CARTOUCHE Yacht Charter

Captain: Charles MANDIL

CAPTAIN: Charles MANDIL
French
STCW 95
Language: Fluent English

Charles Mandil is a qualified and commercially endorsed 200GT master of yachts 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 become 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.
Since one year, Charles happily promotes SY Cartouche as her Captain where he aim to share his passion and provide high service.


CHEF: Cloé CAILLAUD
French, Born 26 January 1996
STCW 95 – CFBS Certificate
Professional Cooking Diploma
Language: Fluent English

When Cloé was a kid, the only person who could cook a real good meal was her father. She liked to watch him and then she started helping him.

Over the years it has become a real competition between them. It made her want to learn more, so she decided to join a cooking school.

After graduating, Cloé started working in different types of restaurants in France and then abroad. She started in England, where She learned to exchange and share with colleagues from all over the world and who made her want to travel more through her work. She therefore continued her journey through Europe (England, Italy, Scotland, Norway, Switzerland) and then through the Caribbean.

In 2018, the famous Orient Express train decided for the first time since its creation, to hire two women in the kitchen. Cloé had the chance to be selected and to live a unique work experience.

Then in 2022, following the delivery of a catamaran to Greece, she fell in love with sailing and that’s why she wanted to associate it with her work.

Her creativity and exquisite food has been awarded as she won the Chef competition in her category at the Antigua Charter show 2023 with the Lagoon Seventy Seven SYLENE.


STEWARDESS: Yaelle YAMOUTH
French
STCW10 - CMP deck/seamanship
Languages: French native, Fluent English, Spanish & Arabic, Italian notions.

After studying for three years toward a bachelor’s degree in languages in Brussels, Yaelle realized that the routine and city life didn’t align with the kind offuture she envisioned.

Craving more freedom, connection, and adventure - she made a bold move into the yachting world, feeling instantly at home. She began working as a stewardess and quickly found joy in creating seamless, memorable guest experiences through thoughtful service and attention to detail.

Alongside her interior role, she has taken on deck responsibilities and discovered how much she enjoys the teamwork behind every anchoring and mooring.

Currently working as a deck/stew, Yaelle values the opportunity to learn across departments, helping her build a strong foundation for her yachting career. This path allows her to grow professionally while keeping a deep understanding of all services and maintaining her dedication to delivering excellence and making every trip as unique as possible for the guests.


FIRST MATE / ENGINEER: Enzo MILELLI
French
Diploma/Qualification: Captain 200 UMS, Chef Engineer 750kw, Captain 500 (ongoing validation)
Languages spoken: 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.