Our Story



I think it was in Barbados that I told Jane of my idea of starting my own business called, “Kevin Moore’s Adventure Vacations”. We had known each other a full week! Jane and I met while she was an entertainer on the RCCL’s Sun Viking. I was what they called a Port Lecturer. In reality, I was a diver and had just left Norwegian Cruise Lines to try my hand at this Port Lecturer. It paid a lot more, was a different set of cruise ships, and after a few years of the diving work onboard NCL ships I was due for a change. Basically, the Port Lecturer (think shopping network) and then go collect money from the vendors based on the sales. I’d never tried the port lecturer stuff but I thought it would be fun. Jane was the first person I ran into on the ship. I asked her where the Cruise Director’s office was and basically what I was supposed to doing….hmmm? This all occurred as the Sun Viking was leaving the Port of Miami and sailing out of Government Cut.

We talked through the week (there is drama - girls / guys, haircuts, late night meetings, and all kind of stuff we would be glad to share with you but best if it is over some wine on the LadyJane) and we did find the time to sneak off to a great beach and spend the day on Barbados. Kevin Moore’s Adventure Vacation was based on my extensive experience (24 years old, kicked out of college, basically highly accomplished at surfing, diving, and playing on the beach) as a SCUBA Instructor, Licensed Captain, Pilot’s License, Emergency Medical Technician, AND I could cook. My plan was to get a plane (I wanted a DUCK), my own boat that could take 6 passengers, link up with a hotel, and provide full service to special clients. It was going to be awesome! You know what I learned? Boats, planes, dive gear, require MONEY! Also, it should be noted, banks require collateral or experience or something I clearly didn’t have. When I told Jane the plan she looked at me and said, “you’d be perfect at that and we should do it”. Cool huh?

Yeah, Jane who already had her degree (Computer Information Systems), daughter of a Naval Academy Graduate, and a triplet. Man can she sing. We now had the entertainment for the beach lobster cookouts! A lot more to the story – planes, trains, and visits all around the USA (from KY to Hawaii) before we got married. Our kids, pets, boats, living in NC, KY, and FL. Our first businesses of Sea Scuba, then MPI, on through an amazing set of businesses to finally the TiER1 set of companies, and 5 more college degrees. Pretty cool times for sure.

Fast forward from the Sun Viking (it really seems like a blur) to sailing the LadyJane for the first time from Ft Lauderdale to Miami for the Miami Boat Show in 2017. I was at the helm as we headed in through Government Cut around 4:00 PM. We were passing an RCCL cruise ship leaving Miami, Jane sitting by my side at the helm, “where do you think I should go” I asked her....It wasn’t lost on either of us that it was exactly the same question, in about the same place, I asked her 30 years earlier. Like before she said, “Let’s figure it out”.

You should join us, it will be FUN!


LadyJane



Length: 43.5 ft.
Beam: 24.3 ft.
Draft: 3.8ft
Genoa area: 484.4 sq. ft.
Sail area: 753.5 sq. ft.
Fresh water: 185 gal.
Engines: 2 x 55 HP (Volvo)
Extras:
  • Generator
  • Raymarine Multifunction Display
  • Raymarine Autopilot, Depth, Wind, GPS, VHF
  • Highfield 105 ft. dinghy w/ Yamaha 15hp

The LadyJane arrived at the Port Everglades on January 12th aboard a vessel named ROSAIRE A.DESGAGNES that was flying the Barbados flag…if you’ve already read the story about us, you know Barbados will always hold special memories for us!

The LadyJane is a 2017 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Evolution featuring the latest improvements to make cruising life so enjoyable. The cockpit area is massive easily sitting 6-8 people for your dinners on the sea. She has an icemaker and refrigerator in the cockpit area for easy access. The salon includes a modern sofa with many decorative pillows for added comfort and style. The door and window into the salon and fully equipped galley slide open wide to allow the” outdoors inside” making for a huge entertaining area. Inside you will find two refrigerator drawers, freezer, propane stove, propane three burner stove, countertop microwave, TV/DVD and coffee table.

The LadyJane has three cabins each having ensuite bathrooms for ultimate privacy. The starboard hull owner’s suite has an incredible amount of storage with large wardrobe, built in desk, linen closet, under bed storage, etc! The two port hull cabins have ample storage for your guests including a locker for your hanging clothes and a huge drawer that pulls out from under the berth. The cabins have privacy curtains which when opened allow much natural lighting. Each of the cabins has its own A/C controls; in addition, a porthole, ceiling hatch and small fans are found in each of the cabins to maximize ventilation for nighttime comfort. The owner’s suite has a toilet closet which separates it from the sink and shower area. You might forget you are on a boat!

Up on deck, life is even more relaxing than ever on the LadyJane. There are numerous places to lounge, sunbath, sleep and just soak in the relaxation of a beautiful day of sailing. Relax in the cockpit, feel the wind in your face next to the helm, sleep under the mainsail or work on your tan on the trampoline with built-in pillow cushions while the genoa billows above you. Come enjoy our home on the sea.

Charters

  • Sailing - Join us for a customized vacation from a weekend to seven days. We will work together to plan the itinerary.
  • Scuba - Love to dive? Book a vacation that includes a scuba adventure.

Daysails

  • Sunset Cruises - Let's go watch the sunset!
  • Day cruises - We can go look for Dolphins or head over to Shell Island to go shelling.
  • Weddings - Have your small wedding aboard our yacht.
  • Engagements - Get engaged on the sea or take your engagement pictures on our yacht.
  • Vow Renewals - Renew your vows aboard our yacht.
  • Memorial Service - Honor a loved one with a special ceremony at sea.
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