SYCARA V

SYCARA V
Crew Profile
Total crew complement: 16 (non-smoking crew) | Rendezvous diving only
Languages aboard: English, French, Spanish, German, Swedish, Italian, Dutch, Ukrainian, Russian.
Sycara V is not offered for charter to US residents while in US waters.
Massage services by a designated, experienced crew stewardess, if available aboard during a charter period,
are dependent upon guest service requirements at the discretion of the Captain.

CAPTAIN | STEWART FONTAINE | AMERICAN
PREVIOUS YACHTS: Martha Ann, Bacarella, Mia Elise, Lazy Z, Maupiti, Sensation
WORK EXPERIENCE: A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Stewart attended Indiana University and worked in the business world for the next decade in Indianapolis and New Orleans. He got his first taste of chartering on a BVI sailing charter and never looked back. Upon returning home, Stewart enrolled in the required seamanship courses and launched into his newly found avocation full time, first as a dive instructor, then engineer, and soon moved up the ranks to his first captain’s job. He has captained charter and private yachts worldwide over the course of his 25+ year career (for many years as a team with his wife, Sonya). Stewart's seagoing adventures fill a virtual pirate’s treasure chest of entertaining stories. His unparalleled, worldwide experience will impress even the most well-traveled clientele.
WATERS CRUISED: New England, Bahamas/Cayman Islands/Caribbean, East/West Mediterranean, Central America, Panama to the Pacific NW / Alaska, Australia to Tahiti, Galapagos Islands, Micronesia
JOB DESCRIPTION: As master of the vessel, Stewart’s primary focus is the safety of the guests and crew. His myriad duties range from navigation to accounting, planning and managing charters, to the overall management of the yacht and crew. Delegation of responsibilities is essential. The heads of the various departments – Galley, Interior, Deck and Engineering, work in concert with Stewart to ensure each and every cruise is a relaxing and rewarding experience. He encourages a service-oriented daily work ethic among the crew while maintaining just the right tone of formal or casual ambiance aboard as desired by the guests.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: United States Coast Guard: Master-Ocean Steam or Motor Vessels of not more than 3000 Gross Tons, Cayman Islands Shipping Registry, Endorsement/Management of Cayman Islands Ships, Ship's Security Officer, Professional Assoc. of Dive Instructors: Open Water Scuba Instructor
EDUCATION: Indiana University
LANGUAGES: Basic French
HOBBIES: When not on the water, you will find Stewart and Sonya (retired from her life at sea) enjoying their home in the Turks & Caicos Islands busy with scuba diving, underwater photography and quiet strolls on the beach, or at their mountain hide-away in Breckenridge, Colorado, enjoying snow skiing, bicycling and wildlife photography.

FIRST OFFICER | MATTHEW “MATT” LITTLEJOHN | NEW ZEALAND
PREVIOUS YACHTS: Aspen Alternative, Tsumat, Imagine IIWATERS CRUISED: Galapagos, Central America, Mexico, East/West Coast USA, Caribbean, Bahamas
WORK EXPERIENCE: Matt was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. From the early age of 10, Matt started international racing for various classes of yachts and at 17 he was selected to be part of Team New Zealand for the America’s Cup in the 2003-4 campaign. When starting his professional career, Matt undertook an apprenticeship in boat building and marine cabinetry and then embarked on an 8-year venture working at Trinity Yachts. In 2012, Matt made the decision to join yachting and fulﬁll his dream of working at sea.
JOB DESCRIPTION: In addition to overall management of the Deck Department, Matt also serves as the Ship’s Safety, Security and Medical Officer.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: Chief Mate 3000, Ship Security Officer, Marine Cabinetry Apprenticeship/Robinson Marine Interiors
HOBBIES: Sailing, photography, sky diving, custom carpentry, exploring new places

HEAD CHEF | DAVID WHITEFIELD | BRITISH
PREVIOUS YACHTS: Carpe Diem, Fountainhead, Dragon Fly, Sunrays,
Alfa Nero, Trump Princess, Oasis, Nero, Queen K, Kingdom V KR, Mikado, Bon Heur II
WATERS CRUISED: South Paciﬁc, Coral Sea, Java Sea, Straits of Malacca, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Adriatic, Atlantic
WORK EXPERIENCE: David grew up in St. Ives, Cornwall in the UK. He attended sea school in London before starting his culinary career at the young age of 16. David’s ﬁrst trip to sea was with the Royal Navy, followed by a 3-year apprenticeship onboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth 2 including three world cruises, several trans-Atlantic crossings and one requisition as a troop carrier during the Falklands conﬂict in 1982. After a 7 year career in the British Merchant Navy David moved ashore and opened a successful 80 seat restaurant in St. Ives for 3 years. After selling the restaurant, David's passion for the sea inspired him to sail his own boat on 7 circumnavigations. He spent 2 years sailing half-way around the world from the Caribbean to Thailand. David has an extensive repertoire of culinary inspirations from 38 years of traveling the globe by sea. When not onboard, he lives in the world renowned gastronomic area of the Dordogne in Bordeaux.

