Curanta Cridhe (Gaelic for Braveheart) is a custom-built catamaran by Dixon Yacht Design. Fully air-conditioned, this 50-foot luxury yacht boasts three cabins, each equipped with an en-suite bathroom, a desk/vanity area and lots of storage. With a Queen master and two further double cabins (which can also be configured as singles) Curanta Cridhe is ready to welcome you, your family and friends to a luxurious and comfortable home-away-from home.
In the salon, you will find two roomy leather seating areas and the galley, where you can marvel as chef Anne creates your next 5-star meal or one of her famous cocktails – sure to put you in the holiday mood!
Outside, the possibilities are endless. With multiple seating and lounging areas (covered and in the sun) you can catch up on your reading or take an afternoon nap. If you’re in the mood for something more active, there are plenty of options to choose from: like snorkeling, tubing, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking or subwings.
Crew Profile
Captain: Thierry Simon
Thierry was born in Antibes, on the French Mediterranean Coast. He learned to sail on the Med from the age of 11, and attended the renowned sailing school ‘Les Glénans’ in Brittany.
Sailing quickly became a real passion and over the years, Thierry has participated in numerous international regattas both in Europe and North America. With several ocean crossings under his belt, he is always happy to share gladly share his knowledge and experience in meteorology, weather routing, celestial navigation or passage planning.
In addition to sailing, Thierry has developed a passion for history, photography, gastronomy and wine. His knowledge in food and wine pairing will surprise you.
Previous yachts: S/V Big Bird Fountaine-Pajot Bahia 46, S/V Greenboat1 Nautitech 54’, S/V Best Revenge 5 Privilege Signature 60’, S/V Blew By You Jeanneau Lagoon 52’, S/V Zuma 53’ Jeanneau, M/Y Antinea 143’ Sterling, S/Y Bien-Sûr Jeanneau 53, S/Y Serenity , S/Y Sanctuary Beneteau Oceanis 393, S/Y VINAFLO Bavaria Charter
Chef & Hostess: Christine Lemarié
Sail and work experience
Christine was born in Normandy, close to the D-Day beaches were the Allied
troops came to liberate France from the German invasion, during World War II.
As a child, she always enjoyed going fishing in the Chanel Sea with her father
and his friends. After graduating as a registered nurse, she moved to South
of France were she practiced as a free-lance nurse for over 30 years. For many
years she owned a motor boat and spent most of her free time exploring the
French Riviera Coast, fishing and diving. She has a scuba diving license, level 2.
She is an avid motorcyclist and a very good snowboarder. She also skydives
and has performed several marathons. She owns a horse and has done for the
last ten years, riding it in the beautiful Provence countryside.
Her cuisine is based on fresh organic ingredients, with a Mediterranean twist.
She enjoys cooking exotic meals from the Indian Ocean. She gets her inspiration
from her many trips to visit her sister who lives in La Réunion, a French territory
in the Indian Ocean.
Job description
As the Chef/Hostess Christine 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. She
is a creative cook, varying her meals to provide variety and according to the
location of CURANTA CIRDHE in order to have as much relevance as possible
to the country being visited.
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