ODIN

Captain: Jacques Broodryk

Jacques Broodryk - Captain

Languages Spoken: English and Afrikaans

Jacques hails from a coastal town just outside of Cape Town in South Africa, right in the heart of the wine region. As a child, he spent his days at the beach surfing, diving, fishing, or boating with his father. He’s loved boating from a young age, and after working for two years as a forensic accountant in London, England, he left city life behind and returned to his roots. In 2002, he started working on large sailing yachts and then transitioned into motor yachts, working on charters in the Mediterranean for five years. His career took him to Madagascar, where he managed a charter company, and to an expedition yacht, where he traveled and completed a circumnavigation before he settled into working on ODIN in the Western Atlantic to be close to his wife and children. Jacques spends his leisure time surfing, diving, fishing, and spending time with his family on camping trips, bike rides, and even tea parties with the kids. Of all the places he’s seen around the world, Indonesia is his favorite with its legendary surf.



Chef Gavin Skolnick – Chef

Languages Spoken: English

Gavin is an attorney by trade but chef by passion. He studied law, but very quickly realized after surviving cancer, that financial success wasn't the key to his happiness. He enjoys exploring the globe, cooking for incredible people who share his passion for great food, wine and company. Gavin’s philosophy is to showcase his natural talent for pairing ingredients and treating them with respect.



Ryan DeLuck – Mate

Languages Spoken: English

Ryan DeLuck was born in Springfield, MA, and lived there for 5 years until his family moved to Port St. Lucie, FL. Growing up he enjoyed playing hockey, the beach, and going fishing on his father boats. Ryan knew from a very young age that he was passionate about the ocean and wanted to pursue a career in the marine industry. Ryan has been working in the yachting industry for 5 years now on vessels ranging from 100’ to 170’ and in those 5 years he has traveled to Alaska, the Med, New England, and the Caribbean. Along his travels his favorite place so far is the Scottish Highlands. On his free time, he enjoys hiking, playing hockey, photography, spending time with Nicole, and visiting his family.



Nicole Fowler – Chief Stew

Languages Spoken: English

Nicole was born and raised in New Jersey where she frequented the Jersey Shore every summer for family vacations. It was nearly impossible to drag her out of the water and with that, she always knew the ocean would somehow be a big part of her life. She then moved to New York City to attend Parsons School of Design while also waitressing at a few NYC restaurants. Since graduating, Nicole has worked for several ad agencies as a digital graphic designer, gradually working her way up the ladder. Throughout this time, Nicole's love for travel took off. She spent summer holidays at her friend’s lake house, sailed through the Greek and Croatian islands, ate her way through Spain and Italy and tasted the wines of Bordeaux and Champagne. Her passion for travel, the ocean, creativity and hospitality has brought her to the yachting industry where her goal is to keep a smile on your face, a cold drink in your hand, and help you make memories that will last a lifetime. The yachting industry has brought Nicole and her boyfriend, Ryan, together, and on their free time, they enjoy bike riding, being active, exploring the outdoors and trying new restaurants together.



Andrea Hinkley- Second Stew

Languages Spoken: English

Angela, is originally from Muncie, IN. She has spent some time in Chicago, IL and Nashville, TN but ultimately decided to call Florida home. Angela came into her own as a full-time hair stylist in Sarasota and would spend much of her free time traveling to some of the most beautiful beaches that Florida’s west coast has to offer. When it came time for a career change she looked no farther than the wonderful world of yachting and became a yacht stewardess. In her short 2 years in the industry, she has mastered her craft and hasn’t looked back! Yachting has given her the opportunity to meet new people from around the world, see beautiful destinations, and continue to grow as a professional. Angela enjoys the challenges and adventures that yachting brings. Her warm personality and positive attitude make her a great team player. She enjoys her maritime profession and looks forward to working with the crew to ensure that you have a fantastic time and memorable experience while on board.



Ian Stacey- Deckhand

Languages Spoken: English

Ian was Born in Boston and raised in the Mount Washington Valley in New Hampshire. He grew up skiing, hiking, and boating with his family. After high school, Ian joined the Navy as an Aviation Technician and was stationed out in California. His sense of adventure didn't end there. He bought a 1-way ticket to Australia by himself where he worked and traveled for a year. This is where Ian met his first yachty's who e-mailed him a complete guide on how to start a yachting career. After 3 seasons in the industry, Ian moved back home to become the Vice President of sales for his family's distribution business. But after 4 years, his love for the water, travel, and adventure brought him back to the wonderful world of yachting where he is working towards running his own boat and eventually becoming a yacht broker. Ian hopes to share his passion for the water with all of the guests he has the pleasure of working for. When he's not working, he is usually diving, playing with his dog, traveling, golfing, or planning his next vacation.