SMILE

Guido Denegri joins M/Y SMILE as Deckhand, bringing a practical maritime background developed through port operations, commercial vessel experience and seasonal work along the Sardinian coast. Italian and born in Sassari in 2001, he is based in Stintino and speaks Italian as his native language, with intermediate English. His recent experience includes working as Mooringman at Marina di Stintino, where he handled mooring assistance and port services, developing confidence in line handling, manoeuvre support and day to day marina operations. This background gives him a useful understanding of yacht movements in port and the practical rhythm of busy summer operations. Guido has also worked as Deck Cadet with Grimaldi Euromed, gaining experience in bridge watchkeeping, ordinary maintenance, document updates and assistance to deck officers. These roles have provided him with a solid foundation in maritime discipline, safety awareness and teamwork. He completed nautical studies at the Istituto Tecnico M. Paglietti and holds an Officer of the Watch qualification up to 3000 GT. His earlier seasonal experience as a lifeguard further supports his comfort around the sea and guest facing coastal environments. Reliable, hands on and familiar with Sardinian waters, Guido brings to SMILE a positive attitude, practical seamanship and a willingness to grow within a professional yacht crew. In his free time, he enjoys fishing.

Jessica Ashworth joins M/Y SMILE as Stewardess/Cook , with hands-on experience aboard commercial vessels ranging from 25-35m, combining strong deck operations knowledge with a professional, guest focused approach. With a background in luxury tourism and high end hospitality, she has extensive experience caring for and serving guests consistently delivering attentive, personalised service in fast-paced environments. She takes pride in creating a welcoming atmosphere, maintaining high standards throughout the vessel and providing attentive, personalised service. Detail oriented and easy to work with, she enjoys being part of a professional and active crew. In addition to her interior experience, Jessica is a qualified personal trainer and cooker, offering a useful additional skillset for active guests on board. She holds STCW, ENG1, food hygiene certification and PSA certificate. Guest focused, adaptable and used to working both independently and as part of a team, Jessica brings to SMILE a calm, energetic and professional approach to onboard service.

Captain Andrés Moriones Battistini returns to M/Y SMILE as Captain, having already commanded the yacht during the 2024 season. Italian and born in 1981, he is based in Northern Sardinia and brings solid experience in Mediterranean charter operations, with particular familiarity with Sardinia, Corsica and the surrounding cruising areas. Andrés holds a Captain Master 200 GT qualification and has developed his career across both deck and command roles on motor yachts including M/Y MAESTRALE (Akhir 85) and M/Y SWAGGY (CNM 80). His background includes navigation planning, charter documentation, guest reception, crew coordination, onboard systems management and winter refit supervision. He has practical experience with Arneson surface drives and Kamewa Rolls Royce hydrojet systems, as well as a hands on approach to yacht maintenance, safety procedures and daily operations. Earlier roles as Deckhand and Fishing Captain further strengthened his technical awareness, seamanship and understanding of life on board. Fluent in Italian, French, English and Spanish, Andrés is comfortable working with an international clientele and crew. Reliable, adaptable and charter oriented, he brings to SMILE both operational continuity and a good understanding of the yacht’s character and programme.