BLUEWINDS
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Bluewinds is the perfect platform for experiencing the majesty of the Caribbean! An ongoing 2022/23 refit brings all new interior and exterior decor, new generators, water maker, tender and a "boat load" of new gear, making Bluewinds will be the premiere Lagoon 560 chartering the British Virgin Islands and Greater Caribbean region. Her crew, Josh and Bean, are industry professionals that will not only take care of guest needs, but lead experiences and create an active, albeit luxurious charter experience for groups of friends and families alike. No expense was spared in outfitting this gorgeous luxury sailing yacht which offers four guest cabins (for 8 guests), each with their own private bathroom, a salon with 360 degree windows, 2 dining areas and a foredeck sitting area. Amenities and toys include TVs in each cabin, 2 trampolines, a 15-foot tender for wakeboarding, tubing or zipping to gorgeous beaches, 2 standup paddleboards, 1 double kayak, a hydraulic swim step for easy water access, and snorkeling and diving gear. Bluewind’s elegant yet minimalist design provides the handling of a performance sailing catamaran while offering the ambience and amenities of a world class resort on the water. Spacious design of the cockpit and flybridge areas offer guests panoramic vistas, al fresco dining and ample space for lounging, whether in sun or shade. If you are looking for world class dining, sailing, diving and adventure, look no further than BLUEWINDS!
| Length | Guests | Cabins | Crew | King | Queen | Single | Double | Twin | Pullman |
| 56.00 Ft | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Accomodations
BlueWinds features 4 guest suites, 3 with queen berths, 1 with twin bunks, all with full A/C and ensuite toilet and shower. Twin cabin has a wet head.
Crew will take port aft queen cabin
The crew will move to the bunk cabin for an additional $2,000 non-commissionable fee
Specs
BLUEWINDS |
56.00 Ft |
Cat |
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# Pax |
Length |
Beam |
Draft
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Built |
Make |
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8
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56.00 Ft |
31 |
5
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2014 |
Lagoon
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Refit
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# Cabins |
Cabin Configuration |
Showers | ||||||||
4 |
Kings / Queens / 0 Single Cabins / 0Pullman Cabins |
4 | ||||||||
Wash Basins |
Heads |
Elec. Heads |
Helipad |
Jacuzzi |
A/C |
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4
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4 |
4 |
No
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No | Full | |||||
Pref. Pick-up |
Other Pick-up |
Turn-around |
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West End, Tortola |
Nanny Cay, Tortola |
48hr preferred |
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Engines/Generators |
Fuel Consumption |
Cruising Speed |
Max Speed |
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US Gall/Hr |
8 |
10 |
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Locations |
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| Summer Operations | Winter Operations | |||||||||
| Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI) | Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI) | |||||||||
Amenities |
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| Salon Tv/VCR | Yes | Salon Stereo | Yes | # DVDs/Movies | Camcorder | Yes | Books | |||
| Board Games | Yes | Sun Awning | Yes | Hammock | Yes | Windscoops | No | Deck Shower | Yes | |
| Bimini | Yes | Special Diets | Yes | Kosher | Yes | BBQ | Yes | # Dine In | 8 | |
| Gay Charters | Yes | Nude | Yes | Hairdryers | Yes | # Port Hatches | 15 | Guests Smokes | Transoms only pls | |
| Crew Smokes | No | Pets Aboard | No | Pet Type | Guest Pets | No | Children Ok | Yes | ||
| Minimum Age | Generator | 17.5 Kw | Inverter | 5000 W | Voltages | 110v & 220v | Water Maker | Yes 75 gal | ||
| Water Cap. | 260 gals | Ice Maker | Yes | Internet Access | ||||||
Water
Sports |
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| Dinghy size | 15 ft | Dinghy hp | 50 | Dinghy # pax | 8 | Water Skis Adult | Yes | Water Skis Kids | 0 | |
| Jet Skis | No | Wave Runners | No | Kneeboard | No | Windsurfer | 0 | Snorkel Gear | 12 | |
| Tube | Yes | Scurfer | 0 | Wake Board | Yes | Kayaks 1 Pax | 0 | Kayaks (2 Pax) | 1 | |
| Floating Mats | Yes | Swim Platform | Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type) | Sailing Dinghy | No | Beach Games | Yes | |||
| Fishing Gear | Yes | Gear Type | Rods | U/Water Camera | No | U/Water Video | No | |||
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Onboard | |||||||||
| Other Toys | 2 Stand-Up Paddle boards Complementary USVI and BVI map to track your charter |
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Crew Profiles
| Title | Name | Nation | Number of Crew: |
| Captain | Eben Swart | South African | 2 |
Captain Eben Swart
Eben grew up in South Africa in a big city but most vacations were spent in the wild bushveld. His working career started as a project manager and later on to logistics. Eben started sailing later in life and as soon as he set foot on his first boat he was hooked. He went on to become a captain and managed a sailing academy.
Katie was born in a small English village in the UK, her love for water and the ocean comes from the South coast of England. Her love for the ocean is matched by her love for horses as an equestrian dressage ride and her passion for cuisines from around the world. She enjoyed cooking from a young age with her mom who was a qualified chef. After completing her equine studies she worked in equine yards where she competed at a national level. She lated worked at a culinary school where she further developed her skills that are incorporated in her beautiful cuisines.
Eben and Katie met on the north coast of Sicily in Milazzo in 2022 and it was love at first sight. Katie as an equestrian rider and Eben as a Captain both had a love of the water. After traveling together around Europe Eben convinced Katie to join him in the amazing world of sailing.
Eben has been chartering around the Mediterranean and the Caribbean for the last 9 years and Katie joined him in the British Virgin Islands in 2023. As soon as you step on board you will feel at home and you can sit back relax and soak in the Caribbean sun. Whatever your needs are, whether it is diving amazing reefs, building sand castles on the beach or enjoying cocktails at the beach bars, Eben and Katie will have you forgetting about the world outside the islands.
Captain Eben Swart Qualifications:
-RYA Yacht Master Offshore
-STCW Basic Safety Training
-VHF License
-Jet Ski and power boat instructor
-PADI Dive Instructor
Chef Katie Brown Qualifications:
-Ashburton Culinary Academy Yacht Chef Certificate
-STCW Basic Safety Training
-Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2
Rates
| Season | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | 8 Pax | 9 Pax | 10 Pax | 11 Pax | 12 Pax |
| Winter 2024 to 2025 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Summer 2025 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Winter 2025 to 2026 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
