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15.00 m/ 50.00 Ft Matrix Yachts 2023
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- Sleeps 10 guests
- 5.1m/16’9″
- Shallow draft and fast speeds for reef exploration
GUEST ACCOMMODATION:
3 Queen Cabins
Crew in forward starboard cabin
MAJOR REFIT IN 2023
Installed Equipment and Upgrades
– New Garmin GPS Map 8410 xsv chartplotter installed on Helm position.
– New Garmin charts installed in plotter.
– New watermaker installed.
– New mainsail installed from North Sails.
– New main halyard (New England Endura braid 14mm), new genoa halyard, new genoa sheets, new backstay line (New England Stay Set solid 14mm).
– New VHF antenna at masttop.
– New bilge pump and sensor in port engine room.
– New arch for solar panels built in stainless steel.
– 5 new Victron solar panels (360W each, 1800W total) mounted with new Victron charge controller.
– 2 new Victron 100A “buck boosters” ordered for full performance of charging lithium bank from alternators.
– New flexible clutch plate installed on starboard side.
– New canvas in “Titanium” color.
– New cushions and seats in upgraded color Sunbrella, including back cushions.
– New sun protection covers mounted on saloon windows.
– New Bose loudspeakers in cockpit.
– New trampoline.
– New furling genoa (Incidence) stored in port bow storage.
– New mainsail retrieved from storage at North Sails in Cascais, mounted and done by North Sails.
– Stack Pack new in color “Titanium” made by North Sails, delivered and installed with mainsail.
– New washing machine mounted.
– New 12V outlet installed at fuse panel for emergency portable bilge pump.
– New bilge pumps (port engine room and starboard hull).
Replacements and Repairs
– 2x Whale Orca Auto 1300 bilge pumps.
– 1x Johnson L4000 heavy-duty manual bilge pump (for emergency).
– New bilge pump + sensor in port engine room.
– Relayswitch for freshwater pump changed.
– Coppercoat applied to both rudders; rudders taken down, fixed, and remounted.
– Both transom fenders fixed.
– Rudder bearings replaced with new ones.
– Oil-return pipe from turbo replaced with new.
– Exhaust mixing elbow replaced with new.
– Motor mounts replaced with new.
– All new parts painted with original VP color, and whole engine painted where needed.
– Intake water pumps replaced with new.
– All new belts, oils, coolant.
– Drive shafts replaced with new original.
– Saildrives reassembled with new seals and oil.
– Saildrives below the rubber cuff stripped down to bare metal and treated with “propspeed” (same treatment applied to props).
– All hoses replaced with new high-quality “Vetus sanitary hoses”.
– All septic tanks disassembled, taken out, cleaned, and reassembled.
Every choke valve replaced with better quality “Johnson” quick-remove models.
– All toilets seats replaced with “soft close” models.
– All toilets dismantled, taken out for cleaning/inspection, all internal pipes acid cleaned, macerator internal choke valves replaced with new ones, membranes replaced on all, water-in valves replaced on all.
– All lifeline wires replaced.
– Aft bollards on both sides redone with extra support (stainless steel solid plate) inside hull due to extra pressure when docked.
– Hinges on several kitchen cabinets replaced.
– AC units vacuum cleaned, seawater pumps dismantled, cleaned, fixed for corrosion, painted, test run before reinstallation with new filters.
– Some interior dismantled and reinstalled for access.
– Pressure relief valve, fittings, and hoses for both water heaters replaced.
– Accumulator tank replaced.
– All shower heads and hoses replaced.
– One AC unit in front starboard cabin replaced.
– Both water heaters/boilers dismantled, flushed, heating elements cleaned from cavitation.
– Cockpit load speakers replaced with new 7″ Fusions.
– Small “blue lights” in cockpit/transoms replaced.
– Some shower glass mountings replaced.
– Stair noses on starboard side replaced.
– New dehumidifiers in each hull.
– Davits dismantled, stripped to bare metal, treated, primed, and repainted.
