Your Crew
CAPTAIN Lisa Roland & CHEF Jade Konst
Captain Lisa Roland
Captain Lisa grew up sailing in Nova Scotia Canada where she fell in love with the sea. Her years on the water prepared her for an exciting career in yachting and her true love for her work is apparent to anyone onboard. There are few things she loves more than sharing her enthusiasm for the sea, both above it and below with others through sailing, diving, educating, learning, and experiencing. Beginning with a passion for the art of seafaring and unending adventure, Lisa spent much of her career exploring many exciting parts of this world. She began her career on tall ships, where she learned that the only thing to understand about life at sea is that you will spend every single day learning, and she has sailed many miles with this knowledge. This has led her well, through a fantastic career, and most recently to a world record, for the fastest female pair to row unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean.
"The greatest joy in my job is being able to create exceptional moments which simply couldn't be re-created.”
Chef Jade Konst
Born and raised nestled between the mountains and the sea on Canada’s West Coast, Jade found a love for all things ocean at an early age. Her hometown of Vancouver is known for it’s multinational cuisine and spectacular seafood fresh from the Pacific Ocean. There she honed her culinary talents while working in some of the most exclusive resorts the area has to offer. As a Chef, Divemaster and Captain, Jade has worn many hats over a decade of working on yachts, traveling the Caribbean, Eastern Mediterranean and New England. Over the years she has obtained many culinary accolades placing top 3 in 5 different competitions and in multiple chef categories. Every new destination she has gathered fresh flavours and new recipes to add to her ever evolving menus. A true mermaid, when not in the galley or on watch you can find her leading the snorkel trip in one of her many colourful tails! Jade is bilingual in English and French and speaks basic/conversational Spanish.
Julianna Leskie
Julianna’s passion for adventure began when she moved to San Francisco to pursue her career in ballet and fell in love with the Bay Area and all it had to offer. After retiring from her career as a ballet dancer, it was time to eat and drink some of the world’s best food and wine! She enthusiastically entered the world of hospitality, gaining experience in all areas of service, from craft bartending in posh lounges and Michelin dining rooms, to obtaining a sommelier certification and entering restaurant management and wedding coordinating. Expanding on her ability to deliver a memorable guest experience, she decided to pursue the study of massage therapy – where she has undoubtedly found her life’s work, helping clients escape, unwind and relax. This unique combination of skills has led Julianna to find her newest adventure aboard luxury sailing yachts, allowing her to pursue her personal mission of creating a first class relaxation experience at sea.
Chiara Matthews
Chiara is a self motivated and determined individual who is relatively new to the yachting industry but brings with her a zest for life and a keenness to learn. She prides herself on attention to detail and willingness to get the job done to the highest level. She is adaptable and a team player so will be a valuable addition to the team.
Chiara is a dive instructor with over 500 dives under her belt; she is a very active individual and in her spare time enjoys water sports, hiking and diving of course!
