Crew Profiles

Captain - Ben Bowring
Ben's passion for all things yachts, ocean and hospitality was sparked from a young age, sailing in the Mediterranean with his family. After completing his Yachtmaster at age 19, he has dedicated his career to yachting. Since then, he has worked in many sectors of the industry; As an instructor of the Yachtmaster syllabus to professional sailors, Charter Captain in the Caribbean and Flotilla Captain in the Mediterranean. His passion for sailing also led to competing in offshore races as part of the royal ocean racing club (RORC) including the Rolex Fastnet.

Chef/ First Mate Sandy Gauci
Brought up sailing on monohulls around the Ionian Islands, Sandy developed an affinity for life at sea and for sailing vessels from a young age. Her passion drove her to multiple careers in the industry, from Yacht Design to First Mate. After qualifying for Day Skipper in Greece, she has experienced commercial sailing in Europe and many islands within the Caribbean, building a well versed knowledge in sailing, along with a diverse portfolio of cheffing experience and recipes which utilise local produce and seasonality.

Ben and Sandy’s common love for the ocean had them meet in 2019 whilst sailing. Now married, they work together full time, combining both their skills and experience. This is their second season on board Twin Pride and having overseen the recent refit, they are both invested in doing a fantastic job.