– Both hydraulic engines maintained and checked.
– Replaced underwater lights with new ones, protected from barnacles with “light speed”.
– Gas bottles (2 pcs) and system replaced from US to EU standard, including gas lines and hoses.
– Genoa overhauled with cleaning, fixing seams, and new UV band, delivered and installed by North Sails.
– Windlass serviced.
– Complete trampoline mounting.
– Port and starboard forward cabin deck hatches replaced with new Lewmar hatches.
– Seawater pump for AC port side replaced.
– Installed new Victron Bucs to absorb all available charge current from Volvo alternator
Services and Maintenance
– Full service carried out: heat exchanger acid cleaned.
– Turbos sent to VP workshop for overhaul.
– All new parts painted with original VP color, and whole engine painted where needed.
– Cleaning/rubbing and polishing, full service on Yamaha (oil, filters, anodes, spark plugs, etc.).
– Remounted davits with new Dyneema lines.
– Technical and functionality check of all bilge pumps onboard.
Miscellaneous
– Labeled anchor chain with color tabs every 10 meters.
– Replaced “blue lights” in the mast.
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PERFORMANCE & RANGE:
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ONBOARD COMFORT & ENTERTAINMENT
- Air conditioning and fans
- Swim platforms
- Heated deck showers
- Watermaker and generators
- WiFi internet access
- Full surround sound system
- i/Device docking stations
- Cockpit icemaker
- Barbecue
Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Wheelchair Accessible
Games Consoles
Water Activities
IARA has the following Water Activities available:
No Person Kayaks
Water-Skis
2 x Paddleboard
1 x Inflatable water toy
10 x Scuba Diving Equipment
Beach Games
For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.
IARA’ CHARTER RATES & DESTINATIONS
SUMMER SEASON
Cruising Regions
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
WINTER SEASON
Cruising Regions
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Built (Year)
2017
Length
50 FT
Type
Cat
No. of Guests
6
No. of Cabins
3
Total Crew
2
CABIN CONFIGURATION
0 Master 0 Double 1 Convertible
RATES:
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TESTIMONIALS
I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our charter on Iara. We couldn’t have asked for a more fabulous week! We loved Lexi and Paul! Paul was an incredible captain and made us feel confident in his abilities and experience. He also made great cocktails! Lexi was an incredible first mate whose culinary skills were second to none. The thing that I loved about the week was that it was truly was a vacation. We didn’t have to think about anything. Our days were very laid bac.
July 2025
As a family we have been wanting to take a charter in the BVI for many years! After finally deciding to just do it, we had no idea where to start. So, we started where I’m sure most do and went to Google! After reading and researching many broker companies, we settled on Yacht Warriors! Matt and his team were so responsive! He listened, gave honest opinions and direction, and really helped shape our charter. It was honestly his recommendation of the benefits of the boat and our r.
June 2025
Spending a week on the Iara was everything that we had hoped it would be and more. The boat had comfortable space for our family of five adults and we thoroughly enjoyed all the water activities, but the best part of Iara is her crew. We can’t say enough good things about Paul and Lexy! Their attention to detail and genuinely fun vibe put us completely at ease from day one. As first-time charter guests and first-time visitors to the Virgin Islands, we couldn’t have asked for a better crew.
May 2025
We just returned from a fun trip through the beautiful British Virgin Islands and had an incredible experience aboard the IARA. The IARA is a beautiful, well-kept boat with plenty of great spaces to relax and hang out. We especially appreciated the small touches that made a big difference — like having the air conditioning on when we arrived so we could unpack comfortably, and a thoughtful basket of essentials including sunscreen and other helpful items we ended up using throughout the trip. .
May 2025
Our week spent on Iara was incredible! Paul’s confidence and knowledge of the area made us feel so taken care of. Every spot we sailed to was amazing. Snorkeling, beautiful beaches, and paddle boards were a few of the great activities available when we weren’t moving. Lexy’s food was beyond good. Everything was so creative, flavorful, beautifully presented, and always tailored to our needs. One of our party members had a list of food allergies, and Lexy was so considerate and made her feel so .
