Luxury sailing yacht ABIDE

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Luxury sailing yacht ABIDE, built in 2002 is anchored in the Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards. It has 3 cabins, can accommodate 6 people.

Crewed Yacht Charter

A bordo di questa imbarcazione lo skipper è obbligatorio ed è responsabile della navigazione, della sicurezza e della conduzione dell'imbarcazione.

Summer Cruising Areas Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards

Winter Cruising Areas Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards

Marina Inquire for location and availability

W Base Port Caribbean

Prefered Pickup Leeward Windwards

Boat Type Luxury sailing yacht

Flag Jamaica

Shipyard Jongert

Boat name ABIDE

Year 2002

Refit 2024

Length 42.00 m (138.00 Ft)

Width 26 m

Draft 13 m

Engine One engine, 2x generators

Crusing speed 8-10 KTS

Max speed 12 knots

Boat ID 9423

Cabins 3

Queen(s) 2

Showers 3

Wash Basins 3

Electric Heads 3

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LESS THAN 7 NIGHT CHARTERS: For 6 nights divide by 7N X 6N. For less than 6 nights, divide by 6N X number of nights.
INQUIRE for short charters.

Available in the Leewards & Windwards

Holiday Rates
CHRISTMAS: 1 - 6 Guests $120,000 Must end no later than Dec 26th.
NEW YEARS: 1 - 6 Guests $140,000 Must begin no sooner than Dec 28th
48 hour turn

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Roland Schaeffer

Captain

Born in: 1964
Nation: South African
Speaking Languages: English

Vanessa Verster

Chef

Born in: 1967
Nation: South African

Your Captain and Chef Roland and Vanessa, both vibrant, energetic and charming hosts, with an unfailing sense of humor hail from Cape Town South Africa, where they met through mutual friends while still in their 20’s. Married in 2010, they are both well-travelled and have chartered together since about 2012.

Roland has been boating since a very young age, hanging around the Royal Cape Yacht Club and offering his services as a boat cleaner, (literally starting from the bottom up) and being invited onboard on race days as rail bait! While remaining a keen boater, he went on to working as a industrial technician before becoming an entrepreneur. Owning his own business afforded him the flexibility to keep sailing, and Roland assisted or captained on a variety of long-distance sailing yacht deliveries, accumulating in excess of 100 000Nm. It was during one of these yacht deliveries to the Caribbean, Roland discovered the world of charter yachts.

While in her 20’s, Vanessa embarked on a live-aboard dive vacation in the Red Sea. Her first live-aboard boating experience inspired her to abandon her life in the South African hospitality/culinary industry and set a course for new horizons. Vanessa was for many years in the restaurant industry, from South Africa, to Europe, to South and Central America to finally owning her own eatery in the prestigious London-Marylebone area. Vanessa’s mom was her first inspiration, teaching Vanessa to create dishes that please, and accommodating various dietary requirements.

Shortly after marrying, Roland and Vanessa combined their respective skill sets and moved from South Africa to Antigua to manage a live-aboard term charter sail boat. Between 2012-present, Roland and Vanessa have run charters from the Virgin Islands to Grenada, gaining an intimate knowledge of the leeward and windward islands on sailboats of different shapes and sizes.

Roland and Vanessa are both avid scuba diver/free diver, Roland also happens to be a PADI Instructor, Vanessa is a PADI Divemaster.

When not in the galley, Vanessa is swimming in the ocean or hiking on land, and she loves white water rafting. Roland’s love of sailing keeps him busy but he also enjoys kite surfing and heraldry.

Engineer Jacob hails from the coast of New Jersey in the northeastern United States. Surrounded by a family of sailors, divers, and fisherman, Jacob's love and appreciation for the ocean developed from an early age. In 2010 Jacob's family traded their life in New Jersey for the warm waters off the pacific coast of Costa Rica. Jacob was first introduced to the yachting industry in 2016 and Immediately he knew he belonged. He excelled for the next five years fulfilling the role of steward/deckhand aboard sailing yachts executing luxury term charters throughout the Caribbean. In 2021, Jacob began pursuing his ultimate dream of becoming a ship's engineer; in early 2023 he got his chance. After accepting a lead role on Abide’s extensive refit project, Jacob’s mechanical skills and knowledge were honed and put to the test during a twenty-month yard period. Over the past eight years Jacob has cemented himself as a well rounded and competent crew member. So whether you need your oil changed, your sails trimmed, or your cocktail mixed to perfection Jacob is truly a jack of all trades.

Seth Jansen Van Vuuren– Engineer & Crew Member - Born in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Seth has always had a passion for mechanics—whether it was aviation or restoring classic cars and motorcycles. But the journey into the world of sailing began when a high school friend introduced him to his first job on a yacht. That experience changed everything.

At 17, he moved to the coast of Port Elizabeth, where his love for the ocean grew. What started as a job quickly became a lifelong pursuit, leading him to the Caribbean, where he raced high-performance gunboats. It was there that he truly discovered his passion for large monohulls—their elegance, power, and the engineering behind them fascinated him.

