THE ANNEX

Captain: Paul McMorris

Paul and Tanya previously had real and honest lives, , before realizing the draw of yachting as a full time career. They are now your yacht crew and welcome you onboard The Annex!
Having met in a Costa Coffee in Gatwick in 2006, they instantly did not fall in love.
However, after a four hour train journey they realized they had a mutual appreciation of each other, and later married in the idealistic Mediterranean island of Ghawdex (Gozo).
They have sailed all over both the Mediterranean and the Caribbean together, and whilst they consider Malta their home, their heart is with the BVI. They both have extensive knowledge of the BVI, and have been sailing in her beautiful waters, upon the most stunning of yachts, for over a decade.
Paul, Tanya and Katie are all very outgoing and very professional people, with the best qualifications and experience and they will make sure you feel at ease and safe at all times.
They will take pleasure to customize your upcoming trip and will make sure to make it your holiday of a lifetime.

CAPTAIN PAUL
Paul is proud to say he was sailing from before he was born. He has always had a passion for the sea and watersports. Growing up racing sailing yachts, at 16, he was the youngest ever dinghy sailing instructor in his home country of Northern Ireland.
Trained as an aeronautical engineer, he decided to leave the office in the early nougties to persue a professional yachting career and hasn’t looked back since. He has extensive local knowledge of all the islands around which you will be sailing and will always find a quiet and secluded spot if you require. Or the liveliest of bars! You will be taken to the best snorkeling spots, best sailing areas, and simply the best of everything there is to offer.

CHEF TANYA
Tanya suffers from a debilitating problem, wanderlust! Growing up as far from the sea as possible in the UK, she was introduced to yachting in 2001 whilst in Australia when she was travelling round the world. She genuinely loves to meet new people and forge new friendships. She is also an RYA Yachtmaster, and will make sure you feel at home, safe and above all pampered at all times on the yacht.
She grew up building her culinary skills by cooking with Mum and Grandma. Later she attended several schools to hone her skills. Aside from a previous job in customer service, she has a genuine love to entertain people, and has been doing so on the high seas for the last decade.
As a professionally trained swimmer, if you want to perfect your swimming technique, she’s the girl!

1ST MATE/STEWARDESS:
Katie grew up in Charleston South Carolina’s coastline and has always had a close connection to the Ocean. She started sailing at the age of 5 with her father and found a lifelong love with the ocean. She decided to sail the Caribbean in 2014, she is a qualified scuba diver and has extensive experience in chartering as the stewardess and chef onboard multiple catamarans in the BVI. Her amazing outgoing personality, attention to detail and of course the lovely cocktails she creates will make your time on The Annex simply one of the best. There is something incredible about being out on the water and working in the yachting industry that has allowed Katie to share that love with all. The Annex crew has worked together in the past and has created a true family aboard giving guests a unique experience full of the beauty from the sea and the passion from the crew.