April 2025
Our family of four had the most amazing and relaxing spring break of our lives aboard the Iara. The sailboat is well appointed and clean. We had plenty of space, and the kids loved all the nooks. We traveled throughout the British Virgin Islands, hitting every spot we’d heard about and some areas recommended by the crew. Our favorites included the Baths at Virgin Gorda, the bubbling pool at Jost Van Dyke, snorkeling around the Norman Island caves and making it to the Bitter End. The crew w.
April 2025
Sailing the BVIs with our friends from home and our new most favorite people Paul and Lexy was the absolute best!! Iara is so beautiful and clean and had the best food that I could have ever imagined at every turn. Paul and Lexy‘s easy going, accommodating and fun personalities were perfect for our group! We hope to make this happen again and wouldn’t change a thing! Brockenbrough.
March 2025
It’s impossible to overstate how indulgent, luxurious, comfortable, and invigorating our time was aboard Iara (our hosts’ catamaran). It was truly the most satisfying week I’ve every enjoyed traveling. Not merely because we soaked up sunny, 78 degree weather in the Virgin Islands. But because our hosts – Paul and Lexi – made it so. They were so easy to be with, so natural, so pleasant, so affable, so capable, and so helpful at all the right times. They created the vibe and path for us to c.
January 2025
Iara was the perfect way to see everything in the BVIs. Paul and Lexy were amazing crew and made the experience! The food was excellent and I would definitely go on the Iara again. Colby .
January 2025
Our stay in the Caribbean would not have been the same without the help and guidance of such an amazing crew. Paul and Lexy were extremely knowledgeable, flexible, and fun to be around. The food and drinks were never short of spectacular, and the boat was always spotless. I am so grateful we were able to spend time on Iara and would not trade the experience for anything. Stirling.
January 2025
They were very sociable and fun. They were perfect at their job and made me feel very welcome on the boat. Henry .
January 2025
Paul and Lexy are a dynamic duo. What an incredible week our family of 6 had on IARA. Paul and Lexy provided an expertly curated itinerary and menu. IARA is a spacious boat with comfortable bedrooms and all the amenities you need. We sailed swam and ate our way through the BVIs. Definitely a trip of a lifetime and we owe it to Paul and Lexy! Lela and LT .
January 2025
Paul & Lexi, We can not thank you enough for all your hospitality and service. Our Holiday on Wonderland was magical. We hope your future voyages bring you much happiness!! Matt & Diane.
December 2023 – Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
Paul and Alexa, We had such a relaxing week aboard Felicia with you both! We appreciated your calm dispositions and willingness to teach the boys. Thank you for taking them wake boarding, allowing them to explore the night life of the sea creatures, fishing, tipping over the kayak, exploring the shore and teaching them to sail! The report back to the parents was mostly about how cool Paul was! The food was wonderful! I really appreciated your calm, “all is well” disposition. It made for a wonde.
March 2022 – Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
Dear Paul and Alexa, I tried to write an official sounding review but my thoughts feel so personal that I decided to write it in the form of a thank you letter to you both. I hope this is ok. Thank you so much for an incredible week aboard Felicia! Wow— you exceeded our expectations on every level. Paul, you’re not only a great captain but your bartending skills are pretty epic! I’m still thinking about those spicy margaritas! Lexy, every meal was excellent and the variety of meals was i.
February 2022 – Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
We had a lovely week on Felicia, sailing around St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John. The boat was very spacious and had everything we could want in the way of comforts and water toys. Paul and Alexa did a wonderful job charting our itinerary, finding beautiful locations for us to visit, and generally being very hospitable. Alexa’s cooking was terrific, and the meals generally great. The Frankel Family .
