Crew Profiles:
CAPTAIN: Guillaume SERGI-GOBERT
French
51 years old
STCW2010 – 200 gross ton license / Professional Captain for over 18 years
University degree in IT & Multimedia
Languages: English

Born in southern France, near the Mediterranean, Guillaume started his passion for the sea and sailing at an early age.
He received his sailing instructor diploma which enabled him to teach in a sailing school during his university holidays.
After graduating, Guillaume worked for several years at a software development company while continuing to sail for pleasure primarily in the Mediterranean.

Making a choice between his two passions, the mountains and the sea was a challenge, but when the chance to deliver a yacht to the Caribbean presented itself, it led him to pursue his training for his captain’s license and turn his passion for sailing into a career! For nearly 19 years.
Guillaume has worked as a captain for 15 years in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean on private and charter yachts as monohulls Grand Bleu & J SIX CNB 76', also aboard catamarans like Maevie, Tarani, Etana, more recently Tinto.
He is proud to share his experience, love of cruising, and his extensive knowledge of the Caribbean with his guests.


CHEF: Anna DUCHEZ
French
STCW
Ashburton Chef Academy Certificate in Culinary Art
Languages: English, Spanish

Anna comes from the picturesque sailing town of Saint Malo, Brittany, France where she forged her first sailing experiences.

After four years working as a hostess/deckhand on various types of ship between the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, Anna is now embarking on a career as a chef, a dream she has always had in mind. Her career path has led her to work closely with a number of chefs for as long as she can remember, aspiring one day to be in their shoes.

Always on hand in the kitchen to ask questions and offer assistance, Anna has had the opportunity to learn many culinary techniques, discovering a passion that led her to take a culinary training course last year.

Anna is now ready to share her story of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and a Caribbean twist with her guests.
With a warm personality, a keen eye for detail and a proactive attitude, Anna is committed to offering every guest aboard the FRENCH WEST an unforgettable culinary experience.


STEW/DECKHAND: Anwar HAMZAOUI
French
STCW - ENG1
Language: English

Anwar, originally from Paris, discovered the maritime world when he arrived in Saint Martin to take charge of two restaurants.
He then discovered a passion for sailing and has been based in the Caribbean for over 6 years.
Thanks in particular to the crews he met on his many voyages, Anwar has been able to discover and experience the world of yachting.

For 1 year now, he has been working on superyachts as a dayworker, deckhand and steward, and has built up an unrivalled level of professionalism and versatility.

Combined with his past experience in the restaurant and hotel business in Paris, Anwar is the perfect sailor/host to ensure quality service, delicious cocktails and an unforgettable trip.