Captain Stefan Yacht Charters AND ASA SAILING School
About CAPTAIN STEFAN
I love having the opportunity to sail with others and being able to take them to interesting islands and places they may have never traveled to before.
The true value of boating and the ocean environment should be measured with heartbeats. I strive daily to provide a truly memorable and quality experience for my guests.
It has been my privilege to have captained ocean yacht deliveries and charters throughout the Caribbean Sea, Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Gulf of Mexico, Bahamas, Grenada, Mediterranean and Canada.
Certifications:
American Sailing Association – Advanced Coastal Instructor (206)
American Sailing Association – Catamaran Instructor (214) Docking (218)
USCG 100 Ton Master Captains License with sailing endorsement - #3830255
US Marine Operator Permit
Recreational Power Boat Association – Instructor for single (2101), twin engines
(2102) and stern drives (2103)
STCW (GLFCMA-65) Safety at Sea
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Captain Stefan began his professional career captaining and teaching yachting after moving to Florida from Canada in 2014. Stefan has over 30 years of experience cruising and racing sailboats and powerboats which started as a hobby during his 20-year career as a Chartered Public Accountant in Canada.
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Whether you are interested in yacht charters or yacht training, from beginners to experts, Captain Stefan can help you get more out of boating, either power or sail. Stefan offers casual personal training or certified training on his boat, your boat, or a boat that could be chartered from any location such as the Bahamas or Virgin Islands. ​​​​​​
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S/V L'Ardeur
Captain Stefan's boat is named L'Ardeur and is a Beneteau 373 sailboat, a roomy and comfortable cruising vessel. Her two state room interior arrangement features a spacious galley and salon with a large head (bathroom) and separate shower. Numerous fixed windows, ports and hatches create a very bright feel to the below decks space. A full galley includes a fridge, separate freezer, oven, stove, microwave and double sink.
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On deck, her roomy cockpit features a pivoting steering pedestal that allows the wheel to be rotated out of the way for easy access to her walk through transom and large swim platform. Her in-mast furling main sail and furling head sail are easily deployed and furled from the comfort of the cockpit. For sailors interested in advanced sailing, a downwind asymmetric spinnaker and whisker pole can be hoisted. She is equipped with air conditioning and a diesel furnace for year round comfort. All required safety equipment and life vests are on board, along with a certified life raft. For longer cruises, she is equipped with a water maker, generator and dinghy. Raymarine sailing instruments include chart plotters at the helm and navigation station, radar, AIS and autopilot.
L’Ardeur is ready to provide enjoyment and performance!
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Boat Specs
LOA: 37 ft 3 in
LWL: 32 ft 10
Beam: 12 ft 4 in
Max Bridge Clearance: 58 ft
Max Draft: 6 ft 1 in
Ballast: 4844 Ib
Displacement: 15013 Ib
Fuel Tanks Capacity: 33 gal
Fresh Water Tanks Capacity: 104 gal
Holding Tank Capacity: 22 gal
