Education/Certifications: STCW + PSA, ENG-1, SEAMAN’S BOOK, YACHT RATING, FOOD HYGIENE 2, INTERNATIONAL DRIVING LICENCE, PADI ADVANCED DIVER, E-RYT 900hr+, YOGA, BREATHWORK, MEDITATION, MENTAL HEALTH TRAININGS
Cindy has had a career in yachting since 2013, working in a range of roles including deckhand, stewardess, and delivery crew on both motor and sail yachts. She has experience with private and charter programs, and has worked multiple shipyard/refit periods, and completed several Atlantic crossings. She’s worked on vessels such as S/Y CATTITUDE, M/Y LADY L, S/Y TWILIGHT, S/Y G2, S/Y JULIET, M/Y TO LIFE, S/Y NAMASTE, M/Y STEP ONE, M/Y KAMOKA, M/Y LLANTHONY OF 1934, and currently on board M/Y INSIEME as Chief Stewardess.
In 2019, after seven years in yachting, she also began a land-based role as a private estate manager in Canada, which led to launching a wellness studio and a community-focused non-profit. These varied roles on land and at sea have strengthened her adaptability, leadership, and initiative, and reinforced her belief that warmth and professionalism go hand in hand.
Her experience has taught her that balancing confidence with self-awareness is essential, especially in a Chief Stewardess role where emotional intelligence and presence matter as much as skill. She is a kind, warm, grounded, and composed professional, driven by curiosity and a love of adventure. She brings enthusiasm, integrity, organization, and the ability to build strong, genuine connections to every charter. She also provides guests fitness and yoga classes to make each charter even more special and balanced.
In her personal life she’s passionate about staying active through running, hiking, diving, paddle-boarding, and other forms of fitness. She loves cooking and enjoys taking on new challenges. This path has allowed her to travel, explore different cultures, and pursue ongoing personal and professional development, including specialized training in yoga and mental health. Curious and energetic, she’s an early riser who values movement, adventure, and continual learning.
A beautiful quote from a previous Captain she worked with: “If you stand still long enough in her presence you will get cleaned, too.”