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 |  | | Captain: Peter Grocock | Nationality: Austrailian | | Number of Crew 5 | | Crew Profiles:
Peter Grocock - Captain
Pete has always had a passion for the ocean, He started his yachting career in the Australian marine industry as a mate on the trawling boat "Inscription". He cruised the northwest of Australia and the Indian ocean and training fisherman in deep sea trawling and later as a mate on the sportsfishing boat "Tsunami". In his younger years growing up on the Murray river he was a water skiing and jet ski instructor for Murray Water Sports and also was an active member of the Royal Australian Surf Life Savers. He holds the Bronze Medallion since the age of ten. He lives to surf and does so whenever the chance arises. He has a passion for writing music and playing the guitar. He is a fun loving person with much energy and enthusiasm to share.
As Captain, Pete feels extremely fortunate to be in the Caribbean operating such a beautiful vessel, working with professional people and having the opportunity to make the moments unforgettable for anyone who steps foot on M/Y MIRACLE.
Chireese Barnard - Cheif Stew
She comes form a small coastal town in Cape Town, South Africa, called Gordon's Bay, where her love for the ocean ignited. Her passion for traveling, broadening her horizons and interest in different cultures set her out on her journey.
Her open heartiness, love for nature and people makes her easy to get along with and helps you feel right at home.
She enjoys being active, always seeking new areas to be discovered where she can take up surfing, wake boarding, diving and hiking. She also invests in the natural healing aspects of holistic massaging, yoga and meditation in her spare time.
Gabriel Hanlen- Chef
Chef Gabriel Hanlen hails from St. Louis Missouri and has a bachelor degree in Culinary Arts as well as Hotel and Restaurant management. Gabriel grew up assisting his family run butcher shop and catering company. Since 1996, after graduating college, he began working professionally in the yachting and expedition cruising industry. In that time he has successfully worked his way up as Garde Manger Chef, Pastry Chef, Sous Chef, Executive Chef, Food and Beverage Manager, and Hotel Manager.
Visiting every continent and countless countries Gabriel has extensively studied the history, natural resources, geography, and of course; he has experienced and practiced first hand authentic regional cuisine that defines each given country. His goal is to take these personal culinary experiences and apply them in a way that makes his guests feel at home while taking them to places they've never been.
Outside of the kitchen Gabe enjoys the outdoors whether it's golfing on any golf course that's within reach, hiking the nearest mountain top, or kayaking a good class 5 rapid. Good Music is also essential wherever he is.
Stephanie Borszcz - Stew/Deckhand/Dive Instructor
New to yachting, but not new to life at sea – Stephanie comes to us from the dive industry with 7 years of teaching experience under her belt. Her journey started in the cold north of Canada where she earned her PADI Instructor rating in icy, muddy lakes. She has since worked her way up through the ranks and holds a PADI IDC Staff Instructor rating. Since leaving Canada, her adventures have taken her all over the world from The Bahamas, to Cyprus; Australia to Turks and Caicos… just to name a few. Her underwater experiences have made her a marine life expert and she loves to share this wealth of knowledge.
Stephanie also works as a Hyperbaric Chamber technician and a CPR/ First aid instructor. Yachting is now the culmination of her passions.Stephanie likes spending her spare time chilling out at the beach, practicing yoga on the dock, or watching anything on the discovery channel."
On Miracle you will see Stephanie bouncing around from water sports to the interior where she will ensure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and go home with a most memorable experience.
Jason Douglas - Engineer / Mate
One might say, Jason's calling for life began before he could walk! Originally from one of Australia's most dynamic areas, the magnificent Gold Coast. Jason's fondest childhood memories are along the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean; sharing time with his parents at one of the Queensland's original boat clubs. Jason developed an acute passion towards the ways of the ocean and the delicate ecosystems surrounding the sea.
Determined to create a career in the boating world, Jason financed his first boat and his commercial license by working as a trained culinary chef for 15 years. Upon purchasing his first boat, Jason worked as an contracted government employee, patrolling shark nets along the edge of the Gold Coast; eventually becoming captain of a local fishing charter vessel exploring the Pacific Ocean.
Jason left the world of Australia and set out on an exploration across the waters of the Americas to broaden his knowledge of navigation. Combining his knowledge with his desire to continue into the profession world of yachting, Jason now considers the Atlantic Ocean to be his adoptive home. He has spent many seasons catering to charter guests and private owners across the waters of Florida, through the Bahamas, down to the Caribbean and into the exhilarating harbors of New York.
Perhaps what is even more remarkable than his infectious love for life and playful sense of humor is Jason's excitement for the outdoor world. He loves spear fishing and scuba diving, mountain biking and swimming and continues to delight people around the world.
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