KNOT 5280

45' SAIL CATAMARAN

Home Port | St. Thomas, USVI

KNOT 5280

45' SAIL CATAMARAN

Home Port | St. Thomas, USVI

ABOUT

Crewed Charter Yacht, KNOT 5280 is built with 3 queen cabins each with private ensuite baths including electric heads, vanity and separate showers. She boasts multiple areas to sit and relax or sip a cocktail and enjoy the cool island breeze of the beautiful Caribbean. The salon will seat up to 6 guests in comfort for lounging or dining. The exterior aft offers alfresco dining for up to 6 guests, top deck seating and lounge area in front of helm plus forward lower deck lounge area behind trampolines. Crewed with the fun owners of the vessel, Capt. Joe and Chef/First Mate Holly, guests will never forget their experience on KNOT 5280! All Inclusive week charters in the USVI & BVI available. Inquire below for specific dates, location and itinerary.
Make: Lagoon
Year: 2016
LOA: 45.9ft
Beam: 25.9ft
Draft: 4.5ft
Flag: US
25HP TENDER
SNORKEL GEAR
KAYAKS
WIFI ONBOARD
MOVIE PROJECTOR
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
HAMMOCKS
DRONE
BEACH GAMES
SUP BOARDS
FISHING GEAR
BEACH CHAIRS

SCUBA DIVING

Yacht offers rendezvous diving only.

CREW

C A P T A I N | Joel Sigdestad
C H E F | Holly Sigdestad

Joe is a US Coast Guard certified captain. Joe loves hosting families and sharing his love of adventure and water activities. Joe is always willing to share his knowledge of sailing if you want to learn the basics while aboard Knot 5280. Joe is CPR and First Aid Certified.

Like any good story, Joe’s interest in sailing started with a few drinks and a good friend. Dave Ciesla and Joe attended a boat show in Denver in 1991, and signed up for sailing lessons. After completing the beginning ASA courses, Dave bought a sailboat and the two of them started spending their nights and weekends racing on the various mountain reservoirs around Colorado.

In 1993 in need of a vacation and some beach time, Joe booked his first trip through SunSail/Moorings to the British Virgin Islands. During that trip Joe fell in love with the beautiful islands and for the next 27 years he sailed as often as possible and amassed a knowledge of the Virgin Islands not available with most local charter captains.

Joe was born in Minneapolis, MN but Colorado will always be home. His family moved to Aurora, Colorado in 1970. Joe graduated from CU Boulder in 1989 with a degree in economics, but had no real career plans. He spent the next few years taking odd jobs in Vail, Maui, Martha’s Vineyard and Chicago. Eventually, he moved back to Denver and settled down. In 1991, he started his career in commercial real estate and spent 29 years specializing in leasing office buildings.

Joe’s first love is Colorado, and you can always find him outside. From hiking, camping, fishing, concerts, etc. Colorado was a great place to raise a family and a special place to call home. When he’s not sailing you will most likely find Joe on two-wheels; mountain biking, road biking, dirt biking or cruising around on his Harley. Joe loves his toys and is always finding a new way to explore the outdoors.

Joe and Holly met in 2003 when holly started working at the same commercial real estate company as Joe. Eventually a friendship developed and they started dating in 2010 and married in 2014.

Chef Holly
Holly was born in Las Vegas, Nevada and spent her childhood in Pahrump, Nevada a very small town on the California/Nevada border. Her formative years went by in southern Utah before her parents moved to Denver, Colorado in 1999. Holly has called Denver home ever since; her family has since moved back to Pahrump, and she visits them as often as possible. Holly’s grandmother was a professional chef and her mom has a passion for baking; Holly spend her childhood in the kitchen learning family recipes infused with southwest flavor. Her home was the place where everyone gathered, and Sunday dinners became a large affair filled with friends and family.

Holly is a competent crew member and partner to Joe during charters. To prepare for her role as chef, Holly studied privately and online to take her cooking skills to the next level for charter guests. Holly understands how valuable your time off is and takes her job creating a vacation experience for your family seriously. Holly is CPR and First Aid Certified, she also holds her STCW.

Holly loves to hike, she has always lived near the mountains and enjoys the quiet time in nature a long trail can provide. Holly’s background is in marketing, graphic design and administration in commercial real estate; like Joe she is a licensed agent but spent her time coming up with marketing strategies and designs for investment listings. This crazy dream to buy a sailboat and move to the Caribbean was always Joe’s idea but Holly would follow Joe anywhere and if she’s honest… it beats working a desk job.

In 2020 we were at a bit of a crossroads. Joe’s oldest daughter Ally had graduated from college and his son Tom was starting his sophomore year of college. We decided to sell our house in central Denver, it was basically empty, and we were tired of the noise and growth in Denver. We spent some time planning and discussing our next move. Joe had always wanted to get his captains license and run sailing charters in the Virgin Islands and it seemed like we were at a now or never moment in our life, we had the perfect window of opportunity to walk away, take a sabbatical and pursue Joe’s dream. But we were scared and nervous. In the fall of 2020 Holly’s dad died unexpectedly, there is something about a 61-year-old dying in a freak accident that makes you realize just how short life really is. That sealed the deal for us, and we made the move down to St Thomas in December of 2020.

