WHISPER

Name: William Baldwin
Nationality: American
Position:
Position details: Engineer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Born and raised in Connecticut, Will started sailing at age 8. Later racing at the national level before running the performance racer/cruiser Andrews 72 since 2006. Over the past 25 years he has cruised, raced and delivered various sailing and motor vessels ranging from 12m – 52m. He has sailed as far as the Eastern and Western Mediterranean and all through the Caribbean islands, as well as the French and Italian Riviera’s covering more than 75,000 miles. Prior to the yachting industry, he built one of the film and television industry’s largest post-production facilities. His life style choice as a captain/engineer has allowed him to develop his love for sailing, exploring, entertaining and meeting new people from all over the world. Will greatly looks forward to doing his part as the engineer and providing guests the best possible experience aboard Whisper.

Name: Rory Johnson
Nationality: South African
Position:
Position details: First Mate
Languages: Not specified
Description: Growing up in South Africa, Rory has worked on sailing yachts and motor yachts since 2014. His career has taken him all over the world from the Mediterranean to Antarctica and New Zealand. Rory is passionate about yachting and exhibits a positive, grounded attitude. These qualities coupled with his experience make him an asset to the Whisper crew! In his spare time, Rory enjoys staying active and leading a healthy lifestyle.

Name: Louise Martin
Nationality: British
Position: Chef
Position details: Chef
Languages: Not specified
Description: Chef Louise has been cooking within the Superyacht industry for around twenty years, on a variety of motor and sailing yachts cruising around the world. The majority of the boats have been Mediterranean based, so his cooking style reflects this, with strong accents on fresh, healthy ingredients, sourced locally where possible, intermingled with homemade delicious desserts, pastries and breads. Whilst between boats, Louis did a three-month stage at a Michelin starred restaurant in Winchester, UK, called the Back Rat. The style of food was fresh locally sourced ingredients for British cuisine, with a modern twist. With a friendly easy-going nature, Louise is passionate about good food, cooking what people love to eat and introducing them to new cuisines and flavors that reflect where the boat is cruising. Louise was born in the South of England, where she grew up not far from London. With regular visits to Europe for holidays from a young age, her love for food was definitely inspired from all the lovely markets and restaurants she ate in and visited. In her spare time, she loves to explore new places, keep fit, and read. Louise also loves live music and theatre.

Name: Katrina Hughes
Nationality: New Zealand
Position: Chief steward/ess
Position details: Chief Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Katrina comes from an active and well-travelled background, having been born in New Zealand and raised in Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong. Prior to entering the yachting industry, she gained her Bachelors of Graphic Design and worked in advertising and brand identity for four years. Deciding that her design career can wait, she decided to pursue her true passion for adventure within the maritime industry. This enthusiasm stemmed from volunteering for the New Zealand Coastguard at the age of 17, where Katrina received intensive training and valuable search and rescue, first aid, and lifesaving experience. Katrina has built a solid 7 year career in the industry working both interior and exterior onboard yachts. Being an avid water-sports enthusiast, Yachtmaster, and Divemaster, Katrina can offer a wealth of knowledge on marine life and all aspects of water-related activities. Never one to sit still for long, her go-to sports back on dry land are hockey, mountain biking and archery.

Name: Simon Davison
Nationality: British
Position: Captain
Position details: Captain
Languages: Not specified
Description: Simon has been sailing professionally since 1988. Prior to this he trained as a boat builder in South Hampton. Super yachting has taken him all over the world, from Alaska to Cape Town, & the Pacific. He particularly enjoyed the Classic yacht racing, still embracing the old traditions of the sea onboard today’s modern yachts. He’s a friendly, outgoing person who enjoys cycling and a fit active lifestyle.