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Operating in Caribbean, West Mediterranean
YACHT INTRODUCTION
S/Y REE, formerly Parsifal II, is a luxury sailing yacht offering comfort and facilities comparable to a motor yacht in excess of 40 meters. Built in 1996 by Valdettaro Shipyard, Italy and designed specifically for luxury charters, she is equipped with all the very latest technology, from state-of-the-art sail handling to worldwide communications. REE is the perfect combination of power under sail and luxury, able to sail at 10-12 knots with ease. A superb sailing yacht that offers the ultimate experience for the most discerning sailors.
REE features copious amounts of deck space and her very large covered cockpit seats 12 for al fresco dining in addition to lovely lounging areas. REE offers a myriad of water sports options from skiing, wakeboarding and other towable toys behind the 20' ft Zodiac tender with 70 hp. Or, enjoy sailing on REE’s Lasers, windsurf, snorkel, fish or rendezvous diving.
S/Y REE offers accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 air conditioned cabins with multi standard TVs, stereos, CDs, DVDs.
The full-width owners stateroom aft has a King-size walk-around bed and settees to both port and starboard. There is also a small sofa pull-out bed suitable for children. The very large ensuite bath has twin sinks and a walk-in shower. The master cabin has a large flat screen TV with surround sound system.
The four additional staterooms offer great flexibility as they can be configured with either a king-sized bed or twin beds. Each stateroom has ensuite facilities and personal entertainment systems.
The 2011 Refit amounted to approximately $2.5 million!!! Completely New Interior including soft furnishings. New exterior paint, new sails ...too many things to mention here. --
REE has a Spanish Charter License
SPECIFICATIONS
Beam 24ft 11in (7.6m)
Draft 9ft 10in (3m)
Sleeps 10 Guests
Cabins 5
Crew Captain Laurance Ottley, Chef and 3 crew
Cruising Speed 9kts
Max Speed 12kts
Stabilisers None
Engines MTU
Designer LAURENT GILES
Flag Bahamas
VAT Registered Yes
US Duty Paid No
APPROXIMATE WEEKLY RATE
High USD $68,250 | Low USD $52,000
FEATURES & AMENITIES
Bluray player saloon, Cell phone, DVD library, DVD player saloon, Fax, Games console, Indoor audio system, iPod dock, Local TV, Media movie server, Satellite phone, Wi-Fi, 18ft / 5.70m 70hp Zodiac, 13ft / 4.00m 0hp Laser, Board games, Kayaks multiple, Kneeboard, Paddleboards multiple, Tube - towable, Wakeboard, Water skis - adult, Water skis - child, Windsurfer - Adult, BBQ, Deck shower, Fishing gear - light, Hammocks, Special diets, Swim platform
ACCOMMODATIONS
Sleeps 10 In 5 Cabins
S/Y REE offers accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 air conditioned cabins with multi standard TVs, stereos, CDs, DVDs.
The full-width owners stateroom aft has a King-size walk-around bed and settees to both port and starboard. There is also a small sofa pull-out bed suitable for children. The very large ensuite bath has twin sinks and a walk-in shower. The master cabin has a large flat screen TV with surround sound system.
The four additional staterooms offer great flexibility as they can be configured with either a king-sized bed or twin beds. Each stateroom has ensuite facilities and personal entertainment systems.
DIVING EQUIPMENT
Not Insured, Diving by arrangement, Snorkelling gear
YACHT CREW
Captain Laurance Ottley started sailing in his early teens, some would say a bit late for a Brit, progressing from dinghies to offshore cruising and racing in both modern and traditional vessels. After a career in the decorating trade he took up sailing professionally in 1996. For the next 6 years he was employed first as mate, then as captain, aboard the 30 meter traditional wooden sailing ship IRENE in the Caribbean charter trade.
From 2004 to 2006 Laurance was full-time captain aboard another period wooden sailing ship, Thames Sailing Barge Kitty, doing corporate charters with up to 46 passengers before moving into the super yacht sector. In 2008 he took command of the Hoek-designed 30 meter ketch APHRODITE cruising extensively in the Med and Caribbean with the owner and guests over a period of three years. 2012 presented the opportunity for Captain Ottley to return to IRENE on a voyage around the Atlantic with sail trainees and cargo as part of a sustainable transport initiative.
On land Laurance loves to be 'let loose in the galley' practicing skills he has learned from working with great charter chefs over the years. Cycling is another passion. He rides road, cyclocross and mountain bikes and tours on two wheels. He once completed a 1,500km six week ride through Europe including the Swiss Alps and Pyrenees mountain ranges.
Having been on board SY REE since May 2013, Captain Ottley takes pride in his excellent crew management skills and maintaining the vessels he commands to the highest possible standards to ensure owners and guests experience the fullest enjoyment wherever they cruise.