January 2022 – Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
We had dangerously high expectations for our trip on the Felicia, but I’m glad to say the week far exceeded our best hopes. We spotted Felicia in the bay the day before we boarded her which was exciting and she looked amazing as we boarded her. There is little more exciting than being aboard her doing 13.5 knots as you dart between the islands. Paul and Alexa were the perfect hosts Paul has abundant energy and is an excellent skipper- very confident and professional. He’s also a superb host.
December 2021 – Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
Thank you both for everything you did for us all. It was a blissful experience being on Felicia – you both have a wonderful ability to understand the varied needs of all your guests and accommodate them all to make a very special experience for the whole group. The sailing was exhilarating (particularly the last day’s sail back from Canouan!), Lexy’s cooking was exquisite. … and the Rum punches always arrived without fail just at the right moment! It was just the most fabulous week- thank .
December 2021 – Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
Dear Alexa and Paul, We had the most wonderful time with you on the Felicia. I was always amazed how you kept your calm – with coping with us old folks!! Getting us on shore – and back on board. I loved watching the sails go up. So we did the real sailing – cutting the engines – it was awesome! Alexa is SO the best cook on the high seas. And Paul was such a kind, courteous, and helpful skipper. The best really!!! We couldn’t of asked for more – I seriously recommend them. With many thanks, .
December 2021 – Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
Paul and Alexa were just fantastic and we had an amazing time from start to finish. The boat was pristine and a perfect fit for us. The food was excellent. Paul and Alexa were so knowledgeable, incredibly kind and patient with our kids, and very responsive to everything we needed. -Carolyn & Jerry.
December 2020 – Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
We had the pleasure to sail with Alexa and Paul for a week around a cluster of Caribbean islands called the Grenadines. Before the charter Paul called us and we started to put together our dream trip. As they have lived in the Caribbean for many years they were able to guide our family through the process and set the stage for a very exciting trip for my husbands 40th birthday. They were delightful to sail with. Fun but relaxed and consistently working hard to make sure we got everything we wis.
October 2020 – Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
Crew
Paul Bowring
CaptainAlexa DeRiggs
Chef/First MateCaptain Paul was born in the UK but was raised all over the globe. From living in South Korea to the Devon countryside, his fascination with travel and other cultures began quite early. When his family settled in Brixham, Paul and his father bonded through sailing. What started as a hobby soon became a passion, and that passion turned into a career. In 2015, Paul left his life in England as a hotel manager and sailed across the Atlantic. Along with a group of three others, he sailed from the Canary Islands and landed in the Southern Caribbean. After exploring the diverse islands, Paul made Bequia his home, where he captained the jewel of the Grenadines, The Friendship Rose – a classic 100-foot wooden schooner built in Bequia. After three years in this role, he moved on to captain Star of the Sea, a 35-meter motor yacht, for another three years. During this time, he also captained a wide variety of yachts, including his own catamaran, Cataja.
In his spare time, Paul volunteered with Bequia Junior Sailors, an organization that encourages young people to expand their knowledge and skills within the historical sailing community in the Grenadines. In 2019, Paul transitioned to freelance work, captaining a variety of boats throughout the Caribbean islands. Before embarking on his sailing career, Paul climbed the hospitality ladder, working in various hotels, bars, and restaurants, eventually earning a general manager position at Queen’s Court Hotel & Quayside Hotels in the UK. Paul holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certification and an AEC 1.
Lexy was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, but as an island girl at heart, the sea has always felt like home. While living in New York City, Lexy had a career in event planning and marketing, which she continued when she relocated to St. Vincent & the Grenadines (her father’s home country), working for the Bequia Beach Hotel. After a year behind the desk with the sea right outside her office door, Lexy quit her 9-to-5 job to pursue her career as a yoga instructor and started her own studio, Wild Thing Wellness, alongside her family’s Airbnb business, Ohana House Bequia.
In 2019, Lexy began her professional sailing career, acting as first mate and chef aboard Cataja and freelancing with Paul on multi-day charters throughout the Southern Caribbean. For Lexy, cooking is a form of creativity and exploration, so she invites her guests to savor the selections of her carefully curated menu, which is healthy, locally sourced, fresh, and delicious.
