Experience a unique voyage onboard Whisper
Captain
Simon Davison
Captain Simon has been sailing professionally since 1988. Prior to this he trained as a boat builder in Southampton, England. Super yachting has taken him all over the world, from Alaska to Cape Town, as well as the Pacific. He particularly enjoyed the Classic yacht racing, still embracing the old traditions of the sea onboard today’s modern yachts. Captain Simon has a friendly, outgoing personality and is sure to please Whisper's charter guests. In his spare time he enjoys cycling and a fit active lifestyle.
First Mate
Rory Johnson
Growing up in Cape Town, South Africa, Rory enjoyed an ocean lifestyle. Being involved with lifesaving from a young age he was exposed to sports such as surfing and free diving. As a young man he played waterpolo captaining the Western Province and spent time playing in Hungary. A passionate waterman, diver and Yachtmaster, Rory’s maritime career stemmed from a love of sailing. After crewing on boats being delivered around the Mediterranean he made the jump into the superyacht industry. Interested in rigging and sails, Rory can often be found 100ft in the air taking in the views. With a happy and enthusiastic nature Rory is sure to make your time on board a memorable experience.
Engineer
Alan "Al” Caddick
Born in Scotland, UK, Alan fast-tracked his maritime engineering career four years ago within the Royal British Navy. This led him to explore the superyacht world where the impeccable skills he picked up from the Navy have been warmly welcomed and utilized onboard Whisper. A fit and active individual, Alan instructed gymnastics and coached tennis in his younger years. Not one to shy away from a challenge, he is our go-to man for fixing anything and he looks forward to making sure your charter experience onboard Sailing Yacht Whisper is unparalleled.
Chef
Louise Martin
Chef Louise has been cooking within the superyacht industry for around twenty years, on a variety of Motor and sailing yachts, cruising around the world. The majority of her boats have been Mediterranean based, and her cooking style is so-inspired, with strong accents on fresh, healthy ingredients, sourced locally where possible, intermingled with homemade delicious desserts, pastries and breads. Whilst between boats, Chef Louise did a three-month stage at a Michelin starred restaurant in Winchester, UK, called the Back Rat. With a friendly easy-going nature, she is passionate about good food, cooking what people love to eat and introducing them to new cuisines and flavors that reflect where the boat is cruising.
Stewardess
Katrina “Kat” Hughes
Kat comes from an active and well-traveled background—born in New Zealand and raised in Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong. Prior to entering the yachting industry, she gained her Bachelors Degree in Design and worked in advertising and brand identity for four years. With a true passion for adventure, she decided to pursue a career within the maritime industry. This enthusiasm stemmed from volunteering for the New Zealand Coastguard at age 17, where she received intensive training and valuable search-and-rescue, first-aid, and life-saving experience. An avid water-sports enthusiast, Yachtmaster, and Divemaster, Kat offers a wealth of knowledge on marine life and all aspects of water-related activities. Never one to sit still for long, her go-to sports on dry land include hockey, mountain biking and archery.