Captain Name: Jeremy Vergez
Captain Nationality: French
Number of Crew: 2
Jeremy
Born in Paris, Jeremy first discovered sailing in Australia when he was just 10 years old. He has always been passionate about the sea and decided to leave his job as professional military firefighter and paramedic when he was 22 to see the world. It was then he bought his first live aboard boat, a 34ft monohull and set sail. Jeremy spent 3 years living onboard and sailing Promethee. During this time he sailed her around the Mediterranean sea before taking on the Atlantic ocean to explore the hidden jewels of the Caribbean sea and The beautiful paradise Islands that make up The Bahamas.
Jeremy has banked over 35 000 nautical miles of experience to date and passed his Yachtmaster Ocean during a freezing cold winter in Britany. His career as a skipper began soon after, running charter on luxury catamarans in Guadeloupe. Jeremy also delivered many catamarans throughout the Caribbean Islands. In 2019 he bought a 47ft cruiser racer to sail the world and that’s when he met Kate in the South of France. After running a successful summer season together as skipper and chef on Jeremy’s sailing yacht they decided to begin cruising the Atlantic together in pursuit of their next adventure.
Jeremy feels really at home on the sea and has therefore developed a love for all water sports indeed he is an experienced diver and kite surfer. He also loves Spearfishing and enjoying a fresh catch in new exotic locations.
Kate
Kate hails from the west of Ireland. She grew up close to the Atlantic Ocean and loved spending her free time exploring the enchanting Irish countryside and wild beaches. When Kate started working, she realised her love for hospitality and especially loved guest relations. This led her choice to study International Business and Hotel Management. It was during her studies she got the opportunity to work in some beautiful five-star hotels in Europe. Her love for cooking came from her childhood but she finally got the opportunity to polish her culinary skills when she did a six-month kitchen placement during her studies.
Kate began sailing when she moved to the South of France one year ago to begin her career as yacht chef. That was where she began sailing with Jeremy and instantly became hooked, she hasn’t left Jeremy’s boat since. Kate had to learn to become a competent sailor within a couple of weeks as there was an intensive summer of charter in the med planned, there was no time to ease into it.
Kate’s hobbies include boardgames, volleyball, hiking, snorkelling, and kayaking.