SYLENE Yacht Charter

CHEF: Joanna BELLON
French,
STCW, HACCP
Languages: French, English

Joanna approaches the galley with a genuine desire to make people happy. She believes that food should be comforting and uplifting, combining her natural generosity with a focused, calm presence on board. Having spent several seasons working on charter and private yachts, she knows exactly how to manage a galley smoothly while keeping the guest experience truly personal.

Before dedicating herself to life at sea, Joanna studied communication and the arts. That artistic training fundamentally shapes her cooking today; she treats every plate like a canvas, bringing an incredible eye for color, placement, and detail to her presentation.

Throughout her career as a private yacht chef, Joanna has worked across a wide variety of vessels, proving her adaptability in dynamic maritime environments across numerous yachts, including S/Y Taj, M/Y Nirvana, S/Y Ciliam, and M/Y Pumpkin.
Joanna works with fresh, seasonal products, prioritizing vibrant flavors and high-quality ingredients to create customized menus based on her clients' preferences and dietary needs. Her unique style beautifully blends the warmth of Provençal cooking with the bold, aromatic flavors of Southeast Asia—a direct reflection of her roots and her love of travel. She offers a diverse range of specialities, from refined French and Mediterranean dishes to health-conscious cuisine and authentic Asian concepts.

FIRST MATE: Shine
French
Captain 200 Sailing Yacht, STCW
Languages: French, English

Shine brings a grounded, mature, and exceptionally calm presence to the crew.
Raised in South of France, she discovered a profound connection to the ocean that eventually led her to leave land behind entirely. She operates with a personal philosophy taking genuine satisfaction in looking after the yacht, its owners, and everyone on board.

Her maritime capabilities are backed by extensive live-aboard and offshore experience. Shine spent four years living full-time aboard her own Gib'Sea 33 sailboat in Ajaccio, Corsica, mastering the daily realities of boat ownership and maintenance. Since making yachting her full-time profession in 2017, she has completed 3 Atlantic crossings and spent years navigating the diverse waters of the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, particularly around St. Barth and St. Maarten.

Before Shine spent a decade working in various French restaurants. This extensive hospitality background gives her a distinct advantage on charter yachts. She understands high-end guest service implicitly and maintains a sharp eye for detail, making her a reliable asset for both guest interactions and interior support.

When she is not working, Shine balances her life through creative and mindful pursuits.

She looks forward to welcoming guests on board and delivering a safe, seamless, and genuinely pleasant journey.

DECKHAND / STEWARDESS: Madison
French,
STCW - – CMP/ Deckhand certificate
Language: French & English

To be completed