CAMPAI

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COME DISCOVER the luxury of a private cruise on CAMPAI.

This 72-foot performance cutter is not only a beautiful vessel, she is also an ideal blend of powerful sailing and unsurpassed cruising comfort. A premier charter yacht, CAMPAI has the latest equipment for safe piloting, plus many special extras for pure pleasure.

Her professional crew of three has exacting standards for seamanship, service, and cuisine.

Committed to unobtrusive yet undeniably lavish attention to detail, the captain and his crew stand ready to please - whether by simply leaving you alone to savor your privacy and serenity ... or by helping you experience the exhilaration of sailing this exceptional yacht.

CAMPAI Specifications

CAMPAI Accommodations

Sleeps 6 In 3 Cabins

CAMPAI Accommodate: Aft en suite master has a centerline queen. 
Two en suite guest cabins forward: 
One double cabin to port, upper/lower single berths in forward starboard cabin.
CAMPAI is fully air conditioned through out.
Crew has a separate heads and shower.

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Saloon

Guest Cabin

Campaign

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Master Cabin

Under Sail

At Anchor

CAMPAI Crew Profile

Dries van Dyk is the skipper who will welcome you aboard Campai. Dries grew up by the sea in South Africa and has sailed all his life.  His extensive sailing experience includes 6 transatlantic crossings, 5 years on a Swan 81’ charter yacht (3 as captain) and numerous competitive racing regattas on both sides of the Atlantic.  Dries holds an MCA Officer of Yachts 3000 Tons Offshore License and is a certified PADI open water diver. His passion for all things nautical includes a love of diving, snorkeling, surfing and kite surfing.  For his rare days spent onshore, Dries enjoys mountain climbing, skydiving, bird watching and hiking.   Dries also enjoys languages and speaks English, Afrikaans and is learning Italian.  He has crewed and skippered charters in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and the United States and has raced in the Antigua Classic Yacht races, the Brindisi to Corfu International yacht regatta and in numerous regattas at the Royal Cape Yacht Club. His work experience on both charter and racing yachts has given Dries an excellent background in sailing technique, ocean safety and onboard systems. Though relatively new as Campai’s skipper, Dries has already proved himself an outstanding host and superlative yachtsman.

Your Chef aboard Campai will be Jade Rose Konst.  Jade hails from the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada, where she lives solo aboard a 38ft Junk Schooner. Next to sailing, Jade’s passion is cooking. Her experience has taught her that starting with fresh, organic and local ingredients and preparing them with innovation and high standards create simply good food, atany level of dining.  As a result of being raised in multicultural Vancouver, Asian and Indian styles fuse with European methods regularly in her dishes. Jade learned quickly working under many talented chefs and enjoys menu creation and aesthetic plating as well as food preparation. Before joining Campai, Jade worked as a chef at two high-end boutique resorts in British Columbia, Clayoquot Wilderness Resort and the Cable Cove Inn. Dietary concerns and allergies only give her reason to show her flexibility and to be more creative, and are in fact a welcome challenge. As a Private Chef she has had the experience of sourcing local ingredients, budgeting her own food costs and suggesting wine pairings. When not in the galley, Jade enjoys the natural environment and whether it be sailing, surfing, hiking, horseback-riding or scuba diving, she is in her element outdoors.  

On board, Dries and Jade are ably supported by Iona Wallis, an experienced yachting stewardess from England whose training in the hospitality industry helps to ensure that all goes smoothly during the charter.  Working for Dries as a mate while under sail and assisting Jade in the galley and at the table are just some of the duties Iona is eagerly prepared to undertake for the pleasure and comfort of Campai’s guests. Iona has a degree from Exeter University in conservation and ecology and is an avid sailor and watersport enthusiast.

Together, Campai’s crew of three is a team whose consuming focus is to make charter guests happy and comfortable – whether by leaving them alone to seek out and enjoy their own privacy and serenity or by leading and participating in the unlimited fun and games available in our ocean paradise.