“Coming from a multicultural household with roots in the Caribbean and South Korea, my understanding of cooking has always been interlinked with one’s personal history and community. I’m so excited to prepare delicious meals for guests to enjoy as they spend quality time together in some of the most beautiful cruising destinations in the world.”
Each dish fuses luscious local flavors with global inspiration and is truly prepared with love. Some of the best memories are shared around a table with good wine, good food, and good company! Lexy holds a certificate in culinary nutrition and her Food & Hygiene Level 2, and she recently completed a culinary nutrition certificate from Leith’s School of Food & Wine.
As innate adventurers and people-people, Paul and Lexy’s passions for travel and hospitality come together magically through the yachting industry. “We really put in the effort to make our guests feel a true sense of adventure and ease while they’re aboard their home away from home. Through sharing our love for food & sailing we create a high-end adventure that is also authentic and true to us, so our guests truly enjoy a slice of paradise aboard the yacht.”
Yoga Charter Add On Brought To You By Chef Lexy
Lexy is a highly skilled yoga instructor with over 600 hours of training. Her journey began with 200 hours of basic training in New York, followed by 300 hours of advanced training in Portugal. Lexy also had her own yoga studio in Bequia, where she further developed her expertise and passion for teaching. She now offers personalized yoga sessions onboard during your charter, designed to help you relax, increase flexibility, and build strength.
1 session per day and is relative to the sailing itinerary and weather.Available for $150 per session and paid to the instructor.
Sample Menu
DAYBREAK
Always served with fresh tea, coffee, fruit juice, bread, local fruit.
Choice of sausage/bacon/smoked salmon/etc.,and eggs.
Quiche
French toast
Pancakes
Crêpes
Shakshuka
Breakfast Sandwiches
Frittata
Omelets Made to Order
Smoothies
MIDDAY
Duck breast on a bed of arugula with pomegranate dressing and pistachio dukkah
Baja style fish tacos with corn, pineapple, and quinoa salad
Grilled squid with pear, arugula and shaved parmesan salad
Mixed seafood paella
Grilled chicken breast served over sweet potato & fig salad accompanied by chamomile dressing
Orzo stuffed peppers with lemon baked chicken thighs
Chicken satay with peanut dipping sauce, jasmine rice, and green papaya salad
Flank steak with chimichurri and plantain frites
Sea bass with lemon verbena beurre blanc over citrus green salad & chilled cream of beetroot soup
HORS D’OEUVRE
Scallops over pea & mint purée
Truffle mushroom arancini
Smoked salmon with hash brown, dill cream, and caviar
Mango tuna tartare wonton bites
Roasted grapes with herbs, burrata, and prosciutto
Greek stuffed tomatoes
Rosemary, truffle, and parmesan sweet potato fries
Zucchini feta fritters with tzatziki
Tuna crudo with passionfruit and lemon
MAIN
Pork loin chop with almond salsa, glazed figs, purple sprouting broccoli and roasted carrots
Crispy skin salmon in a lemongrass coconut sauce and mixed vegetables
Braised halibut in cherry tomatoes & tahini with herb stuffed tomatoes
Lemon pesto gnocchi with greens and Italian sausage
Ginger garlic lobster tails with brussel sprouts, and lemon crumb spaghetti
Marinated tiger prawns with pil-pil sauce and cauliflower shawarma
Ribeye steak with cumin butter, sumac onion salad and couscous
Grilled fish with homemade babaganoush, beet purée, and wild rice
Greek style lamb shank with couscous
Thai style steamed fish with garlic sautéed greens
DESSERTS
Rose Infused Crème Brûlée
Spiced Pears with Ice Cream
Coconut Date Truffles
Chocolate Tahini Mousse
Earl Grey & Dark Chocolate Cake
Blood Orange Tart
Dragonfruit Cheesecake
Ginger & Lime Custard
Tropical Pavlova
Coconut Panna Cotta
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IARA
15.00 m/ 50.00 Ft Matrix Yachts 2023
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- Sleeps 10 guests
- 5.1m/16'9"
- Shallow draft and fast speeds for reef exploration
GUEST ACCOMMODATION:
3 Queen Cabins
Crew in forward starboard cabin
MAJOR REFIT IN 2023
Installed Equipment and Upgrades
- New Garmin GPS Map 8410 xsv chartplotter installed on Helm position.
