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.
He 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.
Chef Konstantins “Koko” Kovalcuks
With a passion for cooking and creating, Koko has worked as a Chef for more than 15 years. Pairing his skills with a love of travel, he has worked in restaurants from Greece to the French Alps, and Isles of Scilly in the United Kingdom.
Koko loves adventure and keeping active and enjoys swimming, windsurfing, wakeboarding, and many other sports. He loves to pick up new skills and is multilingual, always interested in learning new languages and new cultures, particularly about their cuisine to incorporate into his cooking.
Working in the yachting industry enables him to have freedom to create unique and interesting dishes using the finest ingredients and tailoring each meal to guest preferences. Presentation and plating is something he is also passionate about - eager to WOW the guests with his Insta-worthy dishes!
James is joined by a chef and a stewardess.
Chef / Mate: Jody Oles
Jody 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. 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. Her greatest pleasure is your smile of satisfaction!
Stewardess: Jadine Law
Jadine grew up in South Africa and 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. She attended the Super Yacht Training Academy in Cape Town South Africa, completing both Stewardess and Deck Hand components. She has a passion for mixology and looks forward to sharing her creative cocktails with guests! She is friendly, hard-
working, and eager to be successtul in her chosen field. She looks forward to meeting guests onboard SEVEN and
making their stay a memorable and enjoyable one.
