Katie is the driving force behind SVG Yacht Services. She started sailing at the age of 8 and worked in her family's charter business before qualifying as an RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Instructor and RYA Powerboat Instructor. Later, she set up her first RYA Sailing school after graduating from University in the UK. Since then, Katie has completed a few Atlantic crossings, worked on various yachts as captain and crew which led her to the Caribbean. She is a qualified CYBA Yacht Broker and Travel Agent and founded SVG Yacht Services in 2018 and formed a professional team of local agents operating through the SVG Islands. As the preferred Agent for BWA from 2021, the team has grown and serviced over 40 yachts over 50metres in 2023 assisting with provisioning, clearance, logistics and charter support.
John is a Partner in SVG Yacht Services. He started working on boats at the age of 18 and crossed the Atlantic to the Caribbean in 2012 to begin working in the Grenadines after some time in the Med and the Navy. He is a Qualified Surveyor, RYA Yachtmaster Instructor and Examiner, Powerboat Instructor and has a degree in Maritime Studies. John is a full member of IIMS and MECAL and a coding surveyor doing inspections worldwide including surveys, appraisals, ship inspections and sea trials on Power and Sail Yachts with SG Surveys.
Alison joined the team in 2021 having managed the administration for various other companies in Bequia. Based in our Bequia Office, Alison is head of operations in Bequia and oversees the team operations.
In her spare time Alison enjoys spending time with her family.
Keisha joined our team in 2021 and works from Canouan Marina co-ordinating deliveries, shipments and arrivals/departure clearance. With previous experience in the luxury hospitality industry and a wealth of local knowledge about the area, Keisha is an invaluable member of the SVG Yacht Services team.
Raedine joined SVGYS in 2022 as an Operations Agent. She was born in Kingstown and grew up in Bequia assisitng our yachts with provisioning, concierge requests, flower orders and tours.
She enjoys design and hobbies include cooking, baking, playing football, listening to music and working out at the gym.
Phil is our Agent in the Union Island overseeing operations in Tobago Cays and Union Island. He is well travelled with a great amount of experience in the hospitality and transport industry and also in organizing events and activities.
Phil is on call for yachts who visit Union Island for tours, activities, beach set ups, music events, fireworks or any other requests.
Leyroy joined SVG Yacht Services full time in 2023. He is based in St Vincent and is on the ground to faciliate international provisioning arrangements and clearances. Living in St Vincent all his life and having worked within the Red Cross and managing various logistics and similar organizations, Leroy is very experienced in facilitating arrangements, last minute logistics and yacht charter support.
Alf is our Mustique Representative and go to person on the ground . He manages the ground transportation on the island and has will be there to assist all our yachts spending time on the island.
Shanny joined our team in 2023. As an experienced ex super yacht crew, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the team and will be there to assist our yachts with itinerary ideas, logistics, travel arrangements and local knowledge.
Neil is onboard as part of the SVG Yacht Services team for 2023 and assists all our yachts arriving into the Tobago Cays as needed including fresh fish deliveries, garbage removal and last minute arrangements in the Park. We look forward to working with him again this season.
Charlotte has joined us in 2023 within the administration department from Canouan Island to assist our yachts with arrangements and ensure activities are confirmed and our emails are replied to in a timely manner!
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