CAMPAI Menu

Sample Menu aboard S/y campai



--- Day 1 ---



Breakfast

Tropical fruit platter; cheese platter; selection of cereal;

yoghurt; toast & bagels; confitures



Lunch

Seared tuna Niçoise salad with fresh breads



Dinner

Carrot, orange & coriander soup with herb rolls

Spicy pork tenderloin with roasted sweet potatoes, mixed leaf, green pepper & cucumber salad

Zesty lemon cheesecake with whipped cream



--- Day 2 ---



Breakfast

Eggs Florentine with English muffins with smoked salmon;

selection of cereal; toast & bagels; confitures



Lunch

Spinach and feta filo tarts with vegetable rice & simple salad



Dinner

Mahi-mahi fish cakes with a sweet chili sauce on a bed of mixed lettuces

Mango & pineapple chicken breast or grilled lobster with a cream of coconut sauce,

roasted vegetable & almond couscous and spinach & feta salad

Chocolate fondants with fresh vanilla cream



--- Day 3 ---



Breakfast

Banana and oat pancakes; tropical fruit platter; cheese platter;

selection of cereal; yoghurt; toast & bagels; confitures



Lunch

Caribbean chicken salad with fresh breads



Dinner

Spinach salad with walnut, apple, blue cheese and balsamic vinaigrette

Whole poached salmon with a pesto & cream sauce, new potatoes and steamed vegetables

Banana rum cream pie



--- Day 4 ---



Breakfast

Feta cheese scrambled eggs with bacon; selection of cereal; toast & bagels; confitures



Lunch

Trini prawn curry with steamed rice or Caribbean roti



Dinner

Sliced smoked salmon on a bed of rocket lettuce with lemon vinaigrette

Beef fillet wrapped in prosciutto with mushrooms, garlic & herb roasted vegetables & potatoes

Black Forest gateau



--- Day 5 ---



Breakfast

Scones with lemon cream; fruit platter; cheese platter;

selection of cereal; toast & bagels; confitures



Lunch 

Spicy barbeque fillet of chicken with avocado and crème fraiche potato salad



Dinner

Caramelized onion & brie tart on a bed of lettuce

Spicy grilled mahi-mahi with a parmesan rice and plaintain, black bean & tomato salad

Dark chocolate and Bailey’s Irish Cream mousse with vanilla cream



--- Day 6 ---



Breakfast

Porthole (egg, wrapped in ham with chopped tomatoes and onions) on an English muffin;

selection of cereal; toast & bagels; confitures



Lunch 

Grilled spiny lobster tails, baby spinach salad with orange cilantro vinaigrette



Dinner

Shrimp cocktail on a bed of lettuce

Roasted rosemary rack of lamb with a potato puree and freshly steamed vegetables with mint

Key lime pie with vanilla ice cream



--- Day 7 ---



Breakfast



Mango muffins; tropical fruit platter; cheese platter;

selection of cereal; toast & bagels; confitures



Lunch

Prosciutto, gouda & melon salad with a selection of fresh breads



Dinner

Warm roasted beetroot and goats cheese salad

Grilled garlic shrimp over coconut rice with cucumber salad and guava dressing

Tropical banana & mango gateau with fresh whipped cream



--- Dinner Canapés ---

Jerk chicken rice paper rolls with mango sauce

Asparagus with parmesan wrapped in Parma ham

Chourizo sausage in filo packets

Red pepper hummus with crudités

Bruschetta topped with mozzarella

Garlic shrimps

Smoked salmon & cream cheese blinis

Tuna bites with spring onion & wasabi dip



















































 

CAMPAI Testimonials

Charter January 2009


We had a great trip.  You can be very comfortable putting someone with Mathew and Jill.  They are very good.

January 2009


We had an incredible week sailing through the BVI’s. Swimming and snorkelling with those incredible fish. Running beaches for former exercise and back on board to savour Jill’s delicious meals and delicate manner. Matthew’s expert sailing and good tales. Caroline’s good humour and constant attention (and healing massages!). We loved every minute of it and will share it with friends and future sailors, thanks! 

-- Charter January 2009


Thanks for everything, keeping us thru rough seas, and wonderful days at St Barths. Food, service and professionalism of the crew was first rate!  Have a wonderful 2009 with smooth sailing. We had a wonderful, relaxing time – thanks so much for the friendly, helpful and just terrific service! 

-- Family charter Christmas / New Years 2008-09


A great time, fine boat and wonderful crew. Many thanks for everything. Hope to see you next summer on Long Island.

- Charter November 2008


What a fabulous way to celebrate our 40th anniversary! Rain didn’t dampen our spirits. We were totally spoiled by Captain Matthew, chef Jill and Aisha. We hope to join you again on Campai in the future. Thank you, thank you.

 -- Family charter September 2008 


Thank you for a wonderful month. We felt very well taken care of and were very happy raising Sebastian in his first months onboard. We would be very happy for him to be as accomplished a yachtsman as Capt. Matthew, and as good a cook as Jill and as attentive as Sarah. 

-- Month long charter August 2008


What a fab time again! Enjoyed meeting Sarah, lovely addition to your crew! Magnificent  munchies as usual, splendiferous sailing! I love the pampering – not too intrusive and much appreciated! Thanks you Jill for the fish dishes – yum yum!!   

