Nothing makes me truly happier than the combination of adventure and nature, so I can't believe my luck being able to work in remote Fiordland.

I'm a trained chef with many years of experience in high end kitchens in both NZ and overseas. The freshness and quality of the seafood that we get to work with on board Flightless is second to none and I can't wait to share my creations with you. I'm also embracing the variety of skills that come with working on a boat with a small team. Oh, and you'll find me giggling at most things and happy to jump into the water at any opportunity.

I've worked on boats since I was 15-years-old. I am also a very keen recreational fisher and hunter so Fiordland is naturally home. For more than a decade I've crewed and subsequently skippered the DOC vessel GV Southern Winds. During this time I was involved in marine research and monitoring programmes conducted throughout the FMA. I was an original 'Guardian of Fiordland', contributing to the development of the Fiordland Marine Conservation Strategy. I'm still a guardian and when I'm not commercial fishing I have the pleasure to skipper Flightless and share my knowledge and stories with you.

I simply love Fiordland and working in an environment where you never know what is going to happen for the day. I'm a trained chef; born and bred in Christchurch with a love for travel but there is nothing like coming home... and there are no words for being able to cook what you want and work with such fresh ingredients all the time whilst getting to know the people you create meals for.  Asides from compulsive baking you'll also find me running the tender and machinery, diving and free-diving as well as taking you for walks through the National Park.. I already look forward to meeting you.

As an introduced species to New Zealand and endemic to the Andes range, I have developed surrounded by mountains, both here and all around the world. I have just  migrated to Wanaka and been lucky enough to have found Pure Salt, whom have captured me and offered an incredible part-time home in the land of the fiords. I’m a life lover who is always “game” to make any time a good time, you will see me running all over the Flightless while hitting myself against every door, roof and table, but I will always have time for you, no matter what. Also, I happen to be a good cook, and will try to prove that in the days we’ll share

On the lower deck is the engine room, storage lockers and of course accommodation. Our consent allows for 12 passengers but she actually sleeps a lot more. There is one quad bunk room with bathroom attached, and 4 double/twin cabins, each with their own ensuite. So there are plenty of beds and configurations to choose from or play paper, scissors rock over.

On the main deck you’ll have the galley and saloon. The huge covered back deck has lots of space, shelter from the elements and even heating. There are also solid macrocarpa tables and seating; our hiab and a large dive platform with ladder for easy access to the water.

The top deck holds the wheel house and separate seating area as well as another viewing deck and of course the hot tub to warm up after long snorkelling, hunting and kayaking missions .. or simply to better enjoy your wines.

CABINS

• 4 x Double/twin. Each cabin has a queen bed with single bed above and an ensuite with shower and toilet.
• 1 x Quad. This cabin has 4 single bunk beds with an ensuite with shower and toilet.

Loads of space and toys