Your Crew
Brent Daw Head Captain
Crew Profile
Brent DawBrent has over 30 years global sailing experience and has accrued more than 500,000 global nautical miles from Antarctica to Alaska. His previous Captaincy roles have required complete discretion, working within private family or organization boundaries. With globally recognized Master qualifications, he also has proven experience managing staff, vessel, and charter trips. He is passionate about sharing his wealth of experience with guests, enabling them to explore and discover the islands and local areas that the yacht can visit. He has a keen interest in water sports, including snorkelling, diving, and other general water activities. Brent is proud to be the Captain onboard PACIFIC MERMAID, a yacht that offers a truly unforgettable experience. With its charm and expertly managed crew, the PACIFIC MERMAID is capable of turning your dreams into a reality.
Laura Erichsen
Laura grew up on the shores of Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, and has been on the water since before she could even walk, so her love of the ocean is paramount. Laura has extensive skills in dingy sailing along with everything within the water sports sector, gained from working in North Wales, UK as one of their Senior Water Sports Instructors. She loves to take guests exploring on the tender along the beautiful coastlines, whether it be above or below the water.
Louis Clarke
Louis was British-born and raised in New Zealand from a young age. When working in the culinary industry for 3 years, Louis was attracted to the service side of Hospitality, and after completing his Diploma in Hospitality Management, went on to work in all sectors of a New Zealand Luxury Lodge and Restaurant Management for 8 years. Louis has a huge passion for everything Food, Beverage & Service and takes great interest in how he can make you welcome onboard.
Helen Zandie
Hi there! My name is Helen and I'm from Wellington, New Zealand. I've been a professional chef for over a decade, with most of my career spent working on super yachts and travelling throughout the beautiful Mediterranean. My love of food knows no bounds and I'm always excited to try new dishes and experiment with different flavour combinations. In addition to my passion for cooking, I'm also deeply committed to environmental causes and love spending my free time outdoors, whether it's hiking through beautiful landscapes or diving into the ocean to explore its depths.
Hannah Paul
Hi there! My name is Hannah and I’m from Auckland, New Zealand. Food has always been one of my biggest loves and passions in life. My chef career begun when I started to travel and explore the world. I began to grow my repertoire, and study different cuisines throughout my travels. I cook with the idea of food bringing people together, to celebrate, to interact, and to nourish themselves. Fresh, vibrant and colourful salads, with healthy proteins and carbohydrates is the ideal spread for me. Food possibilities are endless, and I enjoy talking with people about what they would like to eat each day.
