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Catamaran Paradigm Shift

Where Luxury meets adventure!

PARADIGM SHIFT is a luxurious 50-foot 2011 St. Francis catamaran with three guest suites (2 queen’s and 1 doubles) each with a private en-suite head (electric toilet, separate showers and vanity/sink). The main salon has a fully applianced galley plus full dining area with flat screen TV for watching movies. The spacious cockpit offers lots of the same for lounging and dining alfresco. The huge forward deck and trampolines can accommodate all guests with sunbathing room to spare. Ideal for two or three couples or couples with children. Lots of water toys, 3 SUP boards, Crystal Clear 2 person kayak, Tube, kneeboards, 14 ft aluminum AB Dinghy with 40 hp Honda.

7-Night Charter Rates
From
$17,500 (2 passengers 7 nights)
To
$21,500 (6 passengers 7 nights)*
Details
Guests
Up to 6
Guest Cabins
3
Length
50
Cabin Layout
2 Queens & 1 Double en-suite with A/C
Designer
St. Francis
Launched
2011
Home Port
Crown Bay Marina, St. Thomas, USVI

Meet the Crew

Captain Kendall
Captain Kendall is a lifelong waterman whose sailing journey began on the shores of Maryland and has taken him across oceans. Holding a USCG 100 Ton Master’s License, advanced medical certifications, and thousands of miles under sail—including a transatlantic crossing aboard a 52’ catamaran—Kendall brings seasoned seamanship and calm, confident command to every charter.

His connection to the sea runs deep. At just 14, Kendall was working the crab boats of the Chesapeake Bay. By high school, he was racing Hobie Cats and exploring the coastline aboard Catalina sailboats. His twelve years of service in the U.S. Navy sharpened his discipline and navigation skills, including four years stationed in Sardinia, where he refined his yacht-handling aboard a 12-meter Bruce Roberts cutter in the Mediterranean.

Today, Kendall is right where he belongs—sharing his passion for the water with guests aboard Paradigm Shift. As captain, his approach is equal parts professional and personal. He’s known for his easygoing nature, thoughtful leadership, and deep love for creating unforgettable moments under sail. Guests consistently remark on how quickly they feel at ease aboard, free to relax and truly disconnect.


Ask anyone who knows Kendall, and they’ll tell you—few people are more at home on the water. The only one who might rival him is his wife and first mate, Kari.

Chef Kari
Kari is a foodie at heart—believing the table is where everyone can come together to share love, connection, and joy. Her travels to Italy, Greece, Mexico, and Japan have deeply influenced her culinary style, bringing global inspiration to every plate she prepares. She holds STCW safety training and an advanced certificate from The Private Chef Academy.

Kari grew up in California’s Central Valley, where the aromas of her family’s café helped shape her earliest culinary memories. As a young adult, she worked in many of the beloved restaurants of the Monterey Peninsula, including Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana and the world-renowned Pebble Beach Resort. There, she developed a love for freshly caught seafood, seasonal produce, and bold, vibrant flavors—elements that continue to define her cooking today.

As chef and first mate aboard Paradigm Shift, Kari brings a laid-back, California-coastal approach to her cuisine—colorful, clean, and deeply satisfying. Her dishes highlight fresh herbs, citrus, and subtle spices, crafted with a nurturing spirit that makes guests feel truly cared for from the very first bite.

Kari’s inclusive, grounding energy comes naturally—she’s a mom herself and instinctively creates a space where guests feel safe, seen, and well-fed. Whether she’s serving island-style drinks and appetizers, guiding a morning stretch on deck, or leading a paddleboard session in a quiet anchorage, Kari helps guests exhale, feel at home, and savor every moment. Together with her husband, Captain Kendall, she brings ease, warmth, and joy to life on the water.

