*Robin & Sophie are the confirmed crew for the 2026/2027 season!*

Captain Robin and Chef Sophie

 

Together, Sophie and Robin have spent 5 seasons chartering throughout Croatia, Greece, Montenegro and Italy, before following the sunshine across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. They quickly fell in love with the British Virgin Islands, and this will be their third season on this side of the world.

 

They love creating the kind of charter they would want to experience themselves: great sailing, beautiful anchorages, fantastic food, plenty of laughter and an atmosphere that feels relaxed from the moment you step aboard. Whether you want to explore every corner of the islands, spend the afternoon snorkelling and paddleboarding, find the best beach bars, or simply switch off with a cocktail on deck, Sophie and Robin will create your perfect week around you.

 

More than anything, they can’t wait to welcome you aboard, share their love of life on board and show you exactly why they fell in love with the Caribbean.

Captain Robin Loedolff
 

Robin grew up on the oceans and rivers around Cape Town and developed an early respect for the sea. Growing up, he was always happiest on the water, taking friends out on boats and introducing them to watersports. After working in his family business he decided it was time to turn sailing into a career. In true Robin fashion, he sold his pickup truck to fund his qualifications and went on to complete his Yachtmaster Ocean, gaining experience in the challenging waters between Cape Town and Madagascar.

 

Delivery work eventually brought him to the Mediterranean, where he discovered the wonderful world of chartering starting in the Med and now with over 2 seasons in the BVIs. With a strong technical background alongside his sailing experience, Robin brings a calm, practical approach and takes great pride in keeping his guests and his yacht safe, well looked after, and having fun! The BVIs introduced him to his new creative outlet of making drinks and cocktails, and always looking for twists on the classics. 

 

Chef Sophie Loedolff

 

Sophie has been sailing since childhood, growing up aboard a 42ft catamaran with her family and sailing halfway round the world from Greece to New Zealand before the age of 12. With much of her childhood spent exploring new countries and cultures, the galley quickly became one of her favorite places. She grew up creating meals from whatever fresh, local ingredients were available, taking inspiration from the flavors they discovered along the way, with a little (or alot!) improvisation thrown in!

 

Her love of food led her into hospitality, working in high-end pubs, restaurants and five-star hotels, where she developed a strong foundation in professional kitchens and guest service. After studying tourism at university, Sophie spent three years recruiting captains and chefs for the yachting industry before the ocean called her name. She began hosting charters in 2017 and hasn’t looked back.

 

Since then, Sophie has continued developing her cooking through classes in London, Cape Town and Portugal. Her style is fresh, colourful and made from scratch, with an emphasis on local produce and the flavours of the places she visits. She loves creating food that feels special without losing the relaxed, generous spirit of eating together on a boat.

Robin Loedolff

Captain

QUALIFICATIONS 

- RYA Yachtmaster Ocean (Commercially Endorsed)

- STCW

- ENG 1

- RYA Powerboat Level 2

- PADI Open Water Diver

- Food Safety level 2

- AEC1

- RYA VHF SRC

Sophie Loedolff

Chef

QUALIFICATIONS

- The Avenue Cookery Course

- STCW 

- Food Hygiene level 2

- RYA Power Boat level 2

- RYA Dayskipper