Now, as an engineer and crew member, he brings both technical expertise and an unmatched enthusiasm for sailing. Whether maintaining the yacht at peak performance or ensuring guests have a seamless experience, he is always ready to share his love for the sea.

First Mate Keith Allen left the corporate world behind at 22 years old after some years working as a commercial ship broker and later, construction manager in Queensland, Australia. His travels took him to sailing the Caribbean on a 40ft sloop where he discovered an untapped passion for the ocean and that within it.

Since 2018 Keith has worked on a variety of vessels including modern superyachts, classic sailing yachts as well as smaller racing keelboats in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and eastern seaboard of the United States. Keith has also sailed as a charter captain on catamarans up to 62ft in Greece and the Virgin Islands and is eager to step into the role as first mate on S/Y Abide.
A passionate waterman, Keith is a well traveled and enthusiastic dive instructor, photographer and water sports aficionado who is keen to show you the beautiful waters of the Caribbean at whatever pace you desire.

Deckhand

Stewardess Coral was born in Nevis and raised on boats in the Caribbean, her love for sailing has been constant throughout her life. From a young age, she has explored the islands and sailed offshore, developing a deep connection to the sea and the yachting lifestyle. In 2020, she moved to England to further her education, earning GCSEs and A-levels in Travel and Tourism and Psychology. These studies, combined with extensive experience on the water, have equipped Coral with a unique blend of practical and academic knowledge. She is now eager to channel her passion, skills, and dedication into a fulfilling career in the yachting industry, and she is looking forward to contributing as part of your crew.

Not available for Sale or Charter in the USA.

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Breakfast

Leek & Feta omelette with a sprinkle of sumac

Toast with crab & coriander – chilli mayo

Lobster hash: local caught Lobster , russet potatoes , topped with poached eggs and garlic infused ghee

Spiced avocado with black beans , sour cream & cheese , on homemade toasted sourdough rubbed with garlic

Baked Challah French toast topped with fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup

Lunch

Salmon Poke Bowl: Wild Alaskan Salmon ,sushi rice , roasted beets, watermelon radishes , wakame seaweed and toasted sesame seeds

Spicy Thai steak salad: top sirloin, Thai dressing with a side of steamed basmati rice

Ginger – Beet salad bowls : quinoa, ginger harissa vinaigrette and home made cape seed loaf

Seared mushrooms , Radicchio & Fregola with whipped Ricotta

Sesame crusted seared Ahi salad with kale, Napa cabbage , roasted cashews and avocado

Hors d’ oeuvres

Black bean – chipotle dip

Tandoori lamb meatballs with minted yogurt

Lima Bean mash with Muhammara

Pizza Bianca with potato, anchovy and sage

Selection of samosa’s with homemade relish’s and chutneys

Starter

Ocean Trout tartare with tomato tea

Chilled cucumber, cauliflower and ginger soup with toasted almonds an mint

Peaches with Burrata: sliced ripe peaches , torn burrata dressed with a basil & lemon vinaigrette

Char-grilled prawns with creamy cucumber and dill salad.

Oven- Charred Tomato stuffed with peppers

Entrée

White Miso glazed cod with three bean, three lime salad

Filet with parsnip cream, wild mushrooms and steamed broccolini

Black pepper tofu with steamed rice

48 hour Sous vide beef short rises with chive flecked polenta and caramelized kimchi

Shrimp stew with toasted fennel, lemon & chives

Dessert

Strawberry , Pomegranate and Rose petal mess

Chocolate pots with lemon shortbread

Passionfruit tiramisu

Pears baked with lemon, bay & Marsala

Classic crème brûlée with rosemary biscuits

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Location Details: ABIDE is available in the Leewards and Windwards for Winter 2025/26 season
Not available for Sale or Charter in the USA.

Accommodation: ABIDE offers three beautifully appointed guest cabins all aft of the ship. Furthest aft is the main cabin, which takes the full width of the boat at the stern, has a queen bed, daybed for lounging, full-sized desk and smart TV.

Starboard side, forward of the main cabin has a double bed and a single bed.

Port side, forward of the main cabin is the VIP guest cabin with a queen bed and desk.

Each cabin is thoughtfully furnished with luxury bedding, ample cabinet and closet storage, and beautiful, modern en-suite heads. Each cabin also has its own temperature control adding to the personalized comfort and convenience.

In addition, each cabin has a hair dryer along with complimentary shampoo, body wash and conditioner.

Also, complimentary dive/snorkel mask defogger and sunscreen.

Swim towels are provided.

Other Entertainment: Device hook up: Yes/SONOS

All amenities available at this time and up to date. While every effort will be made to stay up to date, unforeseen circumstances may happen causing item to be unavailable or substituted.

