GUINEVERE

Captain: Renald Guindon

Captain Renald Guindon

Ren is from picturesque Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. The Canadian city is on the St. Marys River with access to the Great Lakes. Ren started boating even before he started school. He and his family spent as much time as possible out on the water. He says, “We were a family of four boys. My Father always had us on a boat. I built my first sailboat, actually converted a rowboat into a sailboat, when I was in the 5th Grade. I have always loved sailing and being on the water. I want others to have as great an experience sailing as I do.”

Sailing may have been Ren’s first passion, but he has pursued other interests with equal vigor. Watersports of course, kayaking, paddle boarding, parasailing, diving, and free diving. He is quite musical; sang in the choir, played drums in a band, and plays the ukulele. He has studied yoga for 18 years and is dedicated to the practice. Friends describe him as funny, outgoing and calm. It is the perfect balance for a charter captain. He is a wonderful host who can remain composed in any situation.

Ren’s favorite destination on earth is the Bahamas. These islands rise out of the most beautiful waters and offer the best beaches in the world. He makes every effort not to miss a single detail that will lead to the best possible experience for his guests. As the Captain and host aboard GUINEVERE, Ren eagerly shares his life on board, his yoga practice, his ukulele repertoire and his favorite island spots to create an unforgettable charter vacation.

Mate/Hostess Michelle Amiel

Michelle grew up in the suburbs of Montreal, Canada, with an older brother and younger sister. She was always very active outdoors; camping, fishing, skiing, and horseback riding. She was also a lifeguard at a young age and was awarded Queen of her hometown. She was a volunteer working with children and seniors and took young children annually to a French Immersion Riding Camp to learn French.

Michelle spent as much time as possible away from urban life, in the wilderness and on the beaches. Eventually, she moved to Vancouver Canada to live in the mountains and to be closer to the ocean. She says, "In Vancouver I sailed monohulls. I prefer the energy of the water and the simple peaceful life it offers to be on a sailboat.” She has a degree in dental hygiene and worked in this industry for thirty years. She is also a yoga instructor and holds a Yoga Teachers Certificate, and coaches breathing, wellness, leadership, and a healthy lifestyle.

Michelle enjoys a high-level of personal involvement with her guests. Friends describe her as personable, patient and kind, which is why so many of her guests become lifelong friends. She is an excellent guide and instructor for yoga, snorkeling, free diving, breathing, meditation, aromatherapy, and preparing healthy smoothies and foods. Her motto: Why wait, do it now! The Bahamas beckon.

Chef / Hostess: Jennifer Anne Aemilia Iceberg

Jen grew up in her grandparents' farmhouse with her brother and four cousins in New Rochelle, NY, a small waterfront community located on the WNW coast of Long Island Sound. Sharing and caring are instinctive in an extended family. This Kincaid-esque setting was naturally blessed with the freshest seafood and seasonal produce. Jen lives by the yogi adage: "Be good, do good, be kind, be compassionate." This is in part why Jen receives such glowing testimonials. But it’s even more for her amazing cuisine.

Jen’s childhood was idyllic. She recalls, “At home my grandmother taught me to cook and garden at an early age, pursuits I still love to this day. Fruits, vegetables, herbs and plants are my passion, especially growing them. At school, I volunteered to help other kids a lot; team manager, field day coordinator and subject tutor. I found greater pleasure serving quietly than being in the spotlight, but I did win a trophy in a national billiards competition and a youth modeling competition.”

In addition to being kind-hearted and a natural beauty, Jen also achieved a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, majoring in Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management. Education and talent was rewarded with cooking/management positions at several posh hotels. She specializes in vegan/GF/paleo/raw food and her most popular recipes include zucchini pasta with avocado alfredo sauce, conch fritters and burgers, red snapper, Mahi fish stew, gluten free protein pancakes, and "bullet coffee". She is also a meditation, mantra, pranayama, dance/fitness, yoga and yoga therapy instructor with two 200-hr RYT certifications, and she is certified in adult and infant CPR.

Jen’s motto:” Life, love, laugh and be happy! Enjoy each moment just as it comes.” Which, she admits, is not a hard thing to do aboard GUINEVERE in the Exumas, Bahamas.


For a charter experience that is as beautiful as it is unforgettable, charter sailing catamaran GUINEVERE.