JACK Carta per Yacht

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

Sail and Work Experience

Growing up on the water, Ruby has always been surrounded by boats and watercrafts so feels confident and at ease out at sea. She already has a plethora of maritime-based qualifications and experience such as instructing watersports as well as boat handling and maintenance. Ruby describes herself as sociable, bubbly and reliable and she has a positive, driven attitude that makes her a strong member of JACK’s crew.

Job Description

Ruby is responsible for organisation, management, and cleanliness of all interiors. She maintains an accurate inventory of all service items and supplies. She ensures cleaning and preparation of the vessel to the highest standards prior to all guest trips. She is in charge of vessel provisioning for both guests and crew, and all aspects of daily life. When guests are onboard, she ensures they are properly cared for and that all their requirements are met. She offers particular attention to details and a polite and entertaining spirit.

Licenses and Certificates
- STCW 2010 (01/09/2028)
- ENG1 Medical (17/07/2025)
- RYA Powerboat Instructor
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA PWC
- RYA VHF Radio
- RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance
- RYA Safety Boat
- RYA Dinghy Sailing Instructor
- RYA Start Windsurfing
- RYA Safe and Fun
- RYA First Aid
- PADI Open Water
- BC Paddlesports Instructor
- Proficiency in security awareness
- Flying Fish Deckhand Graduate
- Proficiency in designated security duties
- Food Allergy and Intolerances Training

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)