Your Crew Profile for Allegro

Allegro - Tortola, BVI

Ben & Deanna

Moorings Signature 4600 Catamaran

CAPTAIN: Benjamin Kardas (Ben)
Place of Birth: California USA

CHEF/HOSTESS: Deanna Koehler
Place of Birth: California USA 

Languages Spoken: English

Languages Spoken: English

Experience & Qualifications: R100 gross ton USCG Merchant Mariner License, STCW 95 (basic fire fighting, first aid & CPR, personal survival, personal safety & social responsibility), American Sailing Association Certified Instructor, Open Water Padi Diver.

Experience & Qualifications:  Received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism Management, STCW95, American Sailing Association Certified, Open Water Padi Diver. Has worked in the hospitality, winery & catering industry for the past 10 years. 

Areas Traveled: Mexico, Canada, New Zealand, Fiji, Bahamas, Caribbean, Chile, Costa Rica, Spain, and France.

Crew Comments: Ben & Deanna are an easy going, fun loving, professional couple whom look forward to sharing their love for the islands & sailing with you.   They enjoy seeking adventure & are excited to provide a fun, safe, accommodating sailing vacation for you based on the experience you are after.  Ben fell in love with sailing as an sailing instructor in California.  Since then, he has been working as a professional charter captain in the Caribbean on & off since 2006.  When not sailing, he is a white water raft guide on rivers throughout Northern California.  Deanna has been working in the tourism & hospitality arena for the last 10 years.  She has a love for cooking & enjoys creating intriguing international dishes.  Prior to returning to the charter industry, she worked at a small winery in California where she gained new inspiration for creative cuisine from the winery's gourmet food & wine club.  She strives to provide fulfilling dishes while catering to any special dietary requirements..

WE ARE NONSMOKERS!

 Testimonials: ‘"Wow!  Thank you guys for such an amazing trip! This has been the best charter I have ever been on; from the amazing food to the smooth sailing!"
"Everything was wonderful, the food, the sailing & especially your company.  Thank you so much for an incredible trip!"

If unforeseen circumstances prevent the crew from hosting the charter, another competent crew will substitute.