MEET THE CREW
Captain: Alan Owen
Chef/First Mate: Iona Matheson

Al was born in South Africa, and by the age of 8 he was a regular at the local yacht club, racing in Optimist dinghies. This began his long association with boats and water sports. He moved to Ireland as a young adult, and spent the next eight years as an outdoor instructor. Disciplines covered included sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and paddle sports. Archery, indoor climbing, orienteering, mountain biking and swimming.
Al has competed at national and international level in both dinghy and keelboat racing , and represented Ireland 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, windsurf, or more recently on his wing foil.


Iona was born and raised in Scotland. She studied Psychology and English Literature at the University of Glasgow, and worked in hospitality to fund her travels to Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Canada, and all over Europe. Her love of cooking was ignited by attending cookery workshops around the world, and she became passionate about flavor combinations, menu creation, and mixology, through working in the hospitality sector. After graduating, she decided to move to Ireland to follow her passion for outdoor sports.
A lover of movement, she is also a qualified yoga teacher, and an instructor of aerial acrobatics and aerial dance, which she is always keen to share with adults or children! Iona can’t wait to serve you beautiful and delicious food, and tailor the experience, the menu, and the provisions on board to your choosing.
Iona and Al met 5 years ago working as outdoor sports instructors. They got together after he introduced her to sailing, united through a love for adventure, life on the water, and water sports. They are experienced in working together as a team with family groups including children, adult groups, and disability groups. They worked together, as Skipper and Hostess, on a monohull sailing yacht in Croatia for a season facilitating Flotilla holidays, and experience which they both adored. This spurred them on to set their sights on the Caribbean, where Al has already been working as charter Captain for the past year, while Iona furthered her culinary skills at cookery school in London, and became a Day Skipper.
Al and Iona can’t wait to welcome you aboard Sea Dog and give you the experience of a vacation of a lifetime!

Iona’s Sample Menu

BREAKFAST

The Ultimate British Breakfast Wrap - Crispy Bacon, Scrambled Egg, Cumberland Sausage, Sautéed Mushroom and Tomato, with your Choice of Sauce

Creamy Coconut Chia Pudding topped with Fresh Mango and Toasted Almond Flakes Traditional Crêpes with Fresh Lemon and Sugar

Eggs Royale - Buttery English Breakfast Muffin topped with Scottish Smoked Salmon, Poached Eggs, Hollandaise Sauce, and Fresh Chives

Crispy Parmesan Hash Browns with Chorizo Scrambled Eggs, Avocado, and Roasted Cherry Vine Tomatoes

Brioche French Toast with Crispy Bacon, Maple Syrup, and Caramelised Banana Passion Dash Smoothie - Mango, Passionfruit, Pineapple, Orange Juice, Greek Yoghurt

 

LUNCH

Thai Steak Salad - Ribbons of Fresh Vegetables tossed in a Thai Dressing, Thinly Sliced Sirloin Steak and Crushed Peanuts

Smoked Mackerel Kedgeree with Quail Egg

Poke Bowl - Chilli and Lime Marinated Tuna, Edamame Beans, Mango, Spring Onions, Pickled Cucumber, Crispy Onions and Sesame Seeds, Steamed Rice, Drizzled with Sriracha Mayo

Tomato and Mozzarella Shakshuka with Freshly Baked Pesto Focaccia

Burrito Bowl - Crispy Tortilla Bowl filled with Mexican Savoury Rice, Zingy Salsa and Guacamole, Fried Black Beans, and Slow Cooked, Shredded Beef. Topped generously with Cheese, Sour Cream, and Jalapeños

Shrimp Scampi, Lemon Roasted Asparagus, and Freshly Baked Bread

Moroccan Spread - Spiced Ratatouille, Kale, Pumpkin, and Feta Salad, Fresh Pitta, Hummus and Babaganoush

 

APPETISERS

Pineapple Boat - Chilli and Lime Infused Syrup drizzled over Sliced Pineapple, Sprinkled with Fresh Basil

Baked Feta Encased in Filo Pastry, with Mango Chilli Sauce
California Sushi Rolls, Topped with Crispy Onions and Sriracha Mayo
Fresh Baked Focaccia with Loaded Mediterranean Dipping Oil
Pork Gyozas, Steamed or Fried with Chilli & Sesame Dipping Sauce
Antipasti Spread - Selection of Meats, Cheese, Olives, with Fresh Bread, Crackers, Chutney,

Pickles, Grapes, and Homemade Butter

Roasted Mini Peppers - stuffed with Whipped Cream Cheese and Italian Sausage, Topped with Parmesan and Drizzled with Balsamic Glaze

 

DINNER

‘Salmon en Papillote’ Thai style - Salmon Fillet, Steamed in a parcel with Aromatic Thai Red Broth, Tenderstem Broccoli, Red Pepper, Served with Coconut Rice

Pan Fried Fish of the Day with Chorizo Paella
Risotto Alla Milanese - Golden, Creamy Risotto, topped with Sliced Fillet Steak

Authentic Spaghetti Carbonara with Crispy Pancetta

Gourmet BBQ night - Chicken and Vegetable Skewers, Homemade Beef Burgers, and Juicy Corn on the Cobs served straight from the BBQ, with Fresh Balsamic Salad, and Loaded Cheese Truffle Fries

Slow cooked Gochujang Beef Short Rib with Jasmine Rice and Asian Slaw

Cordon Bleu - Crispy Chicken Schnitzel filled with Ham and Swiss Cheese, served with Dijon Mustard Bechamel Sauce, and Roasted Vegetables

 

DESSERT

Classic Crème Brûlée

Creamy and Zingy Lemon Posset with Raspberry Vodka Coulis, Served with Rosemary Thin Biscuits

Millionaire's Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart, Served with Vanilla Whipped Cream

Battenberg Cake, Served with Chai Spiced Tea

Dark, Sweet and Sticky Tarte Tatin, Served with Vanilla Gelato Pistachio and Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies, Served with Irish Coffee Lemon Drizzle Cake, Served with Clotted Cream and Fresh Berries

 

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

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.