Charter Broker, Burgess

Aline was born in France but has lived in London since 2012 working as business developer, charter assistant and now as charter broker with Burgess. She loves socialising and expanding her network through networking and industry events. She has been involved in YPY London since its inception and is proud to be a part of the thriving global association it is today. Aline likes keeping fit and active, and roaming her local market and the city of London. She holds a bachelor and a master’s degree in International Business from Lyon III University and Kingston University London.

Charter Broker, Ocean Independence
Lucy's passion for the yachting industry began back in 2012 when she worked as a stewardess on both motor and sailing yachts. She left life at sea to pursue a career shore based in the industry and utilise her first hand experiences. Since 2013 Lucy has worked in both sales and charter and is currently a charter broker for Ocean Independence. Lucy is a longstanding member of YPY and an advocate for networking and sharing knowledge in the industry. Lucy’s other passion in life is skiing and last year was lucky enough to go on the YPY Monaco ski trip, a weekend away which she highly recommends!

Yacht Team Leader, Steamship Mutual P&I Club

Hugo joined the yachting industry in 2009 as a Yacht Underwriter for a French insurance company. He moved to the UK in 2010 and in 2014 he was hired by Steamship Mutual to look after their yacht portfolio worldwide. Hugo is passionate about YPY because he loves bringing people together and his role in the YPY board as treasurer allows him to do just that. Hugo has a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and a degree in Insurance.

Creative Director - ThirtyC Yacht Design

Rob has worked within the industry for over 10 years, applying his skills to some of the biggest and most reputable names in the industry. Brings a wealth of knowledge and contacts to the YPY team, Rob Works closely with all chapters on design and web projects to maintain YPY visual identity.

Lorraine has lived in the UK since 2014, where she graduated in International Hospitality Management. She is in charge of marketing at Princess Charter where she redefines the brand identity and is also charter assistant. Lorraine has been involved with YPY since her first steps in the fascinating yachting industry. She loves its spirit, and the learning and social opportunities this association offers. She is delighted to join the board and support YPY development with her fresh look. Utterly curious, Lorraine is always up for new sport challenges and hazardous culinary attempts.

Joost Roes started off his career in The Netherlands on exterior design of yachts and as soon as he found out he loved the yachting industry, he moved to London. Joost has been working for Winch Design since 2014, managing interior yacht projects. With an education in engineering, Master's degree in product and automotive design, he has a keen interest in aesthetics, detailing and design projects.

Outside of work you can find Joost running or on his bike, competing in racing or training for big rides, such as the London to Monaco charity ride.

Yachting Journalist
Risa grew up living on a sailboat with her family and travelling throughout The Bahamas. Boating is in her veins, and she loves being able to combine her passion for yachts and writing in her chosen career. She has been in the yachting industry since 2004, landing a job at a yachting magazine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida straight out of college and working for various publications. She is now a freelance yachting journalist and works closely with Boat International Media as a Contributing Editor and project manager. While living in Florida, Risa was a member of YPY USA and was intent on bringing the organisation to London when she moved across the pond. She believes in the power of personal connections to strengthen the industry as a whole and give younger members the knowledge and skills to catapult their careers. As the Founding President of YPY UK, she is incredibly proud to see how the chapter has grown and continues to evolve.