CREW PROFILE

Captain Nick Cutler is a hands-on professional who has logged more than 100,000 nautical miles at sea during a 20-year career starting in Sydney Harbor and encompassing all of the worlds major oceans. A qualified shipwright, Nick brings a broad engineering and boatbuilding background to compliment his extensive yacht racing and management experience. An extensive knowledge of the best cruising grounds in the Caribbean and Mediterranean Seas, Nick can confidently plan and execute the best itineraries for FREEDOM's guests. Nick operates under a current MCA Deck Officers Class-4 certification with a command endorsement to 3,000 grt.

Purser Louise Sutton is also a holder of the Yachtmaster Ocean certificate with Commercial Endorsement and is more than qualified to captain in her own right. Lou is a detail-oriented professional with extensive worldwide cruising experience focused on meeting the needs of her employers and their guests.

Nick and Lou are a consummate professional couple who can handle the needs of the most demanding guest while maintaining a fun and light hearted atmosphere on board.

James Hutchison
Chef
Growing up in Hobart Australia, James has 10 years professional culinary experience. As a result, James likes to prepare his fresh dishes with a Seafood and Italian bias. He enjoys cooking from the “Mediterranean” style kitchen and ensures that he uses only market fresh ingredients, to produce his fine standard of cuisine which compliments the seasonal sailing environment. James willingly caters to any individual tastes and requirements.

Melany Bell
Chief Stewardess
Auckland, NZ


Anton Parker
Mate
Anton hails from Southend on Sea, England, and has rarely strayed far from the water with a long family tradition afloat. Anton has raced and cruised both modern and classic yachts. Complementing "Freedom's" sailing team Anton also holds his RYA Yacht Masters Certificate. Formerly a professional Lifeguard amongst other careers, he ensures that safety and fun on the water are guaranteed as he leads our water sports programme.

Pete Firth
Engineer
Steying , West Sussex