Welcome aboard!
Life is beautiful aboard the Abby Normal To...
With comfortable cabins, private showers, and an open layout, this Leopard 50 luxury catamaran in the pristine British Virgin Islands is the ultimate setting to truly unwind. Enjoy nutritious, mouthwatering cuisine at the spacious onboard dining table. Sip coffee and fresh juice in the morning, and cocktails, beer, and wine in the evening.
Our crew's thorough knowledge of the British Virgin Islands region translates to incredible attention to detail in your itinerary. Sail between islands, lounge on the beach, or explore colorful coral reefs. Visit the famous bubbly pool or the 200 year old historic Callwood Rum Distillery. Linger over long walks on secluded beaches, sip cocktails in charming bars like the Soggy Dollar and Foxy's, and sandy restaurants like Cooper Island Beach Club and Saba Rock. Visit the Anegada beaches, jump off the Willy T, and play yard games in the sand at the B Line. Captain Richard and Co-Captain + Chef Shannon work diligently to ensure the comfort, safety, and enjoyment of every guest!
You'll never forget days that start with a swim in the crystalline water and end on the top deck chatting with your friends and family under a blanket of stars. Life aboard the Abby Normal To is a perfect blend of luxury and adventure!
Catamaran Features
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4 Cabins with private showers
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Capacity for 8 guests plus, Captain and Chef
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Light, bright, open layout
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Forward trampolines and seating
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Lounge space with table (seats 8)
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Upper deck cocktail table for evening sundowners and breakfast coffee
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Gourmet cuisine on-board
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Starlink satellite capabilities for streaming audio and video, email, Facetime and VPN
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Audio system for streaming Spotify or use your phone
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2 SUP Stand Up Paddleboards
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2 person sea kayak
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Complete snorkel kits for 8 passengers
Meet The Crew: Captain Richard and First Mate + Chef Shannon
As kind and knowledgable as they come, our crew of two win the hearts of all our guests (just glance at our testimonials!)
Richard and Shannon Hallett are a married couple living an adventurous life as sailing professionals! The head of a sailing family, their two sons are also sailing professionals. Richard serves as captain, and Co-Captain/ First Mate Shannon is an incredible chef. Originally from South Africa and boasting seven years of experience as captains on 170+ charters in the BVI on multiple 48-50' catamarans, their knowledge, commitment to providing a five-star guest experience, and above-and-beyond care for your itinerary truly set the Abby Normal To experience apart.
Abby Normal To only has one crew, and they treat her with the utmost care as they would their own Yacht. Captain Richard is happy to have company sitting next to him at the helm while sailing, explaining the processes of sailing a 50-foot catamaran during a sail across Sir Francis Drake Channel or a sunrise sail to Anegada. Shanon can teach interested guests how to anchor or hook a mooring ball. If you're not up for learning to sail, the boat has several areas perfect for relaxing in paradise.
Richard sails guests on Abby Normal To to snorkel sites that are off the beaten path, to pristine beaches for lunch and a swim, or to explore the RMS Rhone. Shannon can set you up for island tours, scuba diving, or even a day diving for conch and making your own ceviche.
Certifications: Richard and Shannon both hold the UK RYA Yachtmaster and UK RYA Powerboat certification. Additionally, Shannon holds the UK Personal Survival Techniques certification, and Richard holds the UK VHF Shortrange Radio certification.
Licenses: Richard Hallett- RYA/MCA 22697 Shannon Hallett-RYA/MCA 22698