"With extensive experience on private and charter vessels cruising worldwide, I have catered for wealthy owners and distinguished clientele for many years. I consistently maintain a high standard in offering a fine dining experience for each and every guest. I am adept at seeking out the freshest produce and products of the local cuisine. My specialty is health-conscious meals prepared in keeping with the tradition of classic cuisine."

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for provisioning and menu planning for guest and crew meals, management of galley safety standards and inventory.
EDUCATION: Ship’s Cook's Certiﬁcation, London School of Nautical Cookery, Cornwall Catering College, Paris Ritz Hotel. Attended courses at the Paris Ritz Hotel, sweetArt, (Munich, Germany)
HOBBIES: Sailing, surﬁng, diving, gardening, motorcycles, fishing

SOUS CHEF | AMY BRADLEY | BRITISH
PREVIOUS YACHTS: Exuma, Icon
WATERS CRUISED: North / South Paciﬁc, Atlantic, Caribbean, Mediterranean
WORK EXPERIENCE: Amy was born in the heart of England in a town called Worcestershire. She has spent many years traveling and working overseas. Amy has always had a keen interest in food and started her yachting adventure working as chef onboard a sailing catamaran in the British Virgin Islands cooking for up to 12 guests and crew. To gain more restaurant experience Amy ventured to Perth, Australia, to work in Neil Perry’s Rockpool Restaurant. Working with chefs over the years of various nationalities shaped and inﬂuenced her culinary style. Her love for the ocean, traveling and experiencing other cultures and foods brought her back to the yachting industry. Amy has a particular interest in plant-based diets and special dietary requirements.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Cooking for the crew and assisting the Head Chef with guest meals. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: Day Skipper’s License, Rescue Diver Certiﬁcate
EDUCATION: Australian College of Applied Education, Ashburton Culinary School
LANGUAGES: Spanish
HOBBIES: Traveling, Bodycombat, Muay Thai boxing, diving, hiking, snorkeling, snowboarding, wakeboarding and kite surﬁng

CHIEF STEWARDESS | MARINE BEAUCAMPS | FRENCH
PREVIOUS YACHTS: Jaycee III, Axioma
WATERS CRUISED: Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas, USA, Canada
WORK EXPERIENCE: Marine is from the city of Lille in the north of France. At the age of 15, she embarked on an epic 2.5-year voyage with her family on a 38 ft sailing yacht and created her fondest memories. While studying languages in Antibes, she decided to embark on a career traveling at sea by joining the yachting industry. Marine is SYCARA V's wine aﬁcionado and takes a serious interest in expanding her knowledge base. In conjunction with the Chef, Marine ensures that the pairings of wine with food enhance your gastronomic experience. Marine is dedicated to making your time aboard SYCARA V the best holiday of your life.
JOB DESCRIPTION: In charge of the Interior Department, guest service and event planning.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: Powerboat Level II, STCW 95
EDUCATION: FAC LEA
LANGUAGES: English, Italian, Spanish
HOBBIES: Reading, water sports, running, biking, ﬁne wines, traveling, spending time with family

SECOND STEWARDESS | EMMA BURTON | BRITISH
PREVIOUS YACHTS: Arkley, Addiction, S/Y Panthalassa, Drizzle
WATERS CRUISED: Mediterranean, Adriatic, Atlantic, Caribbean
WORK EXPERIENCE: Born and raised in London, Emma spent her youth playing and competing in a range of sports from springboard diving to horse riding. Her love for the water led her to work as a lifeguard for almost 6 years; she is also a qualiﬁed water aerobics instructor and swim teacher. Emma completed university with her ﬁnal paper published in an educational journal. She has traveled across the globe enjoying and discovering new places and cultures. In 2011 she embarked on her career in yachting.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Supports the Chief Stewardess with guest service and housekeeping duties.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: Water Aerobics Level 2, ASA Level 1, STCW 95
EDUCATION: BSc / Sports and Exercise, BSc / Sports Conditioning and Coaching
HOBBIES: Water sports, horse riding, ﬁtness, massage, reading, food and wine

