Captain : Arnaud Matter
Nationality : French
Languages : English and French
Arnaud began his career on water working for his family's water-sports company which included fishing and diving trips and daily charters. Following this, he opened his own diving company in St Martin! He began working as a Captain on Yachts in 2001 and has since cruised the Caribbean, Mediterranean (including Adriatic) and Bahamas. He has a wealth of charter experience and previously worked onboard M/Y Negara, M/Y Bradley (27m Cat), M/Y El Jefe and many more. With an excellent reputation in the industry and fantastic references from past clients, Arnaud is sure to provide your guests with a memorable experience.
Chief Stewardess : Muriel Berthe
Nationality : French
Languages : English and French
Muriel is an experienced, professional and thorough individual who's presentation and attention to detail is second to none. A pleasant and positive person, Muriel previously worked onboard M/Y Bradley with Captain Arnaud and they make a flawless team. Having traveled extensively, Muriel lived in St Martin for 16 years working in the hospitality industry before returning to the Mediterranean. She is also a qualified masseuse and enjoys Yoga, aromatherapy and is a very active person.
2nd Stewardess : Fanny von Hofsten
Nationality : Swedish
Languages : Swedish, English and basic Spanish
Fanny is a cheerful individual and always at the disposal of the guests. She joined the yachting industry in October 2014. Since then, she has spent her time working in both the Caribbean and Palma de Mallorca and learnt a vast amount in a short period of time. Fanny pays great attention to detail and nothing is spared. Always with a smile on her face, she's very popular with both guests and crew alike!
Chief Engineer / First Officer : Joseph Leonard
Nationality : British
Languages : English
With over 13,000 sea miles, Joe is a very experienced sailor and engineer having grown up on the water and starting his career at a very young age. He has previously worked onboard S/Y Gloria, S/Y Altair, S/Y Bella Regazza and M/Y Va Bene. Joe is also a qualified windsurfing instructor and enjoys teaching guests how to use all the toys onboard. In the past he owned a 25ft dinghy racer and took part in many events and regattas! Joe is a cheerful, friendly and professional crew member who is looking forward to a busy season.
Chef : Matthew Lovegrove
Nationality : British/South African
Languages : English
Matt began working on yachts in 2014 and has not looked back since! A professional and energetic individual, he enjoys working as part of a team with the aim of providing a very memorable vacation. Having worked in many high end restaurants and game lodge resorts in South Africa, Matt brings a wealth of experience with him to Hutiane and understands the high standards required in the yachting industry. He tries to use local ingredients wherever possible and develops new dishes on a regular basis. Matt's presentation is impeccable and his use of fusion and creativity have given him the chance to already make his mark and develop a great reputation in an increasingly competitive culinary world. Sample menu's available upon request.
