GULLWING

Captain: Will Hamilton (28)

Qualifications

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore 200GT

STCW Safety Training

PADI Dive Master in Training

IYT Recreational Instructor Certificate

IYT International Certificate of Competency (ICC)

RYA Senior Instructor

RYA Safety Boat Certificate

I grew up on the water spending my summers sailing, fishing, water skiing and wake boarding in Ireland. I began working in the sailing industry at the young age of 16 as an instructor. Each year I worked my way up the ranks gaining the skills to eventually start teaching learn-to-sail holidays in Greece. I then moved on to be a charter skipper while studying for my degree in Computing. At the time, sailing was a fun summer job. I never thought of it as a full time career until Anna joined me in Croatia.

The dream of working in the Caribbean formed quickly between us but we decided to finish our studies and gain experience in respective fields before taking the plunge. I took a job as a Graphic Designer for a PR company in London which really taught me what kind of life I want to live. I appreciate living on the water everyday and know how lucky I am to do so! I love delivering holidays of a lifetime to my guests, with many of them becoming lifetime friends.

Chef: Anna Kane (26)

Qualifications

Ashburton Culinary Academy Yacht Chef Certificate

Ballymaloe Cookery School 12 Week Certificate

PADI Rescue Diver

Wine tasting and pairing Certificate

Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering

STCW Safety Training

Emergency First Aid Training

I grew up in Dublin, Ireland. After graduating University I went into education and became a teacher for children with special educational needs. However, my love for cooking kept growing, when Will began working in the charter industry I jumped at the opportunity to go with him and become a chef on board.

I always dreamed of attending the world renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School to expand my culinary skills, which finally became a reality in 2021. The intensive 12 week course taught me so many new skills and gave me invaluable experience. I plan on studying cooking further this summer in the Ashburton Yacht Chef course. I love learning new techniques that I can bring into my galley. My biggest passion is creating food that brings joy to my guests and makes their holiday that little bit more special.

Deckhand/ Stew: Natia Barber (29)

Qualifications:

STCW

ENG1

FOOD HANDLERS CARD, SERVSAFE

Natia was born in Maui, HI and did all her schooling in California. In 2019 she attended the California College of Ayurveda and earned her certificate. Her love for the ocean and nature grew in the heart and magic of the island of Maui as well as her experience in hospitality. Her career has been mainly rooted in the service industry and her experience is a wide range of categories such as catering, bartending special occasions, opening new restaurants, managing and being lead server.

She likes to call herself a jack of all trades as her resume further consists of jobs in housekeeping, office management, spa management, birth work and holistic health. She has many friends in the Yacht Industry that encouraged her to dive into the industry knowing she would be an amazing fit! Natia loves to travel and to help create those beautiful memories for others.