Motor Yacht Charters for the Balearic Islands

Diane Haycock - Office Manager

di@vitesseyachts.com
m.+34 690 672 885
Tel: +34 971 676011

Diane has been with Vitesse Yachts for six years and, together with David, manages the company as well as heading up Accounts.

She then went on to work in Salterns and Hamworthy Marinas in Poole, Dorset, before heading out to warmer climes.

Diane now lives close to Puerto Portals with her two girls and they love to cycle, swim and snorkel together soaking up the Mediterranean lifestyle.

David Jolley - Service Support Manager

david@vitesseyachts.com
m.+34 686 204 551
Tel: +34 971 676011

David has been involved with boats since childhood whilst his career with a luxury yacht manufacturer spans more than two decades.

A move to Mallorca four years ago fulfilled David’s dream to continue his passion for luxury power boats but in the warm, dry climate of the Mediterranean. Joining Vitesse Yachts in 2008, David holds dual roles of joint-managing the company with Diane and heading up the Service Support Department keeping the fleet ship-shape and ready to go.

David's other passion is sports cars; he likes nothing better than to spend time in the garage with his head under the bonnet of his Morgan getting her ready for a spin around this stunning island.

William Haycock - Sales and Marketing

william@vitesseyachts.com
m.+34 628 703 707
Tel: +34 971 676011

Since the tender age of eight Will has been brought up on yachting enjoying his parents’ boats in Poole. But it was when he watched the original Cowes–Torquay powerboat race as a young lad that he was inspired to get involved resulting in a decade of UK and international racing at the highest level.

Eventually Will decided to slow down and had a more sedate life in corporate powerboat charter. After a while, fed up with constant rain, Will moved to Mallorca to join Vitesse Yachts’ management team where his passion for boats became a full-time career.

Will's role within the company has changed over the years and, whilst still very much hands-on, he’s now focussed on the new Humber Rib venture, brokerage and looking after marketing.

Tracey Furness - Sales

charters@vitesseyachts.com
m.+34 609 968 657
Tel: +34 971 676011

After many years of boating in Mallorca, Tracey decided to make a permanent move to the Island some 14 years ago. Tracey has been with Vitesse Yachts from day one and now heads up the Charter and Brokerage Departments.

Her role is both demanding and rewarding but Tracey relishes the daily challenge and takes great pleasure in tailoring every charter to meet individual’s needs.

In her spare time Tracey devotes herself to her sons and raising money for various charities in Mallorca. It leaves little time for relaxation but she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Jean-Pierre Le Tissier - Training

training@vitesseyachts.com
m.+34 650 828 080
Tel: +34 971 676011

J-P began instructing in 1993 for Southern Sailing School in the Solent and has notched up impressive qualifications over the years.

He became a Yachtmaster Instructor Sail in 1997, Yachtmaster Examiner Sail in 2003, Advanced Powerboat Instructor in 2005 and most recently a Yachtmaster Instructor & Examiner Motor Cruiser and Personal Watercraft Instructor in 2008.

He is also qualified to teach shore-based theory courses including Day Skipper, Coastal & Yachtmaster, SRC/VHF Radio and First Aid. Living in Mallorca for four years, J-P was appointed chief instructor for Vitesse Training in March 2008.

J-P is never more comfortable than when he is on the water - “I have one of the best jobs in the world – I get the opportunity to work in a wonderful environment where I can infuse my passion for yachting into a huge variety of people from all over the world.”

Paul Weldon - CEO

Tel: +34 971 676011

Paul has a long history with boating, over 30 years, as he qualified as an instructor in both waterskiing and scuba diving from an early age – skills that have been passed on to his two children age 12 and 13 who are now both qualified open water divers.

Paul first came across Vitesse Yachts 11 years ago when he chartered a yacht for a family holiday in Mallorca. He was so taken with the Balearics that he had three more years of chartering from Vitesse Yachts until finally buying his own boat, which he of course entrusted to the company to manage.

Paul bought into Vitesse Yachts in 2008 and, although his main business interests are in England, he is helping to direct the company's growth and maintain its excellent reputation in the Balearics.

Paul and his family try to spend as much time as possible on the Balearics which have gradually become their second home