I have a deep and profound love for the sea. My earliest memories involve the ocean, the shoreline, marine life, and everything around it. There is nothing more exhilarating or beautiful to me than a yacht sailing in harmony with the elements. It’s a dance between man and water choreographed by our inherent desire to find freedom. Some folk will say I’m a perfectionist when it comes to my attention to detail before a sea voyage. For me, it’s a matter of expressing my soul-felt respect for the ocean and its immense power. It was during one of my numerous sea voyages, I found myself dropping anchor in the beautiful island of Trinidad and Tobago, where I met my wife, Jozy. Born and bred in the Caribbean, Jozy went on to pursue her studies in Paris, France, and London, England. Her diverse upbringing endowed her with fluency in both French and English, along with a commendable understanding of Spanish. As a couple, we embraced the maritime lifestyle and served together as crew, with me as captain and Jozy as chef/ first mate. For many memorable years, we shared the joy of sailing with others.
Odyssea Yachting came to fruition from my 35 years of experience in the yachting industry. From racing dinghies to preparing for the Olympic Games with the French team; from sailing holidays with my dad to crossing the Atlantic, which I’ve accomplished several times. From deckhand to captain on large catamarans, from looking after my Optimist to running a repair facility, from a water sports shop on the beach in Tobago to running a charter base in Guadeloupe for 8 years; all the while, Jozy at my right hand, improved her knowledge and skill of the yachting world by delving into the industry. Blessed with a warm and engaging demeanor, combined with her experience in the hospitality sector within the marketing department of a prominent resort chain in Tobago, she seamlessly collaborated with clients, ensuring their needs were not just met, but anticipated. She went on to complete the CYBA broker course and slowly entered the world of selling charters while raising our two daughters. Balancing this career progression alongside the nurturing of our two daughters, she skillfully navigated the complexities of both professional and personal domains, exhibiting unwavering determination and resilience.
I can say with pride that between the both of us, we have immersed ourselves in most facets of the sailing industry and our unrivaled enthusiasm continues to grow stronger.
Today, I am at the helm of Odyssea Yachting – an umbrella company for a resourceful network of independent agents who work seamlessly to deliver essential yachting services around the world. We offer yacht sale and purchase, charter brokerage, and a full suite of yacht management, including registration, insurance, financial management, crew placement, charter management, as well as technical, logistical, and operational support.
All things considered, Odyssea Yachting is a “one-stop-shop” for discerning luxury yacht enthusiasts who want to invest for personal use, commercial incentive, or both! Our growing fleet of independent yacht owners also provides the perfect oceanic vacation experience for those who wish to indulge in our charter services.
Franco