From a young age, Hannah has been captivated by the sea, gaining handson experience across a variety of sailing vessels—from 35ft cruising sailboats to 46m private superyachts—sailing in the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas. She has completed offshore deliveries of up to 555nm and is actively developing her seamanship skills.
Hannah has worked in diverse roles on deck and in the interior, gaining experience in line handling, mooring, tender operations, crane work, deck maintenance, and guest service.
Her combination of technical expertise and natural hospitality ensures a seamless and enjoyable experience for all onboard.
Beyond yachting, Hannah has a strong background in property management, VIP hosting, and event coordination, and maintains her focus and energy through fitness, yoga, and meditation. Her easygoing nature, sense of humor, and collaborative spirit make her a reliable and supportive crew member.
Hannah looks forward to bringing her passion, professionalism, and dedication to your next adventure at sea aboard Freebird!

Hannah MacKenzie
Stewardess
Ricardo is a versatile and experienced Mate and 2nd Engineer with a strong background in deck operations, water sports, and guest service. Fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and basic French, he combines technical expertise with a professional, friendly, and guest-focused approach, ensuring smooth, enjoyable, and memorable charter experiences.
With a Yachtmaster Offshore certification and extensive training in STCW, AEC 2, PADI Rescue Diving, and IKO Kitesurf Instruction, Ricardo is skilled in navigation, engine and system maintenance, deck operations, tender driving, and all water sports activities. He excels at creating a welcoming environment on board while maintaining high technical standards and safety.
Passionate about sailing, kitesurfing, scuba diving, foiling, and outdoor adventure, Ricardo thrives in dynamic maritime environments and is committed to delivering exceptional charter experiences with a positive and attentive attitude.

Ricardo Pires
Mate-Engineer
Magaly is from Peru and she discovered her love for cooking at a young age. After moving to Europe in 2016, she learned about the yachting industry and has been hooked ever since. Starting out as a hostess on a variety of large motor yachts up to 80 metres, she moved to sailing yachts after meeting her husband, Capt. Richard. Together, as a captain/chef team, they spent two years managing a 21m sailing yacht for a demanding owner.
Magaly has gathered a wealth of knowledge and experience from while working alongside top chefs in prestigious restaurants and aboard yachts. To add to her experience, she has undertaken several high-level chef training courses in the UK, and Spain.
She enjoys exploring a range of cuisines, whether it is celebrating the simplicity and freshness of the local cuisine in or taking people on culinary journey. She is also a skilled barista and mixologist and will start the evening with canapés and her exceptional cocktails
Chef Magaly looks forward sharing her love of cuisine and hospitality with Freebird’s charter guests.

Magaly Castillo
Chef
Your Captain, Richard is from the United Kingdom and after completing his bachelor degree in International business, he started his yachting career that has taken him all around the world. After working on many prestigious yachts over the past ten years, Richard and his wife joined S/Y Freebird in 2022 and look forward to welcoming you onboard for a fabulous sailing holiday.
As Captain, Richard is responsible for navigation, safety and the overall management of the vessel and crew. He will be your host while onboard and leads a team that are dedicated to delivering a high level of service and satisfaction.
When not sailing, Richard is a keen road cyclist and lover of the outdoors. With a strong passion for traveling and exploring, he will be your guide to discover amazing new places and create lasting memories of a magnificent time aboard Freebird.

Richard Vincent
Captain