HYPERION
Location Details: • From mid-December onwards: Caribbean
• From April/May: Scotland
• June/July/August: Scotland to Norway
Accommodation: Full beamowner's cabin located aft with king-sized bed, study area and bathroom en-suite.
Double cabin starboard side aft with queen size bed, shower room en-suite.
Twin cabin on port side aft with two single beds and shower room en-suite.
Other Toys: Chase boat tender the Hype
Zodiac inflatable tender with Yamaha 40 2-stroke
525 water sports and sun bathing platform / floating dock
2 sea bobs - jet shooters
2 e-foils - flight boards
2 solid foam core paddle boards
Water skis
Wake boards
Kids tube and towable toys
Selection of fins masks wetsuits and rash vests.
Communicate: VSAT, phone, fast internet (a little slower than Broadband)
VHF Radiotelephone
1 Siemens Hicom 130 wireless telephone exchange with 21 extensions
2 x GSM phones
Iridium hand held phone
Dinghy: McMullen and Wing
Dinghy HP: 165
Helipad: No
Jacuzzi: No
Gym: No
Stabilizers: No
Elevators: No
Wheel Chair Access: No
AC: Full
AC Night: No
Internet: Onboard WIFI
Salon Stereo: Yes
Sat TV: No
Special Diets: Inq
Kosher: Inq
Gay Charters: Inq
Nude Charters: Inq
Guest Pet: No
Children Allowed: Yes
Adult Water Skis: Yes
Kids Water Skis: Yes
Gear Snorkel: Yes
Wake Board: Yes
Sea Bob: No
Sea Scooter: No
Fishing Gear: Yes
Scuba Onboard: Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Compressor: Not Onboard
Winter Rates:
125,000 USD/week - High Season (Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years)
112,000 USD/week - Low Season (Remaining period)
Summer Rates:
125,000 EUR/week - High Season (July, August & events)
112,000 EUR/week - Low Season (May, June, September, & October)
Nation: British/South African
Speaking Languages: English, French, Spanish
Nation: Canadian
CAPTAIN - ROTATIONAL | Daniel Rawlins | South African
Daniel grew up on the coast of South Africa and got involved in sailing with the Royal Natal Yacht Club at the young age of eight. His career in yachting started in 1998 when he quickly completed three transatlantic crossings and two busy charter seasons before taking a permanent captain’s position on S/Y Gitana, a 120ft Perini Navi, in late 2000. Daniel has extensive experience in a multitude of cruising grounds. He joined Hyperion in 2010 and has remained here ever since. He has a calm nature, easy-going personality and is approachable and confident. He follows the belief that the best way to lead is by example and with passion. When not onboard, you will find Daniel cycling, paddling or surfing.
CAPTAIN - ROTATIONAL |Nicholas Jacklein | Canadian
Nico has been onboard Hyperion since 2011. He has worked his way through the ranks and now rotates as captain with Daniel. Growing up sailing on the Great Lakes in Canada, Nico spent many years racing and coaching at his local yacht club before discovering the world of yachting. Some of his favourite cruising grounds are the Balearics, Greece, and the Caribbean. Beyond Nico’s enthusiasm for sailing in any capacity he spends as much time as possible with his family watching the chaos a little baby can cause. His various hobbies include classic cars, skiing, cycling and kite surfing.
CHEF | Sarah Carey | Canadian
With a passion for the culinary arts and seven years of experience as a yachting chef, Sarah brings a unique blend of skill and creativity to the galley. Her culinary journey is deeply rooted in her love for baking, which she embraces not just as a profession, but as a cherished hobby.
Beyond her professional expertise, Sarah is an avid traveler, with El Salvador holding a special place in her heart as her favorite destination. The rich culture, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality of El Salvador have left a lasting impression on her, inspiring her culinary creations and broadening her culinary perspective.
CHIEF ENGINEER | Thomas Dawson | British
Thomas has a wealth of experience on large sailing yachts, he joins us from a long-standing position as chief Engineer on 55m Marie, he is familiar with the systems found on vessel with big sailing plans. He brings a calm and confident set of skills to Hyperion’s engineering systems. He is a very personable crew and takes pride in keeping the vessel operating like clockwork.
Any questions about Hyperion’s complex systems don’t hesitate to ask him. He is fluent in both French and English and conversational Spanish. Thomas returns home to the UK when he is off rotation to his family and 2 daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys just about any water sport a good run and of course Sailing.
CHIEF ENGINEER | Gavin McIntosh | South African
Gavin grew up in Durban, South Africa and started sailing in the Southern Ocean soon after finishing high school. His career onboard superyachts started in the Caribbean after completing multiple trans-Atlantic deliveries of 35-foot catamaran sailing yachts to the northern hemisphere. He joined Hyperion in March 2021 as one of our rotational Chief Engineers. When Gavin is off rotation, he returns to his adopted home city of Amsterdam. He enjoys golf, cycling and a good run around the squash court, as well as spending valuable time with his wife and young daughter.
FIRST OFFICER | Tim O'Loarie | Irish
Tim grew up in a coastal town in Dublin, Ireland where he first learned to sail at age 4 in a red Optimist dinghy called Ketchup. Somehow, the frigid temperatures and sideways rain of winter didn’t sour his enthusiasm & after a lifetime of messing around in boats, it is perhaps no surprise Tim settled on yachting as a career eight years ago. First working on Jim Clarke’s second yacht, the 90m Gaff Rigged Schooner Athena. While happily playing with PLC controlled, hydraulic powered sailboats boats while on the clock, Tim is a Luddite at heart and dreams of owning a classic wooden sailing yacht, navigating by the stars.
CHIEF STEWARDESS | Gemma Sheene | New Zealand
Gemma joined Hyperion after falling in love with the yachting industry back in her home country of New Zealand during the 2020 America’s Cup. With a welcoming and charismatic personality, Gemma takes pride in connecting with guests and crew, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere on board Hyperion. Her background in event management and business means she will make your trip on Hyperion one to remember. Onboard, Gemma enjoys curating wine lists and putting together elegant table settings, but off duty, Gemma loves a good murder mystery novel, dolphin-spotting and singing along to the best musical numbers.