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Crew Profiles:
Raised in East London on the Wild Coast of South Africa, Byron has had a passion for the sea from a young age. He started sailing at the age of 9 and has been involved in many sailing events, as well as other water sports. This has led to him developing a great deal of knowledge and experience in a vast array of water sports and he has completed his RYA Yacht Master Ocean qualification.

Byron has spent the last 8 years sailing around the Caribbean, Mexico and parts of the USA and has many a story to share. Combining his passion for cooking and his love of the sea, he would love to welcome you on board, where you can enjoy his sharp, witty personality and adventurous spirit.

Joining Byron is his wife and Chef/First Mate, Michelle, who has a wealth of knowledge in the hospitality industry from her time working on cruise ships. Michelle has completed a few culinary courses and enjoys using her previous travels to come up with a variety of scrumptious cuisines from around the world that are sure to excite the taste buds.

Byron and Michelle have been working together over the past 8 years and love to be on the water. They work well together both on deck and below, in the galley. Both are qualified Divemasters and have a passion for wildlife, especially that in the ocean, and have spent many hours in and under water.

Together this fun loving South African couple invite you aboard Penny Jo to share in their infectious humor and desire to explore.