Name: Alba Chigi
Nationality: Italian
Position:
Position details: Chef
Languages: Not specified
Description: Chef Alba’s had a career more varied than most.
Having originally trained in dentistry and orthodontics, she spent 13 years in the Maldives as a scuba instructor and restaurant manager. Post-COVID, she was hired to work as a stewardess and chef on her first sailing yacht, and she’s been at sea ever since.
Alba gets great joy from preparing nourishing meals and watching people smile because of them. An active adventurer herself, she recommends guests get off the yacht and get lost, no matter the port of call. It’s advice she often takes herself: “there’s no better way to learn another culture than to get lost and talk to as many people as possible,” she says.
Name: Anne Marais
Nationality: South African
Position: Stewardess
Position details: Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: If there is one thing Anne is known for, it’s creating exceptional guest experiences. She’s even been known to craft a killer cocktail—you may be among the guests who find they’re the best you’ve ever had!
After spending five years at sea, Anne tried to go back to a land-based life, but quickly found it no longer suited her. Now happily back on board, she is responsible for managing the interiors and your stay.
She’s an explorer at heart. When she’s off the clock, you’ll likely find her going on excursions not far from port, preferring the local and low-key to really get to know a place—like the time she spent in Mexico, looking around the local markets and admiring the architecture.
That’s why she hopes her guests “try everything, taste everything, see everything,” and when they’re back on board, “sit back, relax, and enjoy. We’ve got you!”
Name: Joerg Epkenhaus
Nationality: German
Position: Deckhand
Position details: 1st Mate/Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: Growing up in a sailing family, Joerg was always destined for a life at sea. And after getting his first boat at age six, it was inevitable. Today, with more than 50,000 nautical miles—including a solo circumnavigation—he’s a true sailor by anyone’s definition.
For Joerg, a good day is one in which everything runs smoothly: guests feel relaxed and cared for, the crew works as one team, and there’s a positive atmosphere on board. “At the end of the day, if guests leave with unforgettable memories and the crew is proud of what we’ve achieved together, then it’s been a good day,” he smiles.
When not actively sailing, you’ll find him indulging in his love of cooking, and of sharing good food with good people. “This reflects an important part of who I am, not only as a Yachtmaster, but as a person, as a colleague, as a partner, and as a host.”
Name: Christophe Revol
Nationality: France
Position: Captain
Position details: Captain
Languages: Not specified
Description: Captain Revol is a sailor at heart. Passionate about the sea since boyhood, yachting was the most natural career path for him. If there’s one thing he loves about his chosen profession, it’s the ability to relocate his office from one breathtaking anchorage to the next.
As your captain, Christophe is your host and your guide while on board. But while ashore, he has a few recommendations for you to make the most of your charter: “let yourself go, take time to breathe, and appreciate the scenery around you. And always order the pasta alla vongole—it’s a must!”
Alba Chigi — Chef (Italian)
Chef Alba’s had a career more varied than most.
Having originally trained in dentistry and orthodontics, she spent 13 years in the Maldives as a scuba instructor and restaurant manager. Post-COVID, she was hired to work as a stewardess and chef on her first sailing yacht, and she’s been at sea ever since.
Alba gets great joy from preparing nourishing meals and watching people smile because of them. An active adventurer herself, she recommends guests get off the yacht and get lost, no matter the port of call. It’s advice she often takes herself: “there’s no better way to learn another culture than to get lost and talk to as many people as possible,” she says.
Anne Marais — Stewardess (South African)
If there is one thing Anne is known for, it’s creating exceptional guest experiences. She’s even been known to craft a killer cocktail—you may be among the guests who find they’re the best you’ve ever had!
After spending five years at sea, Anne tried to go back to a land-based life, but quickly found it no longer suited her. Now happily back on board, she is responsible for managing the interiors and your stay.
She’s an explorer at heart. When she’s off the clock, you’ll likely find her going on excursions not far from port, preferring the local and low-key to really get to know a place—like the time she spent in Mexico, looking around the local markets and admiring the architecture.
That’s why she hopes her guests “try everything, taste everything, see everything,” and when they’re back on board, “sit back, relax, and enjoy. We’ve got you!”
Joerg Epkenhaus — Deckhand (German)
Growing up in a sailing family, Joerg was always destined for a life at sea. And after getting his first boat at age six, it was inevitable. Today, with more than 50,000 nautical miles—including a solo circumnavigation—he’s a true sailor by anyone’s definition.
For Joerg, a good day is one in which everything runs smoothly: guests feel relaxed and cared for, the crew works as one team, and there’s a positive atmosphere on board. “At the end of the day, if guests leave with unforgettable memories and the crew is proud of what we’ve achieved together, then it’s been a good day,” he smiles.
When not actively sailing, you’ll find him indulging in his love of cooking, and of sharing good food with good people. “This reflects an important part of who I am, not only as a Yachtmaster, but as a person, as a colleague, as a partner, and as a host.”
Christophe Revol — Captain (France)
Captain Revol is a sailor at heart. Passionate about the sea since boyhood, yachting was the most natural career path for him. If there’s one thing he loves about his chosen profession, it’s the ability to relocate his office from one breathtaking anchorage to the next.
As your captain, Christophe is your host and your guide while on board. But while ashore, he has a few recommendations for you to make the most of your charter: “let yourself go, take time to breathe, and appreciate the scenery around you. And always order the pasta alla vongole—it’s a must!”
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