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Nick Cutler
Captain

Nick 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.
Louise Sutton
Purser

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

Pete Firth
Engineer

From Steying , West Sussex

Melany Bell
Stewardess

From Auckland , NZ.