Gayla Hughes
Boatshed St Lucia
Contact Gayla Hughes
Royal Clarence Yard,
Weevil Lane,
Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1AX
About Gayla Hughes
What did you do before working with Boatshed?
Born & raised on the stunning islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the Southern Caribbean, I grew up with the sea in my soul.
From an early age, I was sailing with my Dad and exploring nearby islands by Powerboat whilst developing a deep passion for boats and marine life. That passion led me to spend over a decade as a Scuba diving Instructor on the island of Bequia, sharing the magic of the Caribbean's underwater world with others as well as working as an Instructor on Charter boats throughout the Caribbean. Later, I moved to London, where I transitioned into private Banking for high net worth clients bringing with me my Island charm and attention to detail. I have a laid back, people-first approach and a calm demeanour in all that I do.
What attracted you to become part of the Boatshed team?
In recent years, I have been spending more time back in the Caribbean, where my love for the Ocean and all things nautical has been reignited. My passion for boats, cultivated since childhood, led me to join the team at Boatshed, marking a full-circle return to the marine world I love.
Are you a motorboater or a sailor?
Six of one, half a dozen of the other :)
What is your most memorable boating experience?
The trouble we got up to on my Dad's custom built Catamaran, 'Free'. (shhhhhh)