OYA

OYA is a 60 ft Sunreef Yachts sailing catamaran accommodating up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. Built in 2025. Cruising areas: W. Med -Naples/Sicily, W. Med -Riviera/Cors/Sard., Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards +2 more.

Captain: Helene Hedenstrand

Position: Captain

Nationality: Swedish

Description:
With more than eight years of professional yachting experience, Captain Helene Hedenstrand brings together confident seamanship, warm hospitality and a genuine passion for creating exceptional experiences on the water.
A native of Sweden, Helene has extensive experience aboard both monohulls and catamarans, cruising and chartering throughout the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Her career has taken her through Croatia, Greece, Turkey, the British Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands, St. Martin, St. Barth, Anguilla, St. Vincent & the Grenadines and Grenada.
Helene holds a commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification and is also a certified PADI Divemaster. Her background as a professional chef, combined with experience in high-end events, hospitality and guest service, gives her a particularly well-rounded approach to life on board.

As a captain, Helene places great importance on safety, professionalism and attention to detail while maintaining a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for her guests. She loves tailoring each charter to those on board—whether discovering secluded anchorages, planning memorable days ashore, sharing her passion for sailing or introducing guests to the underwater world.
Energetic, personable and highly service-oriented, Helene takes pride in creating effortless, memorable journeys and ensuring every guest leaves with unforgettable experiences from their time on board.

Name: Morgan Keeley
Nationality: British
Languages: English

Description:
Chef Morgan is passionate and personable, with over 10 years of hospitality experience, and working in professional kitchens. With a love for good food and genuine hospitality, Morgan enjoys creating delicious dishes and making guests feel relaxed and well cared for.

Having recently moved into yachting, Morgan is excited to combine a love of cooking with a passion for travel and life at sea, creating enjoyable and memorable experiences for every guest on board.

Name: Sunny Wheatley
Position: Deckhand
Nationality: British

Description:
Sunny is a dedicated and enthusiastic deckhand with a strong passion for life at sea and delivering exceptional experiences for guests on board. With a positive attitude and a hands-on approach, Sunny brings energy, professionalism, and reliability to every aspect of deck operations. From watersports and guest activities to maintaining the yacht's exterior to the highest standards, she takes pride in ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely on board.

She thrives in the dynamic environment of yachting, where teamwork and attention to detail are essential. Her friendly nature and proactive mindset make her a valuable part of the crew, always ready to assist guests and contribute to creating memorable days on the water. Whether preparing the yacht for a day of adventure or helping guests enjoy the ocean, Sunny brings enthusiasm and professionalism to every journey.

Sample Menu

Breakfast service:For breakfast, I love to bake fresh bread or scones, in combination with a big fruit platter, some local charcuterie delicacies and maybe some American pancakes or chia pudding. The next day I will present you with some creamy scrambled eggs with chives and parmesan cheese, and after a run to the bakery some fresh croissants. Your favourite type of freshly pressed juice with fruits that I got from the local fruit market, and any kind of coffee desired.

Lunch service:After a dip in the ocean, you will be served a fresh local, Mediterranean-style lunch, often based on a salad and a nicely cooked protein. My specialities are quinoa salad with fresh vegetables, feta cheese and sun-dried tomato pesto, served with fresh herbs, salty cashews and a lemon-marinated chicken. Or maybe a salmon salad with basil, mini cucumbers, avocado, strawberries and a tzatziki sauce.

Dinner and FIKA service:You will have a cosy afternoon snack to go with your coffee. Sometimes I serve home-baked goods from my grandmother's recipes, like a red currant cake with a light vanilla cream or a rich chocolate mousse served with salty roasted pistachios and some local, high-quality olive oil. If you are craving a savoury snack and an Aperitivo before dinner, I’ll happily prepare that as well.

For dinner, we have the fresh tuna you caught during our passage, thinly sliced and dressed with some soya sauce. Or maybe it will be an Italian theme dinner with Bruschetta to start, a homemade pizza and a fresh tiramisu for dessert?.