THIS IS OUR STORY
WHO WE ARE
LAFC is a community of yachties. We are here to unite yachties and help you make the most of your time in the industry. As a part of the community, you'll have friends at every port, and you'll share experiences of a lifetime through our bespoke LAFC events.
WHY WE EXIST
Most of us get into yachting for the lure of adventure – to travel and explore beautiful places. Then, so very quickly we realize that what really makes yachting special is the people you meet along the way.
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But after spending years in yachting, we’ve noticed something strange...Yacht crew almost always stick to their own boats. We form cliques and play it small. Even though there are heaps of boats around with people that we may have loads in common with, we stick to our own crew.
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It doesn’t make any sense. Especially since some of the best times we’ve had in yachting ourselves have been those rare moments when we have met crew from other boats. It’s an explosion of good vibes that leaves you smiling for days.
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At LAFC we believe that life is all about surrounding yourself with your people. Those people who bring out the best in you, support you, challenge you, make you laugh, and leave your heart feeling FULL. And the truth is, that may mean venturing out beyond your boat.
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So we don’t just want to connect yachties. We want to help you make friends that become family, so you can feel your absolute best self doing the things you love.
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That’s why our activities have been designed to give yachties a cocktail of adventure, wellness, and insanely good vibes.
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From the moment you join us, you are a part of a movement that will be with you for a very long time.
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So pack your bags, venture off board, and let’s goooooo!
WHERE IT ALL STARTED
A few years ago, Louis and Josh's boat was stuck in Barcelona because of the pandemic, along with a bunch of other boats. When they were finally allowed onto land they were free, but nothing in the city was open. Somehow this created a unique chance for something epic to happen...
All the yachties in Barcelona started chilling together. Weekly dock parties with crew from other boats. City cruising on skateboards. Buzzy beach hang outs. And seeing Barcelona how they’d never seen it before – together.
It gave them a glimpse of how absolutely incredible it feels when hundreds of yachties unite.
With tens of thousands of yachties all around the world, it would be a real shame to only hang out with those you work with…
That’s why LAFC has set out to recreate that feeling, by giving yacht crew a different way to unite.
MEET THE FOUNDERS
The Lost and Found Crew was started by a group of friends, and yachties. Like most yachties, Josh, Louis, and Selena have spent their adult life exploring the world and seeking out adventure. Making new mates, and deepening connections along the way.
With a combined 12+ years in the yachting industry, Louis and Josh have organized countless trips with other crew, to escape the daily grind and spend a couple of days doing what they love – getting into nature, exercising, eating good food, and sharing laughs over some drinks. It was obvious that there were more crew that wanted to go on these escapes, particularly beyond their own boats. There was simply a need for someone to pull everything and everyone together… So that’s what we’ve set out to do.
Louis
Louis was born in England but was destined for a more Mediterranean life. With a business-savvy mind, he’s got the gift of the gab and is always seeking to get the best out of each situation. Managing a zip-lining course with a large team while still in his teens he was destined to become a great leader. These skills have transferred into yachting where he’s spent years as a bosun teaching his vast skill set to crew new and old. With a cool, calm, and collected attitude, there’s no situation that catches him off guard. He'll make you feel like part of the family, and will always be around to listen – or have a cheeky bev!
Selena
With an eye for detail and a love for storytelling, Selena has been in branding for over 10 years. When she’s not country hopping, you can find her singing in a bar in Barcelona, practicing yoga or fine-tuning LAFC’s content and design. She never stops smiling, and will be happy to sing you her version of Riptide when you come through!
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Josh
Josh is English-born and Aussie-bred. He’s like a wind-up toy: when you set him off he’s got the energy of a cattle dog chasing a herd of sheep. Before yachting, he spent five years as a lifeguard and water sports activity leader at a summer camp, managing over 200 children and 25 staff at any given time. Spending 6 years in yachting he’s got a vast knowledge of the industry, traveling across the southern hemisphere, Asia and the Med. But his most valuable skill is with people – his ability to woo any guest of their worries and calm any situation regardless if they’re an out-of-control 6-year-old or a billionaire Russian oil and business tycoon.
OUR ETHOS
Yahties are a particular breed of human. We work insanely long hours, and still push ourselves beyond what we know we’re capable of, laugh through the hard times, take a moment to soak up a sunrise, and celebrate when the hard work is done.
It’s a beautiful cocktail of intensity, reflection, and reward.
At LAFC, we believe that’s what life is made of. You can’t appreciate the view until you’ve climbed the mountain, you have to pause to soak it all up, and you should celebrate the journey with friends, before it becomes a memory.
That’s why all our activities have been designed to bring you a mix of our ethos: detox, retox, and relax. Every time you join us, you’ll leave feeling full of energy and good vibes!
When you live on a boat, there is no better feeling than escaping into nature, stretching your legs, and stepping out of your comfort zone!
Whether we’re hiking up a mountain, catching a wave, ziplining through a forest, or kayaking down a river, you’ll find yourself surrounded by nature, sweating through the challenge, igniting your enthusiasm for life and feeling all your senses tingling!
Bootcamp, adventure, sweat
DETOX
If there’s one thing yachties are best at, it’s having insane amounts of fun. Whether it’s the deck crew scrubbing teak, interior dust vac dance sessions, hanging in the crew mess, or getting lit in a bar, we always find a way to bring the energy to every situation!
At the end of the day, our experiences are about having a laugh with a group of friends. That may mean blasting music to get you pumped for the morning, drinking wine during yoga, or heading to the nearest bar for a boogie!
Laugh, cheers, dance
RETOX
Wellness is waking up early to catch the sunrise, eating food that’s good for your soul, getting into your body, and deepening your relationship with yourself and others.
After an intense charter season, you’re stressed, exhausted, and deserve a moment to chill and recharge. Our experiences will help you feel centered by bringing you meaningful connections, yoga, journaling prompts, and delicious food cooked by our in-house chef.
yoga, meditate, transform