LULU

Captain: Felix Brown

FELIX BROWN - Captain

Captain Felix Brown grew up on the sunny shores of Sydney, Australia, where he learned to surf nearly before he could walk. At an early age he discovered his love for the ocean, this lead to more hours fishing, diving and sailing than it did schooling, but, nevertheless he cruised through school and found himself in the boat building industry. 5 years later in 2006 Felix was eager to advance his passion for salty living and moved over into yachting, where he has since worked his way up the ranks on many prestigious larger vessels and has furthered his tickets to Captain. He has cruised extensively around the Caribbean, US East Coast, Bahamas, Mediterranean, Baltic, North Atlantic and Pacific. With an incredible amount of unique travel behind him, he is sure to guarantee his crew and guests a safe, fun and adventurous journey. Along with his natural knack for water sport, Felix has gained a semi-pro status skateboarding and is an unbelievably talented musician (drummer), snowboarder and sportsman.


AMBER ROSE – Chef

Chef Amber-Rose (AKA Squeeze), was born and raised in Durban, South Africa. Dancing, music, sporting, fishing and surf-life-saving were just a few excuses she would use to avoid her daily chores. Pursuing adventure, she joined the yachting industry 8 years ago and fell in love with the extravagance of culinary art. After attaining her degree in Sports Nutrition, she enrolled to become a chef at Prue Leith Academy of London where she passed with honours and went on to major in confectionary science. She has gained a wealth of skill, knowledge and artistic flair through her experience of living, travelling, studying and working in several countries around the globe. As an all round enthusiastic person, Squeeze has progressed from being a professional rhythmic gymnast, to a yacht master, a personal trainer and dietician, to a dive master and finally a passionate chef. With a love for healthy lifestyle and good food, she is certainly promising that cherry-on-top of an amazing adventure.

HAMISH MCCLURG – First Officer

Hamish grew up in the beautiful wine region of Hawkes Bay New Zealand and discovered a love for the ocean at a young age spending holidays away on the family boat. Growing up he participated in a range of sports, including Rugby, cricket, snowboarding and golf. After high school he studied and majored in Design and marketing at University of Otago in New Zealand and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Commerce degree.
A passion for traveling, watersports, fishing and having family in the industry, has led Hamish to pursue his career in yachting. His polite approach and willing personality will guarantee you fun onboard.

KELLY STEWART – Chief Stewardess

Kelly was born and raised in Durban, South Africa. After school Kelly obtained her Bachelors
of Education Degree from the University of South Africa majoring in English, Biology and Psychology. Kelly loves children and did Au pair work before spending a year working at a fine-dining restaurant gaining experience in silver service. Kelly then pursued her dream of traveling the world and left the sunny coastal shores of Durban for those of Fort Lauderdale.

After 5 years in the yachting industry, Kelly’s experience and additional courses to refine her knowledge in service etiquette have made her a competent all-rounder with an acute eye for detail. While Kelly loves being creative with table setting and cocktail making, she is also very organized and always looking for ways to improve the interior of the yacht and overall experience of her guests.

In her spare time, you will find Kelly in the kitchen baking up a storm, as this is her favorite hobby and her true passion.

CLAY APPLEBY - Engineer

Clay was born in Johannesburg and raised in Cape Town South Africa. He studied engineering and after finishing school he worked in many trade jobs in South Africa including machinery and conveyor systems. Clay found out about yachting through friends at home who were in the industry. He combined his technical skills from his previous jobs and passion for being on the water from racing sailboats to begin his career as an engineer.
Clay has thirteen years of engineering experience in the industry and has spent the past five years on this vessel, with the previous owners. Most of his career has been exploring the Mediterranean.
When he isn’t working in the engine room, Clay enjoys all outdoor activities and adventure sports, although scuba diving is his favorite.