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Crew Profile

MEET YOUR CREW
Captain: Alan (Al) Owen
Chef: Eleanor Thomson


Al was born in South Africa. A country with an agreeable climate, warm water and therefore it should come as no surprise that at the age of 8 he was a regular at the local yacht club. That came in the form of racing in Optimist dinghies and so began his long association with boats and with water sports.

He moved to Ireland in 1997 and spent the next 8yrs as an outdoor instructor. Disciplines covered included sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and paddle sports. Archery, indoor climbing, orienteering, mountain biking and swimming.

As a slight distraction he spent 13yrs as a police officer where he honed his skills in the art of dealing and communicating with people and their problems before returning to the world of boating.

Al has competed at national and international level in both dinghy and keelboat racing , and represented his country in kayak surfing at World Championships.

Offshore racing in J 24’s had whetted his appetite to pursue a career in a maritime setting and he enrolled on a Professional Offshore Yachtmaster course . He then worked as Flotilla Lead and bareboat Skipper for Sunsail, Dubrovnik, Croatia, before setting his sights on the Caribbean and fulfilling a lifelong dream to captain a yacht in paradise .
When at home you'll find him hunting surf along the West coast of Ireland, either on a board, windsurfer or more recently his wing foil.


Eleanor grew up in the small seaside town of Dover in the Southeast of England. She grew up with a great appreciation of the outdoors, nature and adventure. Her mother, born and raised in Africa, and her father, having a military background, she has lived and worked internationally. As such, trotting round the world on her own adventure is something that has come very naturally to her!

At nineteen she left the UK to study Mandarin at Nanjing University in East China, a real-life highlight and a great food tasting opportunity. Since graduating Eleanor has travelled most of Far and South East Asia and has worked in China, organising cultural programmes for westerner students - a very rewarding role. She is passionate about authentic experiences and the best of local food and culture.

During the pandemic, she took a corporate travel job in London. It gave her a detailed understanding of the travel and hospitality industry, however she needed to get back to the frontline. She was keen to do something that combined all that she loves most; cooking, meeting great people, good weather, and an adventure! Since starting her dream job, she has worked as a chef on private charters in Greece and Croatia, and now the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Sample Menu

BREAKFAST

Shakshuka, Roasted Goats Cheese & Crusty Bread

Banana Split Breakfast Boats

Avocado, Salmon & Poached Egg on Toast Banana Salted Caramel Pancakes

Eggs Benedict with Asparagus

Mixed Berry American Style Pancakes with Syrup & White Chocolate Drizzle

English Breakfast Muffin Sandwich

Salmon, Red Onion, Caper & Cream Cheese Bagels

LUNCH

Zucchini Corn Fritters on a bed of Rocket topped with Beetroot and Feta Purée, Poached Egg & Bacon

Ultimate Gourmet Steak Sandwich with Aioli, topped with Rocket, Cheese & Caramelized Onion

Mediterranean baked Sweet Potato on a bed Crunchy Salad
Greek Style Chicken Skewers, Greek Salad & a Honey drizzle Feta parcel topped with Sesame Seeds

Teriyaki Salmon Sushi Bowl

Classic Caesar Salad

Homemade Naan Chicken & Hummus Wraps

Salad Nicoise accompanied by Crispy Panko Chicken

APPETIZERS

Smoked Salmon & Avocado Terrine

Thai Style Crispy Belly Pork Bites

Burrata & Steak Crostini

Tuna Ceviche loaded Toast

Pan-seared Scallops, Pea Puree & Crispy bacon Vietnamese Papaya

Salad with Spring rolls and a Spicy Peanut Dip

Salmon, Mango & Avocado Ceviche

MAIN

Pan Seared Tuna, Asian salad & Miso Infused Sweet Potato

Handmade Gnocchi topped with Pesto, Ricotta & Caramelised Tomatoes

Porcini Mushroom Risotto topped with Seared Scallops

Catch of the Day on a Bed of Celeriac & Potato Mash with a Tandoori Jus

Seared Beef Thai green curry

Sticky Asian Ginger Belly PorkPan Seared Catch of the Day, Mint Pea Purée, homemade Tatar & Dauphinoise Potatoes

DESERT

Sunken Amaretto Chocolate Cake with whipped Amaretto Cream & Amaretto Crum

Banoffee Pie

Eton Mess

Biscoff Cheesecake

White Chocolate Passionfruit Panna Cotta Key Lime Pie

Summer Fruit Pavlova