Crew Profiles
CAPTAIN (ROTATING) - DAVID HUTCHISON COUNTRY Scotland/USA Captain David Hutchison, or Hutch as he is known, started competitive sailing at the age of 16. Racing around the world in all the classic races on Maxi yachts and breaking quite a few race records along the way. He has also been a captain for 35 years and has over 650,000 sailing miles as captain. Hutch has captained 6 Perini s from the 64M Felicita West to the 52M Liberty, along with 52M Squall, 49M Andromeda la Dea, the old 50M Perseus, the new 60M Perseus 3, and now Rosehearty. These boats averaged 10 weeks of charter a year, and 8 weeks of owner use. Sailing is his life and his hobby. When not working, Hutch sails on a catamaran with his chef wife Raya. He has also been the owner s surveyor on 6 Perini new builds, but sailing and exploring are his real loves. Hutch also enjoys cycling, swimming, occasional diving, travel and reading. CAPTAIN (ROTATING) - LOUIS RICH COUNTRY - British/South African Class IV Certificate of Competency 3000GRT (Sail & Power) Captain Louis Rich has an incredible yachting pedigree: from Maxi racers such as Kialoa III to Americas Cup Campaigns, his experience includes 24 Atlantic crossings and 2 Pacific Crossings. Recently he spent 2 years as Captain of 82m MY Alfa Nero providing spectacular charters for guests in the Med and Caribbean. He was also Captain aboard 50m MY Lionheart. He has been a trusted Relief Captain for 50m Perini Navi SY Perseus as well as 86m MY ACE and 67m White Cloud among other notable yachts. Captain Louis mother tongue is English and he speaks conversational French.
CHIEF OFFICER - MARKUS ROWELL COUNTRY AUSTRALIA Markus comes from three generations of seafarers and from his early teens has been making his living in the many facets of the marine industry brokerage, deliveries, water front construction & yacht maintenance. When not pursuing his career aboard prestige yachts he can be found sailing his classic Herreshoff timber ketch, Sea Rambler, in the idyllic Broken Bay area of the northern beaches of Sydney. Markus is a lifelong surfer and is still passionate about travelling and being at sea. CHIEF ENGINEER (ROTATING) PETER BOX COUNTRY NEW ZEALAND Peter was born in Waitangi, Chatham Islands. He was educated at Massey University, NZ Military Academy, NZ Maritime College and Warsash Nautical College. Peter to some degree is following his father who was a Master with the NZ Shipping Co. Both by chance attended the same nautical college in Warsash, Southampton. When not onboard Peter lives with his wife and 2 children in North Eastern Thailand, hobby farming rice and other crops. Peter gained a commission in the Royal Corps of Engineers and represented New Zealand as a cyclist for 5 years winning the Oceania Games in 2000. He has always had a knack for engineering and lives for the ocean environment.
CHIEF ENGINEER (ROTATING) - RICHARD SMITH COUNTRY AUSTRALIA Richard was born in Melbourne, Australia where he completed a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Melbourne. He has been on the water all his life, with access to his family home being by water only. From a very young age he has sailed competitively in a variety of classes. Learning to maintain and repair boats was the way of life growing up. Since then he has gathered over 30 years experience on a large variety of yachts. He joins Rosehearty from the 40m Perini sailing yacht State of Grace. In his spare time Richard enjoys kitesurfing, paragliding, sailing, fishing, diving, traveling and learning about new technology. 2ND ENGINEER MARK COLVILLE COUNTRY NEW ZEALAND Mark is a highly driven and motivated individual with an ability to demonstrate a diverse range of experience working on vessels. His relationship with water started at a very young age. Coming from Omaha, New Zealand, yachting was destined to be in his blood. He began sailing small dinghies at eight years old and later progressed to large ocean yachts. After completing his national certificate in carpentry, Mark decided to pursue his passion for engineering and sailing by becoming an engineer on the fifty-meter Perini Navi is a Rose. Mark joined Rosehearty, in October 2013, he has since demonstrated solid working experience as a 2 nd Engineer and deckhand with a proficient understanding of the requirements needed to ensure safe and smooth flowing operations of chartered vessels at sea.
