DEBORAH ANNE

Crew Profile

Captain
Liam Wilson

Liam grew up racing dinghies in Perth, Western Australia, introduced to the sport by his father from a young age. He excelled in various classes including Mirrors, 420s, Sabres, and Flying 15s, advancing to compete in ocean racing, match racing events, and even world championships.

Alongside his competitive career, he served as the state coach for the Mirror Association and as a club coach at the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club. After initially pursuing a career in surveying and engineering within Western Australia's mining sector, Liam shifted gears in 2022. He transitioned to maritime roles, working as a skipper and instructor in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.

Liam seizes every chance to hike, scuba dive and kite surf, or even get back on the slopes to go skiing as he generally just loves being active! His love for discovering new places and experiences enriches his approach, making him a knowledgeable and engaging skipper who enjoys sharing his passion for sailing and being active with others.

CERTIFICATES
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (CE)
• RYA Powerboat Ivl 2 (CE)
• STCW with security (CE)
• ASA Instructor
• Yachting Australia instructor
• PADI advanced diver
• Drone/UAV qualified pilot
• Diploma Multimedia
• Diploma Mine Surveying Grad Cert Mine Engineering



Chef
Keagan van Blerk

Keagan is a South African adventurer, traveler, and food enthusiast. Born in Pretoria, Keagan spent most of her childhood being homeschooled. From a young age, she had a burning desire to travel the world and experience new cultures. Her love for the ocean led her to become a lifeguard, a decision that eventually opened up a world of opportunities.

Keagan's first solo adventure began after an offer to work as a lifeguard for the MSC Cruise Line in Mozambique. It was there that she discovered scuba diving, which quickly became her passion. Upon returning to South Africa, Keagan took up a job as a bartender to pay for her diving courses. Her new found love for scuba diving motivated her to pursue a career in the diving industry, and she landed a job at a 5-star dive center, where she gained invaluable knowledge and experience.

Keagan's sense of adventure and desire to explore the world led her to join a delivery on a sailing yacht as a chef, traveling from Richards Bay, South Africa to Kenya. This experience introduced her to the world of sailing, which she immediately became hooked on. During her 3-month voyage, she traveled to various islands, experiencing different cultures and local dishes. In Zanzibar, the locals introduced her to their cuisine, their way of living, and the secret of multiple spice combinations, which only fueled her curiosity to explore different cuisines further.

Keagan's fascination with food and cooking led her to attend cooking courses in Cape Town. Her creative, imaginative mind explored the world of food, and she found herself experimenting with different flavors and spices, creating unique and delicious dishes. Today, Keagan continues to pursue her passion for travel, scuba diving, sailing, and cooking. Her adventurous spirit, coupled with her love for food, has taken her on a Jane journey of discovery that has enriched her life in countless ways.

CERTIFICATES
• STCW 95
• Superyacht Culinary Certification
• Food Health and Safety Level 2