Captain: David Salle

Nationality: French

Languages: French, English, Spanish

David started his career path as a sailing instructor in France. Adventurous and eager to explore the world, he participated in numerous regattas on sailing catamarans and trimarans and conducted boat deliveries in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and across the Atlantic Ocean. Over 30 years in the yachting industry, David has perfected his skills and has acquired excellent knowledge of a wide range of sailing areas around the world.

His experience in the charter industry includes several successful charter seasons in the Caribbean and West Mediterranean. David’s professionalism, an easy-going personality and a good sense of humour make him well loved by charter guests and crew members alike.

A fan of water sports, especially windsurfing, Captain David ensures his charter guests have just as much fun in the water as they do while sailing and relaxing on board.

Chef: Lisa Kurtze

Nationality: German

Languages: German, English, French, Spanish

Lisa is a creative young Chef with several years of extensive culinary experience in French Michelin-starred restaurants and on board busy luxury charter yachts. She takes great pleasure in satisfying guests’ individual food preferences and creating truly memorable dishes according to their taste. Before becoming a Chef, she was engaged in catering for high-end events and luxury parties and is happy to use all her skills in designing an ideal charter experience.

Lisa specializes in traditional French cuisine but also draws inspiration from culinary traditions from all over the world, spoiling her guests with delicious homemade pilmeni (Russian ravioli), fragrant paella, lasagne, sushi rolls and a wide variety of plant based dishes. Her irresistible homemade pastries deserve special attention, whereas her fantastic 4-layered cakes, vegan pies and other delicacies based on secret grandma’s recipes will please the eye and create a veritably luxury fine dining experience.

Instagram account: @lisacheffinitup

Deckhand/Stewardess: TBC