BORN: 1993.
Jessica is a highly skilled and dedicated Chief Stewardess, passionate above providing outstanding service and crafting memorable experience for guests onboard. She joined the yacht industry over 6 years ago and has worked on the likes of 59m S/Y Germania Nova, 38m S/Y Twilight and 57m S/Y Mondango as the Chief Stewardess, leading the interior teams, managing all aspects of the yachts interior, and consistently exceeding guests’ expectations. In 2023, Jessica had also spent the summer season on her father’s sail yacht in Greece, assisting with deliveries, helming, anchoring and more. She joins S/Y ARCHELON in 2024 and is excited to welcome the guests with her exceptional hospitality and warm smile, making sure everyone feels right at home from the moment they step onboard.

Born: 1993
Languages: English.
Sailing has been Richards passion from a very young age, this starting with dinghy sailing and progressed onto offshore yacht racing. His career then moved into teaching and passing on his knowledge to others. After many years teaching he made the decision to move into the charter industry and have never looked back. His progression from smaller boats to the world of superyachts aids Richard in understanding many aspects of the vessel he works with and his attention to detail ensuring an immaculately kept deck. Richard is progressing his career to larger vessels, currently working towards the Officer of the watch 3000gt. He is keen to pass on his knowledge to crew wanting to progress their careers and with interested guests. With experience from a teaching environment, he remains calm under pressure and has a professional and friendly manner.
In his spare time Richard has a passion for fishing and enjoys sharing this also with both guests and crew. Richard joined ARCHELON in Spring 2020.

Born: 1980
Languages: English.
Captain James has over 10 years of experience in the yachting industry with seven of those years at the helm of Marine Oyster sailing yachts. He has cruised the Caribbean over 5 seasons which included the busy charter yacht S/Y OOFLEDUST, an Oyster 82. Took part in an extensive yacht racing program in the Mediterranean on S/Y MAEGAN then went on to create an expedition voyage to the Artic Circle with S/Y FIREBIRD to include a ski and sail element for the guests. James prides himself on his goal orientated attitude towards work and pushes the boundaries for the more avid sailors that embark. As one of the most recognised captain of Oyster yachts James was given the opportunity to work with ARCHELON since her build in 2018 and has strived to deliver an impeccable sailing yacht to her Owner in 2019. With his previous experience as a charter yacht captain he can tailor the trip to suit the guests whether stepping on board a sailing yacht for the 1st time or re-experiencing the thrill of hoisting the main sail on a performance sailing yacht.

Born: 2000.
Growing up in New Zealand has given Kayci an adventurous nature with a passion for the outdoors. With teaching cooking classes to children has expanded her multitasking and fast thinking within hospitality and now she has a diverse range of skills including; fine dining service, barista and cocktail making, wine service, housekeeping, laundry, a fine eye for detail and arranging beautiful breakfast platters. Kayci brings 7yrs of experience in hospitality, including both summer and winter seasonal jobs and 3 years in luxury establishments. Kayci joined ARCHELON in June 2024 covering all aspects of interior; immaculate up keep of guest and crew areas, provide efficient turn up and turn down service, fine dining meal service, laundry and ensuring all guests’ needs are met. No stranger to being seen on deck she is happy to assist other crew and departments in deck wash-downs and waxing bright work and thorough cleaning of the engine room. Kayci has a passion for music and drama and enjoys Irish dancing – connecting her to her Irish roots.

Born: 1997
Languages: English & Fluent Spanish.
Charlotte is a dynamic and resourceful individual with a strong passion for engineering. With a BSc Hons in Coaching Outdoor Leadership, her journey began in England where she became an integral part of a Sail Training Charity for 9 years. During this time, she empowered young people from challenging backgrounds, fostering confidence and imparting essential life skills through the power of Sail Training. Having risen through the ranks to become an Officer of the Watch. Her invaluable experiences have shaped Charlottes organizational abilities and instilled in her a methodical and determined approach to problem-solving. Her thirst for knowledge led her to pursue a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Theory and Maintenance, further expanding her theoretical understanding and solidifying her engineering expertise. In April 2020 she joined ARCHELON where she has applied her engineering acumen. Outside of her professional endeavors, Charlotte enjoys hobbies that reflect her adventurous spirit including free diving, walking and offshore racing. Charlotte is an invaluable asset, bringing a wealth of engineering expertise, unwavering determination, and a resourceful approach to ARCHELON.

Born: 1990
Languages: Fluent Hungarian and English.
Hardworking, pro-active chef Mate has an upbeat and positive attitude, who is passionate about high-quality food and service, possessing excellent organizational skills. Passionate about locally sourced produce Mate is classically French trained with an extensive knowledge of Italian and modern British/Mediterranean cuisines along with an intermediate skillset of Indian, Thai and Japanese Cuisines. Mate has a wide range of knowledge of various diets such as Vegan, Ketogenic, Paleo and Pescatarian. Fully aware of food safety issues and regulatory requirements for food handling, sanitation and cleanliness Mate is proud to have previously worked in Michelin starred and 3AA restaurants and 5* luxury hotels such as Four Seasons Gresham Palace. ARCHELON Captain welcomed Mate on board Spring 2021.