I spent 15 years on Superyachts as crew in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. It was a privilege to visit incredible places and meet amazing crew, many of whom have become friends for life. We worked hard and played hard and every day was an adventure.

I moved ashore to have a family and co-founded a crew recruitment business that has evolved over 10 years into SYM crew. I know what it takes to be the best in an industry that demands the highest standards and it is now my privilege to find the right crew for any owner, so they can rest assured that their yacht and guests will get the first class treatment they deserve.

It still amazes me when a captain or owner tells me he’s already received a crew CV from another agency and it transpires that the agency has never even met the candidate or even told them about the job they were submitting them for!  That wastes everyone’s time.  We aim to fulfil the professional needs of captains and crew by only putting them forward for positions that suit their requirements; we’ve found this maximises job satisfaction and encourages longevity, which means happy owners and guests too!  We are proud of our track record and we now have thousands of loyal crew on our books as a result.

Having recently graduated from the International Business School of Nice with a  Bachelor in Business Administration, Johanna Cudiamat is the latest addition to the SYM team,  Johanna was born and raised in the South of France, so has first hand knowledge of the local area.  Her father and brother are both yacht Captains, and with a summer season, as crew on board a yacht, under her belt, she understands what it takes to get the job done, and the standards expected by yacht owners and guests. 

During her studies, Johanna interned at a yacht brokerage, assisting with marketing and admin, and enjoying the varied challenges that even an average day in yachting can bring.  This experience led Johanna  to make yachting her career, and we feel privileged to have her on board. She always goes the extra mile and always with a smile.  She is a ray of sunshine in the office and a great addition to the team.