Rates Per Week
Crew Profiles
| Title | Name | Nation | Born | Licenses | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Graham Gips | American | 1982 | USCG Masters 50-ton | English. |
| Crew | Kristiann Gips | American | USCG Masters 100-ton |
Graham & Kristiann Gips
Captain & Chef
Graham is an engineer by training who spent a successful 10-year career in the oil and gas industry. He learned to sail on a 20ft racing dinghy with Kristiann as crew. They raced weekly for several years, topped the local podium and earned the chance to compete internationally.
If you are new to sailing, Graham would love to teach you how much fun it can be to helm and tune the sails. He knows the islands well and can craft an itinerary that suits everyone aboard. When the anchor is set each evening, Graham turns his attention to crafting cocktails to your taste.
From 2011-2015, Kristiann ran a successful catering company. She honed her culinary skills by accommodating a wide variety of preferences and dietary needs each day. She loves to combine gourmet ingredients with local delicacies for new twists on classic dishes.
Avid travelers, Kristiann and Graham have lived on four continents and visited over 40 countries. Their experiences have taught them that great vacations are made up of many small details. Kristiann delights in tailoring the menu and creating special moments for each group of guests aboard.
In 2015, Graham and Kristiann reached a point where they could focus on what they love to do most: travel, host guests, and sail. They have sailed Allende since her launch in France, cruising the Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea and crossing the Atlantic to meet you in the British Virgin Islands. Both Graham and Kristiann hold a Masters 50-ton license from the United States Coast Guard and are CPR/First Aid certified.
Graham and Kristiann welcome you to share in the luxurious life aboard Allende.
Friday Gips
Friday is a seven-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer with his sea legs. He’s well-mannered and loves the water. He leaps off the front of the boat when at anchor and seduces other cruisers paddleboarding by to take him for rides. Friday can climb the swim ladder on his own. For guests who are pet-lovers, he is a much-loved addition to their charter. With advance notice, the crew is also happy to confirm Friday’s home ashore.
Crew are fully vaccinated for COVID 19.
Friday Gips
Specifications
Accommodations
Additional Rate Information
Additional Rate Information
Charter Rates Per Week
| Rate Period | Terms | 2 Guests | 3 Guests | 4 Guests | 5 Guests | 6 Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2022 | Inclusive | $22,900 | $23,400 | $23,900 | $24,400 | $24,900 |
| Winter 2022 to 2023 | Inclusive | $22,900 | $23,400 | $23,900 | $24,400 | $24,900 |
| Summer 2023 | Inclusive | $22,900 | $23,400 | $23,900 | $24,400 | $24,900 |
Additional Rate Information
Location Details
Summer Area: USA – New England, USA – North East, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Winter Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Location Details: *SUMMER 2022*
July – September 2022 available in the Camden/Rockport area of Maine.
Graham & Kristiann Gips
Captain & Chef
Graham is an engineer by training who spent a successful 10-year career in the oil and gas industry. He learned to sail on a 20ft racing dinghy with Kristiann as crew. They raced weekly for several years, topped the local podium and earned the chance to compete internationally.
If you are new to sailing, Graham would love to teach you how much fun it can be to helm and tune the sails. He knows the islands well and can craft an itinerary that suits everyone aboard. When the anchor is set each evening, Graham turns his attention to crafting cocktails to your taste.
From 2011-2015, Kristiann ran a successful catering company. She honed her culinary skills by accommodating a wide variety of preferences and dietary needs each day. She loves to combine gourmet ingredients with local delicacies for new twists on classic dishes.
Avid travelers, Kristiann and Graham have lived on four continents and visited over 40 countries. Their experiences have taught them that great vacations are made up of many small details. Kristiann delights in tailoring the menu and creating special moments for each group of guests aboard.
In 2015, Graham and Kristiann reached a point where they could focus on what they love to do most: travel, host guests, and sail. They have sailed Allende since her launch in France, cruising the Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea and crossing the Atlantic to meet you in the British Virgin Islands. Both Graham and Kristiann hold a Masters 50-ton license from the United States Coast Guard and are CPR/First Aid certified.
Graham and Kristiann welcome you to share in the luxurious life aboard Allende.
