Alex & Hortense

Alex & Hortense

The Outside the Box team, can’t wait to welcome you to the BVI

Alexander, the captain, brings a wealth of sailing experience to every charter. Having sailed extensively in the Pacific near the Australian shore, most of the Mediterranean, and the French Atlantic coasts, his expertise spans across diverse sailing environments.

With a profound understanding of these waters, Alexander curates unique and captivating itineraries, ensuring an unforgettable charter experience for guests. His passion for sailing, coupled with a deep connection to the ocean, makes him the ideal captain to guide you through the wonders of the seas.

Hortense, a masterful chef specialised in French/Asian fusion cuisine. Hortense crafts exquisite dishes inspired by the region’s flavours and ingredients. Charter guests are in for an unforgettable gastronomic journey, savouring the unique blend of cultures and tastes that Hortense artfully presents aboard.

*If unforeseen circumstances prevent this crew from hosting your charter, another competent crew will substitute.

Alex
CAPTAIN

Podolsky Alexander

Languages

French, English

Experiences / Qualifications

Yacht Master Offshore with Commercial endorsement
STCW
First aid
PPR
CRR
Law License

Areas Traveled

Atlantic (France, Portugal) Most of the Mediterranean, Pacific (Aus, NZ) USA, Turkey, Most of the EU, China, New Caledonia.

Interests
Sailing, Navigation, Surf, Meeting new people and Culture, Books

Hortense
CHEF

Hortense Marie

Languages

English

Experiences / Qualifications

Flight attendant
STCW95
First Aid (Red Cross)
Bachelor in Marketing & Communications

Areas Traveled

Most of the Mediterranean by land and sea , EU, USA, Golf Countries (GCC), South America, Australia, South Asia

Interests
Gastronomy, Cuisine, Traveling, ethnology

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