Tempest WS

Captain: Richard Mussini

CAPTAIN - Richard MUSSINI
Born: 1966
Nationality : French
Languages : French, English, Italian and Spanish

Richard has always had an infinite passion with the sea and he has over 30 years experience working on Yachts. The Mediterranean is one of his preferred cruising grounds and he knows the west and east intimately knowing the finer and more privileged spots to visit on any itinerary. He has also cruised in the Caribbean and has naturally had trans-Atlantic and deep water experience as a result.
We and clients find him a great yacht captain with a very "can do" attitude which creates great yacht charters with many repeat clients
Previously on the very popular charter yacht "Gems" for 8 years, Richard has a well earned reputation as being an outstanding captain!


CHEF - Virginie Dumon

Virginie is a French dynamic chef who started studying Catering & Hospitality on the French Riviera where she worked as Maitre D’ in several luxurious restaurants.She then moved to the UK where she spent six years in studying International Hospitality Management and successively working as waitress, restaurant manager and Maître D’ in prestigious places such as “Drones” in London for the Michelin Stars British Chef Marco Pierre White. This is where she developed her skills and her passion for cooking.Passionate about travel, she has visited many places around the world improving her cooking skills and technics along the wayShe Came back to France in 2011 and finally joined the world of yachtingy where she found herself fully fulfilled on the sea providing cuisine in a more intimate environment..Specialising in Mediterranean, European & International Cooking, she can match any requirement, vegetarian or gluten free providing very healthy dishes using the finest and freshest of ingredients.
Previously Chef on 30m MY Quid Pro Quo and 66m MY Okto, she isnow happy to start her fifth season onboard TEMPEST WS. Particularly creative, she is looking forward to providing a real culinary experience to her guests.
Languages: French, English with a notion of Italian


STEWARDESS – Anais Perreux
French - 30 y.o
Languages: Engilsh, French

Anais is very familiar to the luxury world and high class service. She has worked in restaurants across the globe from Australia to London and also villa management gaining a vast experience in customer service. Anais is a hard worker with many skills, she can work under pressure and she is a good multi tasker with attention to detail. Passionated about traveling and cooking, Anais has a very positive attitude and gentle nature and will go out of her way to make sure her guests have everything they need.


ENGINEER – Vincent Le Marec
French -
Languages: English, French

Vincent has now been in the yachting industry for over ten years starting as deckhand gaining experience with all the water toys and tenders and has also worked as a steward and cook! Passionate about engines he is currently rebuilding a VW van in his spare time! a hard worker and with many skills he is a great crew member to have onboard


MATE – Charly Chaste
French
Languages: English, French

Born in the south of France, Charly has grown up with a passion for the sea and sailing, after finishing his studies at the University de la Mer in Nice he then spent 4 months at the university of San Diego to perfect his English. He has been working on yachts ever since and has gained a huge knowledge of cruising in the East and West med. Always smiling and with a calm personality he is the perfect crew member to assist guests of all ages with the water sports