LA GATTA Yacht Charter Catamaran

Crew Profile

Andrew Sutherland:
I met Sadie, my wife, twenty years ago at the Bank of Scotland where we both were pursuing corporate careers. Whilst on our first diving and sailing holiday together, we discovered a shared passion for the sea - and decided to “hang a left” and make the sea our life. We have now shared over ten years of adventures - chartering both sailing and motor yachts, big and small. We have found sailing big catamarans to be our sweet spot. I’m thrilled to be the captain of La Gatta, an impeccably designed new Lagoon Seventy Seven due to launch November, 2019.

I hold a C.O.C. for the Yachtmaster Ocean License which allows me to command both private and commercial yachts under 200 tons anywhere in the world. Our yachting careers have so far included two Pacific crossings, four Panama Canal transits plus many thousands of happy miles of cruising and chartering in the Caribbean, Central America, the Galapagos Islands, French Polynesia and the Balearics. I am also a PADI Dive Instructor, keen underwater photographer, drone pilot and improving kite surfer. I enjoy being both on the water and under it - and together with my wife Sadie always welcome new opportunities, adventures and horizons.

Sadie Sutherland:
My greatest joy is creating magical moments for guests with delicious, carefully prepared and beautifully presented food. My cooking is focused on locally sourced, organic products. The past ten years of working as chef aboard a variety of yachts has given me an education in (and deep appreciation of) a variety of local cuisines, ranging from the Med to the Caribbean to the South Pacific. I truly love to cook - and bake pretty much every day at sea. I am always looking for new ways to be creative with whatever fresh local ingredients are available. Recently I completed an advanced cookery course taught by a Michelin Starred chef and a course in Molecular Gastronomy which I’ve had fun experimenting with.

I am happy to cater to the needs and desires of each charter guest. I have had experience in cooking for many dietary requirements and with advanced notice I’m able to accommodate most requests, even in very remote environments.

I am a Master PADI diving instructor and love every activity one can do on the sea.

Ross Basson:
Ross’s love of the ocean since childhood, meant that his chosen career path was never going to be a mainstream 9 to 5 position. So its no surprise that upon completion of his education he migrated toward the yachting industry, where his hard working, reliable attitude was detected quickly when he landed a seasonal position on board MY Samaric.

Ross admits that he thrives under pressure and considers himself as a valid, all round team member. He has many hobbies and interests to include diving, surfing, fishing and reading. Ross is also a talented bartender/cocktail mixer!

Jordan Brocklebank:
Originally from South Africa and with 6 years’ experience in hospitality behind her, Jordan adapted quickly to her 1st yachting position as deckhand/stewardess on board MY Jems. Hardworking and with previous proven ability to work under pressure, Jordan flourished and was soon ready to move on to a sole stewardess role. She achieved this goal upon joining SY Nostromo (30m, charter/private) in August 2019, gaining confidence and accruing vital experience in all areas.

Jordan describes herself as self-motivated and adventure loving with a passion for a healthy lifestyle.