CHARTER YACHT RISK & REWARD

Captain Name: Brent Marks

Captain Nationality: American

Number of Crew: 5

BRENT MARKS | CAPTAIN | AMERICAN
Captain Brent is a born and raised South Floridian who has spent his entire life on the water. His training began as a child from his father who was a Swordfish “The Perfect Storm” Captain who turned superyacht Captain 22 years ago. In turn yachting became a family affair, with his younger brother being a Chief Officer on a superyacht and younger sister and her husband being a captain and stewardess as well, and Brent met his wife Sarah on a yacht, who was also a stewardess. He has over 13 years of superyacht experience, traveling extensively around the world by water multiple times over. Guest and crew safety is always Captain Brent’s highest priority and he knows The Bahamian waters like the back of his hand and will always be sure to find the most amazing, breathtaking spots The Bahamas has to offer. Brent calls Deerfield Beach home with his wife and 3 yr old daughter Adaline. In his leisure time, you will likely find Brent with his family cruising the Florida waterways aboard their beautifully restored classic 1978 Seacraft “Add A Line”, named after their daughter. Captain Brent looks forward to welcoming you and your guests aboard R&R and will undoubtedly ensure you will have nothing, but the best R&R yachting has to offer.

STEVIE ANDREWS | MATE & FISHING BOAT CAPTAIN | AMERICAN
Stevie has been at sea since he was old enough to swim and running boats almost as long and also calls Deerfield Beach home. Stevie will see to all your water sports, excursions, snorkeling, and fishing desires. His care and maintenance of the deck equipment ensures everything you need to have fun and relax is at hand and the yacht is always kept in ship shape perfection. Stevie is a superb surfer and fisherman and spends his free time catching the best waves or the best fish! Now sit back and enjoy a cocktail and relax as Stevie plans your next fishing excursion or perfect beach day.

ELIZABETH ZYLKA | FREELANCE CHEF | AMERICAN
Chef Liz is ready to whisk you away on a culinary adventure. Originally from the plains of the Midwest US, Elizabeth is most often found in her natural habitat, the galley! She describes her style as American Fusion/New American, and loves putting her own twist on classic dishes you know well. Elizabeth was classically trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Seattle, WA, and spent the first 7 years of her career in California and Ohio at multiple AAA 4-Diamond establishments. Always looking for a new challenge she decided to test the waters down in Florida and is loving life with the ocean right outside the galley window. As we cruise the pristine Bahama waters, be sure to bring Elizabeth your latest catch from your fishing expedition, and she can fry, grill, and sashimi your prize however and whenever you desire. Cooking for others is her main passion, and she loves to discuss recipes, cooking shows, and how her travels inspire her take on global cuisine. When she is outside the kitchen she enjoys communing with nature, biking or hiking, working out with hot yoga or the gym, and reading a good book. Chef can’t wait to share her love for food with you as you relax in the sun and enjoy paradise!

MARIJA MARTENS | CHIEF STEW | MACEDONIAN
Our extraordinary chief stew Marija comes from the beautiful country of Macedonia. She began her travels 20 yrs ago, leaving Macedonia to live in England for her studies. After her studies she set sail to the Caribbean, making St. Maarten her new home. Once she set foot on the beautiful island of St. Maarten, she started bartending jobs but her eagerness to travel and explore led to a position aboard a beautiful St. Maarten based charter yacht. Marija worked her way up to chief stew in no time at all, and ever since Marija has been sharing her loyalty, enthusiasm, hard work, charisma, and positive energy with both the crew and the guests. You will always be greeted by her smiling face, and prepare to be blown away by her amazing cocktails. Marija loves hiking, traveling and catching up with her friends on a beautiful sandy beach. Let Marija whisk you away for a trip of a lifetime aboard the beautiful R&R.

KENYAN SMITH | DECK/STEW | SOUTH AFRICAN
Our amazing Stewardess Kenyan calls South Africa home, and after completing her degree in Business and Entrepreneurship. Kenyan set out to broaden her horizons and travel the world. She taught English in South East Asia for 1 year where she developed her passion to work and interact with people. Her love for the ocean developed in her hometown Cape Town, South Africa, where she often dives, surfs and stand up paddle boards. Her love for nature and animals brings a great quality to our water sports and deck department. Kenyan will show you the way when your snorkeling the Thunderball Grotto or swimming with the Sharks of Compass Cay! Kenyan will also prepare you the worlds best cocktails while you are relaxing and enjoying the beauty of The Bahamas.