JACK Yachtcharter

Sail and Work Experience

With a proven track record of delivering excellent guest services, Ben has skills in safety, service and water knowledge. Gaining experience as a deckhand for JOLIE BRISE and as an assistant engineer for MONACO, he has acquired knowledge in navigation, boat handling and radio equipment. Describing himself as dynamic, adaptable and friendly, he has a background in teaching water-sports and lifeguarding that makes him an excellent deckhand for JACK.


Job Description

Ben has the expertise required to stand in for the captain in his absence, acting in an important role for deckhand duties. He assists the captain during navigation and participates in all on-deck operations, respecting guests’ activities. He has extensive knowledge in the maintenance of sailing yachts and is responsible for the running of deck equipment and machinery.


Licenses and Qualifications

- STCW Safety Training
- Eng 1
- Certificate of Proficiency in Security and Awareness
- Enhanced DBS
- GMDSS Short Range Certificate VHF
- RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency
- RYA Powerboat Instructor (PB2)
- Essential Seamanship and Navigation
- First Aid Trained
- Intermediate Windsurf Instructor
- Dinghy Sailing Instructor
- RYA Multihull Instructor Endorsement
- Level 2 Paddle Sports Instructor

Sailing and Work Experience

Starting catering for large groups from the age of 14, Julia began her passion for cuisine from a young age. Following her experience in a professional kitchen she began working as a private chef, where she has catered events for up to 60 people, providing canapés, 3 course dinners, as well as wedding and birthday cakes. With her qualifications in Nutrition she is skilful in providing nutritionally balanced meals and catering to diverse dietary requirements and intolerances. Not only does Julia possess compelling culinary skills, she is also proficient in a marine environment. Having grown up sailing, she is seasoned on deck, confident in the galley under sail and has a passion for open water swimming, scuba diving and water-skiing.

Job Description

As the Chef, Julia is responsible for the crew and guest meals throughout the charter, ensuring that the food is enjoyable, the interior of the yacht is clean and serviceable and that all dietary requirements are met. She is a creative cook, varying her meals to provide variety and according to the location of JACK, to have as much relevance as possible to the region being visited.

Licences and Qualifications

- STCW
- ENG 1
- Food Hygiene Level 2
- Advanced PADI qualification
- Power Boat Level 2
- The Ultimate Chalet Host Cookery Course (1 week – La Rosière)

Sail and Work Experience
Lydia is an enthusiastic and dependable stewardess who brings a strong background in hospitality and guest care from her work in luxury resorts, Michelin-starred restaurants, and previous yachting roles. Her time on the 46m M/Y LADY DUVERA saw her working as both stewardess and nanny, combining high-level service with full-time childcare. Lydia has also held seasonal resort roles with Neilson Active Holidays, where she supervised children's clubs and gained watersports instruction experience. Her varied background contributes to her calm, guest-focused presence onboard JACK, where she handles interior duties with care and regularly assists on deck. Outside of yachting she enjoys snowboarding, sailing, and scuba diving, and brings that energy and versatility to her work onboard.

Job Description
Lydia is responsible for maintaining the yacht’s interior, including daily housekeeping, guest turn-downs, and professional meal and drink service. She also supports deck operations such as docking, tender driving, and general upkeep, ensuring a smooth and welcoming environment for both guests and crew.

Licences and Qualifications
• STCW Basic Safety Training
• ENG1 Medical
• Level II Food Hygiene
• GUEST Wine, Bartending and Mixology Module
• UKSA Superyacht Hospitality & Interior Training
• RYA Powerboat Level 2
• MCA Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
• RYA Marine Short-Range Radio
• RYA Start Windsurf Instructor
• PADI Open Water Diver