Laurel
| Overview | |
| Name: | Laurel |
| Type: | Power |
| Builder: | Delta Marine |
| Year: | 2006 |
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| Locations | |
| Summer Area: | Bahamas, Central America |
| Winter Area: | Bahamas, Central America |
| Dimensions | |
| Length: | 73.2 Metres |
| Beam: | 12.25 Metres |
| Draft | 3.65 Metres |
| Accommodations | |
| Guests: | 12 |
| Cabins: | 7 |
| King: | 5 |
| Queen: | 2 |
| Single Cabins | - |
| Double Cabins | - |
| Twin Cabins | 1 |
| Pullman Cabins | 1 |
| Crew: | 24 |
| Helipad: | Yes |
| Jacuzzi: | Yes |
| A/C: | Full |
| Guests Smokes: | |
| Crew Smokes: | Inq |
| Pets Aboard: | - |
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| Guest Pets: | - |
| Children Allowed: | - |
| Minimum Child Age: | |
| Food | |
| Special Diets: | Inq |
| Kosher: | Inq |
| BBQ: | - |
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| Ice Maker: | - |
| Equipment | |
| Hairdryers: | - |
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| Generator: | |
| Inverter: | |
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| Performance & Capabilities | |
| Max Speed: | 18 |
| Cruising Speed: | 15 |
| Water Maker: | |
| Water Capacity: | |
| Entertainment | |
| Salon TV/DVD: | Yes |
| # DVDs/Movies: | Yes |
| # of Videos: | Yes |
| Salon Stereo: | Yes |
| # CD's: | Yes |
| Camcorder: | - |
| Books: | Yes |
| Board Games: | - |
| Amenities | |
| Sun Awning: | - |
| Hammock: | |
| Windscoops: | |
| Deck Shower: | - |
| Bimini: | - |
| Water Sports | |
| Dinghy size: | 15' Nautica SOLAS Approved rescue tender |
| Dinghy hp: | 60hp |
| Dinghy # pax: | |
| Water Skis Adult: | 2 |
| Water Skis Kids: | 2 |
| Jet Skis: | - |
| Wave Runners: | 2 |
| Kneeboard: | - |
| Windsurfer: | - |
| Snorkel Gear: | Yes |
| Tube: | Yes |
| Scurfer: | - |
| Wake Board: | 2 |
| Kayaks 1 Pax: | 2 |
| Kayaks (2 Pax): | 2 |
| Floating Mats: | Yes |
| Swim Platform: | |
| Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type): | |
| Sailing Dinghy: | - |
| Beach Games: | Yes |
| Fishing Gear: | Yes |
| Fishing Gear Type: | Deep Sea & Trolling |
| Fishing Rods: | |
| Under Water Camera: | - |
| Under Water Video: | - |
| Scuba: | Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only |
| License: | - |
| Compressor: | Not Onboard |
| # Dive Tanks: | - |
| # BCS: | - |
| # Regs: | - |
| # Wet Suites: | - |
| # Weights: | - |
| # Divers: | - |
| # Dives: | |
| # Night Dives: | - |
| # Dive Lights: | - |
| Dive Info: | *SCUBA: As of February 2018 there are 2 Dive Instructors aboard as crew. Certified divers or Resort Course can be offered. <br /> |
| Dive Costs: | |
Other Toys
25' Nautica Widebody tender with 315 hp Yanmar inboard22' Nautica Widebody tender with 250 hp Yamaha outboard
15' Nautica SOLAS approved rescue tender with 60 hp Yamaha
2 x 3 person Sea Doo waverunners (2014)
Inflatable sl
Other Amenities
AV:New (as of 2014) LED HDTV's throughout
Sat TV
Central Apple TV
Apple AirPlay
Xbox 360
Kaleidescape movie library
Cinema room conversion from library room
Karaoke
Frankentak Security Camera/ Monito
Communications
WiFi throughout entire vesselSuper-fast 4G internet. *Depends on geo location. Inquire for pricing and availability
VSAT – 4 Mbps Download / 1.5 Mbps Upload *Please inquire for cost of increasing speeds
Satcom
GSM
*23 permanent crew/ 24 when on charter*
Captain– Roy Hodges
USA. Roy started working in the marine industry at the age of 13 and had accumulated enough sea time for his first captain’s license at 19. He has steadily progressed from smaller vessels and licenses to vessels up to 240’. As Captain, Roy’s primary responsibility is for the safety of the passengers and crew. He also sees to it, that your trip goes smoothly and pleasurably. He is very proud of the fact that many of his crew have transitioned with him on his last four vessels. In Roy’s down time, he is a private pilot and enjoys motorcycles and offshore fishing.
Chief Officer – Wikus Botes
South Africa. Wikus played professional rugby for 7 years before an injury ended his career in 2012, which brought him to yachting—and he has never looked back! Wikus has been diving since he was 14 years old and today he is proud to say that he has done over 1000 dives all around the world and is a PADI certified Dive Instructor. Wikus is a Chief Mate 3000 GT and also serves as the Ship’s Safety Officer. His infectious enthusiasm and sense of humor ensure and incredibly fun trip onboard.
