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TAJ
Crew Profile
Jaan Soon
Lou Le Galliot
Captain
Deckhand
Estonian – 48
FRENCH – 35
Previous yachts
Previous experience
Captain on S/Y VITALIA II, catamaran 38 m (ex Orange 2) Engineer/Second Captain on S/Y CILIAM, catamaran 28m Captain on M/S AMANDIRA, 52m Pinisie, Indonesian Traditional vessel Engineer on S/Y CILIAM, catamaran 28m First Mate on S/Y CORIOLAN V/VI, catamaran 25m First Mate on S/Y KEEP TRUST, Classic 8m from 1940, 13m overall
First Mate on S/Y ORIOLE, classic sloop Captain on S/Y LIBERTY, Lagoon 440 First Mate on S/Y SERENADE, sloop 21m First Mate on S/Y PATRIARCHY, schooner 23m Skipper on S/Y PALYNODIE VI, classic 15m Plenty of regatta experience
Job description Jaan 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, including compliance with all safety procedures and regulations. He takes care of adhering to flag regulations, 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.
Licenses & Certificates • STCW 95 • YACHT MASTER OCEAN • YACHT MASTER OFFSHORE, Estonia
Languages Native Estonia, excellent English, French and Russian
Hobbies Surfing, kite surfing, wind surfing, Scuba/free diving
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Job description Lou has the expertise required to stand in for Captain in his absence, acting as second in command. She assists the Captain during navigation and participates in all on-deck operations, respecting guest’s activities. She has extensive knowledge of sailing yachts maintenance and is responsible for the running of deck equipment and machinery.
Licenses & Certificates • Capitaine 200 (Sailing) • Brevet du capitaine 200 : Med 2, CGO • CFBS (STCW95)
Languages English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Sabrina Royer Chef/Hostess
FRENCH – 35
Previous experience Waitress at Le Café des Alpes – Corenc (38) Head Waitress at Le Terrasse Café – Megève (74) Head of staff at Stone Grill – Nouméa (98) Barmaid at Yellow Beach – St Martin (971) Waitress at Coco Beach – St Martin (971) Waitress at NBA American Sport Bar – St Tropez (83) Barmaid at The Golden Heart – London, England
Job description Sabrina is in charge of the galley and is responsible of guests and crew meals, assuring a rich variety of food. She estimates food needs, reviews inventory assuring adequate supplies are available, sticking to budget and guests’ expectations. She carries out food service activities in order to have meals prepared at scheduled times and makes sure to comply with health regulations. Thanks to her creativity, she develops new recipes and ways of serving food in order to satisfy different guests’ wishes.
Licenses & Certificates • Basic Security Training Certificate INS.E.I.T. – Nice (06) • Training Qualification in Management at Les Charmilles Professional Training Center– St Martin d’Hères(38) • Bac Professionnel Comptabilité at Les Charmilles Professional Training Center– St Martin d’Hères(38) • BEP Accountancy Qualification Lycée Les Charmilles– Grenoble(38)
Languages Native French, fluent English and basic Spanish
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Sample Menu Lunch (fresh fruits or fruit salad for dessert) Tuna quiche and leek quiche with a mixed salad Lardon cake, cheese, olives and vegetable cake with a rice salad Fish tartare and quinoa salad
Dinner Green salad with lasagna and panna cotta with mango coulis Coleslaw with baked fish, rice, ratatouille and chocolate mousse Tomato salad, mozzarella with tuna tataki, rice pilaf and apple tart