MSTEWARDESS / MASSEUSE | ALEXANDRA “AMIE” STERN | SWEDISH
PREVIOUS YACHTS: S/Y Zaca a te Moana, Belle Aimee, Venus
WATERS CRUISED: French Polynesia, Baja California, Atlantic, Caribbean, Mediterranean
WORK EXPERIENCE: Amie grew up in Stockholm, Sweden ( the country's archipelago is comprised of 30,000 islands. She spent her high school summers co-hosting self-leadership camps for youth on the island of Ekskaret. She traveled solo in India at the age of 20 to study yoga after graduating top of her class in cultural studies and languages. She joined yachting in 2011 and sailed across the Atlantic on a 144 ft gaff-rigged schooner, a replica of Errol Flynn’s yacht built in 1930. In 2013, Amie took time out of yachting to volunteer at a perma-culture and yoga center in the Peruvian Amazon. She recently founded a brand and design studio in Central London. Amie joined SYCARA V in May 2014. Her passion for yachting is reflected in how much she enjoys making each guest feel special and every trip memorable.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Supports the Chief Stewardess with guest service and housekeeping duties.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: Swedish Massage / ITEC level 3 by Catherine Alderson, Deep Tissue Massage by Christophe Marchesseau of Excellence de Sens, St. Barths, 200 hour Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Certificate SSCY, Cuzco, Peru
PADI Rescue Diver, Powerboat Level 2, STCW
LANGUAGES: English
EDUCATION: Graphic Design & Branding / Shillington College of Design / Melbourne, Australia
HOBBIES: Yoga, diving, snowboarding, surﬁng, architecture, photography, design, traveling

STEWARDESS | JESSICA “JESSY” MACKAY | BRITISH
WORK EXPERIENCE: Jessy was raised just outside of London. An interest in travel took her around the world at the age of 20. Having visited and lived in Canada, South America, Asia and Europe, she ﬁnally settled in Australia where she has resided since 2013. Jess has worked in various restaurants and vineyards learning about food and wine but 13 years of experience in hospitality is where her heart is. Having spent most of her life living by the ocean, Jessy decided to combine her love of travel and the hospitality industry by joining the world of yachting.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Supports the Chief Stewardess with guest service and housekeeping duties.
EDUCATION: Studied Nutrition / University of Surrey, UK
HOBBIES: Yoga and meditation, surﬁng, reading, cooking, hiking

STEWARDESS | SARAH CLAUDE-VOLLELV | NORWEGIAN
PREVIOUS YACHTS: Bliss, Magic Moments
WATERS CRUISED: US East Coast, Bahamas, Caribbean
WORK EXPERIENCE: Originally from France, Sarah grew up in Montreal, Canada, where she developed a love for the great outdoors. Coming from a multi-cultural Martiniquan and Norwegian family, she always had a passion for traveling. Sarah explored on her own around South America after graduating from law school in 2016. Sarah’s work experience includes various prestigious events in Montreal and working as a brand ambassador for several companies. Her entry into yachting combines Sarah’s interest in hospitality and traveling.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Supports the Chief Stewardess with guest service and housekeeping duties.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: STCW
LANGUAGES: English, French, Spanish
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Law / Sherbrooke University
HOBBIES: Hiking, camping, reading, exercising, traveling and food tasting

SECOND OFFICER | MATTHEW COOMBES | SOUTH AFRICAN
PREVIOUS YACHTS: Gladiator, Virginian, Capri, Venus, Lime Light
WATERS CRUISED: Mediterranean, Caribbean, North Atlantic, Paciﬁc
WORK EXPERIENCE: Having grown up in Durban, Matt has always had an affection for the sea. Whilst studying for a graphic design career Matthew found relaxation in surﬁng, where his love and respect for the ocean sparked an ambition to embark on a career in the yachting industry.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assists the First Officer in administrative duties and manages the Deck Department.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: MCA Yacht Master Offshore
EDUCATION: BA/Brand Communication / Vega Brand Communication School
HOBBIES: Exercising, playing ukulele and bass guitar, gym

DECKHAND | AZDEIN AMBERGER-CHERGUI | NEW ZEALAND
WATERS CRUISED: Caribbean, Mediterranean, Atlantic, US East Coast
WORK EXPERIENCE: Azdein was born and raised in New Zealand and has a strong connection with the outdoors and traveling. Whether ﬁshing with his grandfather or playing rugby with his mates, Azdein always enjoys a chance to get outside. From a young age Azdein was lucky enough to do a lot of traveling which fueled his desire for adventure. At age 12 he trekked 800km from the bottom of France and across the top of Spain!
JOB DESCRIPTION: Maintenance of the exterior of the yacht.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: Power Boat Level II, STCW, Rescue Diver
HOBBIES: Diving, sports, tramping, traveling

