CHANSON

Melina leads the interior with eight years across private and charter yachts, keeping guest service and cabin routines running to plan. She is a French Canadian from Montreal who started in yachting in Barbados before moving to Fort Lauderdale.

• French Canadian, originally from Montreal, Canada
• Eight years of experience on private and charter yachts
• Maritime certified
• First position aboard a 52M superyacht out of Fort Lauderdale

Lamonie cooks across the full range, from an intimate dinner under the stars to a five-course meal or a family-style feast. His plates draw on his travels, visual art, and nature.

• From the USA, raised in Philadelphia
• Trained at Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte, NC
• Former traveling Private Chef before moving into yachting
• First freelance chef position based in Fort Lauderdale

Zander handles the deck work - painting, polishing, and varnishing - that keeps the exterior ready for guests. Fishing is his own favorite pastime, and he is at home around water activities.

• From Walvis Bay, Namibia
• New to the yachting industry
• Deck focus on painting, polishing, and varnishing

Janette supports the interior service with hospitality experience gained both ashore and onboard. Her time living by the sea in Spain led her into yachting.

• Originally from Poland and Ukraine
• Spent the past few years based in Spain
• Hospitality industry experience ashore and onboard
• Interests include psychology, health, and wellness

Mike keeps the vessel maintained and in running order, so guests can count on the systems holding up through the charter. He came to yachts by way of sailing and fishing.

• From Norfolk, Virginia, USA
• Strong background in engineering
• Moved into yachts after working in sailing