CRU Yacht Charter Motor Boat

Crew Profile

Frank Ficken CAPTAIN
Frank grew up in Vermont, boating on Lake Champlain most weekends with his
family (when the ice was out!). He began sailing out of Newport, RI in the 1980’s and began his professional yachting career 18 years ago. Frank has many years of experience running large sailing yachts including S/Y MARAE , SY GEORGIA and the classic schooner TREE OF LIFE.

Frank is very easy going and loves entertaining guests onboard. Frnks has both MCA and USCG Master’s licenses with commercial sailing endorsements. A passionate maritime history buff, one of his favorite sailing accomplishments was racing a wooden gaff-rigged schooner from Newport, RI to Bermuda using only a sextant and chronometer for navigation.

He is a certified Rescue Diver and the certified Ship’s Medical Officer.

Sue Ficken CHEF
Sue brings her formal culinary training as well as over 12 years of yacht chef experience to CRU. Since training at the International Culinary School in Ft Lauderdale, Sue has worked as the chef aboard a number of large sailing yachts including SY ISLANDIA and SY GEORGIA. She is also renowned for her desserts!
When not thinking up ways to delight guest’s palates, Sue enjoys snorkeling, reading and hiking.

Nick Kincaid - MATE
Bio coming soon!

Stacy Stephens - STEWARDESS
Bio coming soon!