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London born, Raph grew up dinghy sailing from a tender age in UK waters but it wasn’t until
2012 that his career in sailing was truly launched. He partook in the Oyster round the world rally
that took him from Mallorca, Spain all the way to Thailand, via the gems of the Pacific Ocean. It
was this trip that caused him to fall in love with all things Ocean and he promptly obtained his
RYA Yachtmaster. During this time, he also acquired his bachelor’s degree at the University of
Leeds but the pull of getting paid to do something he loved was too strong and he returned to a
life on the Ocean. To date he has completed 4 Atlantic Crossings, 1 Pacific crossing and over
100 charters, so as well as being a fun, friendly and easy-going addition to your group, know
you’ll be in extremely safe and experienced hands too.

Darcy is a passionate, hard-working chef that grew up in Annapolis, Maryland. Her passion
for cooking originated while standing alongside her grandmother in the kitchen, preparing
dishes for the family and guests from all around. Always valuing fresh local ingredients,
Darcy takes pride in knowing where her food originates. She studied environmental
economics at the University of Maryland, where she learned the importance and
implications of sustainable agriculture. Darcy’s appreciation for fresh local ingredients
transpires through her cooking, showcasing how passion meets the plate.

After graduating,Darcy knew that she needed to experience more of what the world had to offer. She
embarked on a journey of traveling, discovering, and exploring other cultures. Darcy’s love
for good food and conversation led her to Europe in 2021, where she began working as a
private chef on sailing yachts in Croatia. Since then, Darcy has worked across the globe,
including Italy, Greece, and the Virgin Islands. She loves traveling to learn more about local
flavors of cultures worldwide and hopes to share a little taste of the world with you