KINGFISHER V Yacht Charter Catamaran

DANNY ROBINSON | CAPTAIN | BRITISH

EXPERIENCE
Back in the days, I was a keen racer in the Enterprise dinghy class, youth division and won many events. At an age of 14, I became the UK Youth National Champion. I went on to enjoy a naval career in the UK Merchant Navy as a Marine Engineer. I attended Leith Nautical College, Edinburgh, Scotland and UKSA in Cowes, obtaining naval engineering and sailing qualifications, respectively. In addition to my navy career, I am a professionally qualified yacht captain with a commercial endorsement and 30 years of experience. I have captained private sailing yachts, catamarans and charter yachts. From 1995-2005, we have operated our own charter sailing yacht, an Irwin 52, in Turkey, Greece, Montenegro and Croatia. Since 2005, we have worked together as a professional yacht crew for private owners in the Mediterranean and the Pacific followed by a start of a great journey on KINGFISHER V in 2021.

HOBBIES
Snowboarding, Skiing, Free Diving, Foiling, Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Dirt Biking

CRUISING AREAS:
MediterraneanSea, Pacific Ocean, French Polynesia

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
I am enthusiastic and fun!

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Comfortable conversing with anyone thus generating a relaxed atmosphere and a safe cruising environment.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Funny, good company!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“Be like water, go with the flow!”

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LISA ROBINSON | MATE/COOK | BRITISH

EXPERIENCE
Already on a young age, I started sailing Optimists, then moved on to the Mirror, the Topper, the fireball ,and finally got onto windsurfing. After finishing school, I studied interior design at the London School of Furniture. Over the weekend, I worked in local gastro pubs, picking up cooking tips in the kitchens and serving tables. After receiving my diploma, I went to work for Neilson Holidays - this gave me a great base in the hospitality industry. I gained my dinghy and windsurf instructor certification and a lot of experience teaching sailing. My first job on a yacht was in 1995, and since then I have been working on several yachts together with Danny.

HOBBIES
Snowboarding, Skiing, Free Diving, Windsurfing, Kitesurfing

CRUISING AREAS:
MediterraneanSea, Pacific Ocean, French Polynesia

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
I am always active and very easy going.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
You will see I am very easy going, and always happy!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE STYLE OF COOKING:
My inspiration and passion are for Mediterranean cuisine using fresh, local, and when available, organic produce. My cooking style reflects my extensive experience cooking in Turkey, Greece, Croatia, Italy, and Spain. My guests' favourites are fresh lobster & seafood pasta. I have experience in preparing restricted menus including Kosher, allergy-free, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
I am very organised.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“Do good and good will follow”

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SHIREE LAMBERT | STEWARDESS | NEW ZEALANDER

EXPERIENCE
This is my second season on board KINGFISHER V and I have two months of extended and temp charter experience on four different yachts.
Previously, I worked in the travel industry back in New Zealand in various sales, events, marketing and product roles.

HOBBIES
Sailing, Fishing, e-Foiling, Paddle boarding, Water Skiing/Wake Boarding, Diving, Hiking, Mountain and Road biking, Running, Snowboarding, Reading and Photography.
It goes without saying that I love to travel and being on or under the water.

CRUISING AREAS:
Balearics Islands, Spain and Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Warm and welcoming and will always greet you with a smile. High level of service and will help make their time on board a memorable one!

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Positive attitude, hardworking and enthusiastic and loves to go the extra mile

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
I’m a bubbly person who loves to laugh but also can be focused when the need arises. Young at heart.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!"
-Dr Seuss from 'Oh the places you’ll go!'