VIGILANT 2

CAPTAIN: Philippe LE HEN (July – August)
French
Languages spoken: French, English,
Diploma: Captain 500 – Mechanic diploma 750 KW

Philippe grew up in Brittany, and joined the army at 17 where he became a military mechanic. At 25 he left the army and travelled to the islands of Porquerolles and Levant in the Mediterranean, taking work transporting passengers to and from the islands. This led to him becoming the base charter man in the Mediterranean, managing a fleet of boats and handling Beneteau’s after-sales service.
He has qualifications both as Captain and maritime mechanic; has over 20 years experience as skipper and delivering boats and can turn his hand to maintaining fixed and mobile safety systems, repairing or welding different materials, and maintaining marine engines.
Also among Philippe’s skills are administration and accounts management for boat and crew.
He was the captain of an AZIMUT 62S, for 3 years, at which point the owner bought the new Lagoon 630, and he continued working for the same owner for several years.
He is an experienced and able Captain, is calm and unruffled, enjoys entertaining guests and pays attention to their needs.
In his free time Philippe is very sporty, and enjoys surfing, kiting, kayaking, swimming and running.

COOK / STEWARDESS: Lily SHELLEN
Canadian/French
STCW95
Languages: French, English, basic Spanish

COOK / STEWARDESS: Lily SHELLEN
Canadian/French
STCW95 – 10 years experienced
Languages: French, English, basic Spanish

Lily is a 30-year-old young woman, born in Canada and raised in a small village in the north of Nice. She is passionate about sports, traveling and the sea.
Her love for the Ocean led her to Stew-Cook aboard private and charter yachts mostly in West Mediterranean also in the Caribbean during 12 years, a unique and enriching experience.
Her culinary skills and dedication to her work are qualities that she has honed as a crew member, most notably as a cook – stewardess.
Lilly has developed an expertise in sourcing the best products and preparing delicious and varied dishes.
She is a very organized person, able to respond to the most unexpected requests to provide her guests with unforgettable cruise memories.

RELIEF-CAPTAIN: Philippe STRENTZ (May – June – September – October)
French
Languages spoken French, English, basic Italian & Spanish
Diploma: STCW 95 – Captain 200 UMS – Medical 2
PADI open water & Advanced (scuba diving licences)

Philippe has been working on different type of sailing yachts as a Captain for 30 years.
He has done charter and private sailing in the Caribbean, Pacific, Central America, USA and since 2002 in the Mediterranean Sea. He also done refit in Fort Lauderdale, and South of France.
Philippe has worked as a freelancer for Prestiges Yachts for convoying and preparation of yacht shows (Cannes, Palma, Barcelona) and finally he had the pleasure of working for more than 13 years for the same family shipowner. He also made transatlantics and Pacific crossing.

The 2 philippe already know each other and are very happy to be a part of VIGILANT2 team with Lily.