Boat Type
Boat Type
Dufour Gib'Sea 51
Capacity
Capacity
6
Cabins
Cabins
4
US Dollar
Rate
Not Available

Please note that Nemo is not available for charter. Neil and Sam purchased Nemo in 2016. She was the foundation for BlueFoot Travel’s success running crewed charters in the Caribbean. She is still visible on our website as a reminder of the great times we had sailing on her with our guests.

Nemo is a Gib’Sea 51 and is manufactured by Dufour Yachts. Michel Dufour’s vision was to ‘build beautiful well-constructed, responsive sailing yachts’ and Nemo’s pedigree shows through!

In addition to great sailing yachts, Dufour’s vision was to produce vessels of unprecedented interior comfort. And, as you settle yourself into your own private en-suite cabin we know you will agree. Nemo is a very spacious and comfortable yacht below deck.

Nemo is rigged as a traditional Bermudan sloop. This together with her large Main and Genoa sails are perfect for learning to sail and practising all sail trims. In addition, her lazy jack system and the furling Genoa make sail handling simple and effortless for such a large yacht.

Spacious Design

The cockpit is one of Nemo’s best features. Her twin helm design and pass-through transom combine to create a great space when sailing and an extremely comfortable area to relax in. It is a really great layout for handling at sea, swimming and snorkelling off the back of the boat. And an extremely comfortable area to relax with a sundowner and for delicious dinners.

The Dufour Gib’Sea 51 and was designed by award-winning J&J as “the most spacious cruising yacht in her size”, which you will see when you come on board and experience a cabin charter with us. In addition, Nemo is commercially coded to MCA Area Category 2.

About Sailing Yacht Nemo

  • Relaxation and Entertainment
  • Snorkelling gear (masks, snorkels and flippers)
  • Two-person kayak
  • 2 Paddle Boards (SUP)
  • Fishing equipment (not in US or BVI)
  • Inflatable Arm Chairs, Noodles & Floating Armchairs
  • Movie library and projector for cockpit movie nights
  • Stylish Private Cabins
  • 4 queen cabins
  • 4 ensuite heads (bathrooms) with showers
  • 1 crew cabin and head with shower
  • Warm water for showers
  • Soft bed linens and blankets for each cabin
  • Fluffy bathroom towels and beach towels
  • Fans in all cabins
  • Safety
  • Commercially Coded - Category 2
  • Buoyancy aids for kayaking and paddle-boarding
  • Lifejackets, lifelines and harnesses
  • Liferaft & Flares
  • Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
  • Danbouy & Two Horseshoe Rings
  • VHF and SSB Radios
  • General Amenities
  • 12V car and USB chargers
  • 230V / 50 Hz when on shore-power
  • Bimini and sun awning to protect you from the sunshine
  • Fresh water maker
  • Guest cool boxes for ice and drinks
  • Deck shower
  • BBQ

Technical Specifications for the Sailor in You!

  • Yacht Type: Sloop rigged
  • Builder: Dufour
  • Vessel Model: Gib Sea 51
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Length: 14.92m / 49ft.
  • Draft: 1.85m / 6ft. 1in
  • Beam: 4.84m / 15ft. 10in.
  • Mainsail: Slab reef
  • Furling Genoa: 130%
  • Engine: Volvo Penta 110 (2016)

Nemo’s crew – Neil Collier and Samantha (Sam) Burrough both have a love of sailing and the unique peace and excitement that can be found at sea. They also love travelling and the discovery of new shores and friendships along the way. As well as eating, cooking, and outdoor adventures. Neil and Sam even met on a cabin charter in the Caribbean.

Neil started sailing as a teenager on a youth group trip and was hooked by the freedom and ability to travel. He has experience of sailing in the English Channel, honed in the varied conditions of Gibraltar, southern Spain, and Portugal.

He loves any sailing boat but especially likes sailing Hobie Cats for fun! After a career in Engineering, he could no longer resist the lure of the sea, and so he trained to become a commercial RYA Yachtmaster Captain and RYA Cruising Instructor. One of Neil’s life ambitions was to sail and explore the Caribbean … and here we are!

