5 PALMS

Crew Profile

Captain | Daron Whyms | Bahamian

BIO: Daron was raised in the small settlement of Staniard Creek located in the largest island of The Bahamas known as Andros. It is here where his love for the seas and boats manifested. He enjoyed traveling back and forth on the Mailboat from Andros to Nassau and was fascinated by this way of transportation and the spectacular views that came with it.

At the age of eight, Daron drove a boat for the first time; a sailboat and later captained one officially. Now with over 25 years of seamanship experience nationally and internationally with a 300T International Masters License, Daron has commanded and maintained a variety of private, charter and commercial vessels ranging up to 200 feet. He takes pride in his leadership qualities and professionalism while maintaining an honest, reliable, adaptable and safe environment for guests and crew. Being a native to the Bahamas, it is especially exciting for him to be able to take guests on adventures to see the beauty of these islands as well as the marine life above and below the sea. When not working aboard, Daron enjoys DIY projects, traveling and spending time with his family.

Chief Stewardess | Chrislyn Stubbs | Bahamian

BIO: Growing up in the Bahamas provided me with the perfect gateway into the yachting realm, where I’ve built my skill set and expertise on various yachts over the past five (5) years. With a strong track record in Interior, Estate management and Provisioning, paired with exceptional shore side purser skills, I excel at crafting unforgettable guest experiences. Prior to yachting and drawing from my Business Law experiences living and working around the world inclusive of London, UK & Switzerland, I am now looking forward to a new challenge and meeting more persons from different cultures.

Chef | TBC (Freelance)