OTHER TOYS Here is a detailed list of equipment provided on board: 2 SUP, 1 kayak, 1 donut, snorkeling gear, and fishing gear.
Please note that the tender of ARAOK is a 4.20m with 50 HP Highfield Ocean Master and is sufficient for wakeboarding.
CREW PROFILE
Baptiste Le Risbé
Pauline Legrand Garcia
Christelle Vannier
CAPTAIN – Baptiste Le Risbé (French)
Sail and Work Experience
Baptiste is an experienced Captain with a strong sailing background, having commanded several sailing yachts on both private and charter cruises. His experience includes skippering vessels such as S/Y TRISKEL and S/Y GARDEN, as well as working with TRADEWINDS, where he managed vessel preparation, navigation, and onboard operations. He has also completed multiple deliveries and Atlantic crossings as Second and crew, and brings additional offshore experience from time spent working on fishing vessels in the Channel and North Atlantic.
Job Description
Baptiste is responsible for navigation, safety, and the overall running of the vessel, including maintenance, crew management, and ensuring smooth and enjoyable experiences for guests. He oversees daily operations, passage planning, and compliance with maritime regulations.
Licences and Qualifications
Captain 200 Sail
Medical Care Level III
GMDSS (CGO)
Valid Medical Certificate
Sail and Work Experience
Pauline is an experienced Deck/Stew with a strong dual skillset across interior, deck, and galley responsibilities. She has worked on both private and charter sailing yachts, including with TRADEWINDS in French Polynesia, where she combined chef and hostess duties. Her experience includes Mediterranean and Caribbean cruising, as well as involvement in deliveries and coastal cruising, with responsibilities ranging from meal preparation and service to navigation support, watchkeeping, and general vessel maintenance.
Job Description
Pauline supports both interior and deck operations, managing housekeeping, service, and guest care while also assisting with navigation, mooring, and general maintenance. She contributes to meal preparation and provisioning, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and a high standard of guest experience onboard.
Licences and Qualifications
Deckhand Certificate
CFBS
Medical I
Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2
Sail and Work Experience
Christelle has over two decades of experience in the yachting industry as a chef, hostess, and deckhand on both sailing and motor yachts. She has catered to high-end clients aboard yachts like LOOMA, CILIAM, SEMPER FIDELIS, and MAYRILOU, while also gaining hands-on experience in guest service, sailing maneuvers, and yacht maintenance. She has held long-term positions on HOUBARA, LADY M, PIXELION, and GARUDA. A passionate sailor, she has competed in regattas like the Heineken Regatta on SONADIO and Les Voiles de St. Tropez on PIXELION, and has completed transatlantic crossings, including LOOMA from Saint-Tropez to Saint-Martin and GARUDA from Monaco to Fort-de-France.
Job Description
As the chef, Christelle is responsible for the crew and guest meals throughout the charter, ensuring that the food is enjoyable, the interior of the yacht is clean and serviceable, and that all dietary requirements are met. He is a creative cook, varying her meals to provide variety and according to the location of ARAOK, to have as much relevance as possible to the region being visited.
Licenses and Qualifications
• CIN (2016)
• CRO (2016)
• CFBS (2006, revalidated)
• Sea and Inland Waterway License
• Up-to-date Medical Certificate
• HACCP (2020)
• Commis Chef Certificate (2020)
• SST (First Aid & Safety at Work) (2019)
• Medical III (2022)
YACHT DESCRIPTION Designed to comfortably share simple day trips or long-haul cruises with family or friends, the flagship catamaran Ipanema 58 features a myriad of decadent and spacious areas in which to relax. Host long lazy lunches in the stunning 25m2 cockpit that comfortably accommodates the largest group of guests, and then unwind on the inspired modular sunbathing deck on the catamaran’s expansive foredeck.
This cruising catamaran includes the largest flybridge on the market, with dual access points to deliver safe and convenient movement onboard. This visionary yacht will seduce you with its luxuriously appointed interior, contemporary fixtures, and choice of innovative layouts, including an epicurean galley connected to the spacious saloon or a true Lounge version. Experience the thrill of high-performance sailing in an entirely new level of luxury and comfort.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
No extra accommodation information available.
SAMPLE MENU
Sample Menu, by Christelle Vannier
Day 1 Lunch Tahitian style scallops Shrimp curry with creole rice Fruit salad from the islands
Dinner Avocado salad with smoked duck breast Filet mignon with mustard sauce and courgette pancakes Frangipane pear tart
Day 2 Lunch Green bean salad with almonds Spinach and fresh goat cheese quiche accompanied by Caesar salad Mango mousse
Dinner Fresh tuna carpaccio Spaghetti alle vongole Panna cotta with a red fruit coulis
Day 3 Lunch Greek salad Honey and lemon chicken fillets with sweet potato puree Banana and coconut verrines
Dinner Steamed Thai fish bites Red mullet salsa verde and crispy vegetables Chocolate fondant
Day 4 Lunch Homemade coleslaw Bulgur salad with feta cheese and herbs Pineapple with hazelnuts and strawberries
Dinner Stuffed mushrooms Beef meatballs in a tomato sauce served with fresh tagliatelle Tiramisu with red fruits
Day 5 Lunch Melon with mint Orzo salad with crab Lemon fondant cake
Dinner Roulade of smoked trout Salmon papillote with grilled vegetables Chocolate fondant triangle
Day 6 Lunch Ham cornets with avocado mousse Tomato, mozzarella and prosciutto tart with a fresh garnish Nectarine ice cream
Dinner Grilled crottin and pear salad with walnuts Veal paupiettes with port wine and fried potatoes Raspberry Melba
Day 7 Lunch Mango and green papaya salad Breaded snapper fillets with leek fondue Passion fruit cream
Dinner Salmon flower and cucumbers Prawns with a spicy mango sauce, served with tomato rice Flambéed bananas