DECKHAND | HARRY BRAND | BRITISH
PREVIOUS YACHTS: Areti, Yalla
WATERS CRUISED: Caribbean, Mediterranean, Atlantic, US East Coast, Bahamas
WORK EXPERIENCE: Harry comes from Bath in South West England. He has performed on stage at the Bath Theater Royal. Acting is Harry’s passion, however, after seeing many friends take the plunge into yachting he decided to venture out for himself. Having spent 2 years in the industry, Harry has decided to pursue yachting as a career after falling in love with living and working on the water.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Maintenance of the exterior of the yacht.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: PWC competency, Power Boat Level II, STCW, Crowd Control, Helicopter Operations
HOBBIES: Acting, track car racing, rugby, tennis, skiing, language

CHIEF ENGINEER (Rotation) | DALE KIDNEY | BRITISH
PREVIOUS YACHTS: Ulysses, Arctic P/Seahorse P, Anna Eva, Flying Eagle, A, Kogo, Air
WATERS CRUISED: Baltic, Mediterranean, Caribbean, East / West Coast USA, South America, Red Sea, North and South Pacific, Indian Ocean
WORK EXPERIENCE: Dale was born in an English coastal town in Cumbria. He joined the Merchant Navy as an Engineer Officer Cadet at age 16. Over the last 20 years Dale has amassed a broad skill set from working on a wide range of vessel types before settling on a career in yachting.
LICENSES: MCA Chief Engineer Y1, Second Engineer Reg. III/2 Unlimited
JOB DESCRIPTION: In charge of the overall management of the Engineering Department in the operation and maintenance of all safety and critical equipment.
HOBBIES: Car and tractor enthusiast / collector, mountain biking

CHIEF ENGINEER (Rotation) | JAN POLS | DUTCH
PREVIOUS YACHTS: Resilience, Invictus, The Mercy Boys, Titania, Capri, Caneli
WORK EXPERIENCE: Jan was born in the Netherlands and grew up with an interest in everything technical. After completing nautical college, he joined the Dutch Merchant Navy where he came across “white boats” and found that being an engineer on yacht was an excellent career move. After 16 years on yachts Jan still enjoys his job and being part of the team on SYCARA V.
WATERS CRUISED: East/West Coast Atlantic, Mediterranean, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, North and Baltic Seas
JOB DESCRIPTION: In charge of the overall management of the Engineering Department in the operation of all safety and critical equipment.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: MCA Chief Engineer Y1, Commercial Engineer Class II, YM Offshore
HOBBIES: Riding and restoring classic motorbikes, carpentry, reading

SECOND ENGINEER (Rotation) | CHARLES BOUTOILLE | FRENCH
PREVIOUS YACHTS: Ti Voglio Tanto Bene, S/Y Le Ponant, Azimut 120
WORK EXPERIENCE: Charles was born in Saint Malo, the famous privateering port in Brittany. He began his seafaring career at 18 and worked on various kinds of commercial vessels-small cruise ships, ferries and merchant ships. Prior to joining SYCARA V, Charles cruised around New Caledonia and the Vanuatu islands.
WATERS CRUISED: Mediterranean, Caribbean, Indian Ocean, South Pacific
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assists the Chief Engineer with the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the vessel's equipment.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: Chief engineer Reg III/3
HOBBIES: Traveling, diving, hiking, spending time with friends

SECOND ENGINEER (Rotation) | ANDREW "ANDY" MORLEY | BRITISH
PREVIOUS YACHTS: Chopi Chopi, Step One
WATERS CRUISED: Mediterranean, Caribbean, Atlantic, Arabian Gulf, Falkland Islands, North Sea
WORK EXPERIENCE: Having grown up listening to his grandfather's military stories, Andy decided to join the Royal British Navy at age 18 where he served as an Engineer for over 10 years on three different vessels: HMS Cardiff, HMS Manchester and HMS St Albans. Military experience provided Andy with a wide-ranging engineering apprenticeship (with an emphasis on ﬁreﬁghting and damage control) to expand his future. Andy began his yachting career in 2014.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: MCA Chief Engineer Y3
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assisting the Chief Engineer with daily operations and maintenance.
HOBBIES: Running, diving, traveling, exploring new cultures and cuisines

ENGINE ROOM ASSISTANT | ILLIA NEPEIKO | UKRAINIAN
PREVIOUS YACHTS: Perseus 3, Entourage
WATERS CRUISED: Mediterranean, Black Sea
WORK EXPERIENCE: Growing up in the Crimea between two seas, the Azov and the Black Sea, Illia always knew he would have a career on the water. After completing an engineering degree in 2014, Illia first worked on commercial boats and then moved on to the yachting industry.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assisting in the engine room with daily operations and maintenance.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: AEC Qualiﬁcation, Motor Man License (working towards Chief Engineer Y4)
LANGUAGES: English, Russian
HOBBIES: Basketball, power lifting, reading