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Crew Profiles
| Title | Name | Nation | Born | Licenses | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Michael Plotner | USA | 1990 | USCG 100tn Master | |
| Crew | Sara Hogan | USA | USCG 100tn Master |
Captain Michael Plotner
Qualifications
-USCG 100ton Masters
-AEC1
-AEC2
-Powerboat Level II
-PADI Dive Instructor
-STCW 95
-ENG1
Michael was born in Northwestern Pennsylvania by Lake Erie. Being around lakes and fresh water rivers fishing and boating was a big part of growing up. After attending university at Edinboro PA and getting an accounting degree his career plans took a turn when he took an interest in Maritime in San Francisco in 2015. The rest is history and his love of the ocean, care and safety of vessels, and providing the best experience to guests and friends around him to the top standards has become his main goal. Working as chief engineer on a 160’ schooner his management and engineering skills have developed to a high standard for preventative maintenance and top care of a vessels mechanical, electrical, and AV related systems. His competence on a vessel and sense of adventure will ensure you have a great experience when embarking on a new adventure.
Chef/First Mate Sara Hogan
Qualifications
-USCG 100ton Masters
-RYA Day Skipper License
-RYA Power Boat Level II
-PADI Dive Master
-STCW 95
-ENG1
Sara was born in Texas and lived her younger years in San Antonio. At 13 years old her parents decided to move onto their 41’morgan out island sailboat. She lived onboard invincible until she was 18. During those 5 years onboard, she traveled through the eastern and western Caribbean learning Spanish, surfing, sailing, and living a life on the ocean. Growing up on the ocean inspired her to pursue a career in maritime. She loves entertaining and sharing her knowledge of the water to ensure the most spectacular time for her guests and friends alike. Being the chef onboard it will be her pleasure for her to provide you the absolute best entrees and hors d’oeuvres. Sara with her sense of adventure, love for the water, and culinary skills she will ensure you to have the best experience on any vessel.
Michael and Sara first met on a 160’ sailing yacht in New York City working as crew. Michael was the engineer and Sara was hired on as a deckhand. They hit it off instantly developing a relationship both professionally and romantically. The couple worked for 2 years together sailing and exploring New York and Newport in the summer, the Caribbean, and Bermuda in the winter. After being together for 3 years now they want to share their passion for the ocean and working on sailboats to provide guests with the best experience.
Crew fully vaccinated
Captain Michael
Chef Sara
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 2023 | Inclusive | $20,000 | $21,000 | $22,000 | $22,750 | $23,500 |
| Winter 2023 to 2024 | Inclusive | $20,000 | $21,000 | $22,000 | $22,750 | $23,500 |
| Summer 2024 | Inclusive | $20,000 | $21,000 | $22,000 | $22,750 | $23,500 |
Additional Rate Information
Location Details
Summer Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US)
Winter Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US)
Captain Michael Plotner
Qualifications
-USCG 100ton Masters
-AEC1
-AEC2
-Powerboat Level II
-PADI Dive Instructor
-STCW 95
-ENG1
Michael was born in Northwestern Pennsylvania by Lake Erie. Being around lakes and fresh water rivers fishing and boating was a big part of growing up. After attending university at Edinboro PA and getting an accounting degree his career plans took a turn when he took an interest in Maritime in San Francisco in 2015. The rest is history and his love of the ocean, care and safety of vessels, and providing the best experience to guests and friends around him to the top standards has become his main goal. Working as chief engineer on a 160’ schooner his management and engineering skills have developed to a high standard for preventative maintenance and top care of a vessels mechanical, electrical, and AV related systems. His competence on a vessel and sense of adventure will ensure you have a great experience when embarking on a new adventure.
Chef/First Mate Sara Hogan
Qualifications
-USCG 100ton Masters
-RYA Day Skipper License
-RYA Power Boat Level II
-PADI Dive Master
-STCW 95
-ENG1
Sara was born in Texas and lived her younger years in San Antonio. At 13 years old her parents decided to move onto their 41’morgan out island sailboat. She lived onboard invincible until she was 18. During those 5 years onboard, she traveled through the eastern and western Caribbean learning Spanish, surfing, sailing, and living a life on the ocean. Growing up on the ocean inspired her to pursue a career in maritime. She loves entertaining and sharing her knowledge of the water to ensure the most spectacular time for her guests and friends alike. Being the chef onboard it will be her pleasure for her to provide you the absolute best entrees and hors d’oeuvres. Sara with her sense of adventure, love for the water, and culinary skills she will ensure you to have the best experience on any vessel.
Michael and Sara first met on a 160’ sailing yacht in New York City working as crew. Michael was the engineer and Sara was hired on as a deckhand. They hit it off instantly developing a relationship both professionally and romantically. The couple worked for 2 years together sailing and exploring New York and Newport in the summer, the Caribbean, and Bermuda in the winter. After being together for 3 years now they want to share their passion for the ocean and working on sailboats to provide guests with the best experience.
Crew fully vaccinated
| Title | Name | Nation | Born | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Michael Plotner | USA | 1990 | |
| Crew | Sara Hogan | USA |
Captain Michael
Chef Sara
Accomodation
Amenities
Electronics
General
Leisure
Extra Dives are $50 per person/per dive.
Instructor not guaranteed at the time of charter
Other Specs
Shampoo
Body Wash
Leave-In Conditioner
Body Lotion
Reef Safe 30SPF Sunscreen
2 sup paddle boards
Accommodates 6 guests in 3 ensuite cabins
Chef Sara’s Sample Menu
BREAKFAST
Eggs Benedict with poached egg, Canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce over English muffins.
Yogurt, Granola, Fruit, Cereal, Milk, Hash Browns, choice of Eggs, toast
Avocado toast with shaved egg
Pancakes with fruit, sausage, with over easy eggs
Everything bagels with cream cheese smoked salmon capers and Arugula
French toast with sausage, bacon, and eggs
Eggs to order bacon or sausage Toast with fruit salad
LUNCH
Chicken curry salad
Salmon salad with romaine lettuce, carrots, sautéed mushroom, bell peppers & vinaigrette dressing
Corn and avocado salad with Roma tomatoes fresh Basil vinaigrette with seared Ahi Tuna
Chicken salad sandwich with a side salad homemade vinaigrette
Pad Thai with Asian salad
Fish tacos on corn tortillas with coleslaw & fried plantains
Falafels in pita bread with hummus & Mediterranean salad
DINNER
Honey garlic shrimp with brown rice and steamed broccoli
Grilled portobello mushrooms with blue cheese crumbles sautéed spinach with a garlic veggie medley
Honey garlic Roasted pork with green beans & jasmine rice
Surf & Turf seared scallops, filet Medallions with roasted vegetables
Chicken parmigiana with garden salad
Baked chicken with mushroom cream sauce served over basmati rice
Lamb shank Parsley garlic sauce, Sauté asparagus, with garlic mashed potatoes
DESSERT
Vegan triple chocolate cake with option of ice cream
Blueberry tartlets with whipped cream
Cinnamon apple crisps topped with vanilla ice cream
Coconut macaroons with chocolate drizzle
Chocolate lava cake with berries
Crème Brulee
Churros dusted with cinnamon sugar
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