The Andromeda team, can’t wait to welcome you to the BVI
The crew enjoys meeting people from all walks of life. Safety is their first priority on the vessel, taking special interest to ensure that your vacation with the Moorings is one that will be remembered for a life time.
Seymour, grew up on a little Island call St. Vincent and The Grenadines. Living next to the sea gave him the passion and drive to work on the ocean. He has worked as a captain with different charter companies within the Caribbean. He considers himself to be dynamic, focused, and target driven, with a proven record of professionalism in the Marine Industry.
Dekoda: Her favourite cuisine to prepare is pork tenderloin marinated in Mount Gay rum and orange juice, lightly pan fried in soy sauce and onions.
Ellen’s knowledge of the sea, enthusiasm for what she does and creativity in her recipes are a great combination for a fantastic sailing holiday. Ellen has a passion for being out at sea, swimming and exploring all that the ocean has to offer. Ellen has worked within the travel industry for the majority of her career, working as a watersports instructor, lifeguard, hostess and waitress in various European countries and America. Ellen has sailed and worked as a hostess in the Ionian Sea, the Adriatic Sea and the Cyclades, an area well known for its wind. She has experience catering for large groups and enjoys utilizing the fresh and local ingredients to make new recipes and cocktails. Her guests have enjoyed her creative vegetarian dishes as well as her refreshing and zesty cocktails: a Spicy Mango Mojito and a Gingerita! She grew up in London, England, where she studied Geography at the University of Exeter. Then she moved to Madrid, Spain, to work as a translator and Au Pair. Since then, she has been traveling and working around the world on sailing boats.
*If unforeseen circumstances prevent this crew from hosting your charter, another competent crew will substitute. *A Moorings 5800 will be crewed by a professional captain and gourmet chef. For charters with more than 8 guests, an additional steward/ess may be provided however this is subject to availability.
CAPTAIN
St. Aubyn "Seymour" Browne
Languages
English
Experiences / Qualifications
A.S.A – Basic Keelboat sailing | Basic Coastal Cruising | Bareboat Chartering STCW 2010 Padi Open Water diver RYA Yacht Master Offshore Commercially Endorsed RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities RYA GMDSS Short Range Certificate Maritime Radio Operator Certificate of Competence (SRC) Short wave radio Ship safety Officer (SSO) Crowd and Crisis Management British Virgin Island Boat Master Grade 1 Antigua and Barbuda Boat Master Grade 1 ISM and ISPS Code, Confined/Enclosed Space Entry St. Vincent and The Grenadines Amateur Radio Station License Lloyds Maritime Academy Diploma in Small Craft Surveying
Areas Traveled
The Eastern Caribbean Turkes And Caicos England Canada Rhodes Greece/ Preveza Greece Palma Spain
Interests I do enjoy some soccer with the locals, Squash, snorkeling, sport fishing, listening to music, Carnivals
CHEF
Dekoda
Languages
English
Experiences / Qualifications
Speciality in Caribbean Cuisine & International Cuisine including Mediterranean, Italian, French and Mexican First Aid (AED) & Advanced CPR STCW95
Areas Traveled
Caribbean East Coast USA Canada
STEWARD
Ellen
Languages
English and Spanish
Experiences / Qualifications
RYA Day Skipper RYA Powerboat Level 2 Red Cross Certified Lifeguard Pediatric First Aid Level 3 Level 2 TEFL qualification Intermediate cookery course at The Avenue Cookery School, London Italian Day at Ashburton Cookery School, Devon
Areas Traveled
France, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Hungary, Bosnia, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia and America.
Interests Interests include cooking, sailing, triathlon, waterpolo, cross country, swimming, sports coaching, and working with children.
*Please note: steward/ess’s may be added if there are 8 or more guests. Subject to availability.
