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| CREW PROFILES |  | | Captain: Virginia A. Wagner | Nationality: American | | Number of Crew: 4 | | Crew Profiles:
Captain Virginia A. Wagner, American
As a private and charter yacht captain for over 16 years, Virginia has logged over 235,000 nautical miles of ocean sailing and brings a wealth of experience with her to ARIA.
Virginia has been a navigational instructor for over nine years and has many articles published to her credit in a national magazine.
She has also commanded commercial vessels up toe 158 ft. in navigational training, ocean sailing and in oceanographic research.
Virginia not only takes a great pride, but enjoyment in her profession. During her tenure, she has made safety and service of paramount importance and takes great pride in presenting a dependable, first class and immaculate vessel.
With a previous background in the hospitality industry, her attention to detail brings a strong sense of dedication and commitment to the yachting industry, which is reflected in the level of service provided to owners and guests. Nothing but the best will do!
Virginia has a warmhearted style, which shows her enthusiasm for people.
Onboard True North, guests will live adventures, indulge in their surrounding and share memories of a lifetime.
CAPTAIN LICENSES & CERTIFICATES: USCG 500 Ocean Master (198910; UK Class Four (1999); BVI 150 Commercial (1996); Fully STCW-95 Compliant, Personal Safety Training; Personal Social & Safety Responsibilities; Basic & Advanced Shipboard Fire Fighting; GMDSS; ARPA; Medical Care Provider; Business & Maritime Law; Life Boatman; AB-Commercial; Sail Endorsement; Towing Endorsement; Heavy Weather & Ocean Routing Certificate: Certified Open Water Diver: Professional Yachtsman's Association; Navigation, Nautical Science and Safety Instructor; navigational Articles published by a national magazine.
ENGINEER Jamie J. Stark, American
A native of the U.S.V.I., Jamie was also a New England business owner and holds two Master's Licenses in mechanical trades. Among his other talents, Jamie became a U.S> National ranked competitive swimmer and natural free-diver with a deep appreciation for the aquatic world. Jamie is also an accomplished equestrian with formal training in dressage.
Having been born on a yacht and living his entire life n the ocean, it was easy for him to make the career change to the Yachting Industry. His abilities and flair extend far beyond the engine room, where he is able to ensure guests needs, comforts and the true enjoyment of the surrounding waters.
Jamie combines his charismatic charm, his passion for sail and his old world style of professional work ethics. All these promise an opportunity to experience a thrilling adventure in style.
ENGINEER LICENSES & CERTIFICATES: USCG Licensed Engineer (QMED); EPA Universal Refrigeration Certificate; Masters License in Oil & Solid Fuels (1987); Masters License in Plumbing (1987); STCW-95 compliant; Personal Safety Training; Personal Social & Safety Responsibilities; Basic & Advanced Shipboard Fire Fighting; Medical Care Provider; Proficiency in Survival Craft.
Chef Brandon Wootten, American
Grandma’s home cooking on the family farm in Virginia inspired Brandon’s career. He started working in local restaurants when he was fifteen. Five years later he ventured to the West Coast to Portland’s Western Culinary Institute. Brandon graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA from the Le Cordon Bleu program and did his externship at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles. That training period turned into a full-time position and when he left six years later, Brandon was the Senior Chef.
By that time, Brandon’s second passion, travel, was calling and he was off to backpack through Central America, Alaska and Hawaii, immersing himself in local food and culture. He met Penelope Koch, TRUE NORTH’S stewardess, in Alaska. Together they worked in restaurants for over a year before pursuing careers in chartering – the perfect blend of travel and culinary adventures.
Classic French, Japanese, Italian, Latin American and Mexican, Southern Comfort food – whatever your preference, Chef Wootten will weave them all into a menu created just for you. Choosing wines that truly compliment a meal is an art and wine pairing was a central part of Brandon’s professional training. Having won Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in 2004’s Southern Home Brewing Competition, he can also recommend the perfect beer to compliment more casual menu offerings. Dining on TRUE NORTH is sure to be a lasting souvenir of your sailing vacation.
July 2008
Stewardess Penelope Koch, American
Penelope, a former camp counselor, enjoys making people happy and making sure they are having a good time. One of her first loves was singing. She started performing in musical theater at a very young age, continued through high school and studied vocal performance/piano at Nashville’s Belmont University. Her other passion – and source of unlimited energy - is athletic training/sports medicine/nutrition which she studied at West Chester University in Pennsylvania.
In college Penelope worked in several restaurants, always building a loyal clientele base drawn to her upbeat personality and positive attitude. Penelope says she hasn’t done many impressive things with her life - and then tells about traveling to Alaska for a summer job. There she met Brandon Wootten, now TRUE NORTH’s chef, and lived in a tent until cold weather ‘inspired’ them to move to Maui.
Light-hearted, energetic, caring and conscientious, Penelope is focused on giving TRUE NORTH’s guests the very highest standard of service.
July 2008
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