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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.

Nataliia is from Ukraine and has always had a deep passion for both cooking and the sea, which ultimately led her to pursue a career as a chef aboard yachts. Given her desire to travel and experience the world while crafting exquisite food menus and fine dining presentations, it was only natural for her to enter the yachting industry in 2018.

Nataliia’s main interests include developing new recipes, exploring, trekking, reading, contemporary theatre as well as traveling and discovering local cultures, traditions, and cuisine. She is committed to using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients of the highest quality. Nataliia will design a bespoke and exciting menu plan tailored to your preferences.

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.