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Captain Laurie Horo

January 3, 2025

Captain Laurie Horo Meet Captain Lauri Horo, a true expert in the yachting world with a knack for keeping things running smoothly, no matter what comes his way. With years of experience, he’s seen the industry evolve and has plenty of stories and insights to share about balancing the high expectations of yacht owners, adapting ... Read more

Chief Officer Marlies Sanders

August 1, 2023

Chief Officer Marlies Sanders An ACREW nominee for Chief Officer, previous deckhand, mate, chief officer, and captain, as well as engineer, stewardess, and chef – she’s done it all! Having sailed, cruised, and raced extensively in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, East Coast of the States, and in the Arctic, including the East Coast of Greenland, ... Read more

Captain Tom Crockard

July 1, 2023

Captain Tom Crockard Tom was thrown (almost quite literally) into the deep end of sailing life relatively early on in his career. Having circumnavigated the globe on a sailing yacht, to now Captaining a super yacht, there are no waters he cannot charter. Tom shares his early journey at sea and the highs and lows ... Read more

Chief Officer Mairin Hunter

May 29, 2023

Chief Officer Mairin Hunter Mairin Hunter is part of the 3.9%* of female Chief Officers in the yachting industry today. She’s forged an incredible career and shares with us her experiences, hopes, and dreams. Her tenacity truly shines through, contributing to her success at every turn. Mairin, can you tell us a little bit about ... Read more

Chief Officer Nick Ward

February 17, 2023

Chief Officer Nick Ward At the young age of 9, Nick Ward embarked on his seafaring journey and has since become a seasoned sailor. In 2012, he entered the world of yachting, and over a decade later, he generously shares his wealth of knowledge, personal experiences, and future aspirations with us. Nick, you’ve had ... Read more

Chief Officer Stirling Mason

January 23, 2023

Stirling is among the rising generation of leadership in the industry, advocating for open and honest communication and honing his leadership skills to set an example for his team and fellow crew members.

Captain Shaun Frith

October 3, 2022

Shaun Frith has a very impressive career at sea and is now facing a challenge a lot of Officers and Captains share at his stage - balancing life with a family! We want to offer our congratulations to Shaun and also delved into what life looked like before all of the responsibilities and how he hopes to continue life at sea.

Power House Caterina Oliviero Acquera Yachting

August 1, 2022

Power House Caterina Oliviero Acquera Yachting Caterina Oliviero from Acquera Yachting is the incredibly talented, extremely passionate and driven Commercial Director. Born in Venice, she has worked in all areas of the yachting agency business, from VIP concierge services to immigration and customs. Not only that but she is also a fully licensed ship agent ... Read more

M/Y Savannah’s Captain Chris Durham

July 1, 2022

M/Y Savannah’s Captain Chris Durham Amongst safety and modern leadership techniques being of high importance to Captain Durham, he is also passionate about developing and supporting a positive, blame-free culture on board. He believes in the power of the individual and leads by example and through effective communication and motivation to inspire each member of ... Read more

Inside Management with Christie Curphey

June 1, 2022

Inside Management with Christie Curphey We have been fortunate enough to spend some one-on-one time with Christie Curphey in the work environment (a rare occurrence in our virtual world! ) and she is absolutely lovely! Christie works as Senior Yacht Management Administrator at Döhle Yachts, one of the industry’s most established yacht management companies. The ... Read more

Captain Khalil Bethel

April 6, 2022

Captain Khalil Bethel Khalil Bethel recently accomplished the achievement of a lifetime – he became a Captain. Hailing from the Bahamas, he is a calm and charismatic industry professional with more than eight years of diverse experience in yachting, private, and charter. He is a confident leader and motivator with extensive knowledge of yacht and ... Read more

Purser Daria Biriuzova

January 30, 2022

Purser Daria Biriuzova Daria Biriuzova is a jack of all trades and a master at them too! With her hands in training future yacht crew as well as recruitment, being a mother and a full-time Purser on board, she’s a pro at juggling all of her very full plates! Get a sneak-peek into her journey ... Read more

Captain Kelly Gordon – Determined To Make a Difference!

December 29, 2021

Captain Kelly Gordon – Determined To Make a Difference! Captain Kelly Gordon has been featured in many yachting publications and most recently, and impressively, Business Insider. Hailing from a small farm in Indiana US, she navigated her way from Chemistry professor at a junior college to yacht Captain, which has become her true vocation. She ... Read more

Jenny Matthews – Diversity Queen!

November 2, 2021

Jenny Matthews – Diversity Queen! Jenny Matthews. Need we say more?! She is at the forefront of creating diversity and inclusion within the yachting industry and not that this needs to be said but of course, the founder of She of the Sea. Which “holds the clear vision of a high performance, competency focused yachting ... Read more

Paula Imrie – Chief Stewardess Extraordinaire!

September 29, 2021

Paula Imrie – Chief Stewardess Extraordinaire! Paula Imrie is a fiery Scottish lass that has mastered the art of running the interior. Captured by the allure of yachting through tales of the high life on board, she jumped at the chance to get involved. Through word of mouth, she was able to get her foot ... Read more

Jess Ayling’s Career in Yachting

August 28, 2021

Jess Ayling is no ordinary Purser. This young lady started out as a deckhand and impressively worked her way up the ladder, gaining her OOW in the process

Captain Luke Humphries – On board Superyachts

July 26, 2021

Captain Luke Humphries – On board Superyachts Luke is an Australian Master Mariner with 25 years in the game (time flies when you’re having fun!). He began in 1995 as a Deck Officer cadet in the Australian Merchant Navy spending 8 years on a variety of vessels from Tankers and Container Ships to Ferries and ... Read more

Chief Officer Richard Craven’s Take On Mental Well-Being On Board

June 28, 2021

All Captains must start somewhere. For Captain Liz, and many others, it was dock walking to get her first Deckhand job. After completing more than one Atlantic crossings with her parents on their sailing yacht, Liz started to dream bigger. The first step involved compiling a resume with her most relevant qualification being PADI Divemaster.

The Journey To Become A Captain With Neal Roche

May 29, 2021

Peter Vogel – A Guru In The World Of Hospitality

April 27, 2021

Peter Vogel’s name is synonymous with expert leadership and hospitality training in the yachting industry. If you (have been living under a rock and) have not heard of him, he is the Managing Director at Luxury Hospitality Management. Based in the Netherlands, he is also a mentor to our very own Bec McKeever!

Yacht Life While Confined Onboard With Desire Truter

March 25, 2021

Running a team on a yacht & entertaining guests can be a tremendously challenging task. Add in the COVID pandemic with its restrictions and life has becomes even more complicated! Chief Stewardess, Desiré Truter, gives us first-hand insight into guest & crew life whilst being confined onboard. She also reveals what measures her team are taking to create a daily positive environment.

Captain Sally-Ann Konigkramer’s Career in Yachting

February 25, 2021

Everyone’s career in yachting is a unique experience, however, we still find common ground in the challenges we face and the triumphs we accomplish. Sally-Ann hails from South Africa, but it was in Italy that she launched her career in yachting. Wide-eyed and eager to learn, her passion for achievement in the industry still burns strong.

Leaders in Yachting with Captain Liz Brasler

January 30, 2021

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