- New Garmin charts installed in plotter.
- New watermaker installed.
- New mainsail installed from North Sails.
- New main halyard (New England Endura braid 14mm), new genoa halyard, new genoa sheets, new backstay line (New England Stay Set solid 14mm).
- New VHF antenna at masttop.
- New bilge pump and sensor in port engine room.
- New arch for solar panels built in stainless steel.
- 5 new Victron solar panels (360W each, 1800W total) mounted with new Victron charge controller.
- 2 new Victron 100A "buck boosters" ordered for full performance of charging lithium bank from alternators.
- New flexible clutch plate installed on starboard side.
- New canvas in "Titanium" color.
- New cushions and seats in upgraded color Sunbrella, including back cushions.
- New sun protection covers mounted on saloon windows.
- New Bose loudspeakers in cockpit.
- New trampoline.
- New furling genoa (Incidence) stored in port bow storage.
- New mainsail retrieved from storage at North Sails in Cascais, mounted and done by North Sails.
- Stack Pack new in color "Titanium" made by North Sails, delivered and installed with mainsail.
- New washing machine mounted.
- New 12V outlet installed at fuse panel for emergency portable bilge pump.
- New bilge pumps (port engine room and starboard hull).
Replacements and Repairs
- 2x Whale Orca Auto 1300 bilge pumps.
- 1x Johnson L4000 heavy-duty manual bilge pump (for emergency).
- New bilge pump + sensor in port engine room.
- Relayswitch for freshwater pump changed.
- Coppercoat applied to both rudders; rudders taken down, fixed, and remounted.
- Both transom fenders fixed.
- Rudder bearings replaced with new ones.
- Oil-return pipe from turbo replaced with new.
- Exhaust mixing elbow replaced with new.
- Motor mounts replaced with new.
- All new parts painted with original VP color, and whole engine painted where needed.
- Intake water pumps replaced with new.
- All new belts, oils, coolant.
- Drive shafts replaced with new original.
- Saildrives reassembled with new seals and oil.
- Saildrives below the rubber cuff stripped down to bare metal and treated with "propspeed" (same treatment applied to props).
- All hoses replaced with new high-quality "Vetus sanitary hoses".
- All septic tanks disassembled, taken out, cleaned, and reassembled.
Every choke valve replaced with better quality "Johnson" quick-remove models.
- All toilets seats replaced with "soft close" models.
- All toilets dismantled, taken out for cleaning/inspection, all internal pipes acid cleaned, macerator internal choke valves replaced with new ones, membranes replaced on all, water-in valves replaced on all.
- All lifeline wires replaced.
- Aft bollards on both sides redone with extra support (stainless steel solid plate) inside hull due to extra pressure when docked.
- Hinges on several kitchen cabinets replaced.
- AC units vacuum cleaned, seawater pumps dismantled, cleaned, fixed for corrosion, painted, test run before reinstallation with new filters.
- Some interior dismantled and reinstalled for access.
- Pressure relief valve, fittings, and hoses for both water heaters replaced.
- Accumulator tank replaced.
- All shower heads and hoses replaced.
- One AC unit in front starboard cabin replaced.
- Both water heaters/boilers dismantled, flushed, heating elements cleaned from cavitation.
- Cockpit load speakers replaced with new 7" Fusions.
- Small "blue lights" in cockpit/transoms replaced.
- Some shower glass mountings replaced.
- Stair noses on starboard side replaced.
- New dehumidifiers in each hull.
- Davits dismantled, stripped to bare metal, treated, primed, and repainted.
