Crew Profile
| Captain Name:
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Eddy Guzman |
| Nationality :
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French |
| Number of Crew: |
5 |
Captain : Eddy Guzman, 46 years old
Nationality: French
Languages: English, French and Spanish
Diploma : Master of Yacht 200 tons unlimited license
Eddy started travelling at a young age with his parents and his love for sailing began when he started taking up the sport through his school. He had his first racing experience, aged ten, on an Optimist sailboat, and continued racing on many kinds of boats - such as a 470 Tornado and single-handed offshore boats.
After some years as a sailing instructor, he came ashore and took a job leading a team in the medical assistance field.
Despite having a successful life in Barcelona, the call of the sea drew him back to his first love – sailing!
He has worked on a variety of high profile boats from prestigious yachts such as S/Y AMAALTA, 86’ maxi racing boat in the 1990s, through S/Y CAP II, CNB 76’ for more than 4 years, to MAITA’Ï, a 74’ catamaran.
During this busy time, he skippered MINISKIRT, a 105’ Ron Holland for over 6 months in the Caribbean and Mediterranean.
He has also carried out many deliveries, logging 15 Atlantic crossings to gain experience.
He knows the Eastern and Western Mediterranean, Croatia and the Balearics well, and has also cruised the entire Caribbean, encompassing a career of 20 years of yachting and more than 13 years in the charter industry. He developed excellent skills, with a keen eye for detail to ensure every cruise is unique and custom-made for each guest. Guests’ comments praise his charter skills to a very high level.
Onboard S/Y LEO, CNB 76 for the last 4 years, Eddy holds a Yacht Masters 200 tons unlimited license, and is fluent in English, French, and Spanish.
During those 4 exciting and adventurous years of intensive charters and owner cruises, he built a good relationship with the owner who has now acquired S/Y THALIMA.
Eddy likes his busy life and embraces hard work with vitality and enthusiasm. Still, the best thing about Captain Eddy Guzman is his winning smile and “can do” personality, coupled with his hands-on capability with sailing and mechanics to ensure an excellent time on board S/Y THALIMA.
First mate : Alexandre Le Graham , 35 years old
Nationality: French
Language: French & English
Diploma: STCW 95’, Captain 200.
Originally from Brittany, Alexandre has been passionate about the sea since he was young. He quickly became a windsurfing and dinghy instructor and then took over the management of a nautical base in Corsica.
He is a very good racing sailor on sports boats, and prepared the ORMA trimaran for the famous Jacque Vabre race in 2003; following this he took part in the construction of racing boats.
When he isn't working, Alexandre will be found on a windsurfing board or kitesurfing.
He is an attentive man who shares his enthusiasm and good humour on board. Willing and spontaneous, he likes above all to please the guests and initiate them in water activities, aboard THALIMA.
Very precise in his role as mate, he assists Eddy in the manoeuvres and assists the other crew members in order to offer an unparalleled service, aboard THALIMA.
Chef: To be announced soon
Hostess : Helene Josse, 29 years old
Nationality: French
Languages: French, fluent English
Diploma: STCW95/ ENG1
Originally from Paris, Helene has always had a passion for travel and discovering different cultures.
She studied textile design and worked for the fashion industry for four years in Paris and London. It was when her sister got involved in the yatching industry three years ago that she discovered the world of boats. She is very involved in yoga and fitness training and healthy life style.
During her studies she worked as a waitress in renowned Parisian brasseries, where she quickly acquired the skills to respond to high levels of demand.
She is cheerful and willing and has accumulated rich experiences over the past year in sailing and motor yachts.
Helene is enthusiastic and thorough, always smiling while offering impeccable service. She is keen to do well and responds cheerfully to customer requests in the smallest details.
Stew Deckhand: Ruby Twyford, 21 years old
Nationality: New Zealander
Languages: English
Diploma: STCW 95
Ruby, 21, is originally from the Bay of Plenty region in New Zealand. Growing up with the ocean at her doorstep she enjoys swimming, diving and fishing. Ruby loves children and has just finished 2 years of teaching and nannying work in London working with children of all ages. She has a strong service and staffing background, a great sense of humor and a positive can - do attitude. Ruby's love of travel and the ocean led her to the yachting industry at the age of 20. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, hiking, reading and photography.
