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.