- Both hydraulic engines maintained and checked.
- Replaced underwater lights with new ones, protected from barnacles with "light speed".
- Gas bottles (2 pcs) and system replaced from US to EU standard, including gas lines and hoses.
- Genoa overhauled with cleaning, fixing seams, and new UV band, delivered and installed by North Sails.
- Windlass serviced.
- Complete trampoline mounting.
- Port and starboard forward cabin deck hatches replaced with new Lewmar hatches.
- Seawater pump for AC port side replaced.
- Installed new Victron Bucs to absorb all available charge current from Volvo alternator
Services and Maintenance
- Full service carried out: heat exchanger acid cleaned.
- Turbos sent to VP workshop for overhaul.
- All new parts painted with original VP color, and whole engine painted where needed.
- Cleaning/rubbing and polishing, full service on Yamaha (oil, filters, anodes, spark plugs, etc.).
- Remounted davits with new Dyneema lines.
- Technical and functionality check of all bilge pumps onboard.
Miscellaneous
- Labeled anchor chain with color tabs every 10 meters.
- Replaced "blue lights" in the mast.
.
PERFORMANCE & RANGE:
.
ONBOARD COMFORT & ENTERTAINMENT
- Air conditioning and fans
- Swim platforms
- Heated deck showers
- Watermaker and generators
- WiFi internet access
- Full surround sound system
- i/Device docking stations
- Cockpit icemaker
- Barbecue
Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Wheelchair Accessible
Games Consoles
Water Activities
IARA has the following Water Activities available:
No Person Kayaks
Water-Skis
2 x Paddleboard
1 x Inflatable water toy
10 x Scuba Diving Equipment
Beach Games
For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.
Built (Year)
2017
Length
50 FT
Type
Cat
No. of Guests
6
No. of Cabins
3
Total Crew
2
CABIN CONFIGURATION
0 Master 0 Double 1 Convertible
RATES:
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Crew
Captain Paul was born in the UK but was raised all over the globe. From living in South Korea to the Devon countryside, his fascination with travel and other cultures began quite early. When his family settled in Brixham, Paul and his father bonded through sailing. What started as a hobby soon became a passion, and that passion turned into a career. In 2015, Paul left his life in England as a hotel manager and sailed across the Atlantic. Along with a group of three others, he sailed from the Canary Islands and landed in the Southern Caribbean. After exploring the diverse islands, Paul made Bequia his home, where he captained the jewel of the Grenadines, The Friendship Rose – a classic 100-foot wooden schooner built in Bequia. After three years in this role, he moved on to captain Star of the Sea, a 35-meter motor yacht, for another three years. During this time, he also captained a wide variety of yachts, including his own catamaran, Cataja.
In his spare time, Paul volunteered with Bequia Junior Sailors, an organization that encourages young people to expand their knowledge and skills within the historical sailing community in the Grenadines. In 2019, Paul transitioned to freelance work, captaining a variety of boats throughout the Caribbean islands. Before embarking on his sailing career, Paul climbed the hospitality ladder, working in various hotels, bars, and restaurants, eventually earning a general manager position at Queen’s Court Hotel & Quayside Hotels in the UK. Paul holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certification and an AEC 1.
Lexy was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, but as an island girl at heart, the sea has always felt like home. While living in New York City, Lexy had a career in event planning and marketing, which she continued when she relocated to St. Vincent & the Grenadines (her father’s home country), working for the Bequia Beach Hotel. After a year behind the desk with the sea right outside her office door, Lexy quit her 9-to-5 job to pursue her career as a yoga instructor and started her own studio, Wild Thing Wellness, alongside her family’s Airbnb business, Ohana House Bequia.
In 2019, Lexy began her professional sailing career, acting as first mate and chef aboard Cataja and freelancing with Paul on multi-day charters throughout the Southern Caribbean. For Lexy, cooking is a form of creativity and exploration, so she invites her guests to savor the selections of her carefully curated menu, which is healthy, locally sourced, fresh, and delicious.
