Crew Profiles

CAPTAIN: Jean-Marc GUEVARA
French
Captain 500 Yacht & Captain 200 Sailing / STCW 95
Languages spoken: French & English

Jean-Marc is a sailing madman.
He has crossed the Atlantic 12 times, the Pacific once & also made some nice journeys from Martinique to Brazil & Europe. He has been working aboard sailing vessels up to 85 feet for 20 years and on motor yachts for more than 16 years.

His desire to sail and his curiosity led him to sail in the Caribbean, from the BVI’s to Grenada and French Polynesia. Then, he chartered the Mediterranean Sea from Croatia, Greece, Turkey to Italy, Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica & the Balearic Islands.

He came back to the Caribbean in the early 2000s. He has settled his family in Martinique where live his wife and his 2 adorable daughters whilst he continues his charter activities.
He has an extreme knowledge of all the Caribbean islands and will help you discover the most secret spots and beautiful places.

Jean-Marc has been working for the same owner for 16 years: 14 years on the former SORANA, a Princess 67, and 2 years on the famous Princess 75, the new called SORANA (ex-famous charter yacht LEMON NOT LIME).

Jean-Marc has excellent interpersonal skills, tact, and discretion. He is used to convey quality people aboard SORANA.
He is the kind of captain who really enjoys cruising and sharing his passion with his guests, who appreciate his professionalism. More than a captain, a great trustful man!


CHEF: Laurent LOPEZ
French
STCW 95
Languages: English,

Laurent studied cooking in the South of France.
He did work in several restaurants in France, and Switzerland but also in England & the Caribbean.
Enriched by successful personal and professional experience, he decided in 2008 to open his own food truck, focusing on wood-fired cuisine and sharing a cooking style that is simple, modern, and refined.

When he is not working, he enjoys discovering new cultures and flavors from everywhere; nutrition combined with alternative medicine, as well as sports and travel, are his passions.
Sailing is also part of his life.

After his first Atlantic crossing, he decided to embark on another adventure: exploring our beautiful planet through the oceans while combining the useful with the pleasure.
He has been sailing for 9 years as a crew member, primarily as a sailor but soon as a Chef on many charter vessels in the Caribbean.

Laurent is now enthusiastic to team up with the crew of SORANA to share his passion for cuisine with their lucky guests.


STEWARDESS: Veasna CHEA
French
STCW 95
Languages spoken: French, English, Italian, Russian

Veasna is 32 years old and grew up in France. She is a very dynamic & open-minded person. Thanks to her Cambodian heritage she travels a lot in South-East Asia.

She has always worked in restaurants and hotels, from Geneva to Paris, in prestigious establishments and quickly fell in love with this environment.
It has been a passion since she was very young, as her parents had two restaurants in Paris.

With over 10 years of experience, she decided to explore another field, the yachting world was a perfect fit.
Veasna enjoys discovering different cultures, constantly ready to evolve & improve herself. She enjoys interacting with others and is a very easygoing person.

Her greatest qualities are adaptability, loyalty, self-confidence, and a friendly personality.
She is trustworthy, and reliable and will always go the extra mile. She firmly believes in one thing: "You have to dream before your dreams can come true".