Interlude

Sylvio was truly blessed, growing up on the shores of the Northumberland Strait, located on the Atlantic Coast of Canada, where most activities revolve around the sea in some manner. As a kid he learned to sail at his local sailing school and did so for 9 consecutive years, where he liked to race dinghies but most of all he just loved to sail. Ever since he's been a young man, there is something about the salty Atlantic air that awakens a sixth sense in him. Sailing answers and satisfies many things for him.

After a career as an entrepreneur and seeing his boys off to college, he decided to plot a new course in life and tacked towards a career in professional yachting. After earning his Captain RYA Yachtmaster Certification and all other prerequisite tickets, he's never looked back.

He is a kind and generous Captain and host, who respectfully engages with his guests with a relaxed and calm demeanor. He enjoys collaborating with the charter guests to create a customized Charter Plan, as per their wish list. Whether it’s cruising to a secluded beach paradise or visiting the Islands must see spots or anything in-between, you're the boss. Simply point the way and Syl will assure you're making the most of living in the moment while you're making life's unforgettable memories.

Chef/First Mate Carol Heffernan

An avid traveler and adventurer throughout her life, Carol’s pivot from a career in education came 12 years ago when she decided to pursue blue water sailing. As a kid, she’d had some experience with small sail boats growing up in Canada near Lake Ontario but it was her years on a gulf island in British Columbia that cemented her call to the sea. After her first experience crewing on a catamaran from California to Mexico she stayed the course and has sailed the waters of Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, Central America and the Caribbean.

Carol has always loved cooking and readily found herself drawn to the galley. This focus led to professional opportunities aboard charter boats large and small. Always striving to exceed guest's expectations while at sea or ashore, Carol knows that the galley is the heart of a vessel and her emphasis on providing fresh, quality, foods prepared thoughtfully and elegantly plated enhances the guests experience which makes her charter food service as memorable as the beautiful scenery.

Interlude is a new (December 2021) Bali 4.8 that has been fitted out as a luxury sailing yacht with a full-time, live-aboard captain and chef/first mate, by a wealthy owner for the use of his family and personal guests. It has been equipped to provide a unique “Interlude Respite” for very busy and discerning people. It is not a typical charter company, hard-driven sailboat. The owner intends to offer the “Interlude” experience and first-class crew and amenities to discerning charter guests during November to June time frames that Interlude is not serving the needs of the Owner’s family and personal guests. The Owner takes great pride and has gone to particular expense in seeking to offering charter guests a first-class vacation- “Interlude”- from the moment they come aboard to the moment that they disembark. During Winter/Spring 2022 Season, guest feedback has been remarkable and helpful in formulating Interlude charters for a special and unique guest experience.