GRACE Yacht Charter

Captain: Bruce Rocherieux

Captain: Bruce Rocherieux
Bruce Rocherieux, the 38-year-old captain of S/Y Grace, is a reliable, meticulous, and professional sailor dedicated to a career in the yachting industry. With more than ten years of experience in the yachting industry, Bruce comes with a rich background in yacht racing, as well as offshore cruising. He began his journey in 2000 with dinghy racing and has since worked as a scientific expedition skipper in 2017, serving as charter skipper, first mate, second captain, and engineer on various sailing and motor vessels across Australia, the Mediterranean, and the Red Sea. Notably, he has completed transatlantic crossings and many deliveries all over the world. He has his RYA Yachtmaster and has completed all the safety training necessary to work on yachts. Bruce excels in maintenance and troubleshooting of all onboard systems, leads safety and crew management successfully, and handles engineering duties and cruise planning. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management for Sustainable Tourism and is fluent in English and French, with good proficiency in Spanish. Bruce possesses excellent tender driving skills, comprehensive mechanical and electrical knowledge, and is adept in watersports like windsurfing, surfing, foiling, and wakeboarding, holding a PADI Open Water certification. His goal is to gain experience on larger yachts while working toward higher qualifications in the industry. He is excited to be working on Grace in Greece and to provide memorable sailing experiences for his guests on board.

Chef Andrew Widdas

Andrew is a talented and passionate chef from England with over 25 years experience. Mostly a head chef in restaurants, pubs and private households, he knows about every aspect of the kitchen! From creating menus, food management and provisioning, training staff, safety and hygiene standards, he is an all-round wizard in his realm. His 5-year experience working on yachts make him the perfect fit as chef on Grace! He is excited to return to the sea and create new dishes and a wonderful dining atmosphere on board. He is organized, hardworking and dedicated to his guests. He can adapt to different guest preferences easily and his diet and nutrition background help him further to understand guests needs and create new, healthy flavors!


Deck/Stewardess : Tani Rose Lanur

With 13 years of hospitality and service experience, Tani, the stewardess aboard Grace, exudes professionalism and confidence in her abilities. She effortlessly engages with guests, aiming to create unforgettable experiences. Despite her academic background in finance, she has travelled the globe, working as a barista in Australia and progressing to roles like Bar/Restaurant Manager. Her journey has honed her skills in team leadership, cocktail training, and staff management. A natural people person, Tani thrives as a team player, demonstrating impeccable attention to detail and eloquence. She is eager to contribute her diverse background and learn from the seasoned crew aboard, ensuring a seamless experience for all on board.