children to boat life on the family sailing yacht or take to the water windsurfing. His safety consciousness is more pronounced as a father than ever, and he ensures that safety is of paramount importance on board Lady Joy. When maritime weather conditions are unsuitable, Chris is more than likely to be enjoying a round of golf or a game of squash. Chris’s professional yachting career began over twenty years ago, during which time he has also graduated from the University of Plymouth with a BSC honors degree in Marine Technology, and completed his “MCA Master of Yachts License”. Chris has lost count of the number of times he has crossed the Atlantic, and knows the Mediterranean and Caribbean like the back of his hand; he has also spent time cruising the Baltic, Indian Ocean and west and east coasts of the United States. Chris has several exciting itineraries in mind to suit your cruising dreams. You can be sure that Chris will put his all into making your stay on board Lady Joy the holiday of a lifetime.

on a sail training vessel teaching disabled passengers. Since then, he has worked his way through the ranks on a variety of yachts up to 160 meters in length. In his spare time, he enjoys going to the gym and running, but his real passion is fishing. Dan’s adventures have ranged from catching 200lb catfish in Spain to salmon fishing in Alaska! He is also a keen diver and some of his best ones have included swimming with hammerheads in the Galapagos Islands and hand-feeding bull sharks in Fiji. Whether you are looking for a chilled beach holiday or an action packed adventure, Dan will always go out of his way to make sure that your stay on board Lady Joy is one you will never forget.

Abu Dhabi and England, he developed a passion for the ocean and the outdoors. He loves physical activities and from the adrenaline seekers to the shy beginners, he has been told that he has a knack for getting people to enjoy themselves! He is particularly good with kids, helping them to improve their skills and partake in all the activities the yacht has to offer while always participating in an exciting yet safe manner.

marine engineering, to enter the yachting industry. Over the years, he worked his way up the ranks to become Chief Engineer on board Lady Joy. Along with his love for Motocross and motorcycle restoration, Terry keeps fit and active in his spare time with boxing, kickboxing and martial arts.

school he trained to be an electrician, but soon decided he would rather be traveling and spent a year in Australia. Returning from Australia Sam realized he didn’t want to stop traveling and so decided to complete the required courses at the UK Sailing Academy to gain the qualifications needed to work on yachts. Following that he flew to Fort Lauderdale in the United States to join his first yacht as a professional crew member at the start of 2014. Sam first worked on Lady Joy as second engineer in 2015 and has now returned to Lady Joy for his second stint onboard, this time as chief engineer after completing a commercial engineering license and achieving his chief engineering certification. He is interested in a variety of watersports including sailing, scuba diving and surfing and is also a passionate musician and guitarist.

the yachting industry. Besides basking in the beauty of the ocean and magnificent sunsets, Gina enjoys going for a run, working out in the gym, reading and baking healthy sweets. Gina’s bubbly personality and easy-going demeanor will ensure that our guests have a most memorable stay while on board Lady Joy.

leader of the Red Bull Ireland Wings Team, and also spent more than ten years playing high level netball, representing Northern Ireland and Ulster University. After embarking on a journey of self discovery, Alice spent a month in India where she obtained her 200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training Certification. Having enriched herself in so many disciplines, Alice decided to join the yachting industry in 2017 and hasn’t looked back since! Yachting has allowed her to incorporate her love of adventure and travel with her passion for high end service. Alice looks forward to greeting guests with a flute of champagne and a warm smile, ensuring that they will enjoy every aspect that Lady Joy has to offer.

anthropology. Her years of hospitality experience made her a natural fit for the yachting industry. Cameryn loves anything creative, including sewing, knitting and interior design. Her open mind and kind demeanor allow her to connect with all guests on board Lady Joy.

science in Cegep and biochemistry in university, Jade also worked in the restaurant industry, providing excellent service, and practicing mixology. Jade’s passion for swimming, hospitality and travel enticed her to join the yachting industry. Her various hobbies include reading, yoga, and event planning. Jade is excited to create unforgettable memories for all guests on board Lady Joy.

introduced to the yachting industry. During the past three years, she has worked on motor and sailing yachts ranging in size from forty-five to one hundred meters. Like her mother who is a sports therapist, Fern obtained her body massage diploma. Moreover, she recently returned from Southeast Asia where she completed an authentic Thai massage course. She is excited to utilize these skills on board Lady Joy and to invite our guests to wind down and relax with a massage of their choice. In her free time, Fern loves to participate in any sport thrown her way and is particularly fond of golf, snowboarding and of course all water sports.

restaurants, luxury hotels and for a British Premier League Football Club. Having worked in the yachting industry for over twelve years, his extensive travels have naturally inspired and enriched his culinary expertise. Whether it be French, Italian, Mediterranean or Asian, it will be Chef Vincent’s pleasure to treat our guests to his wide array of menus and to cater to any requests they may have.

Nicolas spent ten years working in various fine dining hotels and restaurants in England and on the Côte D’Azur. His culinary style is very diverse, incorporating global flavors from classic French and Mediterranean dishes to Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine. Nicolas is happy to cater to any specific dietary requirements and looks forward to sharing his expertise with all guests on board Lady Joy.

years. Once Michael obtained his university degree in Cultural Studies, he worked in film production with an emphasis in photography and video. Combining his love of adventure and travel with his knowledge and passion for the visual arts, he decided to join the yachting industry in 2020. Michael can’t wait to make wonderful videos of guests enjoying a phenomenal time on board Lady Joy!

Level 1 Qualification. David has experience in many different industries, from construction to fine dining and made the move to the yachting industry in 2024. During his free time, he enjoys craftsmanship, reading and almost all outdoor sports. With his belief that positivity and happiness are contagious, David always tries his best to spread joy wherever he goes and looks forward to creating a magical experience for all guests on board Lady Joy.

with his family in 2019 and one year later, he joined the yachting industry. Luke enjoys surfing, snorkelling, spearfishing and fitness and looks forward to sharing many water sports with guests on board Lady Joy.

joined the yachting industry in 2022. Fluent in English and German, Rupert looks forward to sharing his love and enthusiasm of the ocean with all guests on board Lady Joy. His hobbies include diving, surfing and fishing.