Captain: Luka Walsh
Captain Luka hails from Dublin, Ireland and brings a wealth of sailing and outdoor sports experience to the team. He has a Higher National Diploma in Outdoor Adventure Management where he learned to teach sailing, windsurfing and whitewater kayaking from some of Ireland’s most experienced outdoor leaders. Luka has a passion for teaching and instructing in many outdoor sports, including leading wilderness canoe trips in Canada, raft guiding and kayaking on Irish rivers and seas, sailing and windsurfing in Corsica and up and down Ireland’s west coast. Luka is a big believer in self-development and experiential learning and has a passion for teaching and sharing outdoor sports with others.
Chef: Radiance Modeste
Cooking and baking are her favorite hobbies, she developed a love for this at the tender age of six. In her spare time at home she can always be found in the kitchen, using different ingredients to prepare a meal, or baking a variety of sweet treats. To enhance and better herself in what she loves, Radiance earned the title of Junior Chef, at the 2nd annual Junior Chef challenge, held in November 2014, on Virgin Gorda at Rosewood Little Dix Bay Resort. With her earnings, she then travelled alongside some of the BVI best chefs and bartender to represent her country in the annual, “Food and Wine Festival”, which took place in Delaware. This accomplishment of the Junior chef title, had also placed her on the BVI Culinary team, which gave her the opportunity to visit many kitchens and chefs around the BVI and to also travel for her territory. Radiance reaped the benefits of being a member of the BVI Culinary team 2018, when she won the Best Seafood Competition. Radiance would like to continue her culinary streak as she immerses herself in the industry. She is so versatile in her skills having worked in restaurants , as a pastry chef and now a charter chef.
First Mate/Stewardess: Hannah
Hannah’s journey in the field of hospitality began as a Certified Nursing Assistant, where she cared for elderly patients in a nursing home. Through this experience, she learned the importance of creating a warm and welcoming environment to ensure her patients felt comfortable and at ease.
When Hannah made the decision to relocate to the British Virgin Islands after graduating from Appalachian State University in May of 2021, she knew she wanted to continue her work in hospitality. She found a position with a reputable day charter company where she could share her passion for the ocean and the beautiful environment surrounding her. After working on day charters for two years Hannah transitioned to working on Adea where she has been for a year now. Working on Adea has given Hannah the opportunity to show her love for mixology and party planning.
With her natural enthusiasm and genuine care for others, Hannah excels in creating unforgettable experiences for her guests. Her ability to connect with people and create lasting memories is of upmost importance to her.