-- Charter guests July 2008 


What a beautiful and relaxing trip. Great, fast sailing, great food and lots of reading and scrabble. Next time in the BVI’s 

Family charter July 2008


A short trip, but long lasting in our memories! Gorgeous sailing and feature packed! Thanks you guys so much for a wonderful memory. Hope to see you when you pass through London! 

- Charter guests April 2008


Thanks so much for this amazing experience/opportunity! Our family individually voted this vacation the best ever! The food was also amazing. -- Rebrekah  Wow! What can I say that can possibly express how much fun, relaxation and total enjoyment we have had with you all. Was it the food? The service? The sailing or the generous atmosphere – it was everything together creating a truly wonderful experience for us – Maybe only capped by the dolphins you arrange for our last day! -- Warm regards, Gareth  This has been an amazing time! I’ve enjoyed myself so much from sailing to swimming to wakeboarding to eating! Thank you so much for all you guys have done. – David  Thank you for spoiling me with morning coffee, fabulous fish dishes, and sparing me all the normal galley work I do on our boat! What a fab time we all had. Appreciated the sailing instruction and loved our spinnaker sail from Anagada. The dolphins were the cherry on the cake!!! See you in Newport, Raye. 

-- Charter guests April 2008


To Matthew, Jill and Alden, thank you for making our cruise so special. See you in Newport! 

-- Charter guests April 2008


Thank you for such a wonderful vacation. We’ve enjoyed every single minute of it. The sailing was so much fun along with the snorkelling and beach-going. Breakfast, lunch and dinner could not have been better! Thanksks so much to Matthew, Jill and Alden!! Come visit when you’re in Oyster Bay (or near by). 

-- Charter guests March 2008

Nice to be back onboard after exactly one year! Again wonderful treatment. Sailing: wonderful/every day great sails  Food: Stunning! “Jill’s kitchen” a 3-star Michelin treat.  Service: Niree treated us with all her heart and a smile. Hope to sail with you again. For now: thanks and till then! 

-- Repeat charter guests February 2008

We have enjoyed a wonderful week aboard Campai! Thanks to our crew Matthew, Jill and Niree. It has been a wonderful experience and we hope to repeat it again. Thanks! 

-- Charter Guests February 2008

Thanks you, your beautiful boat Campai with your wonderful crew, Matthew, Jill and Niree for seven great days in Paradise. Many thanks for everything! 

-- Charter Guests January 2008  

Wow!! The BEST family vacation ever!! 10 days of extraordinary fun, fantastic and we mean fantastic, meals and never ending pampering. Part of the day highlights included: Snorkeling at the caves (+snorkelling and diving on the Rhone) -         Luke getting up on the wakeboard -         Christmas at Peter Island - Braving the masses at the Baths - Luke and Will taking on the sea from the cockpit - The bubbly Pool -  Lizzy training to be fourth mate - The spectacular beaches and isolation at Anagada - New Years and activities at Bitter End - Stu taking the helm and sailing 14 knots – not!  

Thank you! Thank you Matthew, Jill and Niree for taking such good care of us. Turkey and Greece next? 

-- - Christmas / New Years charter 2007/08

Thank you for a wonderful time! Great sailing, delicious food and a spectacular crew made for a memorable thanksgiving for our family. 

- Charter Guests November 2007

 Thank you for your amazing attention to every detail and our whims. Thanks for letting Tom sail us along. Amazing hospitality, food and peace! Love Tara and Thomas  

Thank you for keeping our bellies wonderfully full, for keeping our drinks well tipped, for planning the wind so perfectly behind our ears, and for giving us some time in beautiful Campai to empty our minds and relax in great company and for keeping Cole well entertained as well as Chad  Love Nancy -

Thanks for taking such good care of our family. I’m sure :Thomas” Chicken” and “Dicky Betts” music will be ringing in your ears for a while. We had a wonderful time. Hope to see you at Murfs in Sag, love Chad. 

- American August 2007  

Many, many thanks for a fabulous sailing week! You have given us a perfect family vacation we will never forget!

- American family June 2007

We’ve been looked after so beautifully and particularly well fed by Jill from her tiny kitchen; Campai is an amazing boat with a great crew – Many thanks! 

-  Family from London April 2007

We love Campai so much that we had to come back for another time. We love you Matthew, Jill and Gisela. Thank you!

 -  American family, April 2007

This was really a 5* sail. Wonderful treatment with lovely people. Never seen so many dolphins, turtles and barracudas. Love to come back.

- Charter guests from Netherlands & Switzerland, March 2007

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