Turquoise Turtle

Crew Profile

André and Alison Stroebel are from South Africa and have been married for 37 years. They love the sea and are either on it, in it or under it. They started sailing together even before they were married and raced Hobie Cats as a hobby. Soon they started sailing larger catamarans off the unpredictable east and west coasts of South Africa. In 2011 they left South Africa on the Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Yacht Race on their catamaran Rat Catcher, crossing the Atlantic and ending second in their class. Since then they have been cruising in the Caribbean and are excited to share their experiences with you. They are both qualified PADI and SSI Open Water Scuba Instructors.

André started his career as a helicopter pilot in the South African Air Force and after 25 years service started flying commercially doing offshore flights to the oil rigs off the Canadian east coast in Newfoundland. He has over 7000 flight hours. He also has over 35 000 sea miles accumulated off the South African coast, Atlantic crossing and sailing the Caribbean and east coast of Florida. He has a South African Sailing Yacht Master Offshore certificate with a Master of Yachts, 200T Commercial license, STCW and First Aid.

Alison started sailing on Optimists in Zimbabwe and then crewed for her Dad on a Flying Dutchman. She knew she had found her true love when she discovered André also loved the sea and sailing. From when they first met they had a shared dream of sailing the world. Alison is a Registered Nurse and specialized in Neonatal premature babies and then in the Operating Room. She is qualified in Basic life Support, CPR and First Aid. She has her offshore Captains license and has over 30 000 sea miles having sailed the South African coast, crossed the Atlantic and sailed extensively in the Caribbean, Bahamas and the Florida coast. She loves being on, in or under the water and especially enjoys sharing her love of snorkeling and diving with new adventurers pointing out the amazing critters under water. Alison has a special affinity to children her best reference is the fact the little ones invariably climb in her lap and go to sleep. With their traveling Alison has incorporated a touch of different cultures in her menu. She loves creating dishes with a strong South African and African traditional food influence with a touch of Mediterranean. In true African tradition you won't go hungry at this table.

If you are interested in learning to sail a Catamaran André is always keen to show you the “ropes” and give you some sailing instruction.

With André and Alison’s experience of the islands, love for the sea and South African hospitality, they are ready to make your Caribbean charter dream come true.

****WE LOVE BABIES, BABIES WELCOME****

***CREW HAS BEEN FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19***

***BVI GOLD SEAL COVID COMPLIANT YACHT***

Sample Menu

BREAKFAST

A fresh fruit platter, Fruit Juice, Tea and Coffee are served with breakfast every day.

Pancakes with maple syrup and bacon.

Egg, Bacon, Sausages, Mushrooms and Tomato with toast

Blueberry, Cream cheese stuffed French Toast

Breakfast Banana Split

Avocado toast topped with egg. 

Salmon and Ham platter with Bagels and cheese selection

LUNCH

Lunch is served with your choice of soft drink, iced tea, beer or your favorite cocktail.

Crustless Spinach Quiche with seasonal salad.

Salmon Burgers with green salad and nachos 

Chili Lime Chicken Salad with fresh baked bread

Savory Cheese Muffins with fresh sliced tomato and ham

Fish tacos with Avocado Lime sauce. 

DINNER

Your choice of Wine, Beer or your favorite Cocktail to accompany your dinner.

South African Bobotie (Beef Bake) on savory yellow rice with traditional samble’s.  

Garlic Shrimp with Peas and Linguine

Grilled NY Strip Steak, Potatoes au Gratin with Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Coconut crusted Mahi Mahi and Lime Cous-Cous and sautéd Asparagus

Grilled Salmon, Rosemary baked baby potatoes sauté vegetables 

Brazilian Moqueca de Peixa (Seafood Stew) with basmati rice 

DESSERTS

Poached Pears in Red wine 

Chocolate Rum cake topped with fresh rum cream

Baked Bananas Caribbean

Lemon Posset

Mango and Mascarpone Pound Cake Stacks.

Berry Chia dessert with fruit. 

More Locations Details

Summer Operations
Caribbean Windwards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)

Winter Operations
Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)