Relevant Yachting Experience

October 2020 – April 2024 Southern Wind 78 RP Position: Captain

December 2018 -September 2020 S/Y Royal Huisman 84 Position: Captain

February 2014 – November 2017 Swan 62FD Position: Captain

February 2009 – November 2013 Swan 55 Position: Captain

Other Experiences

Sept.  2007 – April 2008 S/Y “Patient Falcon”  95ft Position: First Mate

I’ve joined the yacht in France, then we sailed to Spain to set up the boat for the Atlantic crossing from Canary Islands to Antigua where we took part in the Super Yachts Cup. After a month of charter cruising from Antigua to Grenadines and back, we sailed to Turks & Caicos, Bahamas and Florida.

May 2004 – February 2007 S/Y Swan 55 “Cardillo” Position: Mate / Skipper

In three seasons (usually May till October) I have sailed all over the Western Med and Greece with the owner and his family. During the rest of the year I’ve managed the maintenance of the yacht. 

January – July 2018 S/Y TC 85 “ Velacarina” Position: Captain 

Ketch rig, Hoek Design modern/classic yacht. I joined in Palma after the purchase to complete the handover from the previous crew and sailed to Italy where I’ve managed the yard service and the commercial classification.

April – June 2008 S/Y Swan 65   “Creuza de Ma” Position:  First Mate

I helped the owner/skipper to race with guest at the Antigua Sailing Week and for the Atlantic crossing from Antigua to St Tropez (South of France) where we raced at the Giraglia  from St. Tropez to Genova.

April – July 2007 S/Y  “Black Shark” 82ft Position: First Mate 

August – Sept 2007 S/Y Baltic 64 “Nireas” Position: Skipper