Akané’s cuisine is the meeting or the clash between the French terroir and Japanese artesian delicacy. Her French butcher father and Japanese mother influenced and shaped her taste buds in the heart of Burgundy. After studying art and architecture it is through her travels that Akané has discovered her culinary passion. Cooking became the perfect art to express her own creativity.
Akané has spent the last 10 years travelling the world gaining valuable, multi-national experience, enhancing her repertoire by meeting and learning from new chefs, experiencing new flavours, fragrancies, colours and textures. Akané has been a nomadic chef, constantly looking for new inspiration to develop her skill-set, with her knives always well packed in her backpack. She has been trained and nurtured by talented and starred chefs in Tokyo, London, New York, Paris and recently Lima. Her last stopover of 3 years in Iceland has led to a developed knowledge of Scandinavian new Nordic cuisine.
After a decade of devotion for cooking in restaurant, she has left kitchens and stoves to cook for luxurious adventure tourism company in Iceland. It is her first time on sea but she is ready to affirm her style and to share with us her knowledge and the treasures acquired from her travels.
Lars hails from Texas but his family roots are Swedish. A lifelong sailor, he paid his way teaching sailing for seven years before gaining his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. On graduating Lars tried to settle down working for a test engineering company for a number of years until the call of sea lead him to acquiring his own yacht and embarking on a year long voyage with a revolving cast of volunteer crew he organized to help offset the bills. After this, career at sea was a logical and desirable step and yacht engineering the obvious way in. Lars is our technology geek and currently his new toy is a drone he will be using to capture our adventures along the way.
27 year old South African Melissa is firmly an outdoor girl, a competitive horse rider from her youth she has more recently traded the turf for the surf by including scuba, Kitesurfing, and sailing amongst her passions. After graduating with a degree in History, politics and marketing nothing as mundane as settling down to an office job would do when the world was waiting to be explored. An easy learner, Mel has collected all the skills needed to find work along the way including high level service training, which combined with her naturally happy disposition and self-confidence makes her a real asset to the Ree team.
Portuguese Pati is your consummate Chief Stewardess, with her many years of experience in the service side of yachting, she’s unflappable. Your table service will be always attentive, your flowers & decorations dazzling, cabins and bathrooms always immaculate and nothing at all will ever be too much trouble.
A former career as an equestrian and riding instructor reveals a different side to Pati, she may be our indoor girl but given the opportunity she’s as tough an outdoor girl as you’ll find. Oh and she plays the Ukulele too, what’s not to like?
YACHT MENU
By chef Akane Monavon,
Avocado and langoustine tartare on the rock,crunchy quinoa,
hibiscus flower julienne
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Beef filet, roasted manioc, caramelised shallots marmelade, pickledmustard
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Passion fruit and lime Pavlova, coconutmeringue, ginger ice cream
Tuna tataki, ponzu jelly, wasabi mayo, wakameseaweed, miso tuile
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Crispy pork belly, smoked apple purée, braisedkale, Szechuan caramel sauce
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Banana tarte tatin, Jamaican black pepper icecream
Creamy crab and corn croquette, pineapple andmint chimichuri
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Roasted lamb shank slow cooked in stout, glazedradish, parmigiano and truffle polenta
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Avocado ice, passion fruit curd, burned white chocolateand cashew nut granola
Cured red snapper, tarragon mayo, pickledbeetroots, hazelnuts and goat’s cheese snow
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Roasted duck breast, blueberry and thymecompote, garlic confit, celeriac purée
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Dark chocolate and strawberry « aftereight », yoghurt sorbet
Wahoo ceviche, blood orange, pomegranate,coconut leche de tigre, sweet potato chips
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Flame seared langoustine with whisky, potatoesroasted in garlic and lemongrass butter, rocket salad, beurre noisette
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Pecan nut nougat glacé with mango sauce andstar fruit carpaccio
- Japanese Tasting Menu –
Wakame seaweed salad, wasabi and sesamedressing
Sauteed edamame in chili oil
makizushi and ikizukuri sashimi buffet
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Green tea and raspberry tiramisu
- Barbeque on the Beach –
Duck confit and orange spring rolls snack,satay dip
Catch of the day
Fresh local vegetables in soya and gingermarinade
Crispy and cheesy « yaki onigiri »rice ball
YACHT LAYOUT
YACHT TESTIMONIALS
Laurance has a terrific knowledge of the area and options for anchorage. He exhibits a firm command of the crew and sailing, which put us at ease. He also took the time to teach our children some free diving techniques and was very patient with them. Anthon struck us a highly competent engineer as well. Gaelle is so very talented with table decorations that made our meals feel special and charming. She arranged great fun for the children on NY eve and a treasure hunt on our last day. Marina is a terrific bartender and always pleasant too.
