---Captain Rúbrio Basílio---
Rubrio is a friendly professional captain with a passion for adventure, sailing, watersports, travelling and the ocean. Being born on the beautiful island of Madeira, Portugal in a family of sailors, he has been on the water for most of his life.
His career started in his teenage years as a sailing instructor while getting his Management and Logistics degree at the University of Portugal. He soon grew into a professional racing athlete, and sailed in the world championships and the 2012 Olympic campaign for Portugal.
He has over 20 years of chartering experience across the Mediterranean and Caribbean, with 4 charters season spent sailing in the BVIs. He knows the cruising grounds inside and out and is passionate about providing guests with the holiday of their lives.
Whether your dream trip consists of exploring remote bays, barhopping at world famous bars, watersports, or anywhere in between, Rubrio will plan your perfect week on the water.
Qualifications:
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (Commercially Endorsed)
- ASA Sailing Instructor 205
- PADI Divemaster
- STCW
- GMDSS A1, A2
- Coach Certificate - Portuguese Sailing Federation
- Marine Engineering Systems
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian
---Chef Marielle Loeffler---
Originally from Germany, Marielle is a professional yacht chef with a love for travel, fresh ingredients and the stories that food can tell. After completing her degree in Optometry, she chose a very different path and followed her passion for the sea, food and adventure into the world of yachting.
With several years of experience cooking aboard private and charter yachts throughout the Mediterranean, Caribbean and across the Atlantic, Marielle has developed a cooking style that is fresh, wholesome and full of flavour. Her cuisine is rooted in Mediterranean cooking, complemented by asian fusion influences, creating dishes that feel refined yet relaxed.
For Marielle, great food is about more than what is on the plate. She loves exploring local markets, discovering new ingredients and experiencing different cultures through their food - experiences that continually inspire her cooking. She enjoys adapting menus to individual preferences and dietary requirements, while keeping food exciting, generous and enjoyable.
Beyond the galley, Marielle is also a certified yoga teacher and is happy to offer private yoga sessions on board - the perfect way to unwind, move and reconnect while enjoying time at sea. Warm, calm and attentive to detail, Marielle’s aim is simple: to make every
meal, and every moment on board, feel special.
Qualifications:
- Yacht Chef - Chef's Academy - Ashburton Culinary School
- Yacht & Private Chef Workshop - The Galley Gang
- 700 hrs Certified Yoga Teacher
- Food Safety & Hygiene Level 1 & 2
- STCW
---Deckhand & Stewardess - Andrea Bravo ---
Andrea is happiest when she's at sea, whether sailing offshore, exploring new places or getting stuck into life on deck. With a Pacific Ocean crossing under her belt and extensive chartering experience in New Zealand and the Mediterranean charters, she brings a real sense of adventure to life on board.
Equally at home inside and out, Andrea has worked as both deckhand and stewardess, so she can look after every part of your week, from a beautifully set table to ensuring you enjoy all of the watersports on board. Time on some of the largest yachts in Auckland gave her a high standard of presentation, and with a background in hospitality and a professional eye for design, she notices the little details that make a charter feel special.
She loves sailing, watersports, fishing and sharing her love of the ocean with guests. As a avid freediver and scuba diver, she's the perfect person to have with you when your group wants to get in the water. Friendly, energetic and fluent in English and Spanish, Andrea enjoys making people feel comfortable from the moment they step aboard, and she can't wait to help create unforgettable days on the water for your group.
Qualifications:
Languages: English, Spanish