The Details

Availability & Rates

Upcoming 12 Months Reservation Calendar:

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Note: this calendar is not always 100% current. Please Contact us contact us for more information about available dates aboard this yacht.
Hours required between charters: 48, Inquire for 24

7-night Charter Rates by Group Size

Passengers: 2 3 4 5 6
Summer
2025
$17,500 $18,500 $19,500 $20,500 $21,500
Winter
2025 to 2026
$17,500 $18,500 $19,500 $20,500 $21,500
Summer
2026
$17,500 $18,500 $19,500 $20,500 $21,500
Winter
2026 to 2027
$17,500 $18,500 $19,500 $20,500 $21,500
*Price range is subject to change. Please contact us for pricing for various party sizes, number of nights and seasons. Best price guarantee: We endeavor to offer the lowest prices available and will always match lowest rates. We accept Visa, MasterCard and AMEX, no fees. We accept Visa, MasterCard and AMEX
Specs & Cabin Layout

Cabin Layout

Specifications

Length
50
Beam
26'6
Draft
4'6
Designer
St. Francis
Children Allowed
Yes
Flag
USA
Guests
6
Max. Speed
12 kts
Dinghy/Tender
14' RIB
Dingy Max. Passengers
6
Dinghy hp
40Hp
Wash basins
3
Helipad
No
Jacuzzi
No
Engines
(2) Yanmar 54hp9Kw generator
Generators
9Kw
Refit
Constantly-2021
Fuel
1.5
Cruising speed
7.5 kts
Accomodation
Guest Cabins
3
Guest Electric Heads
3
Accommodation Description

1 master queen berth cabin with private ensuite head (shower, tub, electric toilet & vanity with sink), 2 queen berth cabins with private ensuite heads (shower, electric toilet & vanity with sink), 1 double berth crew cabin, with private ensuite head (shower, electric toilet & vanity with sink), large cockpit for lounging and dining, lovely main salon with galley and seating for 6 for cocktails, games or meals, large trampoline forward.

Location
Home Port
Crown Bay Marina, St. Thomas, USVI
Winter Cruising Area
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Summer Cruising Area
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Preferred Port
Crown Bay Marina, STT - Winter
Other Port
Crown Bay Marina, STT - Winter
Hours Between Charters
48
Amenities & Entertainment
WiFi Internet
Onboard WIFI
Sun Awning
No
Hammock
Yes
Deck Shower
Yes
Hair Dryer
Yes
Water Maker
40GPH
Ice Maker
Yes
BBQ
Yes
Voltage
110v
Stereo System
Yes
iPod Hookup
Yes
DVD Player
Yes
Board Games
Yes
Satellite tv
No
Bimini
Yes
Kosher
Inq
Nude
Inq
Guests smokes
Aft Deck Only
Guest pets
No
Minimum age
12
Gym exercise
No
Elevators
No
Wheelchair access
No
Inverter
3000W
Water capacity
355G
Stabilizers
No
Water Sports
Adult Waterskis
No
Kids Waterskis
No
Stand Up Paddle Board
2
Snorkeling Gear
Yes
Tow Tube
2
Scurfer
No
Wake Board
No
1-Person Kayak
No
2-Person Kayak
No
Float Mats
2
Sailing Dinghy
No
Beach Games
Yes
Fishing Gear
Yes
Fishing Gear Type
Trolling & casting
Number of Rods
4 see below
Underwater Camera
Yes
Other Water Toys

Underwater lights

SubWing

Sunchill

2 Stand-up paddle boards

Tubes

Floating Mats

Snorkle Gear

Noodles and floats

2 Ugly stick rod/reels

2 Stinson rod/reels

Smashball game

Beach Tennis set

2 squirt guns

Registered BVI fishing vessel


Sea scooters
No
Kneeboard
No
Windsurfer
No
Swim platform
Walk down stairs in bow
Boarding ladder
Walk down stern
Sea bobs
No
Scuba & Crew
Scuba Info
Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Air Compressor
Not Onboard
Captain Nationality
USA
Captain License
USCG MASTER 100 Tons
Captain Years Sailing
35
Crew Smokes
No
Crew Pets
Yes
Caters to Special Diets
Inq
Menu

SAMPLE MENU

DAY BREAK
Toast and preserves, freshly baked pastries

Fresh teas and coffees

Blueberry Pancakes
Served with bananas or bacon and maple syrup.

Eggs Benedict
With homemade Béarnaise sauce.

Croissant Sandwich
Filled with ham, eggs, and cheese.

French Toast
Served with fresh fruit and pure maple syrup.

Breakfast Burritos
Scrambled eggs with all the fixings.