5 Guests, 9 Days
July Charter 2014 - Mediterrannean
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This was by far the most pleasant experience I’ve ever had. Growing up on boasts I thought I knew what to expect however this exceeded any and all of my expectations. Captain Laurance did a wonderful job in selecting a diverse and adventurous experience. While we loved Ree and the Spanish Isles, it wouldn’t have been nearly as special without her WORLD CLASS crew!
5 Guests, 14 Days
June Charter 2014 - Mediterranean
I wanted to take the time to thank you and the crew for what an amazing two weeks. It was the best vacation that we have ever taken as a family (everyone agrees 100%).
The boat was amazing, the islands were amazing but the best thing about our vacation was the crew and the wonderful relationship that we developed with you all.
I have been in the hospitality business for 20+ years and I can say this, you guys are the best. Not only was everyone a consummate pro, you are all wonderful people.
My family is very fortunate to have met you all and we hope someday that our paths cross again!
We would love to keep in touch so if you could send us everyone's email, we would appreciate. Feel free to give mine out too.
Let us know if anyone is ever in our part of the world, we would love to host you at our house.
Take care,
Dear Laurance,
It has been a truly memorable cruise and we can’t thank you enough for all the care and hard work you have put in.
Thank you Nuria for the wonderful food and your endless patience in providing so many different dishes to please everybody.
Thank you Monika for your tireless efforts running up and down those stairs with all the dishes, the attractive table settings and above all the superb cocktails.
Gaelle you are wonderful with the children, and have been so kind to the little ones on top of all your other duties; the immaculate laundry and beautifully serviced cabins.
Andrew & Callum you have worked so hard providing and helping with the watersports, shifting the deck furniture always with a smile and a pleasant word.
As captain Laurance you have done a wonderful job coordinating it all in such a friendly and helpful manner. Please accept a big thank you from all of us.
10 Guests, 7 Days
May Charter 2013 - Mediterranean
May 15 - 23, 2013
- South of France
'The crew went far beyond their duties to ensure we were all relaxed. They were always happy and friendly.’ ‘Crew were sensational. Amazing people who gave themselves to our trip in any way we asked.’ ‘ Cannot speak highly enough of these amazing and wonderful people.’
Food review: ‘The food was beyond anything I could have imagined.’ ‘Food was insanely amazing – some of the best I have ever eaten.’ ‘Five star – fine gourmet – just amazing.’ ‘Absolutely stunning every day.’ ‘Words fail me. The presentation was immaculate.’
March 23 to March 30, 2013
6 guests, St. Martin – St. Martin
We had a great time on REE. The crew were a pleasure to be with, the food excellent, the first mate an absolute rock, the stewardesses incredibly efficient, the engineer keeps the whole complex machinery working and the captain runs a tight ship. All of them could not have been nicer, they were great. And of course in all aspects REE is a very comfortable yacht - comfortable to be on and to sail.
Report from the broker --
February 23 to March 2, 2013
10 guests, Antigua –Antigua
The client's Personal Assistant . . . said that it was a huge success. Everyone had a great time. One of the guests who always has something (critical) to say . . . said that the food and service was better than any 5 star restaurant or resort that they have been to.
The crew took excellent care of them; very concerned and caring.
So, I would like to thank you for taking such good care of my clients, and if you ever need a referral, please give my name and number.
You hit it out of the ballpark!!!
Feedback from the broker --
Two weeks - Christmas 2012/New Year 2013
It was a fantastic charter and Mr G was very impressed with Captain Matt… he said that Matt is ‘a real yes guy’, meaning that nothing was too much trouble and Matt was keen to do anything to make the guests happy. He also adored Nadine’s food.
The charter was fantastic!
The boat was beautiful and immaculate.
All party commented that the brochure doesn't do her justice; maybe something that needs looking at!
All crew worked extremely hard to ensure we had a great time and were very sociable.
Looking forward already to the next one.
- Charter Guests, April 2012
"Captain and Crew, Absolutely fabulous sailing every day! Fantastic food, tremendous hospitality, and great fun with all the toys. This was the third year in a row sailing in the Caribbean and the best, with wonderful weather, winds and warmth. We will take back many magic moments. Many thanks!"
- Charter Guests, January 2012
"We've been lucky enough to go on a few great sailing trips, but never as good as this one! Just brilliant, thanks so much"
- Charter Guests, January 2012
YACHT PHOTOS
January 2018 - Caribbean
The crew of REE were just fantastic in every department! Our guests who had not experienced a sailing holiday before thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The rest who have sailed before thought this experience was exceptional! We are already thinking of our next holiday! Thanks again for all your efforts and our best regards to the exceptional crew of REE!
10 Guests, 11 Days
10 Guests, 7 Days