CAPTAIN: Christophe RIGHEZZA
French, 60 years old
Spoken languages: French Fluent; English Basic
Christophe is an experienced sailor with more than 250,000 nautical miles on many types of sailing yachts (racing, cruising, sloop, schooner, catamaran, commercial or private). With 20 transatlantic crossings, 8 Indian Ocean crossings, Christophe started his career back in 1999 and in the meantime doing regattas and races with some notable yacht (M/Y MOONBEAM IV – M/Y MERITCUP – M/Y LA POSTE and many more). On board of mostly sailing yacht ranging from 58 to 108 feet as captain for work, he has built up certification in the safety, security and medical fields. Patient, calm and with an wide knowledge of the Mediterranean Sea and the Caribbean, Christophe will make sure to guide the curious guests to the unknown coves and creeks.
CHEF: John Keohane
STEWARDESS: Elisabeth SOUBIES
French, 36 years old
Spoken languages: French fluent; English Intermediate; Spanish Basic
With an extensive experience on sailing yachts and with over 15,000 nautical miles cruised, Elisabeth has started her career in the yachting industry back in 2014 on smaller sailing yacht as watch leader and worked her way to first mate on M/Y PAOLYRE (108 feet long). She sailed on the Mediterranean Sea, in the Caribbean and made several transatlantic crossings. In addition to her previous experience, Elisabeth has certifications in medical, fire, safety, and sailing fields to ensure that the charter will proceed in the best conditions. Dynamic, organised, multitasking and detailed-oriented, Elisabeth will ensure that the guests needs are met.
