Special Offer
The Crewed Leopard 50 Catamaran ‘Changes in Latitudes’ is offering 10% off charters sailing in November & December 2026. . Excludes Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years
Rates Per Week
Crew Profiles
| Title | Name | Nation | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Gino Barale | South African | English |
| Chef/first Mate | Nikita Du preez |
MEET YOUR CREW
CAPTAIN: Gino Barale
CHEF/FIRST MATE: Nikita Du Preez
Gino grew up in the bush, travelling across Southern Africa with his parents. Any chance they got they were out camping in remote locations, which is where his great sense of adventure came about. Gino was introduced to sailing through his father, which is where he began to compete in multiple races, working his way up from crew to skippering his own boat.
After 3 years of racing keelboats, Gino found himself in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean enroute to Rio De Janeiro competing in the Cape 2 Rio Ocean race. This ended up being a 3-month journey, sailing from island to island in Brazil once they got there before starting the passage back home to Cape Town, South Africa.
Nikita found her love for cooking at a young age in the kitchen with her dad where he taught her all the tips and tricks to cooking a delicious meal. With time, this slowly ended up becoming weekly competitions in the house in who created the better dish.
Nikita decided from the get-go she would not be spending her life in an office but rather exploring the world. After discovering the beauty of sailing and life on the water, Nikita quickly booked her course to become a stewardess and culinary courses to increase her culinary skills, which led her to working as a sole chef/stew in Cape Town, South Africa on a super yacht. This is where both her passion for the sea and cooking aligned and she knew her career choice was right.
Gino and Nikita, being friends since high school and having created endless adventures, memories, and stories together, decided to join forces and run sailing charters out of Cape Town. Realizing how well they work together they made their way to the Virgin Islands 2 years ago for another adventure together.
Captain
Gino Barale
Chef/first Mate
Nikita Du preez
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 | 7 Guests | 8 Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | Inclusive | $28,500/week | $29,000/week | $29,500/week | $30,000/week | $30,500/week | $31,000/week | $31,500/week |
| Winter 2026 to 2027 | Inclusive | $29,000/week | $29,500/week | $30,000/week | $30,500/week | $31,000/week | $31,500/week | $32,000/week |
| Summer 2027 | Inclusive | $29,000/week | $29,500/week | $30,000/week | $30,500/week | $31,000/week | $31,500/week | $32,000/week |
| Winter 2027 to 2028 | Inclusive | $31,000/week | $31,500/week | $32,000/week | $32,500/week | $33,000/week | $33,500/week | $34,000/week |
Additional Rate Information
Location Details
Operating Areas: Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI)
Location Details:
Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor, BVI Please inquire for additional location availability.
MEET YOUR CREW
CAPTAIN: Gino Barale
CHEF/FIRST MATE: Nikita Du Preez
Gino grew up in the bush, travelling across Southern Africa with his parents. Any chance they got they were out camping in remote locations, which is where his great sense of adventure came about. Gino was introduced to sailing through his father, which is where he began to compete in multiple races, working his way up from crew to skippering his own boat.
After 3 years of racing keelboats, Gino found himself in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean enroute to Rio De Janeiro competing in the Cape 2 Rio Ocean race. This ended up being a 3-month journey, sailing from island to island in Brazil once they got there before starting the passage back home to Cape Town, South Africa.
Nikita found her love for cooking at a young age in the kitchen with her dad where he taught her all the tips and tricks to cooking a delicious meal. With time, this slowly ended up becoming weekly competitions in the house in who created the better dish.
Nikita decided from the get-go she would not be spending her life in an office but rather exploring the world. After discovering the beauty of sailing and life on the water, Nikita quickly booked her course to become a stewardess and culinary courses to increase her culinary skills, which led her to working as a sole chef/stew in Cape Town, South Africa on a super yacht. This is where both her passion for the sea and cooking aligned and she knew her career choice was right.
Gino and Nikita, being friends since high school and having created endless adventures, memories, and stories together, decided to join forces and run sailing charters out of Cape Town. Realizing how well they work together they made their way to the Virgin Islands 2 years ago for another adventure together.
| Title | Name | Nation | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Gino Barale | South African | English |
| Chef/first Mate | Nikita Du preez |
Captain
Gino Barale
Chef/first Mate
Nikita Du preez
General
Accommodation
Amenities
Charter Preferences
Green Initiatives
Leisure
Scuba Diving
Tube
Floating mat
2 Stand-Up Paddle boards
Selection of snorkeling gear for all guests
2 Sea scooters
2 Fishing rods, basic lures and tackle
Noodles
Board Games
4 x queen cabins each with en-suite bath with electric toilet and stall showers.
