YQUEM

Margherita Loewy

Captain

Italian

Sail and Work Experience Margherita is an experienced sailing yacht Captain with over 15 years of professional navigation and more than 35,000 nautical miles sailed across the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. She has captained and managed a wide range of sailing yachts including DHARMA, FIFTY FIFTY, CEFEA, ELENA, ULYSSES, and NAMASTÉ I, and has also served as Deputy Captain, Engineer, and Refit Project Manager on ASHLEYROSE 110. Her experience includes ocean crossings, yacht deliveries, owner cruises, charter operations, and offshore regattas. Job Description The captain is responsible for the overall operation, safety, and management of the vessel, crew, and guests. This includes navigation, passage planning, compliance with maritime regulations, and the safe operation of the yacht at all times. The captain oversees maintenance, manages budgets and logistics, coordinates refits and yard periods, and ensures all onboard systems and safety procedures meet regulatory standards while maintaining a high level of service for owners and guests. Licences and Qualifications • MCA Master 200 GT CoC – Commercial Endorsement • OOW 500 GT CoC • RYA MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Unlimited – Gibraltar • RYA MCA Yachtmaster Offshore – Gibraltar • GMDSS – Commercial Endorsement • AEC 1 & AEC 2 • Radar ARPA • VHF SRC • IMO Courses: Fire Prevention (Basic & Advanced), PSSR, Survival & Rescue, Elementary First Aid, First Aid, ISPS Code • SSI Open Water Diver • Degree in Modern Languages (German & English), Diploma as Interpreter and Translator Languages Italian, English, German, French, Spanish, Greek, Hebrew ----------------------------------------------------------------------

Paola Lacchio

Chef

Italian

Sail and Work Experience Paola is an experienced yacht chef with several years working onboard both sailing and motor yachts. She has served as Chef on EGIWAVE, LADY G, SUR, and MIOTU III, and as Stew/Cook on BERENICE CUBE, SENSEI, and OCEAN HORSE, preparing a wide variety of meals including special dietary menus while managing provisioning, food storage, and galley operations. Alongside her galley responsibilities, she regularly assists with deck manoeuvres, watchkeeping during passages, and has participated in offshore regattas and an Atlantic crossing. Job Description The Chef is responsible for planning and preparing all meals onboard for guests and crew, ensuring high culinary standards while accommodating dietary requirements and preferences. Duties include provisioning, inventory management, food storage and hygiene compliance, menu planning, and maintaining the galley to the highest standards of cleanliness and organization. The Chef also coordinates meal service with the interior team and ensures efficient galley operations during both cruising and passage making. Licences and Qualifications • STCW Basic Safety Training • ENG1 Medical • RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore • RYA Powerboat Level 2 • Italian Nautical License • HACCP Certification • Food & Hygiene Level II and Level III • PADI Diving Certification • Safety, Emergency and Survival at Sea Course Languages Italian, English -----------------------------------------------------

Jamie Hargreaves

Stewardess

Canadian

Sail and Work Experience Jamie has experience on sailing yachts in delivery, mate, and deckhand roles. She worked as Mate/Cook on the 26m SY JACQUELINA in the Mediterranean, managing watchkeeping, navigation, provisioning, cooking, and general deck duties during a 4,000+ mile sailing program. She has also completed delivery passages on AGAVE and TEMPUS FUGIT, performing watchkeeping, maintenance, and sailing operations, and has additional experience as deckhand/cook on a Leopard 50 catamaran and as racing crew on keelboats up to 70ft. Job Description The Stewardess is responsible for maintaining high interior standards onboard, including housekeeping, laundry, guest service, and table presentation. She ensures guest areas are clean, organized, and welcoming while assisting with meal service and provisioning. The role also includes supporting the crew where required, maintaining inventories, and ensuring smooth day-to-day interior operations while providing excellent hospitality to owners and guests. Licences and Qualifications • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore – Commercially Endorsed • STCW Basic Safety Training • ENG1 Medical • RYA Short Range Radio Licence • Canadian Radio Operator’s Licence • First Aid with CPR C • PADI Open Water Diver • Food Safe Certification Languages English, Spanish -----------------------------------------------