IRELANDA

Captain: Christ Reilly

Nationality: British

CAPTAIN - Chris Reilly

Born in the UK, Chris grew up sailing around the west coast of Scotland. He has owned his own boats from dinghys to cruising yachts and therefore has extensive maintenance knowledge. As captain on a100ft race-cruiser prototype for over five years, where his role also included all aspects of maintenance (machinery, master volt systems, hydraulics, electronics, refrigeration and much more), he is totally proficient to handle technical issues and find solutions even in the most remote places. Chris is also a serious dive enthusiast, qualified PADI Divemaster & DSD Leader with active status. His dive competence ranges from shallow & reef dives, often helping on discovery–beginner trips to deep diving including underwater working. The extensive area covered sailing and chartering these past years has given him extensive knowledge of European, American, French Polynesian and Caribbean waters including Cuba.

Interests:
Diving, Snorkeling, Travelling


CHEF - Eoin O'Reilly

Classically French trained Chef with over 20 years professional experience, Eoin O'Reilly loves cooking modern European cuisine while adding innovative twists to dishes inspired by his travels. A highly versatile, adaptable and proactive professional who integrates rapidly in to new environments whether working autonomously or within a team. Driven and eager to exceed guest expectations and push culinary boundaries. Confident working within a range of industries and settings from small restaurants to large functions. Known for bringing a unique style and ambiance to venues, delivering dishes with culinary flair.

Interests:
Cooking new meals

MATE - Lydia Thompson

From the UK Lydia, sailed from a very young age on her families 36ft catamaran, her father, who holds a 2nd mate unlimited ticket, taught her various maintenance, deckhand, linehandling, sailtrimming, anchoring and helmsman skills. She sailed her Topper dinghy competitively with Weston sailing club in Southampton for six years, this included regular safety boat and club duties. Sport lover, she is also a member of the British Motorcycle Racing Club, competing in the Formula 400 championship. Lydia totally is, a young, dedicated and prepared Deckhand that will be delighted taking care of your guests!

Interests:
Water sports, Engineering, Swimming