Adventure

Beau grew up in Torquay, A small costal town in Southern Victoria, Australia. He has been in the yachting industry for 16 years now and has done over 200000 sea miles. Beau is a very adventurous traveler and has visited over 100 countries already. He is also an aspiring entrepreneur, musician and an extreme sports enthusiast. Beau joined the yachting industry by accident, literally. He broke his leg while snowboarding in Canada, ran out of money and went for a wedding in Florida instead, the home for hundreds of superyachts. Beau has been part of the team since May 2022.

Ian was born and raised in a sailing family in New Zealand, living on yachts until the end of his high school years. After spending several years travelling, Ian began his maritime career in 2000 running sailing and motor yachts all over the South Pacific & Europe. He has gained over 125,000 sea miles and completed three quarters of a circumnavigation of the globe – he still has ambitions to traverse the missing quarter! Ian is still a passionate Kiwi who loves NZ, but has now made his home on the beautiful island of Crete. His professional passions are running a safe ship, and preserving our environment. In his spare time Ian enjoys mountain biking, motorcycling, photography, travel & music, painting model aeroplanes and teaching people how to use chopsticks.

Lyall grew up in Cape Town, South Africa. His parents run game farms in Zambia and throughout the Western Cape, so he is a well-established bush boy. Lyall was an avid sportsman and played professional rugby in Natal but was forced into early retirement due to an injury. He was also a lifeguard when he was younger. After his sports career he took to the sea. Lyall is working towards his MCA Master 3000-ton ticket. When Lyall isn’t busy ensuring the safety of the crew you will find him working out. He is a qualified personal trainer, physique competitor and CrossFit coach. He is always happy to lead guest workouts.

Harrison has enjoyed dinghy racing from a young age competing in variety of countries as well as a number of years teaching children of all ages to sail and race, seeing yachting as a natural next step to make a career at sea after completing his yacht master. Growing up close to England's Peak District Harrison enjoys rock climbing, hiking and mountain biking in his spare time.

Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Chef Jarryd brings a world of flavor and experience to the table. After earning his culinary diploma, he honed his skills across South Africa’s hotels, restaurants, casinos, and catering companies before setting sail into the yachting industry in 2016. Driven by a passion for global cuisine, Jarryd spent his off seasons traveling the world to expand his culinary horizons. Now based in the South of France with his wife and son, he blends international influences with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create balanced and memorable dining experiences at sea. With a résumé that includes vessels from 28m to 115m, ranging from high-energy charters to serene private cruises, Jarryd is well-versed in tailoring menus to every guest’s taste. Onboard GO, he is dedicated to delivering delicious moments, one plate at a time. Jarryd is the Chef on Adventure during the summer Mediterranean season.

Hailing from Salisbury, UK, Chef Marc brings over two decades of culinary expertise and a passion for excellence to the GO crew. His journey began in fast-paced kitchens across the UK and Australia, where he developed the versatility and precision that define his cooking today. Since joining the yachting industry in 2017, Marc has gained valuable experience on both private and charter yachts, refining his ability to meet diverse guest preferences with ease. From dietary accommodations to high-level presentation, he consistently delivers cuisine that is as delicious as it is thoughtful. Marc’s culinary repertoire spans modern British gastropub fare, vibrant buffet spreads, elegant fine dining, and creative, progressive dishes—each prepared with impeccable organization and care. When not in the galley, Marc enjoys football, fishing, music, and quality time with his wife and two children in his hometown of Salisbury. Marc is the Chef on Adventure during the winter Caribbean season.

Georgina grew up in a small village in Kent, England. After finishing school, she went to do a winter ski season to combine her passion of skiing and hospitality. Soon after she enrolled at the University of Plymouth and qualified with a first-class degree in Furniture and Product Design. In her spare-time she studies gemology and jewelry as a hobby of hers. Georgina loves staying active with her love of tennis, skiing, swimming and Pilates.

Sarah grew up in a small town in north Wales, and has always loved living close to the sea. After finishing studying history at university she decided it was time to combine her love of travel with her background in hospitality, and joined the yachting industry. When Sarah is not working she enjoys spending time outdoors, running, or relaxing with a good book.

Olivia grew up in Shrewsbury, a small town in Shropshire, England. She started her own business in 2020 after studying business. Her love for the ocean led her towards a career in yachting. She is a creative adventurous person who loves to explore new places. In her spare time she likes to partake in water sports such as wake-surfing and paddleboarding. When she’s not spending time in the sea, Olivia likes to relax by listening to podcasts and taking yoga classes.

Tahni grew up in a small town on the south coast of Australia. With a background in fashion and hospitality, Tahni recently decided to begin her career in the yachting industry to combine her love for customer service and adventure. In her downtime, she thoroughly enjoys a good book, an ocean swim and sifting through vintage boutiques.

James, who is originally from Oxford, brings with him over 20 years of sea time and engineering expertise. He first began his career as an engineering cadet with P&O cruises, where he developed his skills and gained his tickets; later moving on to Holland America Cruises in 2005. Since then, James decided to downsize slightly,and made his move over to superyachts. Before joining us on HANIKON, he worked on yachts such as A and RISING SUN. When he’s not on board, James spends his time at home with his family, in the Andalusia region of Spain.

For Andrew, growing up in Plymouth, South West England, meant that he was never far from the sea. He started sailing when he was ten and knew than that a career at sea was coming. Following an education in mechanical engineering he sailed on a top sail schooner and never went home. Now, with 20 years’ experience onboard sail and motor yachts, cruising the world from Hawaii and the West coast of Canada in one direction to the Seychelles and Singapore and Hong Kong in the other. In Andrews spare time he enjoys scuba diving and projects in his workshop.

Micheal grew up in Zimbabwe, where he spent much of his time wakeboarding, exploring the bush and enjoying an active outdoor lifestyle. After completing a four-year apprenticeship in a diesel plant fitting, he began his yachting career in 2019 and has been working as an engineer on a variety of vessels. Now based in Cape Town, Micheal has recently picked up kite surfing and enjoys any chance to be out on the water. This is Michael's first season onboard Adventure.

Louis was born and raised in Rome; his parents moved over to Italy from the Philippines in their mid 20s. He studied tourism at college, and soon after went on to work in various hospitality roles in hotels and restaurants in Rome, Tuscany and Malta. He joined the yachting industry in 2021 and has worked on various boats ranging from 23-115M in size. Louis loves to travel and explore, and would love one day to visit Norway and Japan. Louis loves Football, playing computer games and dancing! He is always extremely happy and friendly with a big infectious smile on his face.

James grew up on the Central Coast of NSW, just north of Sydney. He has an interesting professional background, spending many years providing crucial support to young men aged 14 to 21, in a youth detention centre setting. With a passion for helping people and love for the ocean, James endeavored to intertwine and share his greatest joys, providing transformative ocean and nature-based experiences for these young men. He is a surfer and freediver, and over the past few years has realized that work based on the ocean is a priority. James is up for any challenge and eager to learn, and he is excited to pursue a long and rewarding career in an industry that he loves.