Tall ship sailing specialist, Star Clippers is happy to introduce a stellar line up of expert speakers onboard their Caribbean sailing this winter: Jenny Schatzle fitness expert, nutrition specialist and all-out life motivator; David Handshuh award winning photojournalist who spent 28 years at the New York Daily News; Ben Allen, owner of GROOV3™ Los Angeles’ Trendiest Choreographed Dance Instructor; and Joel Harper, personal trainer to the stars. All four will be part of a special lecture series that Star Clippers is introducing in the Caribbean this winter, and will be continuing in Europe this Spring and Summer with additional guest lecturers.
Star Clipper, St Maarten Departure: Jan. 23, 2016 - Speaker Jenny Schatzle
Fitness expert, nutrition specialist and all-out life motivator, Jenny Schatzle has been educating, motivating and inspiring people of all ages, fitness levels and health for more than 15 years. A celebrated motivational speaker, Jenny’s energy and passion are infectious. And her message is universal: You have one life to live, and one body to do it in. Onboard she will be doing workouts and a talk on Weight Loss. Guests will be motivated at any age to keep healthy and fit. Jenny will show guests how to love working out and make time for themselves.
Star Clipper, St Maarten Departure: Feb. 13, 2016 - Speaker David Handschuh
David has spent more than 30 years as an award winning New York City based photographer and writer. David's been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize three times and he’s traveled from North Pole to South Pole, scuba diving in a fjord above the Arctic Circle and tenting overnight in Antarctica. David lectures around the world on photojournalism, newspaper work, food and cocktail photography and travel photography. Onboard he will be share his passion for capturing images and help passengers improve the quality of their photographs on land and sea, which include advanced techniques for camera enthusiasts and watching light.
Royal Clipper, Barbados Departure: Feb 13, 2016 - Speaker Ben Allen
Guests will get their groove on with international choreographer and creator of the dance fitness movement GROOV3, Benjamin Allen. Boogie on Board with Ben, in his low impact, non-stop cardio dance party that will have guests singing his motto, "Dance, Sweat, Live". If you love music and movement, no experience is necessary and all ages are welcome. Ben will also lecture on the science and benefits behind dancing through life.
Royal Clipper, Barbados Departure: Feb. 20, 2016 - Speaker Joel Harper
NYC celebrity personal trainer Joel Harper has been developing custom workouts for personal training in New York City (NYC) for over 20 years largely due to his simple exercises, which produce immediate results. His clients’ range from Dr. Oz to Olympic medalists who are striving for break-through performances to 10 year-old kids just learning to appreciate their health. Onboard, he will lead workouts, lecture on fitness and host a discussion on the 10 tools for success from his new book MIND YOUR BODY. He will detail how important it is to maintain a healthy balanced lifestyle and working out without needing a gym.
About Star Clippers:
Star Clippers operates three of the world’s largest and tallest sailing vessels. Visiting ports often untouched by larger cruise ships and offering passengers the activities, amenities and atmosphere of a private yacht. Star Clippers is recognized as one of the premier specialty cruise lines.
Passengers can enjoy the romance of sailing on board a true tall ship in a relaxed atmosphere with high standards of service provided by an attentive crew. All three ships have expansive teak decks, swimming pools, informal dining, a convivial Tropical Bar on deck and a comfortable piano bar and are large enough to offer first class accommodation and dining, but small enough to call into intimate ports, untouched by large cruise ships.
The two smaller ships, Star Flyer and Star Clipper, take 170 passengers each, with a crew of 74, while Royal Clipper carries 227 with a crew of 106.
