Your Crew
CAPTAIN James Gordon & CHEF Jody Oles
Captain James Gordon
Captain James was raised on sailing among Canada’s freshwater lakes. He suffered a severe case of wanderlust from an early age and always looked for opportunities to combine work with his love for adventure and travel. Teaching skiing in Japan, diving the Great Barrier Reef, or guiding expeditions to Antarctica became ‘another day at the office’. James is a former instructor with the Canadian Yachting Association, an RYA Yacht Master Offshore captain and just celebrated his 25th anniversary as a PADI scuba instructor. With over 5 years' experience in the British Virgin Islands, James knows every inch of this paradise, both on and below the waves.
James also had a 20+ year career in hospitality and tourism, including operating his own restaurant in Ontario. With his experience in hospitality and as captain and crew in various locations around the world, James has the knowledge to approach charters with high standards of care and safety. He is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and committed to upholding the highest standards of maritime excellence.
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Chef Jody Oles
Chef Jody is a native Californian but has loved chartering in the islands for the last 20 years. She holds a US Coast Guard Masters License, and is a PADI Scuba Instructor, as well as an accomplished charter chef. Her passion for beautiful food equals her passion for the ocean. Before moving to the islands, Jody was an educator for several zoos and aquariums on each coast. She fell in love with the Caribbean waters working as an Aquarist at Coral World Marine Park in St Thomas. Her knowledge of marine life gives her guests an experience they won't forget! From the galley, her fresh breads, pastries, decadent desserts, and everything in between will present you with an array of goodies to tempt your taste buds. Her culinary style incorporates fresh local ingredients with culinary favorites for amazing meals that guests love. Jody plans weekly charter menus in collaborations with charter guests to ensure any unique dietary requirements, restrictions or preferences attended to with the highest priority.
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Stewardess Jadine Law
Jadine grew up in a quaint town near Johannesburg, South Africa where she spent weekends boating and doing water sports. She also spent many fun times in the Seychelles where she developed a love of the sea – snorkeling, deep sea fishing, and exploring the islands’ breathtaking beaches. Jadine now holds her personal watercraft licenses as well as the RYA powerboat level 2 license and is eager to lend a hand with all on board water sport activities.
During her school years, she danced competitively for four years. Her dedication to the sport and its long and demanding hours gave her self-discipline, a great work ethic, and taught her the value of teamwork, which she carries into all aspects of her life.
Jadine attended the Super Yacht Training Academy in Cape Town South Africa, completing both Stewardess and Deck Hand components. During the Bartender and Barista course she discovered her passion for mixology and looks forward to sharing her creative cocktails with guests! She is friendly, hard-working, and eager to be successful in her chosen field.
She looks forward to meeting guests onboard SEVEN and making their stay a memorable and enjoyable one.
Feb 15 2025
Thank you for an incredible week! As first-timers to the Caribbean and the BVI, this was an amazing way to experience the islands, water activities, fresh cuisine, and great hospitality. The entire boat experience was phenomenal – and your focus on our “wants” throughout was beyond compare. We have many memories to carry with us – until next time!
Patty & Pete
Absolutely a fabulous vacation. Sailing with strong breezes across open water was a highlight. Scuba diving with James I greatly appreciated. And the food was to die for. Thank you James, Jadine and Jody for your royal treatment.
Kathy and Dean
We could not have had a better week! What n amazing crew. Thank you so much to Jadine for ensuring that we were well oiled, Jody for creating fabulous meals and James for timelessly showing us the best the BVI could offer and tendering us to the best spots. What a wonderful treat it has been to be treated in such luxury.
Evan
January 23- Feb 1
A trip that exceeded all our expectations. We thought we’d spend a week with friends escaping the Ohio weather. It was exponentially more than that. So fun to explore a new island each day, feeling like we had space and freedom to enjoy the sea life, the people, and the aura without suffocating crowds.
Thank you for taking such good care of us and creating an experience we will treasure as we journey back to Ohio. We will tell our friends to book on SEVEN. Hands down the best Caribbean vaca ever!
- Kris
We have been fortunate to go on a lot of amazing trips over the years, but this one tops them all … by a mile! It has been incredible from the start to finish. The crew of SEVEN are top notch! Captain James navigated us seamlessly throughout our journey and provided so many interesting facts along the way. Stewardess Jadine took care of our every need. She kept our drinks filled and our cabins clean, and always with a smile on her face. Chef Jody served the best food we’ve ever eaten. Every single meal was melt-in-your-mouth delicious and beautifully presented.
We cannot thank you enough for ensuring that this bucket-list trip exceeded every single one of our expectations. You all are truly amazing!
- Jessie & Eric
What an incredible week we’ve had aboard this beautiful charter. From the moment we set sail, every detail was taken care of, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the breathtaking beauty of the British Virgin Islands.
James, your expertise and knowledge of the waters made every journey an adventure.
Jody, your culinary talents blew us away, each meal was a delightful experience.
Jadine, you made us feel at home with your impeccable service and thoughtful touches. From keeping our cabins tidy to making sure we had everything we needed.
-Steve & Sandy