RISK TAKER

James is 36 years old born and raised in the Sussex countryside of the United Kingdom. He began working in restaurants at the young age of 13, when he developed his passion for cooking. Before joining yachting in 2018, James worked in various high-end restaurants in the UK, private residences in Spain/Portugal and London, along with luxury ski chalets in the Alps. He decided to combine his love for travel and adventure with his cooking and made the transition to the Super Yacht world as Sole/Head Chef, which has not only taken him to some of the most exclusive destinations in the world, but also given him the opportunity to integrate different cultures and flavor profiles into his dishes. James’ strong repertoire of many different types of cuisines and has received him excellent feedback from happy guests from all over the world, some of which include A-List celebrities, royalty and athletes. Although he enjoys every type of cooking, his favorites include Thai food, fine dining and desserts. James’ passionate approach to life does not stop at the Galley. Alongside his colorful and charming personality, he enjoys partaking in an array of activities, some of his favorite being snowboarding, kitesurfing, skateboarding, fitness and weightlifting, wildlife photography, drone videography, and visiting/experiencing Michelin Starred restaurants around the globe.

Our Chief Stewardess Alexandra, is 24 years old and was born in the mountains of Idaho in the USA. She was raised in an adventurous family alongside three sisters and has spent the majority of her life traveling and living abroad. After moving from Idaho at the young age of 7, she spent the remainder of her childhood living between a ranch in Texas and a sailing catamaran in the Mediterranean, with spontaneous international travel in between. At 18 years old she decided to spread her wings further and jump into the world of yachting, which has since lead her to many new adventures over the past 6 years. Her broad range of life experiences has allowed her to develop a diverse range of interest, skills and unique perspectives. These traits combined with her passionate and perspective approach have played a large role in her development as a person and as our Chief Stewardess. Outside of being an exceptional host, Alexandra enjoys filling her life with a variety of interests and activities, such as professional photography, snowboarding, yoga and fitness, rock climbing, scuba diving, and any other extreme sport she can get her hands on. She also comes from a musical background and enjoys singing and playing guitar and piano.