Experiences

Capt. Jason has extensive navigational experience in the Caribbean and Mediterranean, with over 200+ charters during his time as a charter captain. He holds a Yachtmaster’s, over 45,000 nautical miles and 3 trans – Atlantic crossings; you can rest assured that you are in good hands. He grew up on the west coast of South Africa and is an avid sailor, surfer and free diver, with a love for fishing. He has a diverse set of interests, having studied at the Campus for Performing Arts prior to embarking on his yachting career, and plays classical piano and guitar. Jason is friendly, flexible and goes above and beyond to make your time aboard memorable.

Cooking has always been part of my life. First as a hobby and later my passion. When I was a girl growing up, my father worked aboard fishing trawlers in the Black Sea and somewhere along the line, he ended up as the galley cook. He would bring me back stories of adventure and travel, along with his recipes and enthusiasm for cooking. When I left school, cooking was still only a pastime and the wider world of yachting and cheffing abroad still a peripheral dream. So I pursued an education in languages in the hopes that a career as a translator would allow me to travel to far flung places and experience new cultures and ideas.

It was only in the summer after my studies that a friend exposed me to the idea of yachting, turning my home cooking into a full time profession. I started with restaurants, then a cruise liner and river cruises, first as a line cook, then a Commis Chef and then a Chef de Partie. Always learning and absorbing as much as I could. I value new perspectives and learning from others, opting to travel as a source of culinary inspiration and opportunity to use new ingredients. Different cultural styles and flavour combinations are fascinating and ultimately the world became my classroom. After 6 years, I took on my own galley aboard a charter yacht and haven’t looked back. I love waking up every morning, surrounded by natural beauty and space. Its inspiring, and this line of work offers up an endless opportunity to make delicious and healthy meals. To surprise guests with culinary treats and spend time in my galley cooking, creating and playing with local produce and flavors.

Arturo’s journey from his Mexican roots to a life at sea has been an adventure. While leading a land-based life, on top of his personal trainer certifications he obtained his Masters degree in human nutrition and pursued his career as a health professional. Embracing the challenges outside of the familiar, he decided to go off to work on cruise ships, where he discovered his passion for travel and maritime life. He became a dive instructor and afterwards he obtained his captain license and led day charters in the Cayman Islands.

Later, he joined some of the most prestigious superyachts in the world to widen his experience. Through his adventures, he has evolved into an exceptional seaman and travelled far and wide, from Thailand, Bahamas, Seychelles and the Maldives to remote corners of Russia’s eastern coast. Onboard La Gatta, Arturo will ensure that every experience is both enjoyable and safe. When in need, reach out to him, he will be ready to make your adventure unforgettable.

Sara was born and raised in Barcelona, Spain. Her dreamy nature got herself out of her surroundings and traveling solo for a year. This experience evolved into a transformative chapter, leading her to discover her true calling at sea as it was always meant to be. She initially became a dive instructor, with over 2,000 dives in places like Thailand, Seychelles, Maldives, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, and even braved the chilly waters of Russia.

As she always thrives out of her comfort zone, she achieved her captain license of 200 tons and worked on superyachts for over 4 years. She learnt all about organizing day-to-day duties and catering to guest requests, accommodating all needs, personalized service and care for their stay. Her newly found passion is cocktail making, so she will have you sipping on a refreshing adult drink in no time. Sara’s goal is to help provide the environment that ensures her guest to have an incredible holiday.