Communicate: Starlink

Dive Info: Diving is for Certified Divers only

Dive Costs: 3 Dives included for Certified Divers

Generator: 38KW

Inverter: 7500W

Water Maker: Yes

Ice Maker: Yes

Bimini: Yes

Dinghy: 14/18ft

Dinghy Pax: 8

Dinghy HP: 60/115 HP

Helipad: No

Jacuzzi: No

Gym: No

Stabilizers: No

Elevators: No

Wheel Chair Access: No

AC: Full

AC Night: Yes

AC SurCharge: NO

Internet: Onboard WIFI

Salon Stereo: Yes

Ipod: Yes

Board Games: Yes

Deck Shower: Yes

Special Diets: Inq

Kosher: No

BBQ: Yes

Gay Charters: Yes

Nude Charters: No

Hair Dryer: Yes

Guest Smoke: Aft Transom

Guest Pet: No

Children Allowed: Yes

Min Child Age: 6 Years of age

Adult Water Skis: 1

Kids Water Skis: 1

Stand Up Paddle: 1

Gear Snorkel: Yes

Tube: 1

Wake Board: 1

Sea Bob: No

Sea Scooter: No

Fishing Gear: Yes

Fishing Gear Type: Trolling/Casting

Num Fish Rods: 4

Float Mats: 5

Swim Platform: Aft

Boarding Ladder: Aft and side boarding

Scuba Onboard: Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only

Games Beach: Yes

Under Water Cam: Yes

Under Water Video: Yes

Green Make Water: Yes

Green Reuse Bottle: Yes

Resort Course: $200 per person

Full Course: Not Offered

Compressor: Onboard

Num Dive Tanks: 10

Num Regs: 10

Num Weights: 10

Num Divers: 4

Num Dives: 3

Num Dive Lights: 5

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Questions & Answers

How does the charter contract work?

The contract is signed directly between the Owner and the Charterer, with the support of the broker. It is usually based on the international MYBA contract model, designed to ensure clear and balanced protection for both parties.
There is also the figure of the Stakeholder, responsible for safely holding the funds until the end of the charter.

What is included in the charter fee?

The base rate includes the rental of the yacht, the use of all onboard equipment, the presence of the crew, and the related insurance coverage.
Operational expenses such as fuel, provisioning, marina fees, beverages, and additional activities are not included and are managed through the APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance).

The exact list of what is included or excluded will be confirmed when selecting the yacht.

What is the APA and how does it work?

The APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) is an advance fund, usually equal to 25–35% of the charter fee, allocated to cover operational expenses such as fuel, provisioning, marina fees, paid activities, beverages, and the guests’ personalized requests.

At the end of the cruise, the Captain provides a detailed breakdown of all expenditures. Any unused amount is refunded to the client, while any overages are settled directly upon closing the charter.

What are the payment terms?

Upon signing the contract, a payment of 50% of the total amount is required.
The balance — including APA, taxes, and any additional charges — is typically due around five weeks before embarkation (depending on the owner).
Payments are made via bank transfer, which is the standard method in the luxury charter industry.

Can I cancel a booking?

Yes, cancellations are possible, but the contractual terms apply.
In general, if the client decides to withdraw, the Owner retains the deposits already paid.

If the yacht is rebooked for the same period, the Owner refunds the amount recovered, minus the applicable commissions.

Every cancellation request is handled with full transparency.
Further details on the applicable policies are available upon direct request.

How can I choose the yacht that best suits my needs?

The choice depends primarily on the type of experience you wish to enjoy:

Motor yacht for maximum comfort, excellent stability, and fast transfers.
Sailing yacht for an authentic, quiet experience rooted in traditional navigation.
Catamaran for generous spaces, superior stability, and enhanced privacy.

BeBlue evaluates the destination, number of guests, personal preferences, and budget to select the most suitable option for you.

How far in advance should I book?

For peak season (Mediterranean: June–September; Caribbean: December–April), it is advisable to book several months in advance to secure the best available options.
We can also handle last-minute requests, depending on availability and licensing requirements.

Is it possible to personalise menus, preferences, and activities?

Absolutely. Before departure, you will receive a Preference Sheet where you can indicate your tastes, dietary needs, allergies, beverage preferences, and the activities you wish to enjoy.
The Chef and the Captain will use this information to create a fully customised experience for you.

How many guests can be accommodated on board?

Most yachts can host 6 to 12 guests, depending on their interior layout.
Some superyachts over 80 metres, compliant with international certifications, can accommodate up to 36 guests.

Will I have Internet access during the charter?

Most yachts offer Wi-Fi on board, provided through mobile networks or satellite systems. The quality and speed of the connection may vary depending on the cruising area and the technology installed.

Is tipping the crew expected?

Tipping is not mandatory, but it is a well-established custom to show appreciation for the crew’s service.
International guidelines suggest an amount equal to 10–15% of the base charter fee as a reference.

Why rely on BeBlue?

BeBlue specialises in yacht vacations and, as fully licensed maritime brokers and tour operators, guarantees:

access to the entire global fleet
full transparency on costs
contractual and logistical support
personalised management of preferences and unexpected situations
high standards of safety and protection

It is the simplest, safest, and most efficient way to enjoy a top-level charter experience.

Can I request dedicated assistance for my charter?

Every charter is unique. To receive a tailored selection of yachts, a clear quotation, and personalised support in planning your trip, we invite you to contact us directly.
Our team will guide you with care through every stage of the experience.

Note: The information provided is for informational purposes only and should be confirmed before booking by a BeBlue agent.

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