WILLOW
Length
42.00 metres (137' 10")Beam
8.50 metres (27' 11")Draft
2.40 metres (7' 10")Number of Guests
10Number of Crew
8Built
2017Builder
BenettiNaval Architect
General design by Redman Whiteley DixonFlag
MalteseHull Construction
GRP- Approved RYA water sports centre, Deck Jacuzzi, Gym/exercise equipment, Stabilisers at anchor, Stabilisers underway
Key Features
Specifications
Accommodation
Equipment
Watersports
Video
Layout
Crew Profile
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Russell ShortCaptainBritishPrevious Yachts
» M/Y WATER LILY (43m)
» M/Y MABRUK II (34m)
» M/Y PERPETUAL (30m)
» M/Y CANELI II (30m)
Interests/Language
» Watersports
» Rugby
» Cricket
» Alpine skiing and hiking
» French
Russell has been a professional yachtsman since 2001. He has worked on both sides of the Atlantic from Europe to Canada and the USA, the Middle East, Southern Africa and the Caribbean. For over fifteen years he has lived on the Riviera with his French wife and young family and spends the summers cruising the Cote d’Azur, Spain, Corsica & Sardinia, almost all of the Southern and Western Italian coastline, with frequent visits to secret spots in Montenegro, Croatia, Greece and Turkey. Russell grew up in Staffordshire in the UK on a farm and went on to study Sports Management at University. Prior to yachting he had a successful career in the Diving Industry as an Instructor and has always had a passion for the Ocean. He likes all water sports and nothing more than playing in the surf with his two sons who are real “water babies.” Outside of yachting he is an avid sports fan with interests in rugby, cricket and living so close to the Southern Alps he is able to satisfy a passion for alpine skiing and hiking during the winter months.
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David BoxFirst officerBritishPrevious Yachts
» M/Y AVIVA (98m)
» M/Y BATON ROUGE (63m)
» M/Y STRANGELOVE (47m)
» M/Y RAY (47m)
Interests
» Music
» Reading
» Yoga
» Swimming
David grew up by the sea where his first job was a beach lifeguard at the age of sixteen. He continued this whilst doing his A-Levels and then studying History at the University of Southampton. At twenty-one he left the UK to backpack through South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand where he developed a love for travel and the idea of working upon yachts was first sparked. He began his career in the industry in 2015 and has since worked on yachts of a variety of size, recently acquiring his Officer of the Watch certificate before joining WILLOW as First Mate. He takes great pride in his job and has a genuine pleasure in ensuring all guests get the most from their trips onboard.
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Pedro FenhaChefPortuguesePrevious Yachts
» M/Y OCEAN PARADISE (55m)
» M/Y BRAVADO (45m)
» M/Y DE-DE (45m)
» M/Y LADY GENRE (43m)
» M/Y FREEDOM (42m)
Languages
» Portuguese, English and French
Pedro grew up in Portugal and after finishing school, he started working in hotels and restaurants in different parts of his country. Acquiring experience was firstly his main objective to then be able to fulfil an ambition of living and working in one of the culinary capitals of the world – Paris. He worked in numerous restaurants and river cruises before eventually succumbing to further travel around the globe to gain experience and appreciate further gastronomies. Pedro finally moved to the South France to acquire the French cuisine flavours and before stepping onto yachts, he spent a couple of years as Chef in a famous restaurant in Antibes and the legendary Baoli restaurant and night club in Cannes. Pedro is a great addition to the team on WILLOW and brings his positive personality, passion and ability to go the extra mile with him.
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Rachel BradleyChief stewardessBritishPrevious Yachts
» M/Y ESMERELDA (62m)
» M/Y SARAH (62m)
» M/Y LA NATURALLE DEE (50m)
» M/Y SISTER ACT (44m)
» M/Y METSUYAN IV (37m)
» M/Y CORNELIA (34m)
Rachel grew up in the North of England and graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2004 with a degree in Geography. She spent the next seven years working in restaurants and hotels in ski resorts across the French Alpes, allowing her to pursue her love of snowboarding and the mountains! She began her yachting career in 2010 and has enjoyed cruising extensively around the Mediterranean on busy charter yachts. The Greek Islands are some of her favourite spots, and she loves to sample the local food and wine wherever she travels. In her spare time Rachel enjoys reading, baking and keeping fit. She has played Netball competitively over the years including representing her county, she loves to practice yoga daily and has recently learnt to kitesurf which has become her new favourite hobby! Rachel looks forward to welcoming you on board WILLOW, and will go out of her way to ensure you are well looked after and have a magical time during your stay.
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Megan CandySecond stewardessBritishMegan grew up in the ski resort of Serre Chevalier in France, helping to run the family hotel. She enjoys most outdoor activities associated with a mountain lifestyle and was also part of the local swimming club from a very young age. Megan has experience working within both the retail and hospitality industry and has even worked in Sydney for two months as part of her travelling experience around Australia. Megan is a happy and bubbly person who will go the extra mile to ensure guests enjoy a care-free and relaxed stay during their time on-board WILLOW.
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Nicole HeywoodStewardessScottish» M/Y WILLOW is Nicole’s first yacht!
Interests
» Dancing
» Travelling
Growing up on the west coast of Scotland, Nicole always had a love for being at sea. She trained as a professional dancer until the age of 20, and taught dance at an all-girls summer camp in Vermont, USA. Nicole then went on to work as a destination services advisor on cruise ships. For the past three years she has travelled all over the world from the Caribbean to Asia, and all around the Mediterranean. In her spare time she loves travelling around Scotland and visiting the beautiful sights her country has to offer. This is Nicole’s first season in the yachting industry, and she is excited to welcome guests on-board WILLOW where she will ensure you are well looked after during your stay.
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Patrice StephanChief engineerFrenchPrevious Yachts
» M/Y LISA IV (46m)
» M/Y KRISS (45m)
» M/Y MAORO (35m)
» M/Y SAND CASTLE (29m)
» M/Y DALFA (29m)
» M/Y PERPETUAL (29m)
Interests/Language
» F1
» Motorbikes
» Travelling
» French
Patrice was born into a fisherman family in Brittany, France. He studied marine engineering for four years and management for two years, before moving to the South of France where he became a yacht broker. He decided to make the transition to working on yachts as an engineer nine years ago, cruising all around the Mediterranean, South Florida, the Caribbean and completing one Atlantic crossing. Patrice is passionate about motorsport in general, but F1 and motorbikes are his favourite. He loves to surf, kitesurf, e-foil, skateboard, downhill bike and play tennis. He enjoys travelling and exploring the world, learning new cultures along the way. He will always try his best to fix any sort of problem that he is facing, and will make sure your stay on board WILLOW is as pleasant as possible.
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Owen NealeDeckhandBritishPrevious Yacht
» M/Y MINX (26m)
Owen is a friendly, professional and outgoing individual with a strong work ethic and a proactive approach. His passion for the sea coupled with his drive to succeed lead him to a career in the yachting industry in 2018. With a background in water sports Owen relishes the opportunity to get out on the water and ensure every guest enjoys the many water based activities Willow has to offer. Owen leads a very healthy and active lifestyle and enjoys to keep fit, weather it be taking hikes up mountains, swimming in the sea or lifting weights in the gym. Owen takes pride in his work and is always willing to lend a hand in all departments on board WILLOW.