SONICIAN Yacht Charter

Captain: Holden Bailey

CAPTAIN HOLDEN BAILEY
Captain Holden grew up on the beautiful Lake Norman, located just 30 miles north of
Charlotte, North Carolina. He always worked on or around water. In high school he was
a yard manager at Ski Nautuque dealership. He began his yachting career immediately
following his high school graduation in 2014. He joined Motor Yacht Bouchon (now
Sonician) in 2020 as the first officer. Holden was fortunate enough to work under a
captain whom he still considers his mentor. Captain Marks trained him and put him on
the insurance as co-captain. When Sonician ownership took over in April 2024, it gave
him the great opportunity to step up as sole captain. Sonician proudly kept four
Bouchon crew members on board throughout the sale of the boat! April 2024 not only
commemorated the sale of the boat, but his marriage to long time high school
sweetheart, Katie. The two got married in Stuart, Florida and was attended by all of the
Bouchon crew. In his spare time, Holden enjoys golfing, surfing, snowboarding, fishing
(salt, fly & fresh), hunting, and woodworking. He also considers himself quite the foodie
and loves trying new restaurants, playing with new flavors and smoking on his grill. Out
of his vast hobbies, one of his favorite is navigating and driving boats! Holden earned
his degree on the vast ocean, debt free.

CHIEF ENGINEER JEFF McNABB
Jeff grew up surrounded by boats in the yachting hub of the world, Fort Lauderdale,
Florida. He grew up playing and excelling at sports of all kinds. Jeff got his first day
working job on a yacht at the age of 18 in 2012, and landed his first full time position in
2015. He started his career going the deckhand route, but soon realized his passion laid
in the engine room. He joined Motor Yacht Bouchon in 2019, making him the longest
running crew member. Jeff joined the vessel as the Bosun, and became the Chief
Engineer in 2022. His vast expertise in both departments has allowed him to be a strong
leader on board Sonician. When Jeff isn’t solving problems in the ECR, you can find him
at his house in the Everglades duck hunting and ripping on his airboat.


FIRST OFFICER JOSEPH CANTALUPO
Joe is a local Floridian, born and raised in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He grew up on the
water, spending his free time working and having fun on his friend’s and family’s center
console boats. Joe joined the yachting industry fresh out of high school in 2016. He and
Captain Holden first met on Motor Yacht Rhino in 2018 and have been good friends and
coworkers since. Joe joined the Sonician program in April 2024 and is looking forward to
a long future on board. When Joe isn’t on board, you can find him trying new
restaurants, fishing, golfing, and traveling with family.


CHIEF STEWARDESS LILY WHITEHOUSE
Lily grew up in a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts. She discovered her love of the
water and being outdoors by spending every summer working at a summer camp
located on Lake Cobboseeconte near Augusta, Maine. Lily graduated from Adelphi
University in 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree of Psychology. Following graduation, she
began working for Holland America Line, where she was fortunate enough to travel to
over 50 countries. During her 4 years onboard, Lily held the positions of Youth Program
Manager and Assistant Cruise Director. The pandemic induced pause of cruise ship
operations prompted the exciting switch from ships to yachts in 2020. She joined
Sonician in April 2024 and has been loving every minute. In her spare time, Lily enjoys
trying new restaurants, going to the beach and rooting for the Boston Celtics.


SECOND STEWARDESS RYANN ANDERSON
Ryann was born and raised in snowy Canada, in Whitehorse, Yukon. She studied
English and Journalism at the University of Victoria and received her Master’s Degree in
Publishing from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia. Following
graduation, she worked in public relations and marketing for authors, filmmakers, and
creatives. Eager to venture out of Canada and explore life beyond the desk job, she
discovered yachting in April 2023. Ryann joined Sonician in May of 2024. In her free
time, Ryann loves running, pilates, skiing, arts & crafts, mixology, baking, and reading.


THIRD STEWARDESS CARLY DOHNER
Carly hails from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Sonician is Carly’s first boat, and she is
very excited to see what her future in the yachting industry holds! Prior to yachting,
Carly has been a nanny, an Emergency Room aid, and beertender at breweries. Carly
is passionate about the outdoors and is an avid runner, and loves hiking and car
camping. On her road trips, you can find her trying new restaurants and coffee shops.


STEWARDESS KATIE BAILEY
Katie was born and raised in the picturesque Lake Norman, North Carolina. She joined
the yachting industry shortly after her high school graduation in April 2015. Since then,
she has held many roles, including Chief Stewardess & Sole Chef. While she gradually
transitions out of the yachting industry to focus on her travel agency, Traveling the Blue,
she is a huge asset on board Sonician, offering her many years of expertise to the
interior team. When she isn’t planning trips for clients or working on board, Katie enjoys
photography, diving, surfing, skiing, fishing, hunting, reading, and seashell searching!
Katie also loves spending time and caring for her and Holden’s rescue dog and cats,
Grandy, Okee and Chobee.


BOSUN RACHEL DAYE
Rachel was born in Miami, and later relocated with her family to Jensen Beach, Florida
for her high school years. Rachel grew up an avid sailor, and has been a sailing coach
all over the East Coast between Newport, Rhode Island and Jensen Beach. She
graduated with a Bachelor’s of Psychology from the University of South Florida in 2018.
Following graduation, she followed her passion for sailing which eventually led her to
yachts in August of 2020. She joined Bouchon as a deckhand in August 2021 and has
since been promoted to Bosun. When Rachel isn’t sailing or running the decks, you can
find her running, reading, or enjoying the beach.


DECKHAND JOHN DATZ
John was born and raised in Hollywood, Florida, and essentially was born into the
yachting industry. He and his dad run a self-titled yacht refinishing business. After
varnishing and doing carpentry on countless yachts for ten years, he decided to join the
other side of the industry and become a deckhand in January of 2021. John joined
Motor Yacht Bouchon in February of 2022. In his spare time, you can find John fishing,
golfing, diving, and spearfishing.


CHEF JOSEPH CASTELLANO
Chef Joseph Castellano's culinary journey began when he was sixteen. Growing up on
the Jersey Shore he was surrounded by a thriving hospitality business year-round. At
first, he never anticipated becoming a chef but, when he began working with his brother
at a small seafood restaurant, he knew he wanted it to be his career. Following high
school graduation, he was accepted into Johnson & Wales University located in
Providence, RI. One of the most prestigious culinary schools in the country. As he
began his journey through university it became know that in order to become great, he
needed to go and work for the best chefs in the business. Chef Joe has worked under
celebrity Chefs Daniel Boulud & Gordon Ramsey. Traveling immensely in Southeast
Asia and then later moving back to NYC to grow his restaurant portfolio with Daniel
Boulud. Chef always enjoyed being in the Michelin starred restaurants and working in
the big cities across the globe. Yachting became a long-term career for Chef after he
made the move from NYC to Florida. Being classically French & Italian trained he found
that being a yachting chef he has access to ingredients and flavors from all over the
world. Each trip, each destination, each guest is a new opportunity for him to showcase
his true passion for the service industry and highlight regional ingredients. When Chef is
not serving or preparing meals, he enjoys his sports games preferably American football
and traveling to see his friends and family in his downtime. Chef has many things he
enjoys but, let it be known his top two favorites that he can’t go without is great
Espresso & Haribo gummy bears!