Cpt. Tess & Ryszard
Tess
& Ryszard welcome you...
…aboard to share in the experience of a lifetime. As
the wind complements a sail and the ocean complements
the sunset, so do Tess & Ryszard bring this
sophisticated harmony aboard Shangri-La. Experience,
character and personality being the three key elements
of the perfect hosts.
Ryszrad’s background began in his native Poland were
he completed his studies with an honors degree in Law
and Journalism. Taking on the opportunity to travel,
Ryszard immigrated to Australia where he became involved
as owner/manager in a restaurant business, fine tuning
his bar tending talents and offering silver service.
Moving onto bigger things, Ryszard bought into a large
vacation resort in Cairns where he and Tess met diving
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Hailing
from South Africa and graduating with a Commerce &
Marketing Degree, Tess traveled and worked extensively
in both London and Australia, honing her numerous
talents and skills. Equestrian Show Jumping, Squash,
Scuba Diving, & Skiing being a few of the physical
sports that she enjoys as well as cooking and
photography. Her appreciation of the finer things in
life gives Tess a flair that shines through in
everything she does. Gastronomic delights abound -each
dish a showcase - and she has enhanced this by attending
the Culinary Institute of America in New York.
Together Tess & Ryszard headed to Canada where they
took over the operations of a popular ski lodge and
spent the next year training staff and implementing
improvements on general operations.
Africa beckoned, so Tess and Ryszard returned to her
hometown in Durban. With their natural talents and
experience they took on the management of an exclusive
African Game Lodge which catered to the affluent
International market.
Missing the tropical climate and coral reefs this fun
loving couple took the opportunity to sail across the
Atlantic to the Caribbean from South Africa. For the
past few years Tess & Ryszard have been chartering
in the islands and have built a formidable reputation
for excellence. Let them share with you their passions
for scuba diving, wildlife photography and exploring not
to mention their love of good food and wines.
Being in the business of making dreams come true, Tess
& Ryzsard create an ambiance onboard that is second
to none.
Your Crew - Tess & Ryszard |
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