Salon has lounge area, galley, nav station, formal dining area and door opening to front cockpit as well as aft deck. Salon can be opened with beautiful natural breeze and is also fully air conditioned for guests comfort.
Top fly-bridge lounge area with 360 degree view, table, sunbed, lounge area with table and sun awning.
NIKITA’S SAMPLE MENU
BREAKFAST
Eggs Florentine
Classic eggs Florentine with sautéed spinach and mushrooms, a soft poached egg, layered on fresh English muffins topped with boat made hollandaise sauce and served with streaky bacon.
Sweetcorn Fritters
Sweetcorn fritters served with a fried egg, crispy streaky bacon and topped with sweet chili sauce.
French Toast
Classic French toast served with your choice of assorted berries, crispy bacon, fried egg, maple syrup or chocolate sauce.
Avocado and Salmon
Smashed avocado on cream cheese spread sourdough toast topped with smoked salmon and sweet red peppers.
Frittata
Spinach, feta and sun dried tomato frittata served with grilled beef sausages and crispy hashbrowns.
LUNCH
Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings
Sticky sweet and sour chicken wings served alongside sweet potato fries and a fresh broccoli salad.
Roasted Beef Meatballs
Fresh pita bread served alongside roasted beef meatballs, roasted sweet peppers, fluffy couscous and a Greek salad.
Pulled Pork Sliders
BBQ pulled pork sliders served with cabbage coleslaw and crispy potato fries.
Sushi
Fresh salmon, shrimp and tuna maki rolls, California rolls, nigiri, hand rolls and salmon roses served with a tuna pasta salad.
Teriyaki Salmon Steak
Pan fried teriyaki salmon steak on a bed of crafted white rice with a strip of nori topped with cinnamon roasted carrots. Served alongside a roasted cauliflower salad.
APPETIZERS
Spicy crispy shrimp cocktail served in avocado bowls.
Oven baked meatballs in a tomato napolitana sauce.
Garlic butter sauced mussel pot served with slices of fresh ciabatta.
Large black mushrooms coated in garlic topped with creamed spinach and melted mozzarella cheese.
DINNER
Pork Tenderloin
Honey mustard pork tenderloin served on potato purée with buttered parmesan green beans and cinnamon roasted butternut.
Beef Lasagna
A rich and creamy pasta dish layered with onions, garlic and ground beef and lathered in a succulent sauce, topped with mozzarella. Accompanied by a caesar sald and roasted mixed vegetables.
BBQ Grill (Braai)
Marinated grilled steak, pork sausage links/lamp chops, roasted vegetables and garlic bread.
Shrimp Pasta
Creamy lemon garlic pasta with shrimp, calamari and mussels served with a Greek salad.
DESSERT
A Slice of “Death by chocolate” with fresh whipped cream and berries.
Divine lemon cream pots served with whipped cream and chocolate curls.
Creamy homemade Tiramisu.
Freshly made pavlova served with whipped cream, fresh berries and a drizzled a berry coulis.
Classic chewy chocolate brownies served with boat-made creamy vanilla ice cream.
STANDARD SHIPS BAR
Soft drinks, sodas, water, beers and well drinks, cocktails are available for your enjoyment.
Spirits
Vodka brands: Tito’s, Stoli, Smirnoff
Whiskey brands: Johnny Walker, Dewars, Jack Daniels
Tequila brands: Souza, Milagro
Rum brand: Cruzan
Gin brands: Gordans, Tanqueray
Assortment of liqueurs.
Red and White Wines
Pino Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend, Pinot Noir, Proseco
Hard Seltzer
Truly, Highnoon, White Claw, Love City
Beer
Bud, Coors, Corona, Miller, Caribe, Presidente
Please let your broker know your preferred brand.
If you require premium wines or spirits of your choice, please notify your broker and we will be happy to source it for you and have them onboard when you arrive.
These would be at an additional cost to you.
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