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Sisu

45' / 13m - Leopard - 2019

SISU is a 2019 Leopard 45 in the Virgin Islands, owner-operated and kept in pristine, “everything-in-its-place” condition. Designed for an intimate escape, she welcomes just 4 guests and sleeps 4 in 2 cabins: 1 Queen Master plus 1 Queen guest cabin—each with a private ensuite. Highlights include Leopard’s oversized forward cockpit for shaded, boom-free lounging, an aft dining cockpit for easy meals and sunset toasts, and a raised helm that keeps the action social. Expect fresh, chef-prepared meals, breezy outdoor living, and water toys for endless fun on the water, with onboard scuba diving available for certified guests. Private, polished, and genuinely personal—SISU will raise your vacation standards in the best way.


$17,500/week - $18,000/week
Guests
4
Crew
2
Cabins
2
Bathrooms
2
Sleep Accommodations
1 Queen, 1 Double
Summer
Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Winter
Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
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Specifications

Type Catamaran
Length 45' / 13m
Beam 24' / 7m
Draft 7' / 2m
Builder Leopard
Built 2019
Speed 5 Knots Cruising / 8 Knots Max
Accommodations

Bed Measurements:
Port aft: 160
Port fwd: 154 (long)

Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Water Maker
  • Internet Access
  • Power Inverter
  • Hammock
  • Deck Shower
  • BBQ
  • Hair Dryer
  • Salon Stereo
  • CDs
  • Board Games

Additional Amenities

5 Person Dinghy With 25 HP
2 Sea Scooters - $100 per charge per scooter
2 Stand Up Paddle Boards
Floating Mats
10’ Floating Island
Snorkel Gear

Additional Entertainment

Starlink
Eisenglass Weather Protection
Reading lights above the beds
USB ports next to the beds and all over the boat
Movie nights on a big screen
electric toilets and fresh water bedits

Let's Start Planning Your Trip

Mainsail has built a highly experienced team of brokers throughout the years to make your charter experience seamless. Take advantage of over 50 years of combined travel experience at no cost to you!

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Water Activities

Tender (WESTMARINE 3.1, 25hp, 5 Pax)

  • Scuba Onboard (Request Details)
  • Stand-Up Paddle Board
  • SeaScooter
  • Snorkel Gear
  • Float Mats
  • Swim Platform (Scoop Steps)
  • Boarding Ladder
Crew
Crew 2
Captain Frik Oliver
Nationality South African
License Yachtmaster Offshore, PADI Dive Master
Captain Frik

Farm kid turned tech entrepreneur, Frik’s journey went something like this: grow up riding tractors, earn a PhD in computers/management/information systems, build and sell a company by 27… then trade boardrooms for blue water. He’s explored 106 countries (24 of them aboard Sisu), and never looked back.

A certified Rescue Diver and Divemaster, Frik is also a WWII warbird pilot, paragliding and ultralight enthusiast, and once — famously — turned his tent into makeshift elephant furniture. In his spare time, he writes novels, builds sailing apps, and co-produces the YouTube channel Sailing Sisu (16,000+ subscribers). And he still hasn’t run out of stories.

But what guests rave about most? Cocktail hour. Frik is a full-blown tiki nerd. He roasts his own spices, makes falernum from scratch, distills secret syrups, and squeezes every lime by hand. Each afternoon, he resurrects authentic 1934–1948 tiki recipes from Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic’s — the real ones, not the neon tourist imitations. Every cocktail arrives with a splash of history: who invented it, which Hollywood star smuggled the recipe, or how it once bribed a naval admiral. From Zombies and Mai Tais to long-lost classics from yellowed notebooks, sundowners on Sisu are part mixology, part storytelling, and 100% legendary.



Chef & First Mate Petro

Once a corporate powerhouse, Petro built and ran two successful insurance brokerages before swapping high heels for bare feet and the open sea. She started sailing from scratch and quickly logged over 36,000 nautical miles — outrunning most in both ambition and actual speed.

An adrenaline junkie at heart, Petro has driven 4x4s through crocodile-infested rivers, flown gyrocopters over stampeding antelope, and pulled high-G Lomčevaks in an Extra 300 stunt plane — but still makes time to be the kind of hostess who gets actual poems in guest thank-you notes.

In the galley, Petro is a true artist. Every plate is a visual masterpiece — think vibrant colors, microgreens, edible flowers — and every dish is packed with rich, layered flavor. From Caribbean-Thai fusion to mango dessert sorcery, her cuisine is both daring and deeply comforting.

And just when guests think they’ve seen it all, Petro ups the ante with three themed dinners each week:
• Italian Night — red, white, and green everywhere, candles, handmade pasta, and a tiramisu that might make you propose.
• Moroccan Night — spice-laden dishes, colorful lanterns, and a feast that feels like a Marrakech dream.
• Pirates of the Caribbean Night — treasure chests, scattered doubloons, spooky skulls, Captain Jack Sparrow eyeliner on Frik (don’t
ask), and seafood Calypso herself would approve of.

Together, Frik and Petro turn every charter into an unforgettable blend of adventure, flavor, and fun — where you don’t just feel like a guest… you feel like family.

Let's Start Planning Your Trip

Mainsail has built a highly experienced team of brokers throughout the years to make your charter experience seamless. Take advantage of over 50 years of combined travel experience at no cost to you!

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Yacht Availability & Rates

Summer
Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Winter
Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
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Season 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax 5 Pax 6 Pax 7 Pax 8 Pax 9 Pax 10 Pax 11 Pax 12 Pax
Winter 2025 to 2026 $17,500 $17,775 $18,000
Summer 2026 $17,500 $17,775 $18,000
Winter 2026 to 2027 $17,500 $17,775 $18,000
Summer 2027 $17,500 $17,775 $18,000
Cruising Area • British Virgin Islands   Port • Village Cay – Tortola, BVI • Additional pick-up/drop-off available at West End - Tortola, BVI   Yacht Status & Operations • Based in Tortola, BVI • BVI pick-up/drop-off preferred   Customs Fees & Cruising Permits • Included   Rates & Terms • 7 days @ $18,000 • 6 days @ $17,000 • 5 days @ $15,500 • For less than 5 days, please enquire   Sleep Aboard Option Enjoy a relaxed evening onboard before your charter begins. • Offered at 50% of the daily rate • Boarding available after 4:00 PM • Includes snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast • Dinner ashore at guest expense • Excludes Christmas & New Year’s weeks   Dinning Options- The number of meals listed are based on a 8 day / 7 night charter Full-Board Plan – Great for guests who want a fully onboard culinary experience • 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 7 dinners onboard • Standard plan included in your charter rate Half-Board Plan – Ideal for guests who enjoy dining ashore • 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners onboard • 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore (guest expense) • $150 per person discount Local Fare Meal Plan – A taste of Caribbean cuisine • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners onboard • 2 lunches & 1 dinner ashore (guest expense) • $75 per person discount   Holiday Rates 2025 / 2026 Season Holiday season pricing is full-board only, 7 nights Christmas Week • $21,000 | 2–4 guests • Must end on or before December 26 New Year’s Week • $22,000 | 2–4 guests • May not start prior to December 27   Important Notes • Charter waiver required in addition to standard contract