GEORGE COOPER Captain BRITISH / NEW ZEALAND Coming from a maritime family, George was brought up around world-class yachting. For many years, he followed his father as he competed in Finn and Star sailing classes (Finn sailing is a particularly physically demanding single-handed dinghy, and the oldest current Olympic class). Returning to the UK, he graduated with a degree in Geology from Bristol University. After competing for over a decade in Olympic and World-class sailing, in Lasers and Finns, he transferred his skills and knowledge to the superyacht industry in 2012. Starting at the bottom as a mate, within 14 weeks he had travelled over 1000 nautical miles, crossed the Atlantic twice and has never looked back. Since then, he has developed his already impressive skills as a helmsman, rigger, chief officer, and ultimately Captain, both during charters and as a member of racing crew when required. He has now completed his Master 300GT and 500GT and has been Captain of Lady M since 2022. He looks forward to welcoming you on board and ensuring you have a wonderful and safe time on this beautiful yacht. A qualified instructor in powerboats and dinghies, he is also a rescue diver and enjoys all sports. Since working in the Caribbean, he has taken up angling and spearfishing too. FREDDIE COOPER Mate BRITISH / NEW ZEALAND Since 2015, Freddie has worked as crew, sailing on and off at events and regattas such as the Fastnet (2019) and Cowes Classics Week. In addition to racing, he worked on a 36-foot classic yawl, managing the boat and its refit for the owner for her trip from Cowes to Portugal. In 2017, he worked in a sail loft and is well-equipped to handle repairs. From 2020, he was the Bosun in charge at Plymouth University Yacht Club. Alongside his sailing, he graduated with an HND in Navigation and Maritime Science from Plymouth University. Like his brother, he grew up with a strong maritime tradition and was brought up around world-class yachting. Freddie is an experienced racing sailor and delivery crew member with experience ranging from dinghies to larger classic yachts. He loves sports and plays rugby and golf, and skis to a high standard. His other passion is music, and he enjoys playing the piano and singing. An open and friendly individual, he works hard and will go the extra mile to make your trip one to remember. Daniel Markides Chef Cypriot Meet Daniel, our highly experienced and talented Chef with more than 20 years’ experience in 5*Hotels, Restaurants, as well as private chalets and yachts. After graduating from the Culinary Institute in Cyprus he went on to train and do internships at well-established restaurants in Berlin, New York and Cyprus. Since 2017 he has mostly worked onboard, travelling along the French Riviera, Italy and the Balearics as sole chef form private and charter yachts. He has a passion for quality and admits he is a perfectionist when it comes to plating up. His expanded repertoire allows him to produce dishes from Asia, Russia and the middle east as well as Mediterranean cuisine. He is aware of the important of special diets and is delighted to create delicious bespoke menus around you and your guest’ personal preferences. Daniel is truly passionate about incorporating fresh local ingredients throughout his dishes, and whilst back in Cyprus he can be found foraging for hidden ingredients, especially mushrooms and wild herbs. Throughout he keeps fit and practices Krav Maga; a form of self-defence that aims to take moves from other martial arts and apply them to realistic situations. CASSIDY STONE Chief steward/ess CANADIAN Previous yachts: M/Y TRITON (50m), M/Y MOONLIGHT (24m), M/Y BIG FISH (46m), M/Y PRIVACY (47m), S/Y MARMOT (20m), M/Y LUCKY LADY (63m), M/Y MIA ELISE II (60m). M/Y TANGO (78m) Cassidy is a resourceful, hardworking, and diligent hostess with an impeccable eye for detail. Over the last 17 years, she has built an impressive résumé of work within the hospitality industry, starting in fine-dining restaurants in Ontario. She spent her early 20s working in vineyards and high-end resorts within British Columbia, where she gained housekeeping experience and wine knowledge. Prior to this, she worked as a nanny and au pair and has a genuine love of children. In 2016, she began her professional yachting career in the waters of the Caribbean. Since then, she has sailed all over the world and has at least one Atlantic crossing under her belt. She has a huge passion and respect for the ocean and for the hospitality industry, where she enjoys meeting and interacting with people of diverse cultures and different backgrounds. She has just returned from a 5-month sabbatical from yachting while she completed her SCUBA rescue diving courses in Honduras and is looking forward to making Lady M a home for you for the duration of your stay. Owen Huffen Steward British Owen, our personable steward, is currently working towards his yoga teacher qualification and these daily practice sessions may be what underpins his calm and positive mindset. Although he also believes it is the yachting lifestyle of always being outdoors. No matter what the challenge, Owen is eternally positive and sympathetic in his approach, always willing to lend a hand anywhere on LADY M. Working as a steward since 2022 on both commercial and private vessels, he previously had eight years’ experience in hospitality including working in a five-star Radisson hotel, and a 3-rosette restaurant, serving fine dining tasting menus. With a proven eye for detail, yet described as fun and easy going by guests, he genuinely loves to meet new people and to enhance their experience however he can. When not working he likes to be swimming, hiking or playing with his beloved pets. KEITH CAMPBELL Chief engineer SOUTH AFRICAN Having graduated from Kimberley Technical School, the Technical College in Kathu, and Pretoria College, South Africa, it was no surprise when Keith went on to work as a mechanic. He admits to always needing to know how things work and that he spent much of his teen years with a spark plug in hand, taking apart old cars. This led to a fifteen-year career working as a mechanic undertaking maintenance, repairs, diagnostics and latterly assembly work. In 2023, Keith took the decision to broaden his horizons and he has transferred his considerable mechanical skills over to yachting. Upon completing his certification in safety, we are delighted he is part of the team. As well as the opportunity to travel, Keith is looking forward to being part of such a great team and to make the most of this opportunity.