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.

With four seasons of experience as both a sole chef and sous chef, Meg brings a strong foundation and genuine passion to every charter. Her background in Food Science informs Meg’s approach in the galley, combining creativity with a deep interest and understanding of ingredients and flavour.

Meg loves the dynamic nature of yachting: meeting new people; exploring different cultures; and, creating tailored dining experiences for guests. Meg’s career has taken her across the Caribbean, the US, and Europe, and she is constantly tweaking her menus as inspiration strikes

Meg is highly organised to reduce waste as much as possible.

Outside of the galley, Meg is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys staying active and embarking on new adventures.

Growing up in the South East of England, Leila spent her formative years exploring the South Downs by foot and the coast of Turkey by boat. Family holidays at sea is where she is happiest and where she fell in love with sailing. Leila has been working on yachts for the past 4 years enjoying the long deliveries and short hop explorer trips in equal measure. In her spare time she enjoys cycling, hiking and discovering all the unique places along the way. Leila also has a photography degree with a particular interest in capturing adventure sports.