Bacon & Spinach Quiche
Served with fresh fruit.

MIDDAY
Prawn & Mango Salad
With coriander and lime mayonnaise.

Baja Style Fish Tacos
Creamy coleslaw and salsa fresca.

Homemade Gourmet Burgers
With all the trimmings.

Home-Baked Pizza
Toppings of your choice.

Asian Chicken Salad
Served with a sesame ginger dressing.

Pepperoni Caesar Pasta Salad

Crab & Mango Stuffed Tomato
Served with sliced avocado.

Gourmet Wraps
Hummus spread, tomato, onion, and choice of meats and cheeses, served with chips.

Zingy Pesto Tuna Wrap
Served with salad.

Savory Crêpes
Filled with spinach, bacon, ground beef, and mushrooms.

HORS D’OEUVRES
Thai Crab Cakes
With lime crème fraîche.

Conch Fritters
Served with sweet chili sauce.

Hot Artichoke & Spinach Dip

Baked Brie
Wrapped in puff pastry, served with crackers.

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
In essence.

Super Nachos

Chicken Satay Skewers

MAIN
Chicken Breast
With coconut, coriander, and mixed vegetable rice.

Seafood Crêpes
With prawn, cream, and vermouth sauce.

Ginger-Glazed Mahi Mahi
Served with rice.

Seafood Linguine
Seafood served in a creamy wine sauce over linguini.

Pork Chops
Served with winter squash and a sweet cranberry dressing.

Butter-Seared Fish of the Day
With harvested pea rice, spicy courgette, and green bean salad.

Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry
With vegetables, served over rice.

Elegant Chicken Bryan
With baby potatoes and broccoli.

Fettuccine Alfredo
Served with chicken or shrimp.

Grilled Lobster Tails
With corn on the cob and green salad.

DESSERT
Cheesecake Crêpe Roll-Ups

Banana Spring Rolls
Served with vanilla ice cream.

Chocolate Brownie Sundaes

Fresh Apple Cobbler
Served with ice cream.

Fruit Tart
With cream cheese filling.

Original Cheesecake
With warm blueberry topping.

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
Makin’ Memories Rum Punch
Mango, coconut, and pineapple rum, dark rum, orange and pineapple juice, grenadine.

Tropical Margarita
100% De Agave tequila, Madhava Organic Amber Agave, sweet and sour mix, pineapple and passion fruit juice, fresh lime.

Sunshine Sailing
Vodka, blue curaçao, sweet and sour mix, fresh lemon.

Caribbean Crush
Vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry, orange and pineapple juice, fresh lime.

Island Breeze Martini
Coconut rum, vodka, pineapple juice, grenadine.

Island Mule
Coconut rum, lime juice, ginger beer.

VIRGIN ISLANDS INFAMOUS COCKTAILS
Bushwacker
Invented in 1975 at the Ship’s Store, Sapphire Pub at Sapphire Village in St. Thomas, this creamy, chocolate piña colada-style cocktail is made with dark rum, Kahlua, crème de cacao, Coco Lopez (cream of coconut), and milk, spun in a blender with ice.

Painkiller
Created in the 1970s at the Soggy Dollar Bar in the British Virgin Islands, this fun and fruity mix features Pusser’s Rum, pineapple, orange, and Coco Lopez, served over ice with freshly grated nutmeg.

Itinerary

Sailing the US and British Virgin Islands from St Thomas or Tortola.

This trip is an all inclusive award winning gourmet food, fully stocked bar including our famous Pain Killers, water toys and much more!

We pick you up at American Yacht Harbor Dock in Red Hook, St Thomas where we then depart for a gorgeous secluded bay on St John fin a US National Park before clearing through to the British Virgin Islands for the remainder of the week. Fabulous snorkeling, stand up paddle boarding or just basking in the tropical sun on a float with a cocktail in your hand.

You will have a fantastic week of great sailing, excellent service and delicious food! Expansive decks, shade awning and floats satisfy your need for comfort. We try to take you off the beaten path to some of those places you’ve dreamt about. And whether its snorkel instruction, beverage and food service Captain Steve and Chief Bonnie will help make your week memorable, safe and fun.

We welcome the opportunity to tailor a week to your specific requests and needs.

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