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VICTORIAN ROSE has been lovingly restored from the bare metal up over the last 3 years. Everything on board is NEW! The final interior details were completed winter of 2008 and spring of 2009. Some highlights: new Cherry inlaid floors, raised panel doors, fabric paneled walls with Sapele veneer panels.

Accommodations:
Main deck galley and dinette are forward of the raised pilothouse and aft deck salon is protected from the elements by Isenglass removeable panels. Aft deck has wetbar, hi-lo table, large flat screen tv with entertainment center and surround sound. Full AC. Master stateroom is located below decks aft with center queen, built in drawers and vanity along port side, hanging locker and ensuite shower and head. Twin guest is forward of master with head and shower on stbd. side. Both staterooms have flat screen tv's and entertainment centers.

VICTORIAN ROSE is and ideal yacht for 2 couples or a small family. Her professional and attentive crew of 3 will see after the guests every need!

VICTORIAN ROSE Specifications

VICTORIAN ROSE Accommodations

Sleeps 4 In 2 Cabins

VICTORIAN ROSE can accommodate 4 guests in 2 cabins.
The master cabin has a queen size bed, bath/tub, shower and head.
Another cabins have a double bed, 2 single beds, shower and head.
VICTORIAN ROSE is fully air conditioned through out.
Crew has a separate heads and shower.

VICTORIAN ROSE has been lovingly restored from the bare metal up over the past three years. Everything on board is NEW! The final interior details were completed in the winter of 2008/2009. Some highlights: new Cherry inlaid floors, raised panel doors, fabric paneled walls with Sapele veneer panels.

The main deck galley and dining are forward of the raised pilothouse and aft deck salon with Isenglass removeable panels. Aft deck has wetbar, large flat screen TV with entertainment center and surround sound. Full A/C. Master stateroom is located below decks aft with center queen, built in drawers, and vanity along port side, hanging locker, and ensuite shower and head. Twin guest is forward of master with head and shower on starboard side. Both staterooms have flat screen TV's and entertainment centers.

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Aft Deck dining

Wheelhouse & Galley access

Galley Dinette

Master Head

Aft Deck

Galley

Master Stateroom

Twin Guest Room

VICTORIAN ROSE Crew Profile

Captain Peter Limmer hails from New Zealand but soon got the travel bug and left for England where he started a mobile yacht painting company. This expanded to contracts painting mega yachts in France, Italy and Germany. He lived in Italy for 4 years and in Germany for 4 years. Peter arrived in the States in 1998. In 2002 he met the owner of Victorian Rose and started working on her refit in Canada.

Peter has done a lot of sailboat racing and crewed in one of the Fastnet races. He also owned a 32’ sport fishing yacht for several years. His hobbies are travel and ballroom dancing.

Chef/Stewardess Gisela Huffman

Gisela grew up in Bavaria, Germany and studied languages at the University of Heidelberg.

With a desire for experiencing new places, she traveled to the US and South America and was intruduced to the sailing life in the Caribbean.  She then got the opportunity to cross the Atlantic, first on an eighty foot schooner and again on a seventy two foot ketch.  Having always loved to cook, she started to prepare meals for the crew and guests.

While in Newport, Rhode Island during the America's Cup races, she met Vienna Chef Volker Fricks and gained valuable experience doing an apprenticeship at his Newport restaurant "Fricks".

Following this she worked as Chef on private and charter yachts in Europe, the Caribbean, the US East Coast and Mexico.  After years of experience in creating innovative menus with an international flair, Gisela can customize and prepare delicious meals for any occasion or dietary preference.

VICTORIAN ROSE Menu

SAMPLE MENU PRESENTATION

GISELA HUFFMAN

BREAKFAST SELECTION

Traditional English Breakfast with Eggs any Style

Eggs Benedict/ Eggs Florentine

Continental Breakfast: A Selection of Breads, Croissants,

Homemade Breakfast Cakes,

Cheeses, Cold Cuts & Preserves

American: Crispy Bacon, Buttermilk Pancakes & Maple Syrup

Energy Breakfast: Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice, Yogurt,
Cereal & Fresh Fruit Platter

LUNCH SELECTION

Shrimp Vol-au-Vents

Baby Spinach with Sundried Tomatoes, Pine Nuts &

Shavings of Aged Parmesan

Pears Poached in Red Wine

Lobster and Pasta

With Mango, Avocado and Chardonnay Butter

Individual Tartes aux Fraises

Pan Seared Fresh Tuna Marinated in Soy Sauce & Wasabi

Served over Crispy Field Greens with Asian Dressing

Homemade Mousse aux Chocolat

Best you ever tasted Tomato Bisque

Pan-cooked Scallops with Roasted Red Pepper Puree

and Blue Corn Cakes

Sherbet with Fresh Raspberries

DINNER SELECTION

Andalusian Gazpacho with Garlic Croutons

Fresh Caribbean Lobster Tails

On the Grill with Lemon Caper Butter

New Potato Gratin and Asparagus

Blueberry Streusel Tarte

Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil Presentation

Beef Stroganoff with Wild Mushrooms

Home Made Spaetzle

Red Cabbage

Black Forest Chocolate Cake

Crispy Field Greens with Goat Cheese Puffs

Pistachio Crusted Seabass

Chive Potato Mash and Vinaigrette Plum Tomatoes

Banana Foster Special

CANAPES

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Raspberry Coulis

Jalapeno Cheese & Smoked Trout Quesadillas with Cilantro Salsa

Fresh Shrimp Thai Rolls with Wasabi Soy Sauce

Bruschetta with Goat Cheese and Roasted Peppers

Artichoke Puffs

VICTORIAN ROSE Testimonials

Aug. 15-22-2011  Newport, RI

Comment on the comfort onboard Victorian Rose: Excellent
Comment on the condition of Victorian Rose: Excellent
Comment on the cleanliness of Victorian Rose: Excellent
Comment on the congeniality of the Captain and crew: Excellent..
Captain (Peter) and Chef (Gisela) both were extraordinarily adept at anticipating and serving our every need and doing so in a most professional and pleasant manner. Superb..!!

Every meal was wonderful and the entire week was flawless.

Comment on the service of the Captain and crew: Excellent
Comment on the fun aspect of the Captain and crew: Excellent
Comment on the expertise of the Captain and crew: Excellent
Comment on the quality of your meals: Excellent
Comment on the presentation of your meals: ExcellentWould you charter this yacht again?  YES

They loved it…

Trina,  It could not have been better (except for the weather)

We cannot say enough praises for Peter and Jeannie.  And of course the boat is magnificent.

Well done to the crew and thank you to the owner and you for getting that sat phone!  I will not hesitate to book her again!

Kind regards,

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