TENDER CAPTAIN EMERSON COUNTRY SOUTH AFRICA Emerson was born and grew up in South Africa and started sailing at the age of 6 yeas old. Emerson loves the yachting lifestyle having done one Pacific ocean crossing and 5 Atlantic ocean crossings, including one on a 45ft catamaran. He worked on 47m M/Y Coral Island for 3 1/2 years, followed by 86m M/Y Ectasea, along with running a number of smaller vessels as a Captain throughout his varied yachting career. In his spare time Emerson enjoys running, swimming, free diving, scuba diving and cycling. Emerson is always smiling because he believes life is to short not to enjoy it as much as we can. His happy disposition will ensure your ride onboard Annalu is a pleasant one. DECKHAND - HUGO THOMAS COUNTRY GREAT BRITAIN Hugo hails from Oxford, England and his passion for life at sea started as a young boy dinghy sailing on family holidays in Greece. He has been yachting for almost 3 years and prior to joining Rosehearty delivered various sailboats to the Azores and destinations around the UK. When not onboard, Hugo is a keen cyclist and recently completed a tour taking him from Oxford to Barcelona, working and staying at small farms along the way.
CHEF ADRIEN RIBET (Rotating) COUNTRY FRANCE Adrien is comfortable and adept at cooking for all clientele. His experience has been onboard sailing, racing and super yacht vessels, as well as in restaurants and private homes. From the 40m MY Atlantica Seconda, 68m MY White Cloud to Senso One, a 42m Racing Schooner in the yachting world to Chef de Partie, Le Bon Bolli, in New Zealand, a two Michelin star restaurant. Adrien enjoys working with local producers from the fields and the fishermen in the harbours. His other interests include Scuba diving, Cycling, Climbing, and Yoga. CHEF STEFAN SCHENK (Rotating) COUNTRY HOLLAND Stefan was born in South Korea, but adopted by a loving Dutch family. His childhood was spent in the beautiful coastal area in the Western part of Holland. He took apprenticeships at the most luxurious and best restaurants in Amsterdam. Upon graduation, he honed his culinary and leadership skills in working and managing several restaurants in Europe. Last year Stefan and his business partners opened their first restaurant and plans for a second are already in the making. Travelling was always one of Stefan s dreams. For six months he called South East Asia home and the local cuisine continues to be a major influence in his cooking. After six months there he joined the yachting industry onboard a 112ft S/Y Highland Breeze and later on M/Y Axioma. He has roamed the world s oceans for 4 years and comes to Rosehearty with a wealth of knowledge and an energetic attitude for serving his guests with fresh, healthy and creative dishes combining local produce, premium quality ingredients and a distinctive flair.
CHIEF STEWARDESS RENEE BOUDRIA COUNTRY USA Renee was born and raised in Rhode Island, the ocean state. Although she did not grow up on or around boats, the ocean was always a big part of life. In 2007 she graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Textiles, Merchandising,. Throughout her time in school she worked in the service industry, which led to a job as a server at The New York Yacht Club Harbor Court house in Newport. This is where she learned the art of fine service. She started working on boats in 2008, and loved the combination of traveling while doing what she loved on the ocean. Over the years she has worked on both motor and sailing yachts and is ready to use her experience to make your stay on Rosehearty memorable and enjoyable. 3 RD STEWARDESS JAMEY ENGELBRECHT COUNTRY SOUTH AFRICA Jamey is originally from the beautiful Cape Town, in the Western Cape region of South Africa. Once she completed her studies, majoring in Law and Industrial and Economic Sociology, she longed for a new challenge and sense of adventure. Pursuing a career in yachting was the perfect fit. Although new to the industry, Jamey has experience as a second stewardess on M/Y Jiva, where she spent her time eagerly learning and soaking up the way of life at sea. In her spare time she enjoys staying active and keeping fit. These activities include swimming, surfing, running and lifesaving. When by the sea she is happiest; and will make it her mission to spread the joy!