The Crew of Lady J welcomes you onboard. Captain Paulo, Chef Lizzie and First Mate Mick have worked together for many years successfully as a charter crew. Overall, the crew has over 20 years collective experience in the charter yacht business. Whether you desire an active, adventuresome trip or prefer a quiet, relaxing vacation we are here to attend to your needs and make your charter yacht experience fabulous! Please see individual biographies below to learn more about us.
Captain Paulo Guedes
Paulo began his yachting career at the age of 17 on commercial dive vessels in Australia and has since gained extensive experience in the Luxury yachting industry. More recently Paulo, together with his fiancée Elizabeth Hall, ran a number of charter yachts in the Mediterranean including Jacaranda Bleu & Mimi La Sardine. Paulo and Lizzie have built a strong reputation for running highly successful charters in a professional yet relaxed manner, the past 2 years onboard Lady J cruising the Caribbean, Virgin Islands, Bahamas and New England Coast are no exception with continued superlative feedback from all charter clients. When not chartering Paulo enjoys water sports, snowboarding and seeing family and friends back at home in Australia.
Chef Elizabeth Hall (Lizzie)
Also from Australia and with a strong restaurant background, Lizzie has been working in the yachting industry for a number of years. Lizzie's cooking style is a fusion of east and west and she prides herself on her seafood dishes and sumptuous desserts. So impressed with her cooking, a number of charter guests have offered to fund Lizzie's own restaurant and visitor's comments speak for themselves and highlight the success of her work. In her free time Lizzie enjoys snowboarding, listening to music and experimenting with food artistry.
Stewardess Sarah-Jayne Miller (Sarah)
Sarah spent two years working for premier catering company 'Mustard' in Western Australia, with this experience she has a sound knowledge and understanding of the hospitality industry. Prior to joining M/Y Lady J Sarah began her luxury yachting career in the Mediterranean on M/Y Gilara. Sarah has an eye for detail which is constantly reinforced with positive remarks from guests on her unique table designs. Sarah is an active person who enjoys water sports, going to the gym and strolling the shops.
1st Mate Michael Rogers (Mick)
The most recent member of the Lady J team. Michael's yachting experience started growing up on the Great Barrier Reef Australia onboard a 45' Catamaran. Mick began in the commercial Dive industry and progressively climbed the ranks, with this experience he has transitioned to the luxury yachting industry working on boats such as M/Y De Ja Vu running big game fishing charters and was the overseeing captain on the build of M/Y Seafaris. During his time on Lady J Mick has gained extensive knowledge of the Caribbean, Virgin Islands & Bahamas. Mick's enjoys action sports and fishing.
