Crew Profiles: Captain Chris Twyman is originally from South Africa, and has been in the yachting industry for 7+ years. Prior to yachting he worked for South Africa Education as well as in Real Estate Sales. He left his country in 1999 seeking adventures abroad which he found on various yachts such as M/Y Allegra, M/Y Bossy Boots, M/Y CV9 & most recently M/Y Betty. Chris joined Quivira as first Mate in the summer of 2005 when the yacht was in Greece and was promoted to Captain within 8 months. Currently holding his 500- ton license, in the near future he plans to upgrade to a 1600 ton/class 4 Masters License. Chris is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys fishing, hiking, horse riding, rock climbing and recently taken up photograph. Back home, he has a 16 year old daughter, Jade who visits every year during school holidays.
Stewardess Lisa Donnelly has been living on Quivira for 2 ˝ years. She is thankful to have grown up in beautiful New Hampshire. However; being raised in snow country and longing to travel, she headed south to warmer weather. Arriving in South Florida she began exporting classic European Cars and remained here for the next 7 years, learning all aspects of the mechanics of old Mercedes, Jaguars, Austin Healy’s, etc. as well as sales & transport cargo between countries. Intrigued with the places she shipped to, she discovered a way to travel and work. With 2 Atlantic crossing on Quivira, she has now been in the yachting industry for 6+ years and is looking forward to another season in the Caribbean. She is an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, Horse Racing, Frisbee, Wine, and of course travel. She extends her hospitality to all quests, wishing to make their stay luxuriously relaxing, fun and memorable.
Engineer Paul Krier joined us in St. Maarten this past March. He hails from Boston, Massachusetts and has been in the yachting industry for more than 10 years. He currently lives aboard his brand new 58’ sail boat which he is outfitting to circumnavigate the world.
Chef Justin Remo is originally from Allentown Pennsylvania and joined the crew of Quivira in March 2006. He has over 10 years of kitchen experience, 7 of which were in fine-dining restaurants. Justin graduated from Penn State in 2001 with a Bachelors Degree in Restaurant and Hotel Management. Some of his hobbies include starting his own restaurant.
Bosun Darryn Glen has just completed his 200- ton captains licenses after residing on Quivira since last summer. He was born in the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa. 6 years ago he moved to Johannesburg, but missed the sea so much he headed back to Cape of Storms. HE enjoys surfing, wakeboarding, bee-keeping, sailing and has recently discovered spear- fishing.
Stewarddess Jessica Beard is our newest and youngest crewmember also joining us from South Africa. She has been employed on Quivira since Spring 2007 and eagerly awaits her first Caribbean charter season. Jess recently completed courses in Fashion Design and enjoys designing and making her own clothes. She brings impressive bartending skills following her employment at the famed Tiger Tiger nightclub in Durban. She enjoys staying in touch with family and friends via her addiction to Facebook.com.
Regency Yacht Vacations, Ltd. - Kathleen Mullen
PO Box 2238, Road Town, Tortola, VG1110, Virgin Islands
