LIVIN

ROTATIONAL CREW FOR 2026/27 SEASON

MEET YOUR CREW:

CAPTAIN: Emil Feuilette
CHEF/FRIST MATE: Sophie Bauer

Jan 16 - April 14, 2027

July 16 - October 14, 2027

CAPTAIN: Jake Le Gassick

CHEF: Georgie Acland

October 15, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027

April 15, 2027 - July 15, 2027

Emil Feuillette, from Cape Town, South Africa, is a passionate skipper with over 22 years of sailing experience. He embarked on his journey at the age of five, nurtured by his father's boat-building project in their garden, which ignited his love for both racing and cruising.
Before entering the yachting industry, Emil worked as a river and canyoning guide in the Swiss Alps, where he developed strong leadership and guiding skills. His diverse background, which includes a solo trans-Africa road trip from France to South Africa, equips Emil with a unique perspective on life which he applies to his sailing, ensuring both safety and enjoyment for all aboard. Emil is dedicated to sharing his passion for the sea and helping clients create unforgettable experiences on the water.

Sophie Bauer is from the picturesque Elgin Valley, South Africa, where she grew up on a wine farm surrounded by great food and wine. This early exposure ignited her passion for cooking and showed her the power of bringing people together through delicious meals.
After studying illustration design at university, Sophie set off to travel and has since savored the vibrant cuisines of Thailand, Cambodia, Italy, France, Turkey, Israel, and Mauritius. These experiences have shaped her culinary style, blending international flavors to create beautiful, nourishing dishes. Following her adventures, she embarked on her culinary journey as a chef on yachts in the Mediterranean. Sophie loves to combine her passion for tasty food, travel and design. Her aim is to create delicious meals to enhance every adventure for those on board.

Emil and Sophie can't wait to share their enthusiasm for sailing, the ocean and the Virgin Islands for their second year - with you on Livin'
 

JAKE AND GEORGIE
Jake is a British skipper who grew up in a Naval family, which gave him his love for the water, always living by the coast in the south of England. 

Jake first started sailing dinghies on his local river when he was 10 and fell in love with it. He continued on sailing throughout his teenage years, and once he left school he worked at a boatyard in the south of the UK (Devon) learning more about the maintenance of sailing yachts and the less glamorous side of boating in general! 

After 4 years maritime work Jake decided to pursue being a full time skipper and worked in the Mediterranean, English Channel, north of France and on the Thames in London before heading to the BVI where he has run charters for  the past year. 

Georgie, grew up around boats and built a well-rounded career spanning yacht charter management, onboard operations, hospitality, and professional cooking.

Georgie trained at Le Cordon Bleu in London and completed the specialist Anchor & Apron Yacht Chef course in Mallorca. Her experience includes working as a chef aboard sailing yachts in Greece and Croatia, serving as stewardess aboard a 30-metre private yacht in Sint Maarten, and cooking for private events, supper clubs, and film crews. 

Georgie is confident both in the galley and on deck. She brings creativity, strong organisation, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to providing warm hospitality and memorable dining experiences.

Jake and Georgie are super excited to come back and share their love of sailing and the Caribbean!