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British

Emilia was born and raised in Essex, UK. She has loved the water since she was a toddler and spent every school holiday by the beach in Spain which helped her develop a passion for the sea and an interest to join the yachting industry. Having started yachting in 2020 as a gap to travel before settling down, she got hooked after her first season and has continued it for the past 5 years wanting to make a career for herself. Prior to yachting she was a fully qualified dog groomer and has future plans to open her own salon one day. In her spare time, she likes to soak up the sun, go shopping and enjoy the eating the local cuisine wherever she is. Emilia is an adventurous person who has swam with sharks in the Bahamas, skied down black slopes since the age of 4 and got up close and personal with elephants in South Africa.

South African

Born and raised in South Africa and now based in Namibia, Mags grew up surrounded by farmland and wide-open spaces alongside her identical twin sister. This upbringing gave her a natural love for the outdoors, adventure, and an active lifestyle from a young age. Mags began her yachting career in 2023, driven by her passion for cooking and hospitality. Her first role as a sole stewardess/cook gave her valuable look hands-on experience across both interior service and galley operations, allowing her to develop confidence, versatility, and a strong work ethic. After gaining experience in a sole stew position, she was keen to challenge herself further and prove her abilities within a busy charter yacht environment. Warm, hardworking, and adventurous, Mags brings a positive attitude and a genuine desire to create memorable guest experiences on board. Outside of yachting, she is very family-oriented and loves spending time with her sister. She also enjoys paddleboarding with her dog and seeking out adrenaline-filled activities such as bungee jumping and skydiving.

American

Colin is a 32-year-old professional mariner whose life has been shaped by the ocean. Born and raised in Hawaii, he grew up surfing, fishing, and diving, developing a deep respect and natural connection to the sea from an early age. Turning that passion into a career was a natural progression. Colin holds a USCG 100-Ton Master License and spent nearly a decade working along the stunning Nā Pali Coast, advancing from deckhand to mate and eventually captain. His extensive experience in both coastal operations and guest-focused environments has made him a confident, safety-driven mariner with a strong work ethic. Yachting allows Colin to combine what he loves most - life on the water and meeting people from around the world. For him, the ocean isn't just a workplace; it's a lifelong passion and a way of life.