Home: Cape Town, South Africa. Age: 47. Birthplace: Cape Town, South Africa. Profession: Superyacht captain. Pronouns: He/Him/His. Alma mater: Stellenbosch Business University; Cape University of Technology. Languages spoken: English and Spanish.
Recent professional development: CoC, CeC, and all ancillary courses revalidated March 2023. Polar Code Certificate 2023. Latest accomplishment: Served as a fleet captain responsible for a fleet of four privately owned superyachts, providing high-level luxury experiences. Latest contribution to others: Standardising operational and guest procedures between all four vessels and managing large-scale modifications and paint refits. Hobbies: Running, cycling, swimming, hiking, kite surfing, paddleboarding. Last book read: Nathaniel’s Nutmeg, by Giles Milton.
Personality profile: Adventurous, cautiously optimistic. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Meticulous. How do you define a perfect friendship? Inspirational, with mutual trust and confidence. What is your greatest joy? Traveling the world and visiting locations few people get to experience in a lifetime. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Chefs. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Visiting worldclass restaurants. How do you relieve stress? Exercise and meditation.
What was your first paying job? Deckhand. What book have you repeatedly read? The Hitchhiker’s Guide to The Galaxy, by Douglas Adams. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Focus on your own path rather than worrying about what your friends are doing. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? The internet. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Having a supportive family always encouraging me to push myself.
What is your big idea?
Combining luxury yacht travel with scientific research and exploration to provide passengers with immersive, impactful, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? To make operations, and the industry as a whole, more environmentally friendly. What mega-trend most excites you? Increased integration of AI in superyachts.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? James McAvoy. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandfather. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An explorer. What advice would you give your younger self? Begin investing in your future as early as possible. People don’t teach you about credit and investing and the wonders of compounding interest.
Personal motto: Be the best you can be. Favorite quote: “Explore. Dream. Discover” (Mark Twain).
