Previous yachts: M/Y SEA PEARL (82m), M/Y ALPHA G (60m)
Interests: Horse riding, long walks
Jackie is from the small coastal town of Kramfors, Sweden. With five years of hotel and restaurant experience, her passion for hospitality naturally led her to yachting. Now in her third year in the industry, Jackie is eager to keep exploring new destinations. When she’s not perfecting her service or housekeeping skills, she enjoys long walks, horse riding and spending time with family and friends. Known for her friendly smile and attention to detail, Jackie is dedicated to ensuring guests have an unforgettable and enjoyable experience on board.
What would you be doing if it wasn’t for yachting?
“I would be working with animals. I love all animals and one of my dreams is to be able to volunteer around the world helping animals in need.”

Jaqueline (Jackie) Thylander
Stewardess
Previous yachts: M/Y LADY LURA (50m), M/Y SLIPSTREAM (60m), M/Y D89 (52m)
Interests: Walks with his family and dogs
The son of a merchant navy captain, Liam grew up in the seaside town of Falmouth, Cornwall. He attended a naval boarding school and then went on to gain a business degree from Bristol University. A lifelong interest in boats and watersports meant that the superyacht industry was the perfect career for him to put his skills and interests to good use. Outside of work he runs a small B&B in Cornwall with his wife and enjoys getting out and about with his dogs and his daughter Holly. Before LES CINQ, Liam spent eight years on SLIPSTREAM and has cruised extensively in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Maldives, UK, Norway and Northern Europe.
What has been your highlight being a crew member?
“It has always been a career a goal for me to drive a yacht into my home port and I got to do it in 2021 with my family, friends and dog watching me from the dock.”

Liam Skelley
First Officer
Previous yachts: M/Y SLIPSTREAM (60m)
Interests: Football, cricket, golf
Ben hails proudly from Cornwall and began his career completing a welding and fabrication apprenticeship at Pendennis Shipyard, where he went on to work for eight years. Outside of work, Ben enjoys staying active and can often be found playing football, cricket, tennis or golf, though he’ll tell you the best part is always the well-earned pint afterwards.
What skill are you best at teaching?
“Golf – I’m always up for a competition!”

Benjamin Tunnicliffe
Deckhand
Previous yachts: M/Y LIND (53m), M/Y SEA EAGLE (63m), M/Y ADYTUM (34m)
Interests: Ecological science, surfing, reading
Born in New Zealand to a Kiwi father and Filipino mother, he discovered his passion for food at a young age and set his sights on becoming a chef early in life. Influenced by his Southeast Asian heritage, he naturally gravitated toward Asian fusion cuisine, gaining experience in a variety of restaurants across Auckland.
A passionate traveller, Luke seeks out cultural experiences and culinary inspiration wherever he goes, most notably developing a deep appreciation for Vietnamese cuisine and culture. Alongside his culinary pursuits, Luke holds a bachelor's degree in Marine Biology and Environmental Science.
Deeply connected to the natural world, he thrives in the ocean, whether diving to explore marine life or surfing to experience its raw power.
What is your favourite dish to cook on charter?
"Anything Southeast Asian - I have a lot of background in the culture and cuisines from heritage and travelling."

Luke Clark
Head Chef
Previous yachts: M/Y SIREN (74m), M/Y JUBILEE (110m), M/Y ALESIA (32m)
Interests: Formula 1, classic cars, diving
Robin was born in Portsmouth and raised in Cornwall, in the southwest of England. He began his maritime career with Shell Tankers and has since worked across a wide range of vessels, including cargo ships, cruise ship, where he met his wife, and offshore dive support and pipelay vessels.
His first experience in the superyacht industry came many years ago, and while he thoroughly enjoyed it, he chose to return to cargo and cruise ships to spend more time with his young family. Several years later, Robin made his return to the yachting world.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
“The variety of different jobs I do, and the knowledge learned over the year of working on different machinery and equipment.”

Robin Sharp
Chief engineer
Previous yachts: M/Y AIR (50m), M/Y SLIPSTREAM (60m), M/Y SKAT (70m)
Interests: Hiking Munros, boxing, trying new sports
Owen grew up in Leven, a seaside town in Scotland. At 16, he joined the Merchant Navy, completing an engineering cadetship and earning his Engineer Officer of the Watch Unlimited License. For the past seven years, he’s worked on dual charter yachts across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Maldives, and Norwegian fjords. Passionate about solving new challenges, Owen is now pursuing his Class II Unlimited Engineering License, with plans to become a Chief Engineer.
Where is your favourite place you have been while working on yachts and why?
“The Maldives, solely for the unique experience of swimming with whale sharks off the back of the swim platform.”

Owen Kinninmonth
Engineer
Previous yachts: M/Y ROCKET (60m), M/Y THE BEAST (40m), M/Y NYMPHEAS (80m)
Interests/Languages: Diving, baking, hiking, Teo Reo Maori (fluent)
Brenna is from Aotearoa (New Zealand), where she grew up on the East Coast surrounded by fishing and farming. She began cooking competitions at 12 and trained under top chefs, including New Zealand’s 2017 Best Chef. An avid diver and fisher, Brenna started yachting in 2022, combining her love for the sea with her passion for creating exceptional food.
Who is your favourite chef?
"Jeremy Rameka, he is a Maori chef who I can only describe as a passionate chef who cooks for the soul."
What unique talent do you bring to the yacht?
"I am a trained tank diver, having grown up fishing and diving with my Dad in New Zealand."

Brenna Lee
Chef
Previous yachts: M/Y SAVANNAH (83m), M/Y ULYSSES (116m), M/Y AMASTASIA (85m)
Interests: Watersports
Gaston was born and raised on the island of Lanzarote, a small gem in the Atlantic. With a Spanish mother and French father, he grew up bilingual.
The ocean has always been central to Gaston’s life, his father introduced him and his brother to sailing, surfing, windsurfing, fishing, and kitesurfing from an early age, sparking a deep and lasting passion for watersports.
What is your favourite charter day to organise?
“I love doing beach set ups. I think it a great day for the guests and crew with no one around.”

Gaston Bourgois-Rodriguez
Bosun
Previous yachts: M/Y 4US (43m), M/Y SEASENSE (67m), M/Y EMERALD (51m)
Interests: Keeping fit, exploring new restaurants, travelling
Originally from a small seaside town in the UK, Natasha has always had a passion for travel. She was introduced to yachting in 2020 and began her career in Antibes in 2023, combining her love for hospitality with exploring new places. Before yachting, she studied music performance while working in hospitality. Natasha is passionate about building a long-term career in the industry.
Where is your favourite place you have been while working on yachts?
“Sint Maarten - I love the atmosphere, the people are amazing and it’s beautiful.”

Natasha France
Stewardess
Previous yachts: M/Y JOY (70m)
Interests: Hiking, exploring new wine pairings, soaking up the sun
Christelle, known as Chrissy, discovered her passion for massage while studying somatology - a foundation that naturally led her into the world of luxury wellness and yachting. She began her yachting career in 2022 as a Spa Stewardess and has since gained experience on busy private and charter vessels ranging from 70 to 85 metres.
What is the one time you always travel with and why?
“I love using my Bellabaci cup sets, as it lets me tailor massages for guests who need deeper pressure but find deep tissue massages too intense, this way they can still enjoy the same wonderful results with much less discomfort.”

Christelle Esterhuizen
Masseuse