Meet the Crew
Captains Jean Claude and Ellen combine their love of the water and good food to provide the perfect hosts for your sailing adventure. They have been sailing together for over 20 years and have chartered their boat in the fabulous islands around Thailand and Malaysia as well as in South Florida and the Bahamas. They sailed together from Malaysia to Florida via the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Mediterranean, Atlantic and Caribbean seas. Jean Claude has been sailing for over 30 years and participated in several trans-Atlantic regattas and has delivered sailboats in the Caribbean and Mediterranean regions. More recently, Ellen and Jean Claude spend their summers in Abaco captaining Kiskeedee as part of the Bahamas Sea Base high adventure sailing camp.
Kiskeedee Beneteau Idylle 15.5
Built in France; US Coastguard Documented.
Kiskeedee is a 51-foot classic cruising sailboat designed by the well-known naval architect German Frers in 1987.The fast flat bottom makes her a delight to sail. For full comfort aboard, the boat has a large cockpit equipped with cushions and bimini cover for shade. The cockpit can be enclosed to protect from any bad weather. The spacious deck is perfect for sun bathing and dolphin spotting. Down below are 3 double cabins each with its own head, a large salon with table surrounded by cushioned settees and a large galley. Cabins and common areas are equipped with fans as air conditioning in available only at the dock. Enjoy the night breezes coming through the numerous hatches!
Dimensions
Length: 51 ft
Beam: 14.7 ft
Draft: 6 ft
Motor: Perkins 85 hp
Generator: 2000 watts
Fuel Capacity: 120 Gallons
Water Capacity: 200 Gallons
Other Equipment
Autopilot
Chart Plotter
VHF Radio (fixed and portable)
GPS
Depth Sounder with Fish Finder
Radar
AIS Receiver
Electric Windlass
Wind Generator
Solar Panel
CD/Ipod Player/Radio with Outdoor Speakers
Fishing Gear
Snorkeling Gear
11 ft dingy with 15 hp outboard motor

