Catamaran Aeolus

Chef Sam Middeke

Sam Middeke comes from a tight family of 4 brothers, born and raised just outside of St.Louis MO. Sam started his culinary path at a young age, always interested in learning how things are made and what it takes to get to the end goal of a completed dish. Throughout his formative years, he picked up cooking and started to pursue a restaurant job just as soon as he was able to. Working several years in private clubs and golf courses, Sam learned the work it took to be able to make this passion a career. Meanwhile obtaining an applied science degree in culinary arts from Forrest Park in St.Louis. From there his desire to grow in this industry led him to the ever growing city of Nashville TN. There he worked and learned under admirable, acclaimed chefs leading him to eventually make a name for himself as the Executive Chef of a prominent restaurant fixture in the booming Nashville culinary scene. After 5+ years in music city, he found himself exploring a new dynamic of the hospitality industry aboard Aeolus. Sam brings years of fine dining experience and a thoughtful approach to food. Sourcing locally as often as possible allows guests to experience a fresh and authentic dining experience. His goal is to show guests a creative application to ingredients while still being approachable for guests to enjoy every bite in an elegant and balanced application. All the while serving guests in whatever way necessary to ensure their time aboard is the best experience possible.

In his free time, Sam loves to stay active. Whether it's a bike ride, hiking, or kickboxing, volleyball, soccer, or anything in the water. He also loves exploring new foods and restaurants to learn and grow his craft to contribute to whatever community he finds himself a part of. If staying inside, Sam loves to roll fresh pasta and test new ingredients and recipes, as well as reading cookbooks of various cuisines and restaurants.

First Mate Elizabeth Bork

Qualifications

-ASHBURTON COOKERY SCHOOL GRADUATE: DEVON, UK

-YOGA ALLIANCE CERTIFIED YOGA INSTRUCTOR (RYT 200)

- SPECIALIZING IN VINYASSA FLOW & SUP YOGA

-PADI OPENWATER DIVER -DANCE/FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

-7 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE EVENT & MEETING PLANNING INDUSTRY

-SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER -FOOD & SAFETY LEVEL 2

-CURRENT BRITISH RED CROSS CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING

-MASTER ORGANIZER -ENTERTAINER EXTRAORDINAIRE

From a young age, Elizabeth always new she was going to be a dancer. After years of hard work and dedication, she realized her dream at the age of seventeen and began dancing with the Radio City Rockettes. Over the next eight years, she kicked her way as a Rockette throughout the entirety of the US, and joined music video & television productions with the likes of Pitbull and Beyoncé. After her performing career, Elizabeth transitioned to the event planning industry, where she got to show off her natural knack for organizing and creativity. With the mainland experience” out of her system, it was time she moved to the islands. First up -Maui! Here she worked on day charter boats where she met the love of her life, Captain Mayon. For the past three years, Elizabeth has been the chef, first mate, hostess, and ringmaster of fun for all ages. She receives rave reviews for her culinary delights, cocktails of the day & entertainment tours, all while ensuring Captain Mayon has a reliable deck hand to guarantee a safe passage. But don’t think that her strengths end there. Elizabeth exudes a tranquility to the guests that is based on her lifelong practice of yoga and meditation, allowing everyone the opportunity to absorb the soothing nature of the sea. You can’t go wrong with Elizabeth- from her attention to detail, to her carefully crafted cocktails, the sunsets will be all the sweeter knowing you are in her care.

Mayon and Elizabeth fell in love on the beaches of Maui, Hawaii as two young, adventurous, ocean lovers. Lucky enough for them both, their fist encounter was as unknown roommates who happened to move in under the same roof of a mutual friend. At first sight they knew that keeping the social norm of don’t date your roommate” was out of the question!

Their kindred spirits attracted them together from the very first night they met, where an impromptu sunset sailing trip on Mayon’s Hobie 18’ took them well into the night. After their love at first sight”, the duo went on countless more Maui adventures before moving aboard a Cosmos 49’ catamaran in Thailand. After sailing that boat to Sri Lanka they solidified their joint dream of running their own charter boat and started their career together as captain and hostess. Mayon and Elizabeth’s togetherness is the solid core on which their charters are built, putting their guests at ease no matter the challenge. They are passionate for the trip they deliver, cultivating a feeling of adventure and well being, that is sure to last far beyond your time in their care.

Captain Cameron Channing

Qualifications

RYA Yacht Master Offshore (Sail & Power) Commercially Endorsed

PADI Dive Master

RYA Power Boat 2

RYA Personal Watercraft

GMDSS Radio License

VHF & SRC Radio Certificate

Super Yacht Deckhand Course (2014)

SAS Day Skipper Instructor & Examiner

Frist Mate Jada Dickie

Qualifications

STCW 95 (updated in 2019)

Smart Serve Certification (2016)

Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering (2020)

Quarterdeck Hostess Academy (2016)

Born in South Africa, and growing up on a safari near the coast, Cameron has always been on or near the water. Jada was born and raised in Toronto, Canada and has always thrived in fast-paced environments with a strong emphasis on service and food.

We met for the first time in 2017 while working seasonally for a flotilla company in Croatia. After working for 3 successful seasons in the Mediterranean, we decided to head to the BVI to pursue our careers as a captain and chef team. Since then, we have worked together for 3 busy seasons in the BVI, 1 season in the Bahamas and have taken numerous trips down to Saint Vincent & the Grenadines. We have worked primarily on sailing catamarans in the 50-60 ft range comfortably. We enjoy curating the perfect vacation for our guests and love hosting different groups on board.

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