Charly grew up just outside of glamorous, vibrant, Buenos Aires, Argentina. His culture of music, playing the guitar, great food, fine wine, and entertaining friends, is part of what makes his charter style so special.
In his early 20s, Charly completed his studies in Industrial Engineering at the University of Buenos Aires. He left the dazzle of the capital and a successful career as a musician/singer with his band, “Charly Zahr & Co.” He moved to Rio de la Plata, where once he gripped a yacht helm he did not want to let go. He said, “A good friend introduced me to this passion for yachting. It was as if I’d been born for this life, a dream come true! I came to the Virgin Islands on my own sailing yacht with the best partner, Carolina.” That was some 30 years ago. They have been sailing together ever since in all the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Los Roques. And some sailing in the Adriatic, the Mediterranean, Ionic Sea, Aeolian Islands, Tyrrhenian Sea, the Balearic Islands and all the Canary Islands.
Not only are Charly and Carolina both licensed Captains but they are also both chefs. Charly is the main chef, supported by Caro as the pastry and dessert chef, and guests delight in her cakes and sweet treats. Charly loves to BBQ on the rear deck and he also excels at preparing Argentinian dishes from recipes handed down through generations, like homemade Chimichurri. He also has a repertoire of European dishes to tempt your palate.
Captain Charly is an expert seaman and extremely knowledgeable about sailing throughout the Caribbean. He says it’s his favorite yachting destination. “Peaceful, crystal clear waters, steady breezes all year round, perfect temperatures, and amazing fresh vegetables and fish! And the most wonderful, local people to spend time with. Charter guests aboard VISION experience all this and more. Because, although Charly commands the ship, he also has many stories to tell and songs to sing. All you need do is ask him.
Caro and two younger siblings grew up in the beautiful bustle of Buenos Aires. During the summer, the family traded city life for country life on their ranch. Caro rode horses through a pastoral landscape, enjoying the animals and the beauty of nature. She was always surrounded by many friends, so it was little surprise when she pursued a degree in Public Relations at Universidad Argentina John F. Kennedy. However, when she fell in love, her plans changed.
Caro met Charly, and together they launched a career in yachting. The two became licensed captains in Argentina and sailed the world’s oceans. Caro continued taking courses to further her career as a yacht chef, including pastries and bread and sommelier. She had an exciting position as chef/hostess on a Farr 80′, exploring most of the European and Turkish coasts. She also worked on yachts as a pastry chef and first mate. Since 1999, she has owned a 62′ classic yacht, and a Lagoon 57, operating long-term and day charters throughout the Caribbean, but mostly based in the BVI where she holds a Belonger Status.
Her pastries, breads, and desserts are irresistible. She says, “Guests rave most about my 70% cocoa chocolate mousse, and my dulce de leche mousse, with ingredients we bring from Argentina!” Guests aboard VISION not only eat well but are also pampered.
