Windward

CAPTAIN
Jonathan Crews

Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, it wasn't until Jonathan and his family moved to Australia where his passion for the outdoors and adventure began. He comes from a family of avid sailors which is where the intrigue for sailing started. Jonathan began his working career as an engineering Tradesperson in Heavy Fabrication & Welding. That experience gave him a broad background for all things mechanical.

In 2015, he decided to turn his dream of working as a Professional Yacht Captain into a reality and he obtained his Offshore Yacht Master's in South Africa.
Jonathan has since had a vast amount of experience working on charter vachts in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, French Polynesia, Thailand, Australia and South Africa, working as both a Charter Captain, Delivery Captain and Lead Skipper of a flotilla company.

In his free time, between charter seasons, Jonathan also started a Safari company taking guests through South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.
Experiencing the vast landscapes, animal safari's and 4wding (which is definitely not for the faint hearted). Jonathan's first love however, will always be sailing, feeling most at home being in and around the water!

Jonathan spends his spare time participating in water sports, diving, fishing and travelling (anything that involves water really). Jonathan self-admits that he much prefers the relaxed lifestyle that comes with yachting and would WARD eventually like to purchase a yacht of his own and sail around the world with his partner, Tracy.

CERTIFICATES
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore 200gt
(Commercially Endorsed)
• RYA Powerboat Level |I
• International Marine Radio License
• Quarter Deck, Skipper Academy
• STCW
• Cert 1 & 2 Tourism & Distribution
• PADI Open Water Diver
• Advanced First Aid
• ENG1 Medical

CHEF
Tracy Shepherd

Born in the coastal South West of Australia, this is where Tracy's love of the great outdoors began. Tracy grew up on a farm and started boating from a young age. Living on the coast allowed her to flourish on the beach and in the water.

Over the years Tracy has worked in several cafes and restaurants in Western Australia, well known for it's famous wine regions. Tracy worked as a supervisor, chef and barista with over eight years experience in the hospitality industry.
Tracy also studied Occupational Therapy, at Curtin University, which lead to a career in the disability sector supporting adults with Autism.
Tracy has always had the urge to support other's in need. She has since returned to working in the hospitality industry, having travelled overseas to a vast variety of countries, Tracy fell in love with the yachting lifestyle. After all, what could be better than travelling from place to place whilst working onboard a yacht!

Tracy has sailed around the western and eastern coasts of Australia, Mediterranean and French Polynesia. Her broad cooking style incorporates an array of seafood, Asian delicacies and comforting Italian cuisines to make you feel like you're experiencing different cultures.

CERTIFICATES
• STCW10
• ENG 1 Medical
• Recreational Skippers Ticket
• Provide First Aid - HLTAID003
• Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene
• Ashburton Cookery School
• W.A Barista Training
• Working with Children's Check
• National Police Clearance
• Soft Tissue - Level 1 & 2
• Occupational Therapist

The Bali 5.4 is a “Multihull of the Year” award-winning catamaran. The design was new to the market in 2019 and provided a fresh approach to sailing. It is revolutionary in how space is accessed, with deliberate attention to flow and open space and it succeeds in producing a scale that feels less like a boat, and more like an upscale floating condominium. Bali catamarans are known and appreciated for their unparalleled success in blending luxury, space, and performance; producing a sailing experience that is unparalleled. This new design further capitalizes on that reputation with the advent of the “Bali garage door” that is the centerpiece of the yacht. It allows for the aft wall of the yacht to simply disappear, opening up the back of the yacht to an unobstructed view of paradise. This also affords indoor/outdoor dining options and gives the ever-present Caribbean breeze ample opportunity to make its way through the yacht with ease. With her solid foredeck gone are the forward trampolines, replaced by a large relaxing lounge area complete with cushions for sunbathing. A full-sized door provides access directly from the lounge area into the salon, allowing free movement through the yacht. A walk up to the flybridge unveils a seating area perfect for cocktails and taking in sunsets. There is also another area for sunbathing on the flybridge where you can take in the sights of the islands from the highest vantage point on the yacht. The Bali open space design is further complimented by the superior outfit and aftermarket items available on Windward. No detail has been left unnoticed from the fine linens, pillows and throws to the wine glasses, serving and flatware that make every day feel luxurious. She has been stocked full with every appliance and kitchen accessory to allow the chef to fully showcase the mastery of their art. And the water toys abound, allowing guests to fully experience all the Caribbean has to offer, both in and out of the water. Windward will accommodate 8 charter guests in 3 spacious queen cabins and 1 sprawling master cabin for those who desire more space. She has a 50hp dingy with stereo system, underwater lights and ski pole, Starlink, portable projector on the flybridge, Code 0, solar panels, air conditioning, water maker, ice maker, full sized refrigerator, a fully customizable menu, Caribbean made ecofriendly and reef safe toiletries, a bar stocked to guest preference, coffee/espresso machine, rendezvous scuba diving, snorkeling gear, underwater scooters, subwing, kneeboard, 2 stand up paddle boards, wakeboard, 2 water ski tubes, 10 ft. floating dock, fishing gear, board and card games, television in the salon, Fusion 3 Bluetooth enabled sound system with 3 sub woofters, 4 separate zones and speaker color changing lights as well as Windward giveaways.