SHADES OF GREY Yacht Charter

Captain: Borja Garriga Nogués

CAPTAIN Borja Garriga Nogués:

Captain Borja objective is to lead and join a vibrant and dynamic group of individuals. He aim to foster a fun and progressive work environment. The team should be built so that all members strive for the same common goal of providing the highest quality service and exceeding the expectations of owners and guests. Captain Borja has excellent communication skills and the ability and experience to relate to a wide range of people. He enjoys learning new techniques. He can work very well under pressure and possess the skill to motivate others to ensure a harmonious working environment for all members of the team in order to perform at their best. Captain Borja is a ITC industry professional with +20 years of successful track record career, based in Barcelona lived in Madrid and London. Born in a sea lovers’ and boat owners’ family, he says "Passion for sailing, sea and yachts has been something inherent to me from early ages, having sailed all type of boats since then, professional and cruising crews, accumulating +70.000 NM to date. Underlying the last ten years sailing the Mediterranean and the Caribbean Sea on board yachts from 50ft to 130ft with different roles (Skipper, Mate, Crew member) an average of 100 days per year, including ocean passages. In 2017 decided to quit from the ITC sector to make my passion my job by dedicating my best years ahead to develop a successful full-time career in the private yachting industry both as a crew member or skippering mid-sized or reduced crews. Hold the noble title of marquess by inheritance." He loves sailing, watersports, alpine ski, golf, racket sports, travel and music, motor sports, cooking and cocktails and photography. He is interested in economics and world politics, and what technology can do. Borja speaks native Spanish and Catalan, he speaks fluent English and elementary French and Italian.


CHEF Rodrigo Perry:

Rodrigo is a professional chef with 18 years of experience in the hospitality sector, focusing on restaurants and hotels. Recently, he has concentrated on high cuisine onboard luxury sailing yachts. He sees himself beeing a "Creative Foodie" with high attention to detail and visual aesthetics. He is a promoter of sustainability and responsible production practises. Rodrigo is proactive, highly organized, and has extensive experience leading groups. Skilled at working under pressure with acute ability to handle and solve challenges that arise in day-to-day sea work. Rodrigo started his career with education in Buenos Aires and Barcelona, he holds a Master in Business Management and Food and Beverage Administration, and the "Master en alta cocina". He worked in Restaurants in Girona and Barcelona in Spain, and also in Bogota and Providence Island, Colombia before he started 2021 to work on a yacht. He speaks native Spanish, fluent English and also Catalan.


STEWARDESS Maddison Sawtell:

Maddison is happy to join a dynamic team that shares similar passions in delivering the highest quality professional service. Her previous experience as Chief Stewardess, along with her hardworking and highly motivated attitude, will allow her to excel in any environment and thrive alongside any crew. Maddison has a very strong background in service and hospitality with over ten years of experience working in high-end establishments within multiple countries. She holds a Bachelor in Nutrition Degree and Certificates 3 and 4 in Personal Training. She is a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and holds the International Skydiving License. Maddission says about herself: "I have a strong passion for travel and adventure. I always seek to try new things and welcome new challenges to continue to learn and grow in all aspects of my life. I enjoy the beach and a variety of water sports including surfing, kitesurfing, scuba diving and also skydiving. My health and fitness is of extreme importance to me and I take great pride in personal presentation. I thrive from meeting new people while living and working in fast paced environments with a tight knit crew. My personality type is very enthusiastic and outgoing, and I am a social person with a kind and bubbly attitude."

FIRST MATE: info coming soon