Crew Profiles

Captain – Miguel Álvarez
Miguel Álvarez is a Mexican–Spanish yacht captain born in 1989, fluent in Spanish and English. He holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence, RYA First Aid certification, and a Maritime Radio Operator Certificate of Competence.
With more than 27 years of sailing experience and over 10,000 nautical miles, he has commanded and delivered yachts across the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Coast, Sea of Cortez, and during Atlantic crossings. His expertise covers both motor and sailing vessels, including offshore passages, coastal navigation, and charter operations.
He has strong technical knowledge of marine systems, including diesel and gasoline engines, and is experienced in onboard maintenance and troubleshooting. His background in business ownership and sales, supported by studies in sales direction, accounting, management competencies, and a diploma in jewelry, contributes to strong leadership, organization, and client-focused operation onboard.
________________________________________
Deckhand / Skipper – Fran Radek
Fran Radek is a Croatian skipper and deckhand fluent in Croatian and English. He holds a Croatian Skipper Licence (Category C), RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certification, RYA First Aid, and RYA VHF Radio Certificate.
He is currently completing a Master’s degree in Kinesiology with a focus on sailing and education. His sailing background includes dinghy sailing and racing yachts, providing strong technical seamanship and vessel handling skills.
Since 2024, he has worked with SailWeek, operating charter yachts and catamarans up to 55 feet and private charters up to 60 feet along the Croatian coast. His responsibilities include navigation, passage planning, weather analysis, anchoring, mooring, docking, guest itinerary planning, and full vessel handling in varying conditions.
He is known for his calm approach, strong communication, discipline, and teamwork, supported by an athletic background in taekwondo and coaching.
________________________________________
Chef – Marielle Löffler
Marielle Löffler is a professional yacht chef fluent in English and German, with extensive experience on private and charter sailing yachts across the Mediterranean and Caribbean. She is professionally trained at Coolinary School and Ashburton Chef Academy, where she studied culinary arts, kitchen management, and modern gastronomy.
She creates fresh, seasonal, and health-focused cuisine tailored to guest preferences, offering everything from refined multi-course dining to simple, nourishing meals. Her culinary expertise includes Mediterranean and fusion-inspired menus with strong focus on vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free cooking.
Her background includes nutrition, yoga, hospitality, and yacht operations, contributing to a calm, balanced, and highly professional presence onboard. She is experienced in provisioning, menu planning, and supporting charter operations and long passages.
Her culinary style emphasizes creativity, quality ingredients, and nutrition-conscious preparation, always adapted to guest preferences and lifestyle.
________________________________________
Stewardess / Deck-Stew – Lara Maras
Lara Maras is a Croatian stewardess and deck/stew fluent in Croatian and English. She holds STCW Basic Safety Training, Food Hygiene Level 2 certification, and a valid Medical Certificate (MLC/ENG1).
She has strong academic qualifications, including a Bachelor’s degree in Social Pedagogy and a Master’s degree in Behavioural Disorders in Adults, both from the Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation in Zagreb (ongoing/2025–2026 completion period).
She has experience working on private and charter yachts up to 60 feet, including catamarans up to 50 feet along the Adriatic coast. Her duties include interior housekeeping, cabin preparation, laundry service, table service for guests, provisioning, stock management, and supporting deck operations such as anchoring, docking assistance, fender handling, tender driving, and yacht washdowns.
She is known for her calm, attentive, and guest-focused approach, ensuring a welcoming and well-organized onboard experience at all times.