Captain - Claire Coquelin
Captain Claire was born and raised in France.
She joined the French Navy at 18 years old. During 14 years, she learned the « technical aspect » of boat and developed important values such as team work, being punctual, rigorous, structured and quickly adaptable in any situations.
She moved to yachting in 2015. This industry combines her technical experience to her good interpersonal skills.
Over the years, she has been a Stewardess, Engineer, Deckhand, First Mate and Captain. This gives her a better perspective of all the roles on a yacht and how each contributes to creating a good team.
She has also acquired multiple skills and professional qualifications by sailing on private and charter yachts all around the Mediterranean sea.
You will appreciate her professionalism, her warm personality and her good humour.

Chef - Gustave Chambrin
Gustave was born In Paris and raised in the South of France in Provence.
He studied and began his career in various gourmet and bistronomic restaurants on the French Riviera. He also has many years’ experiences in catering at a Michelin star restaurant in Cannes.
Gustave has been in the yachting industry for 7yrs and working on both private and charter vessels, he will describe his cooking as Mediterranean style; however, he also enjoys cooking world food and loves making pastries and desserts. Gustave is also a qualified sailing instructor.
He is humorous, easy going, hard worker, passionate and adaptable.

Deckhand - Rosa Simms-Preston
Rosa is 25 years old and previously lived in England before moving to the South of France to begin her yachting career.
Rosa is a qualified Deckhand and holds certificates in power boating and PWC. She has a love for all water sports including paddle boarding, jet skiing, and surfing.
She has always had a love for travel and adventure has grown up around boats. She is a passionate sailor and takes pride in offering a high-quality service for her clients without compromising their safety while making sure they have fun and memorable experiences.
She is highly motivated and determined and will win you over with her enthusiasm, sense of humour and outgoing personality.

Stewardess - Shannon Smith
Shannon is 27 years old and from Johannesburg, South Africa.
After completing her studies and passing the bar, she was admitted as an Attorney at the end of 2022 after which she decided to make a change into the maritime industry in pursuit of becoming a Purser. She is passionate about the industry and the ocean and hope to make a meaningful contribution to both while working onboard a vessel.
Back home, she is also a professional equestrian, and have represented her country on several occasions in show jumping.
She loves working with people and helping create memories and experiences that they will always remember and cherish.