Luxury is of the highest standard and is nothing short of what can be expected in any five star hotel. A light and airy interior was produced with numerous hatches and port lights being positioned in strategic places. The wrap around windows in the salon add to this feature. The entire layout is designed around keeping the guest area separate from the working areas of the yacht.

The five guest cabins all lead off the main salon. This area is of regal size with a large seating arrangement to port which can be used as a formal dining area. To starboard there is a stylish bar and an aft facing navigation station while the TV, VCR and Hi-fi system awaits you to port.

There are five tastefully appointed air-conditioned guest suites, three of which are on the port side and two on starboard. All the guest cabins have been adjusted for size and features to make them identical. Each suite has a full queen size bed, individual stereos, shaving sockets, full length mirrors, hanging lockers and ample storage space. All cabins are en-suite with fresh-water flush electric toilets hand basins and separate showers.

From experience, guests gather either in the cockpit, or forward on the trampoline. These features were therefore made as large and as comfortable as possible. This again added to the aesthetics of the yacht.

The cockpit and aft deck can be fully covered when sailing with the bimini. There are loose tables and deck chairs allowing flexibility to create different arrangements for various functions. These tables and deck chairs double as salon tables and additional seating when not in use in the cockpit. The outside steering positions are neatly arranged out of the mainstream between cockpit and salon and allow for easy control and good visibility.

All control lines are easy accessed from the helm stations and the yacht can be operated effortlessly without interfering with the guest areas. It was also an owners request that all winches be powered and that all Halyards, sheets and reefing lines be led back to the helm station so that reefs could be put in without leaving the helm position. Load meters are installed on Halyard and Genoa lines for effective monitoring of this powerful yacht.

Situated to starboard, the galley has been designed with luxury catering in mind. Incorporating state of the art equipment found in modern household kitchens. Ample refrigerator and freezer space, large gas stove with oven, microwave oven, ice maker, extractor fan and dishwasher are incorporated. A large amount of storage space has been made available in the galley.

Ryszard and Tess Strzelecki
Your Captain and Chef (plus 1 additional crew member)

 Ryszard and Tess Welcome You...

…aboard to share in the experience of a lifetime. As the wind complements a sail and the ocean complements the sunset, so do Tess & Ryszard bring this sophisticated harmony aboard Shangri-La. Experience, character and personality being the three key elements of the perfect hosts.

Ryszrad’s background began in his native Poland were he completed his studies with an honors degree in Law and Journalism. Taking on the opportunity to travel, Ryszard immigrated to Australia where he became involved as owner/manager in a restaurant business, fine tuning his bar tending talents and offering silver service. Moving onto bigger things, Ryszard bought into a large vacation resort in Cairns where he and Tess met diving on the Great Barrier Reef.

Hailing from South Africa and graduating with a Commerce & Marketing Degree, Tess traveled and worked extensively in both London and Australia, honing her numerous talents and skills. Equestrian Show Jumping, Squash, Scuba Diving, & Skiing being a few of the physical sports that she enjoys as well as cooking and photography. Her appreciation of the finer things in life gives Tess a flair that shines through in everything she does. Gastronomic delights abound -each dish a showcase - and she has enhanced this by attending the Culinary Institute of America in New York.

Together Tess & Ryszard headed to Canada where they took over the operations of a popular ski lodge and spent the next year training staff and implementing improvements on general operations.

Africa beckoned, so Tess and Ryszard returned to her hometown in Durban. With their natural talents and experience they took on the management of an exclusive African Game Lodge which catered to the affluent International market.

Missing the tropical climate and coral reefs this fun loving couple took the opportunity to sail across the Atlantic to the Caribbean from South Africa. For the past few years Tess & Ryszard have been chartering in the islands and have built a formidable reputation for excellence. Let them share with you their passions for scuba diving, wildlife photography and exploring not to mention their love of good food and wines.

Being in the business of making dreams come true, Tess & Ryszard create an ambiance onboard that is second to none.

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Equipment & Toys

15' RIB with 70 HP
Water Skis -
Wakeboards, Skitubes
2  two-man Kayaks
Floating Sun Bed
Stereo CD system in each cabin
TV, VCR, and DVD with Surround Sound
Fishing Gear & Snorkeling Equipment
Bar with 2 Icemakers
Fully Air Conditioned