Friday Gips
Friday is a seven-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer with his sea legs. He’s well-mannered and loves the water. He leaps off the front of the boat when at anchor and seduces other cruisers paddleboarding by to take him for rides. Friday can climb the swim ladder on his own. For guests who are pet-lovers, he is a much-loved addition to their charter. With advance notice, the crew is also happy to confirm Friday’s home ashore.
Crew are fully vaccinated for COVID 19.
| Title | Name | Nation | Born | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Graham Gips | American | 1982 | English. |
| Crew | Kristiann Gips | American |
Friday Gips
Accomodation
Ammenities
Electronics
General
Leisure
Other Specs
Big Green Egg BBQ
Underwater lights
towable tube
swim noodles
couples hammock
snorkel equipment
glow-in-the-dark boules
The common areas aboard Allende are inviting and uncluttered. The outdoor deck areas offer a mix of sunny and shady spots for relaxing, and guests love the panoramic views from the fully cushioned rooftop lounge. Meals are served al fresco at a teak dining table on the aft deck.
The floor plan boasts three beautifully appointed, private staterooms for guests. Each cabin features a queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with electric flush head, separate shower, sink and vanity cabinet with mirror. The Helia Evolution showcases redesigned portholes in the cabins which increase natural light while maintaining privacy.
Guests fall asleep on 400 thread-count Egyptian cotton linens topped with a cotton coverlet. Fluffy white towels for bathing and quick-drying Turkish towels for the beach are provided. Additionally, each cabin is fitted with individual A/C controls, an 110V power outlet, two reading lights, a fan and ample closet space and storage.
Sailing is a surprisingly hungry business. So in addition to three meals a day, you’ll find snacks delivered just when you need them.
Breakfast
Start your day with coffee from Allende’s professional-grade espresso machine. Breakfast is accompanied by coffee, tea or juice and your choice of a tropical fruit smoothie or fresh fruit platter.
A cold breakfast of Greek yogurt with homemade muesli, honey, and homemade preserves is always available.
Biscuit benny, local greens, Hollandaise sauce
Fried eggs over vegetable hash, breakfast sausage
Breakfast tostadas
Banana pancakes with maple-rum syrup and crispy bacon
Baked eggs with kale, sausage, and cheddar
Crunchy vanilla-almond French toast with bacon strips
Quiche Lorraine
Lunch
Nicoise salad with seared fresh-caught tuna
Falafel pie in phyllo crust, Greek salad
Lamb burgers on homemade brioche buns
Mexican chopped salad with jalapeno-honey-lime dressing
Fresh Vietnamese Spring rolls with peanut sauce
Lobster rolls
Mediterranean deli platter, dips and crudités
Appetizers
Watermelon gazpacho
Fresh tuna ceviche, Leche de Tigre
Wedge salad with blue cheese dressing
Fresh guacamole with plantain chips
Green mango salad, spicy lobster
Shrimp campechana, homemade soda crackers
Family-style cheese and charcuterie board with house-made crackers, mustards, and pickles
Dinner
Caramelized carrot soup starts this three-course dinner.
Baja fish tacos, chipotle-cheddar slaw, Mexican corn “elotes”
Thinly sliced grilled flank steak with chimichurri, black beans, grilled plantains
Spice-crusted pork loin, spinach and artichoke gratin, honey-balsamic carrots
West Indian chicken curry with coconut milk, jasmine rice
Seafood and sausage paella
Pan-fried fish fillet, mango salsa, mashed potatoes with spinach
Cocoa-rubbed steaks, Hasselback potatoes, fresh green beans
Chef Kristiann’s homemade pasta.
Dessert
Mango mousse with fresh passion fruit
Bananas foster
Coconut-lime snowballs
Mexican chocolate mousse
Lemon meringue cupcakes
Bread pudding with rum sauce
Carrot cake, ginger-cream cheese icing
Chef Kristiann loves to prepare vegetarian meals as well and can accommodate most any dietary requirement with advance notice.
The Bar
Juice, sodas, water, beer, rum punch & well drinks are available all day for your enjoyment.
Spirits include Tito’s Handmade vodka, Tanqueray gin, Jack Daniel’s whiskey, Jose Cuervo Gold tequila, local rum, and an assortment of liqueurs.
Red & white wines are served with dinner.
Please remember to let us know your preferred brands. If you prefer premium wines or spirits not included in the list above we will be happy to stock them for you at an additional cost to the charter.
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