BRANDI WINE is a rare find for a charter yacht, having crossed over the Atlantic, and even journeyed to Alaska. Above all else, BRANDI WINE provides a luxurious experience, where personal comfort is the top priority. Her zero speed stabilizers ensure for smooth cruising on all waters, and her full refit in 2019 allows you to settle into your “home away from home” with all the contemporary stylings that provides the perfect retreat from any exotic excursion.
Her versatile cabin configuration allows you to fully customize your sleeping quarters based on your needs, whether you’re getting away on a couple’s vacation, or enjoying family time on your next week off.
Her large aft deck, upper deck, country kitchen allows for great lounging and her walk around decks and crew passageways will ensure the privacy for the clients while still getting the upper level service you deserve.
BRANDI WINE is fully equipped for a week full of fun, whether you hit the water on one of her many water toys, reel in your next big catch in the fishing cockpit, or cruise on her 36’ tender, gyro stabilized for your comfort. Her professional and charming crew are experts in bringing the fun and ready to pamper you to your heart’s desire. Reserve your group on BRANDI WINE for your next vacation.
Crew Profile
Mate: Matthew Edwards
Matt was born and raised in Virginia Beach. From there he grew up on boats and was always in the water. When he wasn’t in the water he was playing football. After High school he realized his passion was for the open ocean and pursued a career on yachts. He was a deckhand for 2 years on a private yacht where he traveled up and down US Atlantic coast from Rhode Island to Grand Bahama. Soon after he discovered the action packed adventures of charter yachts. He’s completed one season on Brandi Wine and is looking forward to many more.
Deckhand: Simon Abeger
Simon was born on a small French island called Reunion Island, known for the best surfing in the world. He grew up fishing and surfing at the age of 5 and has always had an interest to work on a yachts. when Simon was 10 he moved to Australia with his family for two years. At the age of 12 he moved to Stuart Florida where he still lives to this day and loves to surf, fish, spearfish. He has completed a successful season in the Bahamas on Brandi wine and is very excited for our upcoming guests.
Captain: Blake Sellers
Born in Myrtle Beach, SC, where he lived on the Intracoastal Waterway, Blake’s dream was always to become a yacht captain. He spent time on his family’s runabout boats, wakeboard boats, and jet skis learning how everything operated. He was always on the water every chance he got and would wakeboard, kneeboard, tube, water ski, wake surf, and jet ski together with his two older brothers. Starting out as a mate for TowBoatUS he started in the yachting industry delivering vessels in order to gain his Sea Time and Captain’s License. Blake worked his way up from a 54ft Motor yacht, to a 76ft Lazzara, to a 124’ Trinity, and now to the 114ft Hargrave Brandi Wine.
Captain Blake currently holds his 200 Ton USCG Masters Near Coastal/500 Ton ITC, STCW trained, and Auxiliary Towing Endorsement. He looks forward to having you aboard Brandi Wine where you will be greeted with one of the best crews in the industry ensuring you a safe and wonderful vacation. Captain Blake’s motto for the yachting industry is “always chase your dreams, because if you can dream it, you can do it”
Chef: Jocelyne Mackay
Native to Southern California Chef Jocelyne is incredibly experienced and vastly diverse. As a world traveler she has experienced and learned many cuisines through an education of nutrition and culinary school, as well as having a seasoned career in the restaurants, estates and yachts. She comes from a family of culinary passionate people as well. Fond memories of her past spring from shopping at local farmers markets and cooking with her grandparents. She looks forward to creating your ultimate culinary experience during your stay.
Stewardess: Bethany Conrad
Born and raised on the Great Lakes in Northern Michigan boating every summer. After college I started yachting on the deck side and freelancing as a stewardess. I have traveled New England, Costa Rica, Caribbean, Panama Canal & Saint Lawrence Seaway several times. Soon after I got my captains license, and I went on to run commercial ferries in the Straits of Mackinac and Research Vessels in the Gulf of Mexico. Now I’m back in the charter world exploring the Bahamas on Brandi Wine and loving every day!
Layout
Guests: 4 Staterooms/Sleeps 9
Below deck are four sumptuous staterooms including a full-beam master with high-gloss cherry woodwork trimmed in gloss camphor burl, light fabrics, and a his and her en suite bathroom with light marble inlays and a walk-through shower/tub.
The VIP is equally spacious with a queen bed and nearly the full beam of the yacht for both the stateroom and ensuite bathroom. The port guest stateroom features twin berths, which are convertible to a queen bed, a pullman berth and en suite head. The starboard stateroom has a full berth which is convertible to a queen bed, a pullman berth and desk area on the opposite wall for onboard studies.
