PRETTY LUCKY

Captain Mateusz Kubik With more than 120,000 nautical miles traveled, including over 100,000 as skipper, Captain Mateusz Kubik brings an extraordinary depth of maritime experience to the helm. His career has taken him across the world's oceans, from luxury yacht charters and international deliveries to challenging ocean crossings and polar expeditions. Comfortable navigating a wide range of conditions and environments, Mateusz has developed a versatile approach to seamanship through years spent operating vessels in both familiar cruising grounds and remote destinations. His extensive offshore background and experience leading voyages provide a strong foundation for managing the demands of life at sea. Beyond sailing, Mateusz is an SSI Diving Instructor with experience in cave diving and closed-circuit rebreather (CCR) diving. His enthusiasm for exploration also extends to adventure motorcycling, photography, and journalism, reflecting a curiosity for discovering new places and documenting the experiences along the way. A coffee and wine enthusiast, Mateusz enjoys the quieter pleasures of life as much as his adventures. When he's not at sea, he can often be found making homemade pizza with his wife and spending time with their three grey cats. With his extensive sailing background, adventurous outlook, and wide-ranging personal interests, Mateusz brings a distinctive combination of experience, curiosity, and appreciation for life's simple pleasures to every voyage.

Chef Devaney “Dev” Barnard Growing up beside the ocean in Cape Town, South Africa, Chef Devaney “Dev” Barnard was surrounded by a vibrant food culture and a family of passionate, talented home cooks. From an early age, she developed an appreciation for the joy of preparing and sharing food, laying the foundation for what would eventually become her career at sea. Dev's journey into yachting followed a slightly unconventional path. After completing a double major in English Literature and Art History, her adventurous spirit and lifelong love of cooking inspired her to pursue a career as a yacht chef. The opportunity to combine culinary creativity, travel, and life on the water proved a natural fit for her interests. Her cooking reflects a curiosity for different cultures and the flavors she has encountered through travel. Rooted in Mediterranean and traditional European cuisine, Dev enjoys incorporating international influences and combining culinary traditions to create fresh, imaginative dishes. Her appreciation for art and culture complements her creative approach to food, allowing her to explore new ideas and bring a personal touch to her menus. When she's not in the galley, Dev enjoys reading, venturing off the beaten path, and searching for new recipe inspiration. Her curiosity, adventurous nature, and enthusiasm for cooking bring a thoughtful and creative presence to life aboard.