Captain Argan Bailey, British, 26
Growing up in a family of sea lovers gave Argan a head start, sailing at every opportunity from early childhood. Argan also began cooking at a young age. He worked alongside his mother, a chef well-known for catering exclusive weddings and events, gaining experience in all aspects of high-end cuisine and service.
With these well-developed skills and solid experience, Argan found the yacht charter industry a natural fit for doing what he loves – sailing, cooking and meeting people from all over the world.
Argan is enthusiastic and dedicated to giving guests onboard S/Y Mira the very best. Whether you prefer sailing hard on the wind, or just relaxing in a tranquil bay enjoying fine food and refreshing drinks, you will find that Argan is committed to making your holiday a fun, safe and memorable experience.
Qualifications:
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore (Commercially endorsed)
STCW 95 Medical Care On Board Ship (Ship’s Captains’ Medical)
STCW 95 Medical First Aid On BoardMedical
RYA/MCA Small Craft Basic Sea Survival
RYA/MCA Radar Certificate
PADI Open Water Diver
SITCA Basic Thai Cooking Course (Koh Samui)
Clean Driving Licence, car and motorcycle (UK)
Experience:
Captain - S/Y MIRA, Current position, Sweden Yachts 70.
Mate - S/Y MIRA, two and a half years as Mate/Chef with Capt. Richard Bates
Mate - S/Y TIGER DANCE, Grenada to St. Martin Delivery, 36ft Cutter-Rig Sloop.
Mate - S/Y ILLUSIONS, Annapolis to Tortola Delivery, 65ft Staysail Schooner.
2nd Engineer - M/Y QUÉ SERA, Temporary Crew,122 ft Delta Marine Motor Yacht.
Deckhand/Chef - S/Y ALONDRA, 60ft. Classic Sloop.
Waters Sailed:
Eastern/Western Mediterranean, Caribbean: British Virgin Islands, Windward & Leeward Islands, Bermuda, Florida Keys, Atlantic Ocean, British Isles
Chef: Athene
Athene is most passionate about two things in life, food and the Ocean. Having found a career that marries these two obsessions, you will find an extremely happy chef on board. In the years previous to working on Boats Athene worked in a variety of Kitchens, perhaps the best known being the groundbreaking Brighton based restaurant 'Food for Friends'.
Athene prides herself on her ability to create super healthy and exciting menus taking inspiration from a wide variety of cuisines including Italian, French, Middle Eastern, Spanish, Indian and Asian. Athene will only use the freshest ingredients available and sources organic produce wherever possible. Providing they are biting she will also catch, prepare and serve you fish fresh from the Mediterranean to table in a matter if minutes.
Athene is extremely practical and hands on when it comes to sailing and is often found manning the helm in-between meals. She is very sociable and enjoys chatting to guests when they wish and is always on hand to do whatever it takes to make their stay as comfortable as possible on board.
