a plain sailing 2013

Best regards

Mike, Susan and the Holmes Boys.

Dear Neil,

Glad to hear from you: We have all had a very hectic time since we returned from Zingara . The gratuity was all of our pleasure, yourself Karen, Reita & Gys made the whole trip wonderful.

The boat “Zingara” was itself a dream as were the other facilities, the diving, the”hobie cat” etc, and of course the wonderful scenery and location. Not to mention great food and copious wines.

The thing that made the trip for Judith & I, was the huge effort that you all made to make us welcome and happy on board. Nothing was too much trouble for you, you were all so professional, smiling and willing to help with the slightest whim. Never a sharp word, just a lovely calm happy and ultra helpful smiling approach. You were brilliant with Mike`s boys.. We all had a great time.

So what more can I say except…hope to see you again soon and, most sincerely, very many thanks to you all for a superb trip.

Kind Regards

Mervyn Clarke

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