Sam did her early sail training in San Francisco Bay with OSCS in Berkley, California. One of the highlights of sailing there was to take a boat out on the water and spectate the America’s Cup race. She completed her professional RYA Yachtmaster training with Miramar Sailing in Antigua.

Sailing, snorkelling, or just relaxing as you soak up the sights really helps you work up an appetite and a thirst. We love good food and a tipple now and then, and so do our guests.

Our aim is to provide fantastic freshly prepared and healthy food. The menu reflects the local Island influences and is enhanced by delicious dishes we have enjoyed on our travels around the world.

Breakfast

Every day we will offer a variety of the following:

  • Tea or Freshly Ground Coffee
  • Fruit Juices & Fresh Fruit
  • Natural Yoghurt with Island Honey
  • A selection of Cereals and Mueslis
  • Freshly baked Banana Bread
  • Bacon Butties or Sausage Sarnies
  • Paradise Parfaits - Granola, Yoghurt, Berries & Passion Fruit
  • Island Pancakes with Maple Syrup
  • Eggs made many ways...Scrambled, Poached, Baked, Omelette or Mini Stratas

Lunch

We will be serving yummy dishes such as:

  • Salad Olivieh (Persian Chicken Salad) with Green Salad and Pitta Bread
  • Local Roti - boneless chicken, vegetable or beef
  • Sailing Sarnies - Sandwiches with a selection of delicious meats and cheeses
  • Chickpea and Black Bean Salad with Chicken and pitta bread
  • Tortilla Española with Green Salad
  • Rigatoni with Sweet Tomatoes, Aubergine, and Mozzarella
  • Spinach & Bacon, Vegetarian or Gluten-free Quiche served with Potato & Green Salad
  • Pasta Alla Siciliana

Dinner

Dinners on Nemo are a social and delicious affair, where you will tuck into such creations as:

  • Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Risotto and Broccoli followed by Pimms Jellies
  • Smoked Fish Pate followed by Chicken and Vegetable BBQ Skewers with Herbed Dressing
  • Chorizo & Prawn Skewers followed by BBQ Pork Ribs with Homemade BBQ Sauce, Rice & Beans & Green Salad
  • Homemade Hummus with Baked Pita Chips followed by Tasty Thai Green Prawn Curry and Banoffi Pie
  • Rum Glazed Baked Camembert served with Sliced Apples and Fresh Bread, followed by Grilled Jerk Chicken with homemade Coleslaw, Green Salad and New Potatoes
  • Italian Soldiers followed by Garlicky Lemon Mahi Mahi with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Courgette & Tomato Tian
  • A fresh and tasty Salad Niçoise or Le Migliori Polpette Di Tonno (Tuna Meatballs) with Spaghetti and a dessert of Caribbean Tiramisu
Tink & Andy, UK

Sailing Yacht Nemo

"Dear Sam and Neil, having been full of trepidation having not sailed before, I can not thank you enough for the most amazing introduction to a wonderful way of life and adventure. Nemo is beautiful, comfortable and just gorgeous You made us so welcome and couldn't have been more accommodating. The peace, beauty and solitude of seeing the Tobago Cays, Mayreau, Union Island and Mopion (the umbrella island) virtually deserted in these surreal times has been wonderful for us. We have felt like travellers and not a commodity. But oh so spoilt. Thank you Sam and Neil you are brilliant. Oh, and the food has been second to none. Yumptious breakfasts, lunch and dinners. Sam, you are a star. Willy and Beths’ lobster on the Cays will sit in my memory forever too!"

Duncan, UK

Sailing Yacht Nemo

"What can I say except a big thank you for the best experience I’ve had in the last 10 years. It’s been an adventure holiday and for me personally, an awakening. You gave it your all for me and it's been totally great. Your friend, Duncan."

