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| CREW PROFILES |  | | Captain: Bill Hawes | Nationality: USA | | Number of Crew: 10 | | Crew Profiles:
DESTINATION FOX HARB’R TOO
Bill Hawes (Captain):
Captain Bill brings a wealth of knowledge to his leadership position. His many years of sailing and motor yachting experience ensure a coordinated and professional crew. As the son of Navy personnel, Bill was provided a coast-to-coast upbringing from which he assumed an inherent love of the water. His love for sailing began at age 10, even before his love for girls. Bill has progressed through all levels in yachting, captaining an impressive fleet of top-notch vessels, both sail and power, including S/Y Atlanta, S/Y Mustang, S/Y September Morn, M/Y Sacajawea & M/Y Martha Ann. Bill holds a USA 1600 Ton Master’s license, supplemented by a British MCA and Cayman Island compliance equivalency certificate. He has covered extensive sea miles throughout the Caribbean, Mediterranean, South Pacific, Bahamas, New Zealand and the Galapagos Islands, east and west coasts of the U.S., as well as trans-Atlantic and Pacific voyages. Bill is also an avid free diver and windsurfer.
Ben Mercier (Chef):
Ben is from Quebec, Canada. He began his culinary career at the age of 19. He traveled the world from Japan, Africa, France and Bermuda where he saw his first “Big White Boat” and knew he wanted to work aboard one. Ben is inspired every day by the limitless possibilities in the galley and the opportunity to cook with the highest quality ingredients. He was also awarded second place for the Concours de Chef competition at the Antigua Charter Show in 2008. Chef Ben will delight you with his creative style.
Theresa Manwaring (Chief Stewardess):
Theresa was born and raised on a farm in Kansas. She loved being active outdoors. She spent her childhood riding horses, fishing, and many weekends boating and waterskiing at the small lake nearby. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Marketing and spent the next 15 years in the retail world, living in the Midwest. Working 11 years with the same company, she moved her way up to District Manager. Her love of the water and ocean was always calling her to visit the coast or the Caribbean. When a position came open to move to Florida, Theresa jumped at the opportunity. Yachting captured her attention as a way to combine her love of the water with the excitement of seeing new places. She has always loved meeting and working with people from all walks of life. Theresa spent almost 3 years on her first boat, traveling through Mexico, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean. She is looking forward to providing you with a memorable and fun experience. In her spare time she enjoys staying fit, reading, watersports, hiking, movies, and of course shopping.
David Bennett (Chief Engineer):
David was born and raised in St. John’s Newfoundland. He has been working on various size vessels - from Oil Tankers to Tour Boats - for over 19 years. A large part of this time was spent in Newfoundland, Canada working as a Captain on a schooner in the Iceberg and Whale tour boat industry. David is formally trained as a Marine Engineer. He started working in the yacht industry 5 years ago. His interests are sailing, surfing, snowboarding, and camping.
Paul Ferdais (First Mate):
After graduating University, Paul worked in a variety of industries before settling on the yachting industry for a long term career path. Paul's first boat took him along the east coast of Africa for a year before returning to civilization. From then on he spent his seasons working around the North American continent going from Alaska through the Panama Canal and all the way up to Nova Scotia in Canada. Paul is a fitness enthusiast and has recently taken up Yoga as a new way to stay healthy.
Karen Holtan (Bosun):
Karen Holtan hails from the great state of Oregon, USA and graduated from Washington State University with a B.S. in Wildlife Science. She started teaching outdoor leadership and science at kids’ camps and zoos throughout the United States. Karen followed up her teaching by going back to school in Brisbane, Australia for a Masters of Outdoor Education with an additional internship to get her Scuba Instructor License. But the lure of the ocean was too much and soon after completing university and heading back to the States she found herself working for a scuba charter company in the Bahamas. After working as deckhand, dive instructor, engineer, first mate and finally captain, Karen spent 4 ½ years learning boat systems while still having the chance to teach others about the ocean she loves. Karen still enjoys leading snorkels or hikes, exploring the beautiful islands and coastal areas.
Kerry Beasley (2nd Stewardess):
Although Kerry was born in Michigan, she spent a lot of time in other cities. Growing up on the Great Lakes and a case of severe wanderlust led her to a life working on yachts. Although primarily an artist, she has been a kindergarten teacher, an elementary art teacher, a web designer, an online marketer, and an educational therapist. She loves children and animals and has a large black Labrador named Finn who she tries to see as often as possible. In her free time she enjoys a good story, meeting all types of people, laughing, scuba diving, hiking, reading, and thinking about The Big Picture.
Renee Boudria (3rd Stewardess):
Renee was born and raised in Rhode Island, and graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Textiles Merchandising and Design. While searching for a career after college, an opportunity to work in the yachting industry came her way, and she has been hooked ever since. Working on yachts was the perfect way to combine her loves of the hospitality industry and travel. Renee enjoys making people laugh, being around the ocean, dancing, and reading a good book in her spare time.
Nicholas McInnis (Deckhand/2nd Engineer):
Nick was born on Prince Edward Island, Canada. The rural fishing community where he was raised is where he developed a love for the ocean, fishing lobster and tuna in the Gulf of St. Lawrence with his father. It was this beginning that brought Nick to discover the adventure in the yachting industry. Nick has a keen interest in engineering along with a strong background in IT, and recently completed his AEC at Maritime
Professional Training.
Chad Frieslich (Deckhand):
Chad’s hometown is Cape Town, South Africa. Once he completed his studies at Stellenbosch University, he began his yachting experience in the Mediterranean, namely Antibes and Monaco.
In his previous job he worked in Doha, Qatar, working on a motor yacht for the royal family in the Persian Gulf. His passion for traveling brought him to the States to further his career in the Super Yacht Industry. Chad has a fond interest in sea life and loves to snorkel and keep active.
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