Meet The Crew
Captain Jake Dyer
Yachtmaster Offshore
Licensed
Jake grew up by the ocean on the Jersey shore and has been sailing around the British Virgin Islands among other places his whole life. His passion for sailing translates into a passion for life, as he loves trying new things and meeting new people. Jake started his working life by the ocean as a lifeguard and also volunteered as an EMT making safety his utmost priority.
Jake's love for exploring led him to Switzerland where he did a year abroad as part of his bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics and Financial Consulting at SMU. Faced with a million different paths of what to do next, he wanted to follow his passion and bought a one way ticket to South Africa where he got his captains license. This was the kickstart of his career and he has since fallen in love with giving guests a memorable experience while sharing his passion for sailing.
Hobbies: Kitesurfing, wakeboarding, skiing/snowboarding, golf, lacrosse, cooking, cards, guitar
CERTIFICATES
• RYA YachtMaster Offshore with Commercial Endorsement
• RYA VHF license
• Radar
• STW
• ENG 1
• PADI Open Water Diver
• AED & First Aid Certified
Chef Olivia Paine
STCW
Standards of Training
Certification & Watchkeeping
Licensed
Previously living by the coast in Mumbles (Wales), Olivia feels at peace by the ocean. Although she considers the Welsh coastline one of the most beautiful, she sought a warmer climate to find a more permanent spot by the sea. While completing a degree in English at Cardiff University, she enjoyed hosting dinner parties for her friends and family, exploring different cuisines and presentation techniques. After her studies, Olivia traded in her textbooks for an apron and ventured to Croatia to work as a chef on various yachts, realizing she couldn't see herself doing anything else.
Olivia often draws on her travel experiences to create delicious meals for her guests. To further enhance her excitement and knowledge of cooking with local ingredients, Olivia has completed the well-known Yacht Chef course at Ashburton Cookery School just prior to joining Borrowed Bounty. She loves sharing her enthusiasm for the outdoors with others, engaging in activities such as kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding. Moreover, she relishes bringing people together and impressing them with both the taste and presentation of her meals.
CERTIFICATES
• Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene
• Yacht Chef Certificate Ashburton
• STCW - Standards of Training Certification & Watchkeeping