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| CREW PROFILES |  | | Captain: Phil Burgess | Nationality: British | | Number of Crew: 8 | | Crew Profiles:
Phil Burgess, Captain
Phil, born and educated in London, England, has since made the South of France and Florida his home. Phil started a career as an architect but a chance trip to Greece changed his mind . . . on the way to Greece the car broke down in Monte Carlo, what else was an 18-year-old to do but check out the harbor full of yachts. Phil started as a deckhand in the South of France and worked his way up the ranks. Now he has over 30 years of yachting experience, twenty of them as Captain! He holds a 3000-ton Masters License and has accumulated over 300,000 miles of seatime, extensively cruising the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas, West and East Coast USA, Canada, Alaska, Mexico, the Far East and the Polynesian Islands. His natural affinity with people and accommodating attitude make him a perfect fit as a charter captain. His hobbies include scuba diving, golf and alpine skiing.
Timothy Ward, Engineer
Tim, a true Southern gentleman (although he is officially from New Hampshire), has lived in various parts of the U.S. from Hawaii to Savannah. He served in the U.S. Submarine Service for six years specializing in electronics. He has worked in marine shipyards constructing various vessels, from ocean tugs to supply ships and destroyers. But most importantly, Tim worked from start to finish on the construction/engineering of this vessel when he then made the switch from land back to sea. His interests include hunting, scuba diving, skiing, golf, travel, and, of course, the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox!
Mark Godbeer, Chef
From the Gold Coast of South Africa, we are so excited to have Chef Mark on board. He started cooking at just 16 then at 18 set off for London to train. He then returned to South Africa to continue intensive advanced studies in food theory, nutrition, wine development and pairing, and even cake decorating. Then an exclusive apprenticeship in the Seychelle’s called his name and after cooking for moviestars and rockstars decided to give yachting a shot. Now, several boats later, we are so lucky to have found such a gem. Mark’s appetite for cooking is extraordinary, his love for the art of cooking is divine and his cooking is extraordinarily divine! In his spare time, he loves surfing, diving, swimming and golf. Mark is currently writing his first cookbook and wants everyone to know, “You can trust a skinny chef!”.
Kaki Twist, Chief Stewardess
Kaki hails from the good 'ole USA. She has lived all over but her two favorites (on land) are her home state of Arkansas and Chicago, where she worked for many at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. She left corporate America (and the Chicago winters) because life is just too short. So, she kicked off her heels and headed south where she has crewed on several charter yachts over the years. Kaki's contagious smile, great personality and not to mention, brilliant bartending skills are a tremendous asset aboard our vessel. She holds her Silver Service, Chief Stewardess, Red Cross Adult/Infant CPR and First Aid certifications. She loves a good book, scuba diving, entertaining, and now learning to play golf with Phil.
Mark Rojas, First Mate
Mark was born in Pennsylvania USA but was brought up in Miami Beach. His love for the ocean started at a young age . . . the first moment he stepped foot on the beach! He's been in the yachting industry for close to ten years now and has no intentions of ever leaving it. Mark holds a USCG Captain's license and is looking forward to taking command of his own boat someday (it better not be any day soon!!!). His hobbies are fishing, diving, surfing and boating in general. He likes NFL Football, and his favorite team, of course, is the Miami Dolphins and whoever is playing the New England Patriots. Watch out, Tim!
Linden Furniss, Deckhand
AQUASITION's newest acquisition is also from New Zealand. Linden grew up on a farm near Auckland lending to his love for the outdoors so when he left school he undertook an apprenticeship in timber joinery. That job, in turn, led him to a job fitting out yacht interiors. This gave him a great insight into the yachting industry and water sports. He enjoys all sorts of activities including camping, scuba diving, hunting, fishing, boxing, kickbocking, riding motor bikes, and well, basically anything that gets the adrenaline going.
Amber Campbell, 2nd Stewardess
From the beautiful New Zealand, we are thrilled to have the beautiful Amber aboard. She's excited to combine her hospitality experience with her love of travel and the ocean...what better place than aboard a charter yacht! She just started her yachting career a year ago but in that time she's been to the Mediterranean, USA (including Disney World), Bahamas and the Caribbean! With her perky attitude, sense of humor and eagerness to please, we are honored to have her on board. When Amber is not keeping the interior shining, she skies, mountain bikes and enjoys reading.
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