Nigel Lewis
Majorca
Summary
Founded this seasonal business in 2003 and developed it from nothing to a business where 20% of the guests return from previous sailing experiences and make over 200 day and sunset trips every season.
The catering side of the business now includes a chef preparing much of the on-board catering. Many accolades and occasionally awards, are received for the service and hospitality. The focus is on safety and customer satisfaction.
Bringing 20 years of sailing and yacht management experience; have employed and trained many new entrants to the industry, the focus is always on team-building and a happy crew.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain
Vita Bel Yacht Charter
2003.03 - Current
- Manage over 200 day charters and sunset dinner cruises every season
- Over 1600 guests received on board per season
- Many weddings, proposals, bachelor/hen parties, birthdays
- Used to working flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Vita Bel specification is 16metres, 24 tons, 12 guests & 2 crew.
- Driven many sail and motor yachts from 14 - 22 meters length
- I owned one 34' catamaran for 2 years which was used for charter
- Spent 10 days in BVI's in January 2024 skippering a Moorings Oceanis 52
- 5 days in BVI skippering a private 45' catamaran
- Good navigational knowledge of BVI's and Balearic Islands
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (Commercial) - Navigation
Blue Water Training
United Kingdom04.2003
High School Diploma -
Haberdashers Aske, Elstree
London, UK06.1978
Skills
- Maintenance Project Scheduling
- Safety Systems & Equipment Management
- Provisioning for 200+ daily boat trips a year
- Managed relationships with suppliers/providers
- Developed business relationships with agencies
- Wedding celebrant
- Mentored many young sailors
- 620 x 5* Tripadvisor & 250 x 5* Google Reviews
- Customer service
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
Certification
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Commercial
Sail and Motor
PRINCE 2 Project Management
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Captain
Vita Bel Yacht Charter
2003.03 - Current
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (Commercial) - Navigation
Blue Water Training
High School Diploma -
Haberdashers Aske, Elstree
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Commercial
Sail and Motor
PRINCE 2 Project Management
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