SYLENE

CAPTAIN: Gérald ALLEMAND
French, Born 17 December 1968
Captain GT200 unlimited Yacht & Sailing Yacht
Sailing Instructor and coach level 2
Chief Engineer 250 KW
Languages: Fluent English and Italian

Gérald has been sailing for more than 30 years in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic; cruising the most beautiful spots with his previous owners, delivering yachts while also racing.
His experience as a sailing competitor and race sailboat captain ensures his guests’ serene cruises in complete safety.
Having a reliable background as a sailing Instructor and a sailing school manager, Gérald knows how to transmit aboard in a friendly atmosphere his passion for sailing & love it!
He is also a perfect coach for all watersports.
He was Captain of the Victoria 67 WONDERFUL for six years before taking command of SYLENE.
Greatly appreciated by his former owners for his calm & kindness, as well as his professionalism, rigor, and high capability for organizing everything for them during their extensive use. Gérald also excels in technical fields which makes him a real asset for a brand-new vessel.
Always attentive to the comfort and well-being on board, he is also very gifted in preparing delicious cocktails for his guests!

CHEF: Cloé CAILLAUD
French, Born 26 January 1996
STCW 95 – CFBS Certificate
Professional Cooking Diploma
Language: Fluent English,

When Cloé was a kid, the only person who could cook a real good meal was her father. She liked to watch him and then she started helping him.

Over the years it has become a real competition between them. It made her want to learn more, so she decided to join a cooking school.

After graduating, Cloé started working in different types of restaurants in France and then abroad. She started in England, where She learned to exchange and share with colleagues from all over the world and who made her want to travel more through her work. She therefore continued her journey through Europe (England, Italy, Scotland, Norway, Switzerland) and then through the Caribbean.

In 2018, the famous Orient Express train decided for the first time since its creation, to hire two women in the kitchen. Cloé had the chance to be selected and to live a unique work experience.

Then in 2022, following the delivery of a catamaran to Greece, she fell in love with sailing and that’s why she wanted to associate it with her work.

DECKHAND: Marina BLADY
French
Born 24 April 1993
STCW
CMP Deckhand certificate
Engineer 250 kw
Languages fluent English and Italian, basic Spanish and German
After more than ten years of experience as fitness coach as well as in various position in event management in France, Saint Pierre et Miquelon and Switzerland, Marina decided to turn her life toward other passions: Ocean and travels.

Marina runs all deck equipment, having a good knowledge in maintenance she is assisting our Captain in every fields. Very active on deck, her primary concern at sea or at anchor is the guest’s comfort and satisfaction.
With her naturally dynamic personality, she is always ready for you to have good time and fun.
Thanks to her versatile skills, she would be also delighted to organize fitness sessions depending on guest desires (yoga, Pilate, aerolatino) and supervising nautical activities in perfect safety.

STEWARDESS: Louana BECK
French
Born 16 May 2000
CFBS
Medical 1
Certificate CAP/BP Cosmetology & Esthetics
Language: fluent English
After 7 years of experience in a beauty institute in the French Riviera, Louana decided to combine her three main passions: wellness, travel, and service.
She is very happy to put her skills and versatility to work in the yachting industry and to follow the path of her mother the Chef Alexia aboard SYLENE!

Very organized and with an eye for detail, she is taking care of all the tasks inside the yacht while respecting guest’s expectations and activities. Serving guests is what makes her shine.

By the way, she’s child loving.