VICTORIA D

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Victoria D is a yacht of understated grace and style designed by Bruce Farr and built by CNB Bordeaux. In every instance this yacht is built to please. From the elegance of the interior to the superior sailing performance of a racing yacht, guests will be delighted. 

Victoria D accommodates up to 10 passengers in 5 double cabins each with ensuite bathroom with 4 separate showers and 1 wet shower. The queen size beds in 3 of the cabins can be transformed into twins, and one of the forward cabins has a bath with a jacuzzi.

Guests have the choice of dining in the artistic French stlye of the salon or al fresco in one of the spacious cockpits.  The luxury of a refreshing cocktail while admiring the fantastic vistas of your chosen mooring in the jacuzzi on deck is one of the yacht’s finest points!

The Captain has been on board since 2005 and oversaw the recent refit. He is assisted by a professional chef, 2 hostesses and a deckhand. Victoria D will sail in the Caribbean from December to April and after that in the Mediterranean in 2012.

VICTORIA D Specifications

VICTORIA D Accommodations

Sleeps 10 In 5 Cabins

VICTORIA D can accommodate 10 guests in 5 cabins.
The Master cabin has a double bed, shower and toilet.
3 Guest cabins have a double bed, shower and toilet.
A Forward cabin has a double bed, bath/tub, shower and toilet.
VICTORIA D  is fully air conditioned through out.  The voltage onboard is 220 volts.  Smoking is allowed on deck.  VICTORIA D´s crew has a separate heads and shower. Guests are not allowed to bring pets onboard.

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VICTORIA D Crew Profile

Captain Gilles Bador, 48 years old, speaks French and English.

Captain 500 – STC W95 -

Gilles grew up on Yeu island, a small island close to the French Atlantic coast, where people learn to swim and sail before they learn to walk!

He has owned several small sailboats (from 20’ to 45’) on which he has cruised extensively in the Atlantic, including visits to the coasts of France, Spain and Portugal. He has also sailed extensively in the Mediterranean during his free time. He studied electronics and electro mechanics.  He ran a restaurant in Nantes, France with his mother for 5 years and then bought, restored and sold apartments with his father after that. After his work in the restaurant and real estate sectors, he happily embarked as captain on S/Y BISON (85’) and sailed her for 15 years in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. He remains with the last owner of BISON, who found Victoria D half abandoned in Thailand and fell in love with her. Gilles helped him to return the yacht back to her former glory. After sailing her back to Europe and after two major refits as project manager in 2005 and 2007, Gilles knows the boat like the back of his hand. He has had some very busy and successful seasons in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.

Gilles enjoys sports, such as swimming, diving, volleyball, rowing, boxing, and riding motorcycles. He also loves flying and earned his private pilot's license in Florida.

With 25 years of experience on yachts and with a depth knowledge of the East and West Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Asia, and the US East Coast, Gilles has the essential skills and sunny disposition to make a vacation on Victoria a safe and unforgettable experience. He is assisted on Victoria by two hostesses, one cook and a second mate.



Chef Michel Rideau, 47 years old, speaks French, English

CAP cuisine – Trained Chocolatier –

Michel worked for several years in restaurants in Washington, DC before practicing his art on yachts. He has worked on several sailing and motor yachts since 1988. In 2001, he took Third Place at the “Concours des Chefs” at the Monaco Classic Week and constantly works to improve his skills. His cooking is inspired by his travels. Michel specializes in traditional French cuisine, exotic cuisines and cooking with flowers. He is able to satisfy even the most delicate palate.





Hostess Florence Wolff, 32 years old, speaks French

Captain 200 – STC W95

Master's Degree in Multimedia Communications



Florence is fond of sailing having learned to sail with her family. After completing her degree, she worked for six years in a communications agency and sailed and raced on weekends and vacations. She left her job to complete training for her captain's license and embarked on Victoria in October 2011.



Hostess Melina Pitel, 28 years old, speaks French & English.

CBS STC W95

Melina worked as a waitress, barmaid and housekeeper for several years before working as hostess on motor yachts. Since 2008, she has been working on M/Y Idyllwild (145'), Monplaisir (148') and Sun Glider II (124'). She embarked on Victoria in October 2011.



Second Mate Julien Reynaud, 28 years old, speaks French, English

Engineer Mechanic, Captain 200

Bachelor in Sailing & Yachting Operations

As a child, Julien lived three years with his parents on a Couach 40’ in the Caribbean. He never lost his love of living close to the sea and once he finished his Bachelor, he spent four months working for Moorings in St. Maarten including ten deliveries for Moorings and Sunsail. After this he spent time working as deckhand on the motor yacht Hemilea (140') and the sailing yacht Idle (CNB 105').

He joined Victoria D in October 2011.

 

VICTORIA D Menu

Breakfast

Fresh fruit salad

Pancakes with maple syrup

Scrambled eggs with bacon

Omelette with Swiss cheese

Yoghurt

French toast with apple cinnamon compote

All served with fresh coffee, tea, fresh orange juice and bread baked fresh each morning

Lunch

Antigua salad: pineapple, roast chicken, tomatoes, peas and corn with curry lime mayonnaise

Avocado terrine with smoked salmon

Squid salad à la provençale

Mahi mahi tartar

Sushi

Starters / Appetisers

Crispy scampi in green salad balsamic sauce

Lobster salad

Vegetables puff pastry xérès sauce

Red snapper carpaccio lime and nut oil

Cold pea soup wakame and shrimp

Mains

Sea bass on a shredded potatoes bed with anis sauce

Duck breast filet with raspberry sauce, with duchess potatoes

Swordfish grilled Cajun sauce with mixed vegetables

Lamb gateau cooked in sweet spices for seven hours with ginger bread

Chicken red curry

Dessert

Bavarian coconut cream

Lavender ice cream soufflé with home made brioche

Chocolate moelleux with tonka custard sauce

Snow eggs with rose custard sauce

Different flavors crèmes brulées

Exotic fruit salad with lemon verbena, in crispy nest

Banana and coconut tart

Mango crumble

VICTORIA D Testimonials

My client had a fantastic time on board VICTORIA D. He is now looking at another charter for later in the year or early next year. Thank you so very much for all your assistance in putting this charter together.



Tony King

Partner and Charter Specialist

Charter 28 March - 4 April

As you know we have a reasonable  experience chartering various yachts over the past 10/15 years .



I am delighted to report the Vic D week worked out very well indeed we had some excellent sailing with very good wind .



Giles and the crew were a pleasure to sail with and the standard of service was spot on -executed in a professional manner .



Thank you for all your help



Best



Mike

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