EXTASEA 2 Yacht Charter Catamaran

Captain

Crew

Brief

CREW THRU 11/30/2021:
Warm and friendly, Captain Mike and Chef Lesley Blamey will spoil you with true South African hospitality. From the moment you step aboard, you will feel at home in the comfortable and beautifully appointed Extasea2. They grew up together, in the Sub Tropical coast of KwaZulu Natal, and the ocean and watersports have always been a big part of their life. They traveled extensively meeting new people and making friends around the world, and enjoying the cultures and cuisines of the world, and decided that once they sold their National Transport Company, and the children had graduated and left home they would pursue a more relaxed lifestyle sharing their love of the ocean, water sports, traveling, meeting new people, enjoying their cultures and cuisines and making new friends.

Mike is a qualified RYA Yachtmaster with over 50,000 sea miles under his belt. Together they have sailed and explored the Indian, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It gives him great pleasure to assist a total novice in getting up and sailing with a little guidance and encouragement. He is also a qualified Padi Dive Master, and will happily assist certified divers on planning their dives and accompany them as their guide. As an accomplished water-skier, and surfer he will soon have you up and riding on your water sports of choice. He is very competent in maintaining and running all aspects of his yacht. His warm and giving personality, love of life, sense of humor and honesty make him a great captain to sail with. His "generous" barman's skills and great tales will have guests laughing into the night. He's also a great DJ.

Lesley is a certified diver, and with 45000 sea miles logged is also proficient at the helm and in all crew aspects.
A great cook - who's skills in the galley will delight you. Her wonderful cuisine, reflects favored dishes from around world, varied and beautifully presented. A true Piscies, you'll find her in the water as as much as on it. She will happily take you on guided snorkeling safaris, pointing out all the varied corals and fish found in the beautiful Caribbean waters. She is a natural earth mother, who enjoys children, is fun, easy going, helpful and resourceful. She will happily play surrogate "granny" to the kids, keeping them entertained and happy while you enjoy a scuba dive or a visit to one of the fabulous beach bars or restaurants on the islands. From the moment you board EXTASEA 2 she will make you feel relaxed and at home, while making sure your every need is attended to. Mike and Lesley have been happily married for 40 years. Their friendship, respect and happiness together makes them a great team, and they look forward to giving you a holiday of a lifetime.


CREW STARTING 12/01/2021

Gary McKinnon
Gary was first introduced to Catamaran sailing and Scuba Diving on a trip to Madagascar in 1997 - on his brother-in-law, Mike Blamey of ExtaSea2
, yacht Coco d’Mer! The bug bit hard, and since then it was a slow progression to transition from the corporate hospitality industry to yachting full time. Having spent a few successful seasons in the Caribbean in the charter industry, post-Irma has seen Gary continue sailing and improving his skills on many ocean crossing and on all types of vessels. Now a Powerboat and Personal Water Craft Instructor, which complement his Dive Master certification, the theory of becoming a Yachtmaster Ocean is also complete. On the latest Atlantic crossing from Cape Town to Grenada (November ’21) Gary has submitted his sighting to RYA to officially become a Yachtmaster Ocean captain. His culinary skills from years of catering experience have not been forgotten and are put to great use in complementing the chef on board. This, together with exceptional Martini’s and Margherita’s, will make your vacation unforgettable!

Sanne Klippel was born and raised in Holland. She has travelled the world for the last 10 years, working with marine life, learning languages and cultures and growing as an individual. She has lived in Spain, Hungary, Australia, South Africa and the USA and traveled many more places as a volunteer or as traveler. Over time, being on a yacht has become her second nature and she still learns every day. In the year 2020 she sailed over 7000 nautical miles. During all these amazing adventures, she tries to develop herself as a skillful seafarer and is happy to be on the water every day - sailing, surfing, swimming or simply enjoying the ripples of the water. In the galley, she WOW’s her guest with culinary inspirations she has drawn on from her extensive travels. Her use of fresh produce translates wonderfully into her creations, and despite being a pescatarian, her healthy balanced, meals have omnivores coming back for more! When you are her guest, she strives to make sure you will have the best experience, and leave as her friend! Get ready to come aboard and live an unforgettable experience.

You will meet them as their guests and leave EXTASEA 2 as their friends.

***BABIES: ExtaSea is happy to have babies aboard!!

****CREW IS FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19****