CREW PROFILES Captain: Craig Coker Craig, 35, is from Milford Sound, a small fishing port and tourist destination in New Zealand s southern fiords. Having a father as a Captain, commercial diver and fisherman gave Craig an early start on the sea. He gained his first inshore Captains license at age 18 and skippered one of his father s tuna and lobster boats through his younger years. Since then he has built a solid international maritime career. He has served time as Master and Engineer on Bluewater tuna long liners in the Pacific islands, Cruise vessels. Fast ferry s and Dive boats in New Zealand and Australia and spent the last 12 years internationally onboard luxury motor yachts. Over these years he has gained extensive knowledge of the Mediterranean and Scandinavian waters, USA eastern seaboard, the Bahamas and Caribbean Islands, and in 2014 he completed his 12 th Trans-Atlantic crossing. He has also served extensive time and passages in the Pacific Islands and Indian Ocean. Craig s qualifications include: MNZ Master 500 Ton (Unlimited endorsement), GMDSS certification, MCA Y2 Chief Engineer license, SSI Dive Instructor qualification, and Masters Marine Medic and Maritime Security Officer certificates. In his spare time he enjoys, fishing, diving, a round of golf, or he can also be found working on his classic car and motorbike. Craig s experience and ability will make your time onboard Rebel both safe and enjoyable.
Chief Engineer: William Panter William, 30, AKA Billy is from Surfers Paradise, Australia. Surfing, surf lifesaving, sailing and boating all played a major part in his upbringing. Billy started his maritime career as an outboard mechanic in Australia, before moving to California to join the yachting industry in 2007. He has been in the marine industry for over 10 years and gained the experience and knowledge to hold a MCA Y3 Chief Engineers certificate. Other qualifications include: formal training from CAT Marine Engines. Open water scuba diver and Ship Board Fire Fighter. Billy has crossed the Atlantic Ocean 8 times and crewed on vessels all over the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and the East and West Coasts of North America. Now in his early thirties, Billy has decided to take on Ironman events and will compete in his second full Ironman in September 2015. Apart from his interest in sport, Bill has a passion for travel, meeting new people and an interest in plant based foods. He is always available for a chat or tour of the engine room and strives to give guests 6 star service. His mechanical aptitude, engineering knowledge and energetic personality insure all Rebels equipment, systems, Tenders and toys are running smoothly. 1 st Officer: Ralph Kilian Ralph 28. Is from South Africa. Growing up in Port Elizabeth, only a stone s throw from the waves, the ocean has always played a pivotal part in his life. After 4 years at college, Ralph decided to get out and about and enter the world of yachting. Immediately taking to the high paced lifestyle, Ralph progressed through the ranks, cruising extensively and gaining hard earned experience and skill. Ralph qualifications include: MCA Yacht Master 200 Ton license, GMDSS qualification, Lifeguard certification and Dive certifications In his downtime, Ralph enjoys playing golf, Guitar and has a strong passion for snowboarding. He has 3 sisters and is a proud uncle. Ralph is also an excellent photographer and has captured many great shots of the yachts he has worked on.
Boson: Matthew Cauty Matt, 33, is from the Fiji islands. Coming from the islands he grew up with the ocean on his doorstep. Boating fishing diving and surfing were everyday activities. Matt started his maritime career as a Helmsman on commercial cable laying ships, laying and repairing fiber optic data cables across the Pacific Ocean and South East Asia. He joined the yachting industry in 2007 and has worked on several high profile motor yachts. He has been lucky to sail the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Adriatic, and Red Seas and also the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. Matts Qualifications include, Helmsman, Yacht rating. Shipboard Fireman, and Shipboard Security Officer. Matt grew up next a prestigious golf course in Fiji so in his spare time he is an avid golfer. He also enjoys fishing and Rugby. Deckhand: Mitchell Sohn Mitchell, 22, is from Cape Town South Africa. Before joining yachting he worked for a short while as a carpenter, manufacturing furniture from salvaged fishing trawler wrecks. Mitchell is a competent sailor and fisherman with a passion for travel and a lust for adventure. Mitchel for a young man has racked up an impressive travel list and has no plans of stopping his travels any time soon. Mitch holds a 200 ton Yacht Master License, AEC Assistant Engineer certificate and is a qualified personal water craft instructor. His hobbies including boxing and hitting the gym, he also enjoys sports fishing, wakeboarding and water skiing. He adopts the motto of Don t count the days, make the days count. to his life
Master Chef: Marcos Spaziani Marcos, 36, originates from Caracas, Venezuela. Marcos got his start from humble beginnings. He started learning his craft from his mother who was a pastry chef. He began as a baker at the age of 12, making and selling bread every morning before school. As Marcos passion for food grew he began chef training very young. With such talent it wasn t long before he was working in many high profile restaurants in Venezuela. Marcos moved to the United States in 2002, since then he has served as an executive chef of several top restaurants. Marcos has also worked in several private estates and villas around the world. During these years he has been chef for several presidents and a number of celebrities along the way. Marcos also has extensive experience working onboard motor yachts throughout the Mediterranean, the USA and the Caribbean, His Italian and Venezuelan heritage and global experience brings many influences to his food. His creativity and skill is unmatched. Please follow the link below to learn more about Chef Marcos and his food: http://www.chefmarcospaziani.com/ Chief Stewardess: Brittny Otto Brittny, 27, is from the rainy town of Portland, Oregon. Brittny grew up along the beach and on the water. Her youthful years were spent horseback riding and anything involving the great outdoors. Brittny went on to receive her degree in cosmetology and spent several years living in sunny south Florida. Brittny decided that the world was too big not to explore and had an amazing opportunity to work aboard mega yachts in 2010 and has never looked back. Brittny has worked on vessels ranging from 40m to 64m and travelled extensively throughout the Mediterranean, Caribbean and the Northeast United States. Her journey continues around the globe as Chief Stewardess of Motor Yacht Rebel. Her warm and welcoming personality, attention to detail and amazing hospitality skills will leave you impressed with the level of service onboard Rebel
Stewardess: Jessica Tyler Jessica, 28, was raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. On completion of high school, Jessica and her family moved to a vineyard in Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa. Jessica resided in Cape Town for four years where she attended the University of Cape Town. In 2008, Jessica graduated with an Undergraduate Degree in Film and Media Studies and gained an Honor s Degree in Film Theory. She travelled extensively with family whilst growing up and upon graduation from university, Jessica left home for the snowy Alps of Switzerland. For the next three years lived in South Korea, Thailand, and travelled throughout Southeast Asia and the surrounds. Over the last two years Jessica has cruised the Mediterranean, Bahamas, Caribbean, and the United States East coast. Jessica enjoys travelling, reading, yoga and waterskiing. Stewardess: Charday Vonic Charday, 28, is from Vancouver, Canada. Living near the ocean her entire life, she developed a strong connection to its beauty and power. After Charday completed her Bachelor s Degree at Simon Fraser University in Education, she had an interest to travel. Her journeys have taken her to countries such as China, Colombia, Iceland, Morocco, Australia, Peru and Vietnam. Charday has enjoyed exploring new places and meeting new people. With this, she was eventually introduced to the yachting industry. She has spent time in Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and in Costa Rica while working on luxury motor yachts. Charday also has her NCCP Swim Coach Canada Qualification and is a qualified diver. In her spare time you can find her enjoying the outdoors, reading or spending time with friends.