Captain Vincent on W EXPLORER.

What inspired you to become a captain?

I am a seafarer by birth. I started sailing when I was six years old, and made my first transatlantic voyage a decade or so later. After working aboard boats operating between Sicily and the Balearics, the move into yachting was the natural next step. I joined W EXPLORER as captain at the start of 2020.
 

What do you love about W EXPLORER?

This yacht is set up for fun! The huge sun deck with bar, BBQ, jacuzzi and steam room; all-weather open air dining on the main deck aft, with a bar just inside for entertaining; high-tech TV and sound system for movie nights. We can organise a party in no time, themed evenings for special events, birthdays, and even weddings.

Then there are the watertoys: jetski, stand-up jet, flight board, SUPs, windsurfer, donuts, water-skiing, snorkelling… you name it, we have it.

What sets her apart from other yachts?

I think she looks like a 'proper little ship', and the children love that too. Her distinctive looks make her a head-turner in any anchorage.

Plus, she is a lot of yacht for your money – and with low fuel costs.
 

Where will we find you on board?

For me, the best place has to be the bridge - it is the control centre of the whole yacht. I like to take out the paper navigation maps and show guests how we plot our route, taking into account the drift of the wind and the current... Children love to spend time on the bridge and they learn something interesting too.