MY-JO Crew

Ian started his yachting career in 1987 aboard M.Y. Lazy Devil and enjoyed adventurous cruising on the Amazon and Orinoco rivers in South America. Since then, Ian has followed the more traditional yachting routes of the Mediterranean and Caribbean aboard Motor Yachts Virginian, Leander and Katrion. Ian and Bruce share the position of captain, and when Ian is not on board, he can be found in his recently renovated apartment in Barcelona, Spain, enjoying a glass of Rioja. Aside from yachting; his other passions are golf, tennis, marathon running and snowboarding.

Bruce started in yachting in 1996 completing his first trans-Atlantic on S.Y. Jasali. From Jasali, he moved up through the ranks working on yachts such as Samax and Faribana before taking command on M.Y. Blue Shadow C at the end of 2003. Bruce has extensive cruising experience in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida, Red Sea, and South East Asia. When Bruce is not on board, he spends time with his wife and two boys in Palma De Mallorca, Spain.

Remo started in the industry in 1998 on Blue Shadow, he then joined M.Y. Bliss working up to the position of 1st Officer, where he remained for 5 years. Remo has now been on board JO for a year and is enjoying his reunion with Bruce and Chef David with whom he worked with on Blue Shadow. He has extensive cruising experience in the Mediterranean and Caribbean Seas, as well as the United States, Mexico and Alaska. Remo enjoys diving and is a skilled carpenter by trade. He is fluent in both German and English.

Gareth completed a degree in Advertising and Communications in South Africa, but it was a career in the yachting industry and passion for the sea that he wanted to pursue. Gareth joined the industry in 2003 working on M.Y. Reverie and Islander before joining JO in July 2005. Gareth enjoys a variety of sports, but in particular, tennis (especially seeing Captain Ian off the court in Antigua), golf (except when Ian exacts his revenge!) rugby and surfing.

Mark qualified as a professional bartender and worked in numerous well known establishments in his home town, Auckland, prior to yachting. But it was a chance meeting that gave him his opportunity, and he worked on the yacht Ulysses whilst she was in Auckland. This opportunity furthered Mark’s desire to travel and enabled him to pursue a career afloat and he joined JO in May 2006. Outside of work, in fact even when he should be working, Mark enjoys fishing, swimming, and surfing!

After a Mediterranean season on board Blue Shadow in 1994, David returned to his beloved home country, New Zealand, where he followed a career as a financial planner in Auckland. The call of the sea, his old shipmates and following a little of his own financial advice has brought him back to yachts, and he joined JO in March 2007. Dave's interests include diving, sailing and kite surfing, David is also a stern supporter of MO-vember Campaign.

David commenced his career as a Chef in 1986, career that spans more than 20 years. Before David started in yachting, he worked predominantly in Switzerland and France in restaurants such as Roger Verge’s ’Moulin de Mougins’, ’The Palace Hotel’ in St Moritz and ’Grand Hotel’ in Zurich. David joined the industry in 1996 working on M.Y. Blue Shadow C where he has remained for over 10 years. David’s dual nationality of Swiss and Spanish has given him a good grounding in International Cuisine and his varied repertoire extends to his own “Dr. Evils Hot Sauce”. David converses fluently in German, Spanish, French, Italian and English.

Roger has been engineering in the yachting industry for 15 years, he is a diesel mechanic by trade and holds a Class 1 Engineers Yachting License. When he is not tinkering in the engine room, he spends his time restoring old American cars and at home with his wife and 3 children in Australia. Roger shares his role with Peter on a two month rotational basis.

Born in the Pacific Island country of Papua New Guinea, Peter grew up with the sea on his doorstep. He has been involved in yachting since 1993 and has enjoyed cruising interesting regions such as Antarctica, Patagonia, Galapagos Islands and Southern Russia. Originally trained as a Diesel Mechanic with Caterpillar Australia, Peter now holds a U.K Class 2/Y1 Chief Engineer’s license and joined M.Y. JO as a rotational Chief Engineer. During his leave, Pete will either be found renovating his newly acquired property in the South of France, travelling or hiking and skiing in the Alps.

Ryan joined JO over a year ago having departed the shores of Australia armed with his 4 year Marine Engineering apprenticeship and a desire to see the World. His travels took him through Europe to the Greek Islands where he honed his skills as the fastest “Donut and Banana” pulling driver in the West. Coax him out of the engine room for the bare knuckled ride of your life, if you dare! Away from JO, Ryan will be found up a mountain or on a golf course and always supporting Australia in their sporting endeavours.

Sarah is enjoying her recent promotion to Chief Stewardess following over 2 years on board JO and busy seasons in both the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Prior to JO Sarah worked on the motor yachts Talitha G, Reverie and Islander. Originally from Ireland, Sarah has lived in several different countries including Jordan, England and France. Her passion for travel and experience abroad led her to complete a degree in European Business and French. Away from JO, Sarah enjoys relaxing in her recently acquired apartment in the Old Port of Nice with a glass of Chablis.

Katie’s desire to work in the service industry and passion for travel are fittingly complemented in the yachting industry and she joins JO after a lengthy stint on M.Y. True Blue. When she’s not on board, she will almost certainly be found in the foothills of the Alps Maritimes alongside her Father renovating her rural French house.

Svetlana previously worked in a diving school in her native Bulgaria before venturing in to a career on yachts. She has previously crewed on S.S. Delphine, M.Y. Noa VII, and M.Y. Sea Bluez. Svetlana’s interests include: kickboxing, music, swimming, travel and films starring Zsa Zsa Gabor. As well as her native tongue, she converses in German.

Mascha recently decided on a complete career change and switched from life ashore as a Chartered Accountant to the balmy life afloat as yacht stewardess. She was inspired to continue in the industry after a very busy first season chartering in the Balearics and joined JO in November. Mascha hails from Durban, South Africa where she’s been sailing since before she can remember. Additional passions include diving, reading, cooking and music.