Meet the Vessel

Acadia is a 90’ (27.5m) Sloop designed by award-winning Dutch Naval Architect, Andre Hoek, Hoek Design. Interior Design by Colleen Waguespack, & exterior modeling, wood work and design by Esra Smith.

Acadia was built by the world-renown Claasen Shipyard in the Netherlands. She was delivered in October 2016, outside Amsterdam.

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Classen Ship Yard - MCM Newport - Spars Rigging and Design - Carbolink - Ezra Smith Design - Acadia Yard Brochure

'The greatest danger to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." Robert Swan

The Crew

Captain Indi Rooken-Smith

Indi grew up in the vibrant waters of South Africa's Southern Cape. As a kid he spent all of his free time surfing, fishing and spearfishing. By 13 he was a sponsored O'Neill team rider and enjoyed a successful competitive surfing career throughout his school and varsity years. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, finishing top of his class at the Nelson Mandela University in 2013. Following a short but exciting engineering career in diamond and gold prospecting and later machine design, his passion for the ocean won and pulled him into yachting. He started this new adventure on an Atlantic crossing in 2015 and kept sailing. Since then, he has Captained multiple sailing and motor vessels, doing charters and private excursions in the Caribbean, Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, US East Coast and Pacific Ocean. He is completely at home on the water, loves to sail and still takes every opportunity to surf great waves, kite board and spend time under water, freediving and treasure hunting the rich historical wrecks along South Africa's coastline. His deep respect for the ocean resonates with Acadia's active conservation and adventurous philosophy.

First Mate Victor Ardley

Victor grew up in Normandy, France. He started sailing from a young age and went on to work in a sailing club teaching young children to sail. Victor started his professional career in yachting in 2018, completing many deliveries in the Mediterranean Sea and across the Atlantic Ocean. He then worked and raced on classic sailing yachts for a few years. After that he worked on yachts in the Netherlands, Spain and then through South East Asia and the Indian Ocean. Victor has a strong passion for sailing, kitesurfing, and diving.

Chef & Stew Krystin Rooken-Smith

Having grown up on South Africa's Wild East Coast, the ocean has always been a central part of Krystin's life. In her teens and twenties she represented South Africa in their National Women's Water Polo team. She enjoys an active lifestyle of running, fishing, scuba diving, surfing and wake boarding. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education and is currently completing her honours in Psychology of Education, specializing in Dyslexia and ADHD. Krystin entered the yachting industry in 2021 with a desire to explore the world and quickly developed a strong affinity for high-end hospitality and curated guest experiences. Beginning her career as a stewardess, she refined a meticulous approach to service before pursuing culinary training at the Superyacht Culinary Academy, qualifying as a yacht chef. Krys has since worked as a yacht Chef / Mate, delivering refined, wholesome cuisine, inspired by fresh, local produce. She has extensive charter and private experience across the Caribbean, Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, New England, Florida, Italy's Amalfi Coast and French Polynesia. With this she brings a cultured and intuitive approach to guest service, shaped by a genuine appreciation for travel, people and exceptional on-board experiences.