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Kevin Gentles

Captain

Canadian / British · English

Description: Kevin Gentles is an accomplished Captain/Engineer with extensive experience across luxury charter operations, vessel refits, and crew management. Based in the BVI, he holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore with Commercial Endorsement and has operated across the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Pacific, and Southeast Asia. Most recently, he has served as Captain/Engineer aboard the Lagoon 77 Mariah Princess III and Seaclusion Sunreef 80 in the BVI, where he received the vessel under new ownership and built a highly successful charter program, earning repeat bookings from guests and brokers alike. Prior to this, Kevin captained and engineered a Sunreef Supreme 68 in the Mediterranean and managed a full refit of a Lagoon 630 Power Catamaran in Ft. Lauderdale, overseeing all major systems including the watermaker, generator, and electrical systems. He has also served as First Officer on the 68m M/Y Lady Christine and as First Mate on the 46m M/Y Q95 Mangusta in the Mediterranean, where he managed ECDIS passage planning and hosted high-profile Owner guests. Earlier in his career, Kevin served as First Mate on S/Y Mystery 43M across Australia and the Pacific, leading a 16-month refit at The Yard Brisbane. He captained Moreton Bay Holidays Afloat in Brisbane, managing a fleet of catamarans and overseeing the full refitting of a marina. Additional experience includes passages from Cairns to the Solomon Islands aboard M/V Umbra 55M, Bosun work on M/Y Aquamarina 47M in Singapore and Brisbane, and roles as First Mate on M/Y Blue Sky 45M across Taiwan and Hong Kong. • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore with Commercial Endorsement • RYA Coastal Skipper & Day Skipper

Nicole Bowman

Chef

American · English

Description: Nicole Bowman is an accomplished yacht Chef with over 6 years of experience in the maritime industry, working across motor and sailing yachts throughout the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Mediterranean. She brings a Caribbean Fusion culinary perspective, confidently adapting menus to all dietary requirements and provisioning in remote locations. Her experience spans back-to-back 7-night charter programmes, vessel refits, broker events, and multi-role positions covering interior and deck duties alongside her culinary responsibilities. She has a proven ability to manage provisioning budgets, train crew, and maintain the highest standards of food preparation and service for groups of up to 15 guests. Job Description Nicole is responsible for all aspects of onboard culinary operations, including provisioning in remote locations, budget management, menu planning, and daily preparation of breakfast, lunch, canapés, three-course dinners, and special event meals for groups of up to 15 guests. She is confident managing all dietary requirements including gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and various allergies. Beyond the galley, she is experienced supporting interior and deck departments, and has served in 1st Mate and multi-role capacities when required. Licences and Qualifications USCG 100 Ton Master Near Coastal — Auxiliary Sail STCW 95/10 ENG 1 PADI Rescue Diver HABC Level 2 QCF Level 2 in Culinary Skills Culinary Arts Certificate — Ashburton Personal Thai Culinary Chef — Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy ------------------------------------------------------