Purser – Stephanie Hodges
USA. Stephanie started working at Green Turtle Bay Marina in Kentucky while in high school and has been in the marine industry ever since. She and Captain Roy have been married for 20 years and have spent most of that time cruising the Bahamas and Caribbean. Stephanie has held her 100-ton captain’s license for 13 years. In her spare time she enjoys road cycling, skeetshooting, fishing, fashion, photography and puppies.
INTERIOR:
Chief Stewardess – Rhia Hobbs
Australia. Being brought up near the famous Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, a natural love for the ocean was instilled in Rhia at a very young age. After working for years as a travel agent at home, her longing to travel finally brought her to yachting in 2013. Rhia has worked on a wide variety of super yachts and has travelled all around America, the Mediterranean, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. A hippy at heart, Rhia loves yoga and is a qualified yoga instructor. Her happy, hospitable nature and eagerness to please will ensure your trip on Laurel will be one to remember.
Second Stewardess – Shani Davies
South Africa. Shani was born in Durban and grew up on the coast, which instilled in her a great love for the ocean. Shani completed a degree in Marketing and Media and left her career in advertising and as a photographer to join the yachting industry. She is extremely proud to be working on M/Y Laurel. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, the outdoors, yoga and fitness, diving and being an aspiring musician as she loves to sing, play the piano and the ukulele.
Stewardess – Mary Grace Jubelag
Philippines. Grace enjoys traveling to various parts of the world and is very excited to be working onboard M/Y Laurel! Her favorite experiences are cruising the Panama Canal and Caribbean. Grace takes great pride in providing excellent service and making sure to meet the guest’s needs. She is married to our Laundryman, James and they have a beautiful little boy. In her spare time she loves volleyball, reading, cycling, and spending time at the beach.
Stewardess- Tamsin Petersen
South Africa. Tamsin was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. She grew up with a passion for swimming and spent 12 years competing. She graduated from high school in 2007 and adventured off to the USA to further her studies and to compete in international waters. Tam spent 4 years at Union College in Kentucky and still holds 5 college swimming records. She has her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, Management and Business Administration. Tam enjoys traveling, hiking, trail running and being outdoors. Tam is new to the yachting industry and looks forward to adding her excitement to your stay on Laurel.
Stewardess- Kim Whitehead
South Africa. Kim grew up in a small town between a lagoon and the Sea which gave her a love for the ocean, boats and adventure from a young age. She has always loved both travel, hospitality and being around people which makes the yachting industry her dream job. She has been working on yachts for 3 years now. Kim is a psychology graduate and in her spare time she loves to cook and exercise outdoors. She is very excited to be a part of the Laurel crew and looks forward to sailing the high seas with you!
Stewardess—Paige Phillips
USA. Paige is a southern girl who loves making people smile.She has a degree in event management, a background in dance and performance and a new found love for yoga. Paige has been in the industry for a little over a year and can’t wait to have you onboard and show you some true southern hospitality with a smile!
Laundryman- James Fulgencio
Philippines. James has worked on many large super yachts over the years and enjoys travelling and meeting new people and learning from different cultures. His favorite destinations are the Caribbean and the Baltic. James likes to focus on catering to guest's needs so that they have an excellent sailing experience as well as excellent laundry! In his free time he loves to go mountain hiking, playing basketball and American football.
IN THE GALLEY
Head Chef – Patrick Matthews
Patrick is a classically trained Executive Chef, bringing to the table over 35 years of extensive experience, ranging from casual high volume to award winning five-star establishments. He has mesmerized many discriminating restaurant goers while holding court at some of the world's finest dining enclaves. He has a culinary arts background as his ballast, with his formal training at The Culinary Institute of America, where he graduated with high honors. Patrick hails from Big Sky Country with he acquired his passion for the great outdoors… from skiing to SCUBA, mountain climbing to roller blading, motorcycling to bodybuilding… Patrick loves to stay active and staying on top of the world of fitness… holding both his Personal Training and Sports Nutritionist certification.
Sous-Chef – Simon Crunkhorn
United Kingdom, Simon was born in Cambridge, and lived in the countryside surrounded by rolling fields and organic farms. After he finished school he enrolled in music college and studied classical music and classical guitar. He has worked in the catering industry for many years ranging from Michelin Star with celebrity chefs to surf and yoga camps on the Spanish coast. He was has also worked as a private chef for royalty and rock stars alike. In his free time he enjoys surfing and snowboarding.
ON DECK
First Officer – Benjamin Bessette
Canada. Benjamin became passionate about motorcycles and extreme sports from a very young age. Shortly after graduating from the maritime school as an officer, Ben started to work on cruise ships where he worked for many years before transferring to the yachting industry. His
high level of competitiveness, positive attitude and energy helped him to be successful early in his career. Always proactive and ready for challenges, Ben will share in knowledge and demonstrate his skills in many sports such as motorcycling, fitness, wakeboarding, waterskiing and much more. Benjamin’s laugh and sense of humor will bring a unique experience. Ben welcomes you onboard for an amazing adventure!
