Your Crew
CAPTAIN Calvin Le Roux & CHEF Katie Hopwood
CAPTAIN
Calvin le Roux
Captain Calvin grew up in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, where he would spend the summers on the lake enjoying the water. His passion for sailing began in 2017 when he went to RYA Sailing School for his Yacht Master Offshore course in Cape Town. From there he went on to do deliveries and Atlantic crossings from South Africa to Abu Dhabi and the Canary Islands to Antigua where his career in private yachts and the charter industry began. He has sailed over 15,000 nautical miles in different countries around the world.
With over eight years in the yachting industry, Captain Calvin’s passion for sailing and the ocean truly shows. Whether he is teaching keen guests how to sail, taking guests snorkeling or helping create a tailored itinerary to each group, his guests are sure to have the trip of a lifetime on board Katlo!
CREDENTIALS
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
STCW 2010
RYA VHF Radio
RYA PB Level 2
ENG 1
QUARTERDECK CO. Skipper Academy
CHEF
Katie Hopwood
Katie grew up in Fort Worth, Texas always having a passion for the ocean. One day she took the leap move to the Caribbean and look for a job on a boat. She began her career in yachting as a stewardess on a private sailing yacht in the British Virgin Islands. While working on Taza Mas she gained a new appreciation for the ocean and diving as well as learning from the chef and taking care of the guests. She then went on to do her Divemaster’s in Tortola and has been working on private and charter yachts for over ten years.
Katie’s passion for cooking has come along side of the wonderful chef’s she has worked with, knowing she too wanted to be in the galley. In 2019 she went to Ashburton Culinary School and has been cooking for guests for over six years with four years in the charter industry. Katie is excited to deliver an array of meals to her guests while including local and global cuisines and is always up for the challenge of learning new skillsets. Her enthusiasm for hospitality shines through her meals, bringing people together and catering to each guests’ preferences.
Captain Calvin and Chef Katie make the perfect team and with their passion for food and sailing, making people happy and exploring the Caribbean, together they make each trip unique and hope to help guests make lifelong memories.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Food and Hygiene Level 2 (2024)
STCW 13 (Basic Safety Training Refresher 2022)
ENG 1 (2021)
Ashburton Certificate in Culinary Arts (2019)
PADI Divemaster (2018)
Maritime Security Awareness (2018)
Meal preparation, provisioning, silver service, and flower arrangements
Provisioning and providing guest and crew meals
Sailing, anchoring, line handling, and fenders
Yacht deliveries (over 10,000 Nautical Miles) and haul-outs
