Cruising Area of Sophie Blue
Accommodations
Sophie Blue Specification
Water Sports
- Donut
- Banana
- Jacuzzi
Scuba Diving 
Cuisine
Sophie Blue Crew Profile
Captain
Victor H.A. Elzerman
Captain
Dutch
Sail & Work Experience
With almost four decades of sailing experience and more than 150,000 nautical miles under his belt, Victor has developed an impressive breadth of expertise across a wide range of vessel. His career highlights include prominent roles on notable vessels such as the 100m M/Y Attessa IV, 64m M/Y Atomic, and 45m M/Y RR, showcasing his comprehensive understanding of boat operations and versatile approach.
Victor’s expertise spans the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Atlantic, U.S. coasts, and Persian Gulf, giving him extensive experience in diverse maritime environments. His role as captain goes beyond navigation - he has overseen complex operations, including large-scale refits, new builds, and crew management, ensuring optimal performance.
In addition to his leadership at sea, Victor excels in budgeting, technical oversight, and logistics. His leadership skills, combined with his strong technical knowledge and project management abilities, make him an outstanding captain for SOPHIE BLUE, offering a reliable and secure experience for both guests and crew
Job Description
Victor oversees the full spectrum of operations aboard SOPHIE BLUE, ensuring its smooth navigation, safety, and overall management. His responsibilities include coordinating all quotidian activities, adhering to flag regulations, port state and local laws and regulations, and managing the crew to ensure adherence to, and a full understanding of, the sailboat’s policies. He further fosters a collaborative, team-oriented environment, promoting crew cohesion and high morale. His leadership does not just prioritise the well-being of the crew but also places guest satisfaction at the forefront, ensuring an exceptional experience for all on board.
Licenses and Certificates
Master Unlimited II/2 (Commercial)
Engineer III/2 3000Kw
DP I Operator
Lloyds Marine Yacht Surveyor
Languages
English, German, Italian
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Sophie Blue Calendar
Sophie Blue does currently not provide a calendar or bookings list. Please inquire for more information.
Sophie Blue Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter.Low price: €95,000
High price: €105,000
The high and low prices of this yacht depend on both the number of guests and the traveling season. Send us an inquiry for exact pricing.
Yacht terms: Plus Expenses
The price includes a professional crew operating your chartered yacht, but all running expenses such as fuel, tax, provisions and any other costs are extra. Calculate between 15-25% for a sailing yacht and 25-35% for a motor yacht on top of the given rate with an APA cash payment made to the ships agent or captain, who will keep an open tap and produce full accounts of all expenditures. Unused APA money will be refunded. Inquire for more information.
ADDITIONAL RATE DETAILS
The APA covers all your expenses on board (food, drinks, fuel, transfers...), so if at the end of the charter you have not spent all the APA, you can choose to have the difference refunded to your account or leave it as a tip to the crew.