Although this was originally “Joe’s Dream” it’s an amazing opportunity that Holly has fully embraced. Spend any amount of time with us and you will see us fall into a natural, comfortable rhythm with a fair amount of laughter. We know each others strengths and we naturally work really well together. Knot 5280 is a comfortable, family-friendly boat that will instantly make you feel at home. Holly is a caretaker and compulsively organized; she takes care of the interior of the boat making sure everyone is fed, comfortable and happy. Joe’s love for sailing and the ocean is contagious; when Joe takes the helm he ensures safety, entertainment and a well-timed scheduled. But both of us will pitch hit for the other when needed.

DINING ON KNOT 5280

Below is a taste of what to expect onboard your charter. Your private chef onboard will tailor every meal to each guests preference.

Fresh fruit platter served daily with breakfast.
Captain Joe’s Made to Order Omelets; Served with Hash Browns
Cinnamon Fluffy Pancakes; Served with Bacon
Parfait with Honey, Granola, Berries and Toasted Bagel
French Toast Bake with Berry Compote & Maple Syrup
Southwest Green Chile Avocado Toast Topped with Scrabbled Egg
Belgian Waffle Topped with Homemade Vanilla Whipped Cream
Traditional Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and Toast
Croissant Egg Sandwich with Tomatoes and Bacon
Chicken Rice Bowls with Tomato Salsa and Monterey Jack Cheese; Served with Tortilla Chips

Colorado Inspired Southwestern Salad with Corn and Avocado; Served with Warm Tortilla Chips

French Dip Sandwiches; Served on a Toasted Baguette Layered with Swiss and Provolone Cheese with Au Jus

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad; Served with Fresh Baked Bread

Pulled Pork Sliders with Apple Slaw on Brioche Buns; Served with French Fries

BLAT; Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, Tomato Sandwich; Served with Chips

Roast Beef & Pepper Jack Sliders; Served with Chips
Baked Brie Topped with Sliced Pears and Served with Toasted Baguette

Classic Italian Bruschetta

Italian Sausage, Cream Cheese & Jam Stuffed Peppers

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Charcuterie Platter of Cured meats, Assorted Cheese, Salty Nuts and Seasonal Fruits

Fresh Smashed Guacamole & Salsa; Served with Tortilla Chips

Provolone and Roasted Red Pepper Crisps

Chicken & White Cheese Flat Bread
Grilled Ahi Tuna with Fresh Pineapple Salsa, Toasted Coconut Rice, and Vegetable Medley

Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce, Crushed Garlic Potatoes and Fresh Green Salad

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Caribbean Inspired Drizzle; Served with Rice

Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Green Salsa

Slow-Cooked Ribs with BBQ Sauce; Served with Wedge Salad and Potato Salad

Smothered Pepper Jack Burgers with Pineapple & Soy Sauce; Served with French Fries

Marinated Fish Tacos with Charred Pineapple and Lime Crema; Served with Fresh Salad

Grilled Steak Filet with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus; Served with Warm Bread
Chocolate Brownies & Vanilla Ice Cream; with Warm Chocolate Syrup

Grilled Pineapple; Served with Pineapple Sorbet

Deconstructed Key Lime Pie with Graham Cracker Crust and Fresh Whipped Cream

Boast S’mores

Cinnamon Apple Crumble with a Dollop of Vanilla Ice Cream

Boozy Clementine’s with Pound Cake

Local Rum Cake

Chocolate Pudding with Toasted Sliced Almonds and Chocolate Shavings

RATES

7 Nights, All Inclusive:

2 GUESTS $14,500
3 GUESTS $15,000
4 GUESTS $15,500
5 GUESTS $16,000
6 GUESTS $16,500

Christmas Week $20,000 flat rate
New Year Week $22,000 flat rate

Additional Rate Details:
All-inclusive rates include: yacht, crew, provisions, full ships bar, cruising permits, fuel. Rate does not include crew gratuity. Gratuity is typically 15% to 20% of the cost of the charter.

All rates are for the entire yacht and are subject to change without notice prior to actual reservation.

GUEST REVIEWS

We cannot describe in words how wonderful this entire trip has been. The food, drinks, hikes – all of it was beyond our expectations! Joe and Holly are the perfect hosts that add an extra special touch to every detail! We hope to be able to sail again soon!
US VIRGIN ISLANDS
JUNE 2022

reservation request

Request a Reservation on Yacht KNOT 5280

We will get back to you right away!

booking
is easy


with sheer yachting

Find your yacht

Let us know what you're looking for and we will find you the perfect match! We will contact the yachts to confirm pricing & availability.

Lock in your Dates

Reserve your charter dates by telling your broker to place a complimentary 10 day hold on the yacht of your choice.

sign a contract

Confirm your charter by signing a standard charter agreement and paying a 25% deposit. Then, do you happy dance; you're booked!

Get ready to go!

Fill out a preference sheet provided by your broker so your crew can stock the yacht with all of your favorite foods & drinks!

You may also like...

Contact Us for More Options

Let's Get In touch

Fill out the contact form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible! Call +1 (954) 232-5884 for immediate assistance.

Stay in the Know

Join our monthly e-newsletter for Exclusive insights, Special Offers, Inspiring Content and Expert Advice!