“Coming from a multicultural household with roots in the Caribbean and South Korea, my understanding of cooking has always been interlinked with one’s personal history and community. I’m so excited to prepare delicious meals for guests to enjoy as they spend quality time together in some of the most beautiful cruising destinations in the world.”
Each dish fuses luscious local flavors with global inspiration and is truly prepared with love. Some of the best memories are shared around a table with good wine, good food, and good company! Lexy holds a certificate in culinary nutrition and her Food & Hygiene Level 2, and she recently completed a culinary nutrition certificate from Leith’s School of Food & Wine.
As innate adventurers and people-people, Paul and Lexy's passions for travel and hospitality come together magically through the yachting industry. “We really put in the effort to make our guests feel a true sense of adventure and ease while they’re aboard their home away from home. Through sharing our love for food & sailing we create a high-end adventure that is also authentic and true to us, so our guests truly enjoy a slice of paradise aboard the yacht.”
Yoga Charter Add On Brought To You By Chef Lexy
Lexy is a highly skilled yoga instructor with over 600 hours of training. Her journey began with 200 hours of basic training in New York, followed by 300 hours of advanced training in Portugal. Lexy also had her own yoga studio in Bequia, where she further developed her expertise and passion for teaching. She now offers personalized yoga sessions onboard during your charter, designed to help you relax, increase flexibility, and build strength.
1 session per day and is relative to the sailing itinerary and weather.Available for $150 per session and paid to the instructor.
https://harperyachting.com/
Sample Menu
DAYBREAK
Always served with fresh tea, coffee, fruit juice, bread, local fruit.
Choice of sausage/bacon/smoked salmon/etc.,and eggs.
Quiche
French toast
Pancakes
Crêpes
Shakshuka
Breakfast Sandwiches
Frittata
Omelets Made to Order
Smoothies
MIDDAY
Duck breast on a bed of arugula with pomegranate dressing and pistachio dukkah
Baja style fish tacos with corn, pineapple, and quinoa salad
Grilled squid with pear, arugula and shaved parmesan salad
Mixed seafood paella
Grilled chicken breast served over sweet potato & fig salad accompanied by chamomile dressing
Orzo stuffed peppers with lemon baked chicken thighs
Chicken satay with peanut dipping sauce, jasmine rice, and green papaya salad
Flank steak with chimichurri and plantain frites
Sea bass with lemon verbena beurre blanc over citrus green salad & chilled cream of beetroot soup
HORS D'OEUVRE
Scallops over pea & mint purée
Truffle mushroom arancini
Smoked salmon with hash brown, dill cream, and caviar
Mango tuna tartare wonton bites
Roasted grapes with herbs, burrata, and prosciutto
Greek stuffed tomatoes
Rosemary, truffle, and parmesan sweet potato fries
Zucchini feta fritters with tzatziki
Tuna crudo with passionfruit and lemon
MAIN
Pork loin chop with almond salsa, glazed figs, purple sprouting broccoli and roasted carrots
Crispy skin salmon in a lemongrass coconut sauce and mixed vegetables
Braised halibut in cherry tomatoes & tahini with herb stuffed tomatoes
Lemon pesto gnocchi with greens and Italian sausage
Ginger garlic lobster tails with brussel sprouts, and lemon crumb spaghetti
Marinated tiger prawns with pil-pil sauce and cauliflower shawarma
Ribeye steak with cumin butter, sumac onion salad and couscous
Grilled fish with homemade babaganoush, beet purée, and wild rice
Greek style lamb shank with couscous
Thai style steamed fish with garlic sautéed greens
DESSERTS
Rose Infused Crème Brûlée
Spiced Pears with Ice Cream
Coconut Date Truffles
Chocolate Tahini Mousse
Earl Grey & Dark Chocolate Cake
Blood Orange Tart
Dragonfruit Cheesecake
Ginger & Lime Custard
Tropical Pavlova
Coconut Panna Cotta