C A P T A I N | Jake Todd
C H E F | Caitilin Willows

Meet the resident crew onboard yacht Adagio!

Captain Jake Todd

Qualifications:
-Officer of the Watch 3000gt with 35000nm at sea
-Yacht master offshore and Yacht master ocean theory
-Approved engine Course
-RYA Powerboat level 2
-Dive master

Jake is an experienced yachtsman, with an impressive sailing record having covered over 35000nm with 4 Atlantic crossings, dozens of Med crossings and plenty of yachting around the miserable south coast of England. He started his sailing from a humble town called Hayling island, where as you might have guessed, there isn’t much to do except being around the sea. Jake starting dinghy sailing at 9 where he quickly progressed through the ranks to national junior champion and eventually representing GBR in many world champion events at youth level. Over his 7 year career in yachting he has been working in the superyacht sector on racing yachts and high performance carbon yachts. His previous job as a 1st mate on a 148ft carbon yacht gave him vast experience in all types of conditions, environment and locations. His studies in the yachting industry has merited him with his Officer of the watch 3000gt which qualifies him to be an officer on yachts over 80m/262ft. He wants to eventually carry on his studies and reach his Master licenses in the future. Jake brings a wealth of experience, unwavering dedication and a genuine love for the sea. He guarantees a safe and memorable sailing experience for all that embark on his voyages.

Chef Caitlin Willows
Qualifications:

CTH level 2 award in Culinary arts, Ashburton Culinary academy
CIEH food safety level 2
RYA Powerboat level 2

Caitlin is a foody. She loves making food and has an unrelenting desire to please people with it. She too has been working in the superyacht industry for over 7 years, spanning across the globe on a variety of different yachts. She too has completed 3 Atlantic crossing on sailing and motor yachts, with many thousands of miles under her belt. Caitlin’s journey took an exciting turn when she had the opportunity to work under 2 Italian Michelin star chefs which filled her culinary arson with a touch of elegance and sophistication. Their mentorship helped shape her creativity and push her talents to another level. She was born in South Africa where she was raised by a family who loves a traditional “braai”. Her mother being Mauritian and her father from South Africa she, from a young age was surrounded by different cuisines and cultures. Besides her culinary skills she is irresistibly drawn to the sea and finds solace and inspiration from its depths. Cheffing is her passion so perusing it as a long term career seems to be the only option. Caitlin brings an unburning desire to provide exquisite meals against the back drop of the open ocean.