Meet the crew

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Captain Chester Le Roux and First Mate & Chef Shannon Hallet bring their knowledge of the islands and commitment to providing a five-star guest experience to ensure your time on Abby Normal is the perfect blend of luxury and adventure.

Captain Chester Le Roux

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With over a decade of elite command navigating luxury private charters throughout the Caribbean and beyond, Captain Chester Le Roux brings seasoned maritime expertise to the helm. Deeply committed to a flawless guest experience, his leadership pairs meticulous vessel stewardship with a refined, five-star approach to hospitality. Known for precision and composure in any sea condition, he ensures a seamless, secure journey tailored entirely to your pace. From navigating pristine, hidden anchorages to curating the perfect onboard ambiance, you are in the hands of a consummate professional.

Shannon Hallet

A woman with light gray hair in a ponytail, smiling, standing near boats on a marina, wearing a dark navy athletic jacket that says "ABBY NORMAL TO".

First Mate and Chef Shannon has been living an adventurous life as a sailing professional for nearly a decade on 180+ charters in the BVI. Originally from South Africa, she has been Abby’s chef since day one, invested in treating her guests like family with the utmost care. A master at the helm and a creative in the kitchen, Shannon’s calm confidence will be sure to deliver a 5-star experience.

Certifications:

Chester holds certifications in navigation and vessel command — the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and RYA Powerboat Level 2 certification. He also holds the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory certification.

Shannon holds certifications in safety and comfort — the UK RYA Yachtmaster and UK RYA Powerboat certification. Additionally, she holds the UK Personal Survival Techniques certification.

  • There were always ice-cold drinks in the cooler, a well-stocked bar, snacks and games to play! Our only regret was how quickly the week went by! This trip is a must add to your bucket list.

    Marty P.

  • "Even after 7 days and nights of fun - from sailing, snorkeling, paddle boarding, hiking, swimming, kayaking, fishing, relaxing, enjoying sunrises and sunsets, playing games, lots of eating and drinking, exploring, etc, etc - none of us were ready to leave "

    Dawn B.

  • "Shannon’s cuisine is truly excellent - it seems a miracle that such flavor and variety can come out of that galley. There is plenty of snorkeling equipment aboard and there are lots of fish and critters to see."

    Cara B.

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