Diadem, a 582 Catana sailing catamaran, was designed for supreme luxury and unequaled performance.

Diadem has a spacious and luxurious interior and a range of tasteful furnishings and amenities that will meet your every desire of a Caribbean sailing charter adventure. The very spacious salon welcomes you in its exceptional comfort with leather sofas, 27" high definition satellite TV, Bose entertainment system for DVDs and CDs, a state of the art entertainment system with an iPod connection to enjoy your favorite music, and air conditioning throughout.

Diadem has three luxurious guest cabins, each featuring its own private access to the salon. The main suite has a queen size bed, separate bath and shower. The second guest cabin has a king size bed which is easily converted to 2 twins, while the third guest cabin has a queen sized bed. Each has its own en suite bathroom and vacuum flush toilets. Each cabin has a self-adjusting air conditioning unit, dressing table and satellite TV. The beds have been created with custom mattresses and box spring designs coupled with luxurious linens, soft down pillows and comforter to provide our guests with the perfect night sleep.

The NAV system will peak any sailing enthusiasts interest with its 2 GPS systems, NavTech weather tracking, radar, EPIRB and AIS system. In addition the fully equipped galley and bar allows guests to relax and enjoy fine food and wine in space and comfort.

For addition comfort Diadem is equipped with a hydraulic tender lift allowing our guests to get in and out of the tender with ease. The tender is equipped with a 40hp engine to allow guests the ability to comfortably and quietly explore their destinations or to waterski and tube.

For those sailing enthusiasts no expense has been spared to provide Diadem with unmatched performance and safety with Kevlar rigging, Kevlar reinforced hull carbon fiber mast, boom and bowspit. Diadem is not only lightweight but strong and sure. This tied with a larger sail plan and Spectro sails allowed Diadem to capture 2nd in the Atlantic Race Crossing ("ARC").

Come join us on your Caribbean vacation and discover hidden beaches, unspoiled bays full of sea life, coral reefs, ship wrecks and uninhabited islands!

Captain Chadwick grew up in Charlotte, NC where he started sailing at age 13 on a Sunfish. From there he progressed to gain his Coast Guard Master's License. During his 21 years of experience he has sailed the East Coast and West Coast of the United States, Canada's Inside Passage, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and the Bahamas.

In 2001, Chadwick and his girlfriend Wendy spent a year sailing Canada's Inside Passage and the West Coast of the United States and Mexico aboard their boat Cal Amis, a Cal 31. Chadwick enjoys sailing, surfing, snowboarding, rock-climbing, snorkeling and diving.

Chef / Hostess Wendy grew up on a family farm in Kentucky where fresh fruits, vegetables and meats were part of daily living. She learned cooking southern foods from her Grandmother and Mother who were both homemakers and excellent at entertaining and hosting gatherings. She received her Masters Degree in Higher Education, Administration and Supervision and worked for the University of Tennessee and Oklahoma State University for eight years.

Wendy has an eclectic menu that is inspired by her many travels and the areas that she has lived such has Italy, Morocco, the Pacific Northwest, Mexico and the Caribbean. Wendy enjoys sailing, cycling, rock-climbing, back-packing and snorkeling.

Wendy and Chad look forward to sharing their passion for sailing and the beauty of the Caribbean Sea and the flora and fauna of the Islands aboard the luxurious and sleek Diadem!

Guest Comments:
We had a great trip. Everything about it was tops. We particularly enjoyed Chad and Wendy, who were very professional but welcoming and relaxed. Perfect mix. Thanks for your help. In essence, we rate them 10 + on everything!
Jonathan B., Feb 2008