Lagoon 450 (2014) 'GREAT ADVENTURE'

Crew Profiles:

Capt. Sean Flynn

Sean’s Certifications

• USCG 100 GRT NC Master
• Aux Sail Endorsement
• Towing Endorsement
• STCW ’ wVPDSD
• STCW Medical Certificate
• CPR and 1st Aid Certification
• Marine Radio Operator
• Radar Unlimited
• PADI Dive Master

About Sean

Sean began his sailing career in Sausalito, California where he bought a boat to live aboard. He was quickly in awe with the lifestyle and realized that he wanted to be in the boating industry. Sean went to the east coast to be a deckhand on the tall ship S/V Liberty Clipper doing week-long charters for up to 24 guests in the Bahamas. After completing that journey, his next position was as deckhand on George Patton’s sailing yacht, S/V When and If, where he sailed from Quebec to the Florida Keys. He was quickly offered a position as Captain due to his variety of skills, attentive care for the ship and crew, as well as his captivating presence with guests. While Sean remains the relief captain for When and If, he has continued his sailing career joining M/Y OLOH transiting through the ICW and east coast as well as joining the educational vessels S/V Adventuress and SSV Geronimo. Sean enjoys every experience he has on the water watching a sunset and spotting marine and wildlife. He is drawn to continue his career in the USVI and BVI for the unique diving excursions and the opportunity to sail in one of the world’s most beautiful locations.

Chef Elizabeth Gugino

Elizabeth’s Certifications

• Basic Life Support
• Registered Yoga Teacher
• STCW

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth grew up as a competitive swimmer inspired by the healing benefits of water. She moved to Florida to be by the ocean and to be near her grandmother who passed away shortly thereafter from Alzheimer’s disease. Elizabeth enriched her life in Florida by achieving success for eight years in a career helping people with cognitive impairments as well as providing guidance to caregivers. Her compassion led her down a path as an Eldercare Advocate to help people in the hospital to ensure a safe discharge with a focus on their quality of life. Elizabeth developed a weekly yoga and meditation program to help relieve stress and enhance memory stimulation for both patients and their caregivers. She also led multiple yoga classes in the community that focused on holding a calm and safe space for beginner to advanced practitioners. She is on the next chapter of her career and wishes to connect with people through sailing to incorporate similar healing benefits that yoga embodies. Not only does Elizabeth want to show people a fun and memorable experience, she will create nourishing meals to satisfy your taste buds and enhance your vacation.

Sean and Elizabeth met while visiting mutual friends in Michigan for the fourth of July holiday in 2017. Their worlds collided as Sean worked as crew on the historic sailing yacht , When and If, making stops along the eastern coast of the United States in areas where Elizabeth coincidentally had travel plans to visit friends and family. Their connection was immediate, and while Sean’s home base during the winter was Key West and Elizabeth lived in Jacksonville, Florida, they committed to traveling the distance to be together. When Sean joined the crew of the schooner Adventuress in Port Townsend, Washington, they were determined to make their long distance relationship work even though they would now be living in the most Northwestern and Southeastern regions of the United States. They spent vacations together on the west coast sailing and hiking around the Puget Sound, Vancouver and San Francisco. Both of them constantly curious and craving adventure, their relationship blossomed not over coffee and dinner dates, but by the trips they planned together to Paris, Rwanda, Uganda, and most recently the US and British Virgin Islands. Although every trip has been life changing for them, they felt a strong connection to the USVI and BVI while sailing there.

Sean’s extensive sailing experience on vessels traversing the Atlantic, Pacific, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, his reputation as a beloved captain and crew mate, and his dedication to exploring and preserving the beautiful ecology of the oceans combined with Elizabeth’s passion for creating holistic, zen experiences, her skill in hosting and her attention to detail make them the perfect captain and crew to share an incredible adventure with. You’ll find them easy going with a great sense of humor, easy to talk to and dedicated to your experience.

Sean grew up in Arkansas with a passion for environmental science and navigating the local waterways in his small boat. Elizabeth grew up in Connecticut, turning her passion for nurturing into a successful career in social services. She’s a foodie and believes food feeds both body and soul. As a talented yoga instructor she shares her passion for and love of this ancient spiritual, physical, and mental discipline. They now live in Orlando and continue to travel around the United States, Europe and the Caribbean.

Luxury Crewed Charter Rates

The Horizon Yacht Charters BVI Crewed Charter rates are for 7 nights per vessel and are based on the number of guests. Please see individual yacht pages for detailed specifications and charter rates. Horizon Yacht Charters luxury crewed yacht charters come complete with your own personal Captain & Chef (and in the larger yachts, first mate and hostess).  NB some yachts may be skipper only (with the option of a chef) – they are stated as such. Your meals aboard are included in the rate and prepared to your group’s individual preferences and dietary requirements. Beverages are also included but please note special requests for specific brands may be subject to an additional charge.  Watersports equipment (such as paddleboards, kayaks etc) are also included and some yachts offer all-inclusive diving.

High season rates typically apply from December to April, and Low season from May to November, but please do check the seasonal rates for your yacht.

Each individual crewed yacht may charge for certain additional expenses (e.g. National Park Permit, Cruising permit, different port collections or departures).  Please ask for a full breakdown of costs for your chosen yacht. Additional supplements may apply at Christmas and New Year.

All yachts come with tenders with outboards and safety equipment. Please review the individual yacht specification on our website for further details of available equipment and details of inclusions and exclusions.

Yacht photographs and specifications act as a guide and are for information purposes only.  Although we endeavour to ensure that images are accurate reflections of the yachts in our fleet, certain aspects may vary slightly.

Please note that our bareboat repeat client discount does not apply to our crewed charter fleet.

Key:

C = Cabins, H = Heads, AC = Air Conditioning

Supplements to the published rates may apply during Christmas and New Year periods. Please contact us for confirmation of rates.

Charter Rates shown above are for 7 nights per vessel (Christmas and New Year supplements on selected yachts). Crewed Charters usually start at noon and finish at noon, but please do check times for your particular yacht.

• Additional water-sports (other than those included on the crewed yacht) are all available at competitive rates.
• Hotel Accommodations throughout the islands can be arranged. Most major credit cards accepted. Please check our Accommodations page for more information.

An Environmental levy of $10 per head is payable by all visitors to the BVI on arrival (effective 1st Sept 2017).

Bookings and Cancellations – We require a 50% deposit to confirm the reservation and the balance due of 50% no later than 45 days prior to charter start date. A smaller deposit and interim fee may be acceptable for bookings made more than 12 months in advance. Cancellation fees apply, and vary from yacht-to-yacht. Please check the specific terms for your yacht at the time of booking.

Trip Cancellation Insurance: We strongly recommended this as it protects you should anything unforeseen occur before your holiday. Click Here for more details.

Conditions apply to all charters. Crewed Charter Rates are subject to change without notice.