Bosun – Erjo Junatas
Philippines. Philippines. Erjo, has been lucky enough to complete- two circumnavigations around the world. He has worked on the following vessels: M/Y Christina, M/Y Bullish, M/Y Gravitas 171’. As an experienced deckhand onboard, he ensures that the exterior of the vessel is looking pristine at all times. He takes a lot of pride in his work and specialized in paint and varnish. Erjo considers himself as the ‘Michael Jordan’ of Yachting as he is a big basketball fan. He enjoys cycling and music, mainly 80’s and 90’s. When available from his regular duties, Erjo is a qualified masseuse as well.
Deckhand/ Dive Master- Andre Xavier
Brazil. Andre was born in the city of Recife, Brazil. He grew up living in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Nebraska, and California. He worked in trading and logistics and as a maritime agent. Andre then spent 3 years studying to become a diplomat, earning a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations/Post Degree International Trading; Diplomacy & Negotiations, but decided to have a change when his career path led him to the yachting industry instead. Andre is a qualified PADI Scuba instructor- and looks forward to take you diving! Andre speaks several languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French and Italian. He enjoys kite Surfing, Scuba Diving, Cross Fit, yoga, reading, hiking and learning about different cultures.
Lead Deckhand—Gregoire Billaudel
France. Gregoire was born in France. He graduated, in June of 2015, from the Maritime School of La Rochelle and is now in the process of validating his Captain’s Certificates 200 UMS, 500 UMS. He is a hard worker, ready to take charge, and can easily adapt to a situation. Since childhood, he has been passionate about the sea and maritime activities. He developed a team spirit and a great sense of commitment from being a National Level Water Polo player.
Lead Deckhand- Hanna Eloranta
Finland. Hanna was born and raised in the beautiful Nordic country of Finland. She spent a couple years growing up in Montreal, Canada, and the hot summers doing all the watersports that were available at the local pool. After returning to Finland, she continued with competitive swimming and worked as a swimming instructor until she finished university. As a Master of Science in Technology, she worked with developing cloud based building management systems. Hanna is working towards her Officer of the Watch 3000GT ticket whilst working hard and enjoying her hobbies of yoga, fitness, exploring and diving. She believes things happen for a reason and is now here to make sure your holiday is as stress-free as possible in a beautiful and comfortable environment.
Deckhand—Andrew Orosz
USA. Andrew was born in Burbank, Ohio. He developed his love of the sea during his summers fishing on the coast of South Carolina. His desire to work while traveling led him to yachting. Andrew is currently working toward his Yacht-Master Offshore ticket. He enjoys cross-fit, yoga, spear-fishing and sailing.
Deckhand—Anthony Simonsen
South Africa. Anthony grew up and was educated in Durban where he competed as a swimmer, golfer and tennis player. After obtaining his undergraduate degree in Economics and his postgraduate degree in Finance, he spent 3 years working in the corporate banking sector based in Cape Town. Craving change, Anthony embarked on an adventure that took him from teaching English in South Korea to the Super Yacht marinas of the Mediterranean, and hasn’t looked back since.
ENGINEERING STAFF
Chief Engineer – Trevor Taylor
Australia. Trevor grew up in outback Queensland on a 20,000 acre cattle property where he became enthusiastic about repairing machinery. At eighteen years old he volunteered for the Australian Army and joined the Royal Australian Mechanical and Electrical Engineers Core where he qualified as a diesel engineer. With two deployments to Afghanistan and 6 years of service, he discharged to pursue his passion for engineering and desire for adventure. After traveling to over 50 different countries Trevor heard about the yachting industry and decided to become a Marine Engineer. Now with more than five years’ experience on busy luxury charter yachts, he is determined to give you the best experience and comfort possible. In his spare time Trevor enjoys diving, snowboarding, hiking and travelling.
Second Engineer – Ross Levet
New Zealand. Ross completed his apprenticeship as an electrician and lived in the UK for three years while working and travelling extensively before returning to New Zealand and beginning his career in yachting. In his spare time, Ross enjoys diving, playing tennis, travelling and renovating houses.
Third Engineer – Dylan Ross
New Zealand. Growing up in Tauranga, on the east coast of New Zealand, Dylan developed an attachment to the ocean. He pursued a career in aviation and is a qualified aircraft maintenance engineer. His love for travel led him to yachting where he can combine the two. In his spare time he enjoys travelling, fishing, diving, surfing, photography and videography.
Deck / Engineer – Paul Soper
South Africa. Paul, was born and raised in Durban, where he completed a degree in Finance management. After Paul finished his degree he worked for Red Bull as a brand and sales developer for 2 years. During his summer vacations he would work in Summer Camp USA in Maine and Massachusetts where he helped children excel in sport and other outdoor activities. He has a passion for all water related activities, outdoor adventure sports and most of all, his love for travelling the world, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures.
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