Art and Patti, US

Sailing Yacht Nemo

“It is the last morning of an extraordinary 10 day sail in the Grenadines. From the first evening as we ‘doried’ out of the marina in Grenada while the sun was setting and witnessed the holy green flash - we knew this trip would be special. And indeed it was! A humpback whale sighting, more green flashes, catching a Mahi Mahi under sail, and countless setting suns. Sam, thank you for again, as last year, for getting me to snorkel. Your patience and caring is greatly appreciated. Neil, you are the consummate Captain. I don't think there would ever arise a situation you could not handle. I even felt comfortable enough to take the helm! What a fun, memorable 10 days. I haven't even mentioned the delicious food and laughs we shared. You both make everything look so easy. Nemo has been a wonderful respite from the cold up north and ith as been a joy to see both of you again. “ Patti

“Time to say goodbye for now. I wish you both continued good health and success in this great sailing adventure and whatever lies beyond. Sam - your talents are endless. You astute meteorological prognosis of an approaching wave saved the best snorkelling day at the Tobago Cays. Thank you, Neil, for all the confidence in allowing our helming in some very spirited conditions. After last year, I didn't think you could outdo yourselves again, but you both did Kick It Up again!! Until next time.” Art

Ayman and Maha, US

Sailing Yacht Nemo

"Sam and Neil, we can’t thank you enough for making our second sailing trip to the Grenadines so much fun. We learned how to ‘hoist the main’ and drop the anchor. We ate the most delicious meals prepared by chef Sam and had “sundowners” prepared just in time to watch the green flash at sunset. Most of all we enjoyed your delightful company. We hope to back with our kids one day. Enshalla.”

Susan & Drew, UK

Sailing Yacht Nemo

"Sam and Neil. An A-Z of amazing experiences:

A: Amazing anchorages
B: Bequia and Bowlines
C: Chatham Bay, Conche curry
D: Dorey and double half hitch, diving Pelicans
E: Expresso Martinis, easing out the sails
F: Furling
G: Genoa, Gybe
H: Hairoum beers, Halyard
I: Incompetent crew ?
J: Jumping rays
K: Kayaking
L: Lobster on Petit Bateau
M: Mustique (glad we missed it)
N: Nemo
O: Octopus
P: Painkillers and pina Coladas at Ranch Escapade, paddle boarding
Q: Mr Quality rash vests
R: Rosè and reefs
S: Stargazing, Sausage Bay (aka Cumberland Bay!)
T: Turtle watching in Tobago Cays
U: Underwater adventures
V: Victory bar lunch
W: Will and Bett’s BBQ, winching
X: xtra ordinary experience
Y: Yoga on the paddleboard
Z: Zillions of flying fish"

Lisa, UK

Sailing Yacht Nemo

“Summertime and the living is easy! There are some moments in life that you'll remember forever. This is one of them! Unforgettable everything! Amazing islands; learning and ‘sometimes’ forgetting knots; outstanding food from Sam; just sitting and taking everything in; paddle-boarding in sausage bay!; ‘oh look, there’s a turtle!’ Most of all, I loved the fun, laughter and giggles with very dear friends from the moment we woke up to falling asleep. Sam and Neil, thank you for making this so special. Lots of love always”

Sue, UK

Sailing Yacht Nemo

“Well Neil and Sam, what can I say. This wonderful, amazing trip far exceeded any expectations and I cannot put into words what a fantastic holiday this is. From the amazing food to the knowledge of all the islands, spending time with amazing friends. This holiday will never be forgotten :-) All the laughter and fun we have had.”

Tonie, UK

Sailing Yacht Nemo

"Dearest Sam and Neil, this has been a holiday of a lifetime for me and one I will always remember with great fondness. Incredible experiences and amazing moments with lovely friends and special hosts. You are the best, simply the best!"

Rachel, UK

Sailing Yacht Nemo

“This is hands down, the best holiday I’ve ever been on. Everything has been just perfect. Thank you for the hospitality, instruction, patience and laughter. See you again soon!"
Read my blog about the trip here

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