LADY MARIGOT Charte de Yacht

First Mate: Lee Freeman

Lee has been working with Lady Marigot since 2018, when he joined as a deckhand. While sailing is one of his many strengths, Lee specializes in mechanical maintenance of all sorts.
With a willingness to listen and learn, coupled with an acute ability to educate himself from any source (youtube included!) Lee continues to excel. Affable and endearing, polite and well-mannered, his youthful cheer and unyielding work-ethic makes for an invaluable addition to any crew or charter.
With the ocean as Lee's principal passion, perhaps his greatest talent is free-diving and spear-fishing. Countless times he has returned to the boat with barracuda, snapper, spiny lobster, and more. Most daring of all, Lee usually spear-fishes at night, hundreds of yards off the coast of Saint Lucia in what is known as the St. Vincent channel. Lee also fixes cars in his free time and enjoys motorcycles, dirt-biking, and offroading. He hopes to one day be a Captain.

Chef Xavier has been working with Lady Marigot for over two years and cooking his whole life. Born in Evian, he is classically trained French Chef, has ran and worked at numerous top-tier restaurants across the globe, and brings a wealth of culinary knowledge & excellence. Both Chef Xavier and his son, Raphaël, elevate the Lady Marigot sailing experience to truly 5-star levels!
Xavier served in the French Army, before becoming a professional windsurfer. After going to Saint Lucia for a tournament, he never left and now is a resident of both France and Saint Lucia. His hobbies include windsurfing, fitness & wellness, and the wisdom of the Tao.

Chef Raphaël is a highly skilled chef with international fine-dining experience and a strong foundation in both European and Caribbean cuisine. He began his culinary career in his home country of Saint Lucia at the age of 17, working in a high-end restaurant where he developed strong classical techniques and a refined approach to service.
From ages 20 to 22, Raphaël worked in two ski resorts in Switzerland, gaining valuable experience in high-volume luxury hospitality while maintaining fine-dining standards in demanding seasonal environments. He further refined his craft in Paris at the prestigious Hôtel de Crillon, working within a Michelin-starred restaurant environment, where precision, elegance, and gastronomic excellence were paramount.
Returning to Saint Lucia, Raphaël became Head Chef of his family’s restaurant (Coal Pot; Castries, Saint Lucia), a position he has held for the past three years. In this role, he leads the kitchen with a focus on high-end presentation, refined flavor profiles, and a modern gastronomic style infused with Caribbean flair.
His expertise spans French, Saint Lucian, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisines. He also brings
experience in private yacht charters and luxury dining experiences, consistently delivering
beautifully plated, elevated cuisine with a distinctive Caribbean fusion twist.
In his free time, Raphael enjoys fishing, biking, and supporting his beloved Arsenal FC.