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 |  | | Captain: Brett Williams/Chris Plowman | Nationality: British | | Number of Crew 6 | | Crew Profiles:
Akasha has a permanent crew of 4 to ensure that your every need is attended to. The crew work on a rolling scheme with the Captain and Chef rotating every 4 months (hence the 6 members introduced here). This all means Akasha will be available for more weeks in the year and her crew will remain fully refreshed, therefore bringing their very best to charters!
Captain Brett Williams and Chef Veronica Williams
Brett is a born & bred Englishman, who learnt to sail on Lasers & Enterprises at his local yacht club. He had an extremely successful career with BMW motorcars, but on his time off, Brett would take every opportunity he could to go sailing. Over the course of ten years he cruised and raced the coast of England, The Channel Islands, the Mediterranean, Southern Pacific, Australia, Atlantic and Caribbean.
After qualifying as an RYA Yachtmaster, Brett raced across the Atlantic on a Farr 65, and then based himself in Antigua, where he delivered and raced a variety of yachts throughout the Caribbean.
Brett met Veronica in Antigua, where they lived together before deciding to combine their talents and work in the yachting industry. Brett offers an in-depth knowledge of the Caribbean, a great sense of humor and a deep knowledge of nautical history and piracy.
Veronica grew up sailing on the beautiful Norfolk coast, in England. At the age of twelve she joined the Ocean Youth Club and sailed to France, Holland and the South Coast of England. At 15 she secured a place on a leg of a world circumnavigation, and so sailed from New Zealand to Australia. She managed to raise all the finance for the trip, whilst at school, through fundraising and local sponsorship.
Back in England, Veronica gained a BA (hons) in Business Studies whilst simultaneously developed her culinary skills, attending classes at ‘Le Cordon Bleu’ and the ‘Divertimenti Cookery School’. Veronica loves out-door activities, and is always ready for a swim or a hike.
Captain Chris Plowman and Chef Joanne Plowman
After leaving the corporate world and extensive traveling, Chris and Jo have been chartering in the Caribbean since 2000. They are keen to share with you their love of the islands, and stories of their travels.
This adventurous, fun loving couple combines their talent and experience to create an unforgettable sailing vacation for their guests, of all ages. They specialize in finding those secluded anchorages, deserted beaches, azure snorkel sites, party bars and beautiful sunsets that will make your vacation more then you ever dreamed of.
Chris uses the skills and experience gained throughout his long sailing career to achieve the highest standards in the industry. He holds a Royal Yachting Association Ocean Yachtmaster certificate and is also a PADI Divemaster.
A Water sports fanatic, Chris loves to Sail,
Windsurf, Wakeboard, Dive and Fish, and will be glad to help you learn or enhance your skills. His Celestial Navigation lessons are not to be missed!
Jo is from Kent in England, and after Chris introduced her to his passion for sailing she traveled around Australia completing numerous races and events along the East coast.
Jo’s abilities as chef are influenced by the many cultures she has experienced. She continues to refine her skills at every opportunity, completing various culinary classes with some of the countries top chefs.
During your stay Jo will delight you with her delicious gourmet cuisine from every corner of the globe, and with her good humour and high standard of excellence, she will make your time aboard Akasha the vacation of a lifetime.
Deckhand Arnold Heins and Stewardess Rica Conroy
From a very young age, Arnold knew he would make a career out of seafaring.
His love of the ocean comes from his Dad who was a fisherman and businessman on the West Coast of South Africa. Arnold grew up on boats and after school pursued a career as a NAUI Dive Instructor. He started sailing at a young age and completed two Atlantic Ocean crossings, gaining valuable sea miles and knowledge.
He has been diving all over Southern Africa, the Caribbean,
Rhode Island and Florida. He has extended experience in making diving,
fishing and water sports enjoyable and fun for the novice as well as for the
advanced.
Arnold holds a RYA Day Skipper ticket and is NAUI as well as a PADI Dive
Instructor. His enthusiasm, experience and easy personality will add up to
an unforgettable vacation aboard Akasha.
After completing her studies in 2002 in South Africa, Rica worked as a
Beauty Therapist on cruise liners and private motor yachts including two
years at a prestige spa in the UK. Her professionalism and gentle
personality ensure that you can look forward to special treatment aboard
Akasha. Her love for the sea is shared by all her family members, with whom
she has enjoyed sailing the Greek Islands on yachts skippered by her Dad.
Arnold and Rica feel very fortunate to be living their dream and look
forward to making your vacation on Akasha a memorable one.
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