SUNLINER X

CAPTAIN: Benoît TETAUD
French, Spoken languages: French native; English

Captain Benoit has gained experience as a captain on both sailing and motor charter yachts. He has extensively cruised the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. After spending 4 years on yachts such as Sirena A and the Leopard SKS, Benoit joined SUNLINER X in 2006. A family man, very good with children; he has a great sense of humour as well as a discrete personality and a professional eye. Benoit is also a qualified engineer. He is a real “can do” captain that will go out of his way to please guests and help them discover all the best spots.

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FIRST OFFICER: Yann BAPTISTAL
French, Spoken languages: French native; English

Yann has a long and very interesting marine experience. Yann entered the yachting industry in 2013 when he was looking for new experiences and new challenges. Prior to that, he was working on a 19m hydro jet surfer, 2 years as a Capitan in the offshore oil field in Angola and Congo and 2 seasons on 20 meters charter sailing catamaran. In addition to that for 7 years, Yann was Captain on Corsica cruise ship up to 20 meters. During this time, Yann has gathered a good general knowledge of the sea and the ocean. He is able to take fast decisions but prefers to predict situations to be prepared. Yann has a great rapport with his guests. Yann’s hobbies are windsurfing and electronic music.

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CHEF: Billy PEPPE
French, Spoken languages: French, native speaker & English, intermediate.

Trained at the prestigious National Conservatory in Arts & Crafts in Paris and Dunkirk, Chef Billy worked in several luxury hotels and restaurants, notably in the Four Seasons Hotel in Megève, at the Intercontinental in Paris as well as in private 5-stars chalets in Val d’Isère. After his experience in the hotels and as private chef, he joined the yachting industry recently in 2020 on board of M/Y YVONNE (28 meters), following his passion for the sea and teamwork. Indeed, Chef Billy finds that fishes are an incredible product to work with and loves the Mediterranean’s and French’s cuisine. Invested in his work and rigorous, Billy likes to surprise his guests with an outstanding dish presentation as well as preparing freshly fished sea products.
In addition, Billy also likes to fish, motorcycle and exercise in his spare time.

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CHIEF STEWARDESS: Ilona LETOCART
French, Spoken languages: French & English fluent; Spanish basic

Ilona started out on yachts as day worker in New Zealand. With her 3 charter seasons on M/Y DREAM (60 meters) followed by M/Y KOLAHA (63 meters) as stewardess, she has acquired all her knowledge from the experienced and professional Chief Stewardess she followed since her beginnings in the yachting industry back in 2018.Ambitious and willing to succeed, Ilona will do her best to give an unforgettable time on board with a smile. Discreet, rigorous and honest, she adapts herself to the guests. Ilona joined M/Y SUNLINER X in May 2022.
Ilona likes to read, go to museums, travel, hike, bike and dive while not on board.

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STEWARDESS: Nadia Van Der Merwe
South African, Spoken languages: English & Afrikaans fluent

Coming from the hospitality industry, Nadia spent more than 10 years as hostess and waitress in 5-stars hotel, cocktail lounge, restaurant and private villas. Her previous experience confirms that Nadia can adapt to all kind of situations. In addition, she is punctual, organised, very clean and has attention to detail. Nadia joined the crew of SUNLINER X following her curiosity for the industry and her passion for the sea. Always smiling and positive, she likes to exceed expectations by memorising the need of the guests so they are served before even asking, in order to give an exceptional experience on board.
When not on board, Nadia likes to scuba dive, ride horse, boxe, hike, do yoga and pilates.

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DECKHAND: Victor Goffre
French/Danish, Spoken languages: French, English & Danish fluent; Spanish basic

Victor is a motivated and serious deckhand who started to work in the industry back in 2019. Following his previous job on board a 83ft Feadship, built in 1957, Victor’s curiosity led him to adventure himself to newer and bigger yachts. He joined M/Y SUNLINER X this sooner year to provide his services. Quick learner, team player and loving to be at sea, Victor will take care of the cleanliness and the safety while using the water toys and tender.
In his spare time, Victor likes to sail, climb and do trekking.