Will holds a Yachtmaster Ocean 200-ton commercial captain license with power and sail endorsements and has captained many charter yachts throughout the Caribbean including St. Maarten, Guadeloupe, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Panama, Grand Turk and the Bahamas. He says, “Laysan is a special catamaran, she has style and charm, spacious accommodations, fantastic deck space, loads of toys, and a super friendly, knowledgeable crew dedicated to memorable moments and unforgettable holidays for guests.” That all adds up to one fabulous charter!

CHEF KAI STEYN

Chef Kai Steyn lived and worked in a coastal holiday town on the Cape Garden Route at Plettenberg Bay, in her native country of South Africa for most of her life. This built up many years of valuable experience in restaurants, hospitality, and tourism. She eventually ended up owning her own restaurant and guest house, which specialized in authentic Italian cuisine and styling.

Kai honed her culinary skills in 2017 with a diploma for Food Preparation and Culinary Skills from an accredited City and Guilds course at Fairmont Hotel, taking of over 700 hours of hands-on training. For the past year and a half Kai has worked on some fabulous yachts from 44 to 165 feet to prove that her capabilities transcend well from land to sea!

Just a few comments from guests and captains who had her aboard sums it up well... “exceptional; hardworking; reliable; efficient & skillful; owners & guests always happy; trustworthy; diligent; professional...”

MATE REMI LECLEZIO

Remi Leclezio grew up on the enchanting island of Mauritius. His family had a beach house on the southern coast. Growing up on an island surrounded by perfect white sand beaches and the stunning blue Indian Ocean would make anyone an ocean lover. Ever since Remi can remember he has been on or under the water, surfing, sailing, free-diving, spearfishing, and scuba diving. He says, “I was lucky enough to attend a school that offered sailing as a sport. I started sailing on small optimists, then lasers, L26, L36. As I grew bigger, so did the boats I learned to sail. Last year I attended the Cannes Royal sailing regatta in France. We sailed on a 59m Schooner, which was awesome!”

Being close to nature, Remi developed a strong belief in environmental conservation and protection. He earned a Bachelor Degree in Social Science in Geography and Environmental Management. He worked in the hospitality industry for two years as a waiter and bartender. Last year he spent working in France, where his fluent French was an asset. He gained professional experience on several different yachts. Not only does Remi know the charter rules and regulations, he’s also skilled at caring for and pleasing people.

Remi likes to do whatever it takes to help create a fabulous vacation for his guests. He lends a hand whenever guests are in need of a little help and happily shares his favorite water sports tips and techniques. He is very patient with children and has a magical ability to make them laugh. Most importantly, he pays attention to detail, because he says, “sometimes it’s the small things that make a big difference”.

Will, Kai, and Remi invite you to come to share their passion for the ocean and the Caribbean islands. “Laysan is our pride and joy, she is a 2017, performance sailing catamaran with luxurious accommodations and lots of toys and gear. You decide the pace and activities of your holiday and we’ll be there to make your dreams a reality. We look forward to meeting you soon.”