Your Crew
Manuel Requena Head Captain
Crew Profile
We appreciate and understand the importance of crew designation and clear communication with guests; however, we will confirm the actual crew 30 days before arrival. We reserve the right to change/reschedule the crew based on operations.Manuel Requena
Hailing from Belize’s southernmost town of Punta Gorda – a sleepy coastal townlet in one of the most underrated regions of the country – Manuel has been in the tourism industry for over 20 years, working as a tour guide, divemaster, and avid fisherman on the northern shores of Ambergris Caye.
Affectionately known as Manny, he has been a catamaran sailing captain for over 10 years. Aside from his charter duties, you can look forward to his lobster-spearing expeditions, killer conch ceviche (the ultimate Belizean appetizer and stuff legends are made of!), epic snorkeling, and so much more!
Kainie Manuel
Kainie (your very own Belize sailor girl and party planner extraordinaire) has been a chef and first mate at BSV since 2014. Aside from providing guests with exquisite meals, her thoughtful touches go above and beyond – she knows how to throw a party!
Growing up the eldest in a family of 5, Kainie learned to cook early on. Recipes were handed down from Grandma and shared between the aunts at home. This sparked her love of the kitchen, which her Grandma called “el Corazon de la casa” (the heart of the house).
The Caribbean Sea provides Kainie with a sense of nostalgia, belonging, and home. An innate island girl, the sea meant hours of fun at the beach with her family – she has loved it and its underwater world ever since! She even learned to dive – at the age of 12, no less – a sport she finds relaxing to this day.
Kainie is truly passionate about sharing her country with everyone willing to have a wonderful time in Belize.
