Captain: Joe Reynolds

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Joe hails from South Africa where he grew up on a farm. At the age of 12, his family moved to the seaside, where they purchased their first sport fishing boat, and this sparked his love and passion for the sea. Joe has over 18 years of boating, fishing, jet ski racing and sport-fishing experience. Joe graduated with a degree in Business management and worked in the corporate world for 3 years after university before returning to his real love of the ocean.

Joe has over 7 years of experience working on charter yachts. When not on the sea, you’ll find Joe enjoying wildlife, skiing on the slopes, on the tennis court or golf course, exploring new places, reading, or watching one of his many favorite sports with friends.

First Mate: David Roux

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David (Dawie) grew up in a small coastal town in South Africa. Growing up, he was always in or on the water, surfing, swimming, sailing or fishing. Dawie joined the yachting industry in 2021, after a long career with Garmin Marine in Africa.

Dawie is hard working and always ready to assist whenever and wherever he is needed. He is very energetic, friendly and loves being in and on the water, showing guests the best of what the Bahamas has to offer, from beautiful beaches, amazing snorkeling, swimming pigs, fishing and so much more. When not at sea, Dawie enjoys staying active like hiking, running and fishing every opportunity he gets.

Stewardess: Kristi De Jager

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Kristi grew up in South Africa in a small town near Cape Town where she always surrounded herself with nature, animals and the ocean. She has always had a love for people so combining work on the ocean was a natural choice.

Kristi has extensive experience in mixology and loves table settings and being creative, leaving guests with beautiful cocktails and surroundings. Kristi has found her niche in the yachting industry, anticipating guests’ needs with ease while performing her duties with a perpetual smile and a passion for supreme service. When not at sea, Kristi enjoys activities in nature like camping, hiking and exploring new places.

Chef: Niki Lightbourne

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Niki, originally from The Bahamas, is a fifteen-year veteran of the culinary industry at home in The Bahamas and abroad. Her impressive background includes experience in private chef execution, commercial food production, and a passion for the documentation and preservation of Bahamian Culinary Culture.

Nikki’s career has been filled with amazing opportunities to broaden my culinary knowledge through travel and immersion in other food cultures. The thing she treasures the most is being able to express my culture through the dishes that she creates.