Crew Profile

CAPTAIN – CHRISTOPHER REILLY – BRITISH – AGE 37

Born in the UK, but brought up speaking English and French bilingually, Christopher has sailed from the age of 7. Whilst growing up, he nurtured his love for sailing through going on family sailing holidays, which later in life led him to buying a yacht of his own that he maintains himself. He has extensive sailing experience, skippering shipping vessels, sailing yachts of his own and having gone through intensive training such as Yachtmaster.

SAIL AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
Captain of a Grand Large 43 Cartagena, Spain, July 2014
Captain: Shipping from Saint Valery en Caux to La Rochelle; Alubat Ovni 445 (470 nautical miles)
Captain: Shipping from Le Havre to Plévenon; Bénéteau Evasion (170 nautical miles)
First Mate: Shipping from Curaçao to the Netherlands, Wauquiez Centurion 42 (4626nm)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Christopher is responsible for navigation, safety, the overall running and financial management of the vessel, crew and guests. He ensures the safe and efficient operation of the yacht at all times, in¬cluding compliance with all safety procedures and regulations. He takes care of adhering to flag regula¬tions, port state and local laws and regulations, and manages the crew to ensure adherence to, and a full understanding of, the vessel’s policies. He provides daily leadership for the crew and encourages team¬work, individual growth and personal attention by delegating duties and supervising all crew tasks.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN English and French fluently.

EDUCATION, LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES:
Yachtmaster Certificate

HOBBIES: Climbing and hiking, kayaking, photography.



STEWARD: Pierre-Antoine Aylmer - French, 27

PREVIOUS YACHTS: Sailed various small catamarans as part of his role as a water-sports coach for several different clubs, schools and training centres.

SAIL AND WORK EXPERIENCE: clearly demonstrated by his vast experience as a trainer for various clubs, Pierre-Antoine is a true water-sports enthusiast. His most recent post at the Diablo Fun Watersports School in Oléron saw him adopt a managerial role, involving the complete organisation of catamarans, sand yachting and bodyboarding, as well as administrative tasks and marketing practices. He has also worked at the Club Méditerranée El Gouna in Egypt, where he led coaching sessions for funboarding and sailing, conducted theory lessons and was also responsible for repairs, demonstrating his sound technical knowledge. He has developed a clear comprehension of customer relations which he has combined with his passion for sailing and water-sports.

JOB DESCRIPTION: responsible for the organisation, management and cleanliness of all interior areas onboard. Maintains an accurate inventory of all service items and supplies. Ensures cleaning and preparation of the vessel to the highest standards prior to any and all guests’ trips. In charge of provisioning the vessel for both guests and crew in all aspects of daily life. When guests are onboard, he ensures that they are properly cared for and that all requirements are met. Offers a particular attention to details and a polite and entertaining spirit. Thanks to his sailing capability, he can assist on deck during navigation.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATES: STCW Basic Safety Training, Specialist’s Certificate in Cruising, Deep Sea Diving Permit, UCC4 Trainer FFV, ISAF Approved Offshore Personal Survival Training Course, Nautical Training Centre Cap Sizun (A2, C1, B1, D1), Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s Certificate, First Aid training, boat licence.

EDUCATION: Diploma in Youth, Popular Education and Sport.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: French (native language), English and Spanish (fluent).

HOBBIES: sailing, surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, wakeboarding, music, theatre, philosophy, arts.



CHEF – LAURENCE BRULE - FRENCH - 38
Laurence has worked as chefs on yachts from 62' to 110' for the past 4 years. She takes pride and passion in preparing delicious and varied meals for the guests on board. Laurence started sailing 15 years ago as a hobby and then moved on to become Professional. She is not only a chef but a full-on member of the crew who has raced in the "Voiles de St. Tropez", the Pqlmqvella and the prestigious Maxi Yacht of Port Cervo. Laurence also holds the French "Capitaine 200 voile" certificate and is a water sports enthusiast.



HOSTESS – LUCILE SINAPIN - FRENCH - 29
Lucile grew up in Nor,andy where she started sailing with her parents at the age of 12. After completing studies in law and commerce, she started traveling the world with the perfect combination of work and adventure. After a first Atlantic crossing on a sailing yacht she took the decisive path to become a Professional sailor combining her strong hospitality background to her passion. Lucile is also a sports enthusiast and a keen diver who holds the rescue qualification.