Armonee

Crew Profile

Laurent Pinguet
Position: Captain
Nationality: French

Description:
Spoken languages: French and English
57 years old

Laurent joined the Yachting industry in 1987, where he started at Eze sur Mer in 1987 at 19 years old with a Riva “Super Florida” for water skiing and a “Riva SuperAquarama” for day trips charter between St Tropez, Cannes, Monaco, and northern Italy. With 30 years of experience and extensive technical knowledge in yachting, Laurent has spent 21 of those years as a yacht captain, as for example on M/Y Miss Claudia (82 feet), on M/Y PASSION IV (72 feet), on M/Y NO ONE SLEEPS (72 feet), on M/Y SPLENDID V (Pershing, 68 feet). For the 2024 season, he held the position of Captain on M/Y KOKONUT’S WALLY (86,1 feet).
Laurent is well organized, and consistent in his work. He has good attention to details, and very attentive to the guest’s comforts, needs and safety. Naturally discreet, service oriented, he also makes sure that he instils this to his crew.
He embodies the quintessence of calm and assurance, even in the most delicate situations. Laurent always demonstrates an exceptional mastery not only of sailing, but also of manoeuvring, which he executes with precision. His ability to efficiently assist, carry out and supervise repairs, maintenance and regular service operations guarantees reliability and safety.
When Laurent is not on board, he likes practising Water ski, Snowboard, playing drum and traveling


Chrystelle Larroque
Position: Stew / Cook
Nationality: French

Description:
Spoken languages: French and English
56 years old

From 2020 to 2025, Chrystelle has endorsed the double-profile of Stewardess and Cook aboard a Nautitech catamaran, sailing throughout the Caribbean. She is not only a skilled stewardess but also a talented chef. Chrystelle creates fresh, flavorful cuisine inspired by Mediterranean traditions, always using seasonal ingredients to tailor each menu to her guests’ preferences. Whether you’re craving a light, healthy lunch or a beautifully plated dinner, she delivers with elegance and creativity.

Her background is equally impressive: a major in Hospitality Management, early experience with Michelin-starred chef Michel Guérard at Relais & Châteaux, and over a decade in high-level hospitality and management roles in France. From directing a semi-gastronomic restaurant in Marseille to managing events with top-tier caterers, she brings an exceptional sense of organization, discretion, and care to every detail.

Fully certified, Chrystelle is safety-conscious, professional, and always ready to exceed expectations. Her calm demeanor, excellent communication, and warm hospitality ensure that every moment aboard is relaxing, enjoyable, and unforgettable.
When Chrystelle is not on board, she enjoys traveling, gastronomy and the culinary arts, swimming, water skiing, and tennis.