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“ “AS FAR AS MY BUCKET LIST,

I WOULD LOVE TO BE ON
THE WATER TO EXPERIENCE
AN AMERICA’S CUP FINAL.”

Where are you from and how did you our underwater camera when they are witness the presentation and delectable
find your way to Port Douglas? snorkelling to get that all important turtle menu of each table setting and is a true
I’m from the Gold Coast and first came selfie. We also frequently use a drone. The testament to the fantastic crew I work
to Port Douglas in the mid-nineties. Like drone photographs we give to our guests with.
many before me I came to work on are always a big hit. Although the Lily What does your perfect day off look
the Great Barrier Reef before heading Pad floating matt is also lots of fun and a like?
overseas for the opportunity to work on guest favourite too. Anywhere in Watsons Bay, Lizard Island -
Superyachts. What is the best part of your job as Snorkelling in the shallows with the turtles
Who/What inspired you to go into the captain of a superyacht? or even just lazing on the beach.
marine industry? Well, that is an easy one, hands down, it is Have you got any wise words for any
I grew up in a boating family, so have delivering memorable experiences for our aspiring captains out there?
spent a lot of my life out on the water. I guests. The best way to get the experience
was also fortunate to have a few mentors What is your favourite part of the needed is to head overseas and secure a
in my early days when I was driving ferries globe and what is on your travel and position onboard a big charter boat. This
on the Gold Coast, aged 19 years old. experiences bucket list? will provide a valuable insight and allow
Any advice for those thinking of My favourite place in the world is Bora you to see what it takes to run the whole
pursuing a career as captain of a Bora and I have been fortunate to have operation.
superyacht? enjoyed a few months there. As far as my If you weren’t a superyacht captain,
The best advice is work hard and learn bucket list, I would love to be on the water what would you be?
how to live and work with all other crew to experience an America’s Cup final. I would be a builder.
onboard. Help the stewardess and help What are superyacht guests looking Any funny stories you can share?
the Chef with dishes. This kind of work for?
ethic is never missed by the captain and Naturally, our guests are onboard for Sorry, all our guest’s stories will remain
will take you a long way. the superyacht experience. To enjoy the confidential, but I can offer a small joke
What water sport toys does Atlantic pampering that comes with this lifestyle. that my kids enjoyed:
Princess offer? Which are the most The epitome of comfort and luxury, What do you call a Hippo with one leg?
popular? privacy, and the flexibility to travel freely. A Hopo.
We have High-Definition video camera We can tailor each day to their needs, Coffee or Wine?
installed through the transom in between whether they are looking for adventure, Coffee please
the underwater lights and the image on relaxation or to enjoy quality family time.
TV is awesome. Also, the guests enjoy And of course, there is the exquisite food!
Key to any operation, I am fortunate to Thank you for your time Ces.