La Cardinala

Comfort and speed, luxury and style, these are the features magisterially blended in “La CARDINALA”.

The two cockpit deck allows guests to enjoy in privacy the spacious central cockpit and sunbathing area.

The bright and spacious salon, equipped with bar, TV, video and music system, incorporates a large dining area to starboard, and a nice settee and coffee table to port.

CREW: Captain Federico Pettenella (onboard from September to April)
Captain Federico Pettenello, born in Verona Italy 1960. Skippering since 1984, Federico has an extensive yacht chartering background in Mediterranean, Caribbean, Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Ocean. In 1991 he started his first round the world as captain of Toti – Hallberg Rossi 45- completed in 1996. He is a licensed British Offshore Yachtmaster and he is very fluent in English, French and Spanish. Federico, with his professional attitude and sailing experience, combined with his deep love for the sea, for fishing, diving and the finest cuisine, is looking forward to sharing his enthusiasm with La CardinaIa guests!

Captain Gerard Villien (On board from April to September)

Captain Gerard Villien, French, 47 years old, is a veteran of three transpacific crossings and twenty-three transAtlantics. He is also familiar with the waters of the Indian Ocean, having delivered yachts from France to the Seychelles and Mauritius. From 1998 to 2003 he was the skipper of the 88 foot Blooper of Katerine’s, based in Marseille. Gerard holds a French captain’s license for sailing yachts and is STCW95 certified. He is also a qualified diesel mechanic.

Chef/Hostess Raffaella Motta

Chef/Hostess Raffaella Motta, 32 years old, is from Italy. She has seven years experience on yachts including Moonbeam of Fife and Thendara as deckhand, mate, cook and racing crew. Rafaella has crossed the Atlantic three times, the last as watch captain. She speaks English, French and Spanish fluently and has a degree in psychology. In August of 2003, Rafaella received her Yachtmaster Offshore License.