TAJ

Captain: Jaan Soon

Jaan Soon

Captain Estonian – 48

Previous yachts
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

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

Lou Le Galliot

Deckhand FRENCH – 35

Previous experience
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
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