CARTOUCHE

CHEF: Denis GUEMENE French STCW 95 – CFBS Food Hygiene Level 2&3 Luxury Chalet Staff from the London Academy Languages spoken: English Denis is a highly skilled and versatile chef, confident in a wide range of culinary styles including French, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisine. His creativity shines through in every dish, with meticulous attention to detail from sourcing the freshest ingredients to crafting elegant presentations. Passionate about quality and flavor, Denis draws constant inspiration from the natural taste of fresh produce. Before joining the yachting industry in 2017, Denis built a strong land-based career working in several restaurants across France, Ireland, Switzerland including Michelin-star establishments. He has worked as a chef for 3 years on S/Y Drumbeat and previously 3 years on a 40 m Motor Yacht, Shane. His fine dining background and commitment to excellence translate perfectly to the yacht environment, where he delights guests with refined, beautifully balanced menus. When he’s not in the galley, Denis enjoys spending his free time hiking and exploring the outdoors on motorbikes.

STEWARDESS: Sitti SIRIPORN (Pla) Thai STCW – ENG1 Languages spoken: English, Pla is originally from North-East Thailand and has built a strong background in hospitality since 2013, working in several hotels and restaurants across her home country. Over the years, she has held a variety of positions including receptionist, guests service agent, supervisor, and housekeeper, developing excellent skills in guests service, attention to detail, and teamwork. Eager to expand her horizons, Pla joined Yachting in early 2023 to pursue a career in the yachting industry and worked aboard S/Y Drumbeat. Her professionalism, positive attitude, and genuine care for guests make her a valued member of the crew.

ROTATIONAL CAPTAIN/ENGINEER : Enzo MILELLI Diploma/Qualification: Captain 200 UMS, Chef Engineer 750kw, Captain 500 (ongoing validation) Languages spoken: French, English Enzo is a young, passionate, and experienced second officer from Corsica, where he grew up surrounded by the sea, a natural path into the maritime world. He started his career on passenger shuttles, working as both engineer and captain, gaining solid technical skills and versatility. His journey has since brought him to sailing catamaran yachts, where he has refined his navigation abilities, maintenance know-how, and guest hospitality. A true traveler at heart, he has sailed in diverse waters, and always looks forward to discovering new destinations and creating unforgettable experiences onboard. Sporty and sea-loving, he enjoys wakeboarding, dinghy sailing, foil surfing, and fishing, all of which he loves sharing with curious or passionate guests. Conscientious, approachable, and detail-oriented, Enzo brings a warm, safe, and professional atmosphere to every trip. His clear ambition is to turn every charter into an elegant and memorable adventure.

CAPTAIN: Charles MANDIL French STCW 95 Language: Fluent English Charles Mandil is a qualified and commercially endorsed yacht captain with an engineering background. Proudly coming from the city of yachting, Antibes France, where the sailing industry was a natural direction for such an ocean loving individual. Sailing from his young age, he started out thirteen years ago as deckhand and working his way up to Engineer he has became a Captain with over 70,000Nm and few crossings under his belt in global destinations such as the red sea, the Mediterranean, Atlantic and the Bahamas. Qualified advanced diver with huge interest in adventuring & water sports, swimming, fishing and kite surfing as an addition, he spends more time on the water than on land. With a deep appreciation of the Oceans, he prides himself for the care of health and wellbeing of our blue planet. Charles happily promotes SY Cartouche as her Captain where he aim to share his passion and provide high service.

FIRST MATE: Pierre VAILLANT French Diploma/Qualification: Captain 500, Engineer 250kw, Languages spoken: French, English, Basic Spanish Pierre is 23 years old, he comes from a small island in Brittany where the sea has always been a part of his life. He has worked on many different types of vessels, which has given him the opportunity to sail around the world and discover places such as Australia, Asia, French Polynesia, and many others. Passionate about spearfishing and fishing, he also enjoys kitesurfing and a wide range of water sports. He loves sharing his experience of the sea and helping to make every cruise a friendly and memorable experience.