Built at Chantier Tréhard, Antibes, France, to a design of Jacques et Nicolas Fauroux,
VAIMITI
offers all aspects of the exclusive yachting experience.
Whilst on board, Vaimiti's five professional crew members, will look after you in style, be it preparing your favourite meal, serving coktails on the aft deck or offering instruction on sailing techniques.
Vaimiti
is a sleek, high performance sailing sloop that combines the thrill of voyaging under sail with the highest standarts comfort.
The stern stairway and swimming platform allow easy access to the sea for snorkeling, swimming, water sports and embarking the yacht's tender.With its shallow draft ( 9,5' ), this 130' sailing yacht can navigate and anchor in the most beautiful locations. Vaimiti's spacious open-air cockpit is protected from the sun by a bimini awning and provides an ideal lounging and dining area.
Vaimiti's rig has been carefully designed to ensure an easy handling whilst under sail ( over 1250 sqm sails ). Her fully equipped sailing gear can be hydraulically controlled from the helmsman's steering console. The two keels and the ballast tanks system guarantee to the guests stable and comfortable cruises.
Crew Profile
Captain: Jean Luc CHABOUD (65)
Jean Luc's passion for the sea rules his life. He started in regattas and moved on to become passionate sailor at a young age. He holds a record of many miles in yacht-racing and sailing all over the world. He sailed and chartered to many Mediterranean, Caribbean and Pacific areas. Over the last twenty years he has maintained a close relationship with the owner thanks to his professionalism and experience and currently manages entirely the yacht. A good atmosphere on board among the crew is for him the key to success and one of the best ways to run a charter yacht is to invest in their crew ! He is French Merchant Marine STCW95 Officer, as Master ( all seas ).
Second Captain: Philippe TOURTON (47)
Philippe was introduced to sailing when he was seventeen and decided to enter the yachting world after his first Atlantic crossing in 1990 with Jean Luc Chaboud, they have been working together ever since. Philippe has grown to become the second captain and manages a perfect balance with his private life, he is married with two children, he can divide his time between home and on board Vaimiti. His hobbies include skiing, windsurfing and travelling. He has a French Merchant Marine STCW95 Sailing boat skipper certificate.
Engineer: Rosie Dileo
She has been working on Vaimiti over five years, sailing and chartering in Mediterranean and Caribbean areas. She enjoys sharing his passion for sailing and water sports with all guests while on charter. His hobbies include Yacht Racing and Kite surf. She is a French Merchant Marine STCW95 sailing boat Skipper and engineer ( 750 kw ).
