MANE ET NOCTE

Captain Will holds an MCA/RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (200gt, commercially endorsed), with extensive experience across crewed charter operations, offshore deliveries, and technical refit projects.

He has worked in both the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, giving him a familiarity with varied cruising styles and the expectations of new and experienced charter guests.

His approach to charter is hyper-attention, with a focus on creating experiences that feel personal and unhurried. Repeat bookings and strong broker relationships reflect the standard he consistently delivers. What sets Will apart is the depth of his technical knowledge. He manages the full scope of onboard systems independently, ensuring the yacht is maintained and presented to a high standard throughout the season without reliance on external contractors - an ideal fit for a yacht of MANE ET NOCTE's calibre.

As a qualified kitesurf and dinghy instructor as well as PADI Advanced Diver, he brings real enthusiasm to the activities programme onboard.

At a Glance: - MCA/RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, 200gt commercially endorsed - Experience on Lagoon and Bali catamarans in charter and - delivery - Mediterranean cruising background across the Ionian and - Cyclades - BKSA Kitesurf Instructor and RYA Dinghy Instructor - PADI Advanced Diver - Hands-on technical proficiency across all major onboard systems - Known for clear, proactive communication with owners and brokers

Ben is a qualified RYA Yachtmaster Offshore with 5,000+ nautical miles logged across offshore deliveries and active Caribbean charter seasons. His presence aboard MANE ET NOCTE as First Mate means the yacht carries a fully certified second captain, bringing a meaningful level of additional safety and confidence to every passage.

This dual-qualified setup has practical benefits throughout the charter. Such that night watches are managed with genuine competence at the helm, offshore legs can be shared without compromise on oversight, and guests can rest assured that qualified leadership is maintained around the clock.

Ben is a capable deck operator, at ease with all aspects of anchoring, mooring, sail handling and tender operations. His hands-on technical ability across engines, electrical, and plumbing systems makes him a strong complement to the captain’s technical background. His years of professional hospitality experience ashore add warmth and polish to the guest-facing side of the operation.

At a Glance: - RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certified - MCA STCW / PDSD / Short Range Radio certified - 5,000+ nautical miles, including offshore Atlantic and Caribbean passages - Active charter captain experience on a Bali 4.8 in the BVI - RYA Dinghy Instructor trained / PADI Advanced Diver - BA (Hons) Business Studies, First Class

Milou is a Dutch yacht chef with a genuine passion for creative, flavour-led cooking and a strong foundation across both professional kitchens and charter yachts. Restaurant-trained and STCW certified, she completed her Superyacht Advanced Cookery course with Galley Gang in 2025.

She has served as chef on Bali and Fountaine Pajot catamarans throughout recent seasons, building a reputation for high-quality food and warm, attentive service that has contributed directly to repeat bookings and strong guest reviews. Her cooking draws on broad culinary influences, with a focus on presentation, nutrition and flavour working in harmony.

Milou is as comfortable managing full provisioning and meal planning as she is adapting on the fly to guest preferences, dietary needs and the rhythm of life on charter. Her background in events, hospitality management and private catering brings an additional layer of organisation and polish to the guest experience onboard.

At a Glance: - STCW / PDSD certified - Superyacht Advanced Cookery, Galley Gang (2025) - Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene / Food Allergy Awareness certified - Charter experience on Bali and Fountaine Pajot catamarans - BA in Event & Marketing Management, Breda University