INFINITY NINE Yacht Charter — 35.2m motor yacht for 12 guests, with a crew of 7

The crew

Meet the crew

• Arnaud De Battisti

  Captain

  France · English

  Captain Arnaud de Battisti is an experienced sailor and a qualified captain with a Master 500 and a maritime career spanning over 15 years, on motor and sailing vessels. He is very receptive to guests’ wants and needs and is looking forward to welcoming guests on board. Captain Arnaud is used to sailing all year round with his wife Geraldine, who can endorse different job positions onboard, from Chief Stewardess to First Officer. The two of them are permanent crew on yachts and have always pleased their Owners and Guests with their deep involvement and care towards the yacht, crew, and passengers onboard. Arnaud has an extensive knowledge of the areas he has cruised, from the Mediterranean, to the Caribbean, Cuba, US West coast, and French Polynesia. He has always managed to respond to his guests' requests with great attention and devotion. Arnaud and Geraldine were recruited directly by the Owner of Infinity Nine, who immediately liked their way of handling the yacht he was chartering during summer 2014. From then a long-lasting story began, and a trusting relationship led to the current amazing Team and the building of the brand new and amazing explorer looking yacht: Infinity Nine.

• Geraldine Galas

  Chief Stewardess

  France · English

  Geraldine grew up on her parent’s sailing yacht and is a “pearl of the sea”. She has made her way in the yachting industry since the age of 17, and her first professional contract was given to her on Captain Arnaud’s motor yacht in 2011. Throughout her 12 years of yachting career, she has developed many skills and sea time. She is a helpful person, with very sharp attention to detail when it comes to onboard organization and the wellbeing of the Guests. In many occasions she took over the position of delivery mate onboard motor and sailing yachts with Arnaud in between seasons, doing both the Atlantic and Pacific crossings. Geraldine is also a certified yacht Captain (Master 200), but also certified as a wine taster, for Silver Service, and as a yacht interior building manager. At the cross road of choosing her position onboard INFINITY NINE, Geraldine naturally decided to fully focus on the interior organization, helping with deciding on the layout of spaces and decoration. Both Geraldine and Arnaud had a major position in helping achieve the Owner’s dream to have his first custom built yacht. This “dream team” is the yacht's greatest asset and will make their time onboard tailor made and unforgettable.

• Bastien Nouar

  Mate

  France · English

  Bastien is a seasoned maritime professional with a diverse and rich background in the yachting industry. With a genuine passion for the ocean and all things nautical, he has dedicated himself to creating unforgettable experiences for guests aboard luxury yachts. Currently in his 3rd season on luxury yachts, Bastien has accumulated a wealth of experience that sets him apart. His career has taken him from commercial vessels to private yachts, allowing him to develop a comprehensive understanding of yacht operations across different sectors. Having sailed in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and worldwide cruising grounds, Bastien is well-versed in navigating diverse sailing conditions and understanding the unique desires of guests from various backgrounds. His adaptability is one of his strongest assets, enabling him to tailor each voyage to meet guests' specific preferences and expectations. Bastien's expertise in the South of France is particularly noteworthy. His strong experience in this glamorous yachting region ensures that guests have access to the finest destinations and experiences the SOF has to offer. Calm, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious as a chief officer, Bastien prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of guests above all else. His meticulous attention to detail and strong knowledge of cruising grounds guarantee a safe and enjoyable journey for everyone on board.

• Kateryna Solomonova

  Chef

  Ukraine · English

  Kateryna started cooking when she was a child, where she learned all of her secrets of her grandmother. She has been a chef cook in yachting since 2019, trained in gourmet cuisine and pastry, she will delight the guests. Kateryna has a young, energetic and positive attitude and is very passionate.

• Lenka Barnard

  Stewardess

  South Africa · English

  Lenka has completed a prestigious silver service and stewardess course at Pull North yachting, and is passionate about the sea and luxury service. With three seasons under her belt on similar size of yachts, Lenka is ready to welcome guests on board with the expected level of service. She has a bubbly personality, full of life, professionally discreet and respectful. In charge of the interior upkeep with attention to details, Lenka will assure the guests all the comfort on board needed.