Yacht Pegasus
M/Y Pegasus ~ Crew Profile
April 2006
Captain
~Paul Lyons~
American – Paul is originally from New England and has over thirty years experience, from 200ft coastal tankers to ocean going luxury yachts. Paul holds a USCG Masters of Oceans 1600T/3000T. He is STCW 95 compliant and a certified PADI Rescue Diver. Paul has extensive knowledge of the East Coast, GulfCoast, Great Lakes, Bahamas, Caribbean and Mediterranean waters. Paul has also served as Captain aboard the 155’ Feadship M/Y Lionwind, 132’ Amels M/Y Princess Marla, 131’ Palmer Johnson M/Y Unity, 105’ M/Y Fantasy and has three new yacht construction projects under his belt. Paul enjoys classic cars, riding motorcycles and scuba diving.
Purser/Stewardess
~KerryBruce Lyons~
American - Kerry is from Florida. She holds a USCG 100T Master Inland/Mate Near Coastal license, STCW 95, PADI Dive Master and is a certified Personal Fitness Trainer. Kerry has been in the yachting business since 1986, cruising the East Coast, Bahamas, Caribbean, Mediterranean and Pacific waters. During the past 19 years, Kerry has had the responsibilities of Purser, Chief Stewardess and Chef. Kerry is a sports enthusiast including water skiing, swimming and running. She is an accomplished runner including two marathons, one being the 2003 Boston Marathon. Previous boats include 155' M/Y Lionwind, 132' M/Y Princess Marla, 131' Palmer Johnson M/Y Unity, 105' M/Y Fantasy and a 76' Swan Sailboat, Tiana. Kerry has completed 3 new boat construction projects, concentrating on the research and outfitting of the galley and interior. She also excels in management of money.
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First Officer
~Will Ordosgoiti~
Venezuelan – Will is from MargaritaIsland. His credentials include a bachelor’s degree in Nautical Science at the Maritime of Caribbean University, a 3000 Ton License Venezuela, Cayman Island Endorsed. MCA Yachtmaster Oceans and is STCW 95 certified. Will has cruised North, South and Central America, Caribbean, Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea, North Pacific Ocean, Southeast Alaska, Mexico’s West Coast and Costa Rica. Previous boats include the 201’ M/V Absinthe, 132’ M/Y Excellence, M/Y Tumberry II and the 131’ M/Y Inevitable. Will speaks fluent Spanish, English and Italian.
His hobbies include running, biking and writing.
Bosun
~Jacques Heymann~
South African – Jacques is from Newcastle, South Africa. Jacques holds an RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate, is a certified PADI Open Water Diver and is STCW 95 certified. Jacques has worked on the 255’ Expedition Yacht Bart Roberts and the 413’ Lurssen, M/Y Octopus. Jacques delivered a 45’ Voyage Sailing Catamaran from Cape Town S.A. to Miami, Florida and has logged over 7000 NM. Jacques also captained the M/V Kacy Lynn, a 45’ Pilot Boat out of Ft. Pierce, Florida. Jacques interest include surfing, sailing, skim boarding, diving, snorkeling, skateboarding, kite boarding, golf, video editing, photography, computers and chess…..just to name a few!
ChiefEngineer
~Robin Herbert~
British – Robin is from East London, England. Robin holds a MCA Chief Engineer Class Y2 license, is STCW 95 certified and is a PADI Rescue Diver. Robin studied 5 years at College and Universities receiving various levels of British Engineering Diplomas. Previous boats include the 56m M/Y Allegro and the 52m M/Y Kiss the Sky. Robin was also the chief engineer on a fleet of sailing race boats in England and Norway, responsible for mechanical hardware, engines and rigging. Hobbies are scuba diving, sail racing and current affairs.
2nd Engineer
~Anthony Roberts ~
British – Anthony is from the Southern Shires of Great Britain. He grew up in a hotel and catering background. After attaining a College Degree in Engineering and working in the aerospace industry, the love of the sea called. Anthony has his RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate, HND Engineering Mechanical/Manufacture certificate, PADI Dive Instructor and is STCW 95 certified. Previous boating experience, 151’ M/Y Fortunate Sun, 118’ M/Y Nirvana , 106’ M/Y Sandy Jo, 110’ M/Y Callisto and the 145’ M/Y Blue Star. Anthony has cruised from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Anchorage, Alaska and has experience in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Ionian and Aegean Sea. Anthony enjoys swimming, scuba diving and antique restoration.
Head Chef
~Cedric Ley~
French – Cedric is from Bordeaux, France. Cedric is professionally trained through Le Cordon Bleu in London and is well versed in all types of cuisine. Cedric has worked on the 191’ M/Y Ronin, 141’ Lady Sandals, 143’ Janie2, 130’ La Covetta, 100’ M/Y Tanget and head chef for several chalets in the French Alps and was the pastry chef for one of the top 10 English Restaurants, Le Petit Blanc. Cedric is STCW 95 certified and is fluent in French, Spanish and English. When not cooking, his interests are traveling, archaeology, graphic design, animation and sport.
2ndChef
~ Eric Hallouin~
French – Eric is from Chateaudum, France. Eric has 16 years experience with a strong culinary background. His talents include Asian, Indian and Mid Eastern cuisine. He has served on several yachts, including the 143’ M/Y Koky. He has also worked in several upscaleLondon restaurants as head chef. Eric is STCW 95 certified and speaks fluent French, English and conversational Spanish. Eric’s interests are photography, chess, traveling, team sport and snorkeling.
ChiefStewardess
~Silvia Spitzlay
German - Silvia is fromSt. Goarshausen, Germany. She is STCW 95 certified, a certified PADI Open Water Diver and has a Surfing Assistant Instructor Certification with the German Surfing Association. Silvia’s previous boats include the 171’ Feadship, M/Y Halcyon Days; 164’ Feadship M/Y Iroquois and the 116’ Azimut, M/Y TV. Silvia has cruised Mexico, the Caribbean and Mediterranean Sea. Her hobbies are swimming, surfing, scuba diving, jogging, reading and photography.
Stewardess
~Ginger Clark~
American – Ginger is from Charlotte, North Carolina. Ginger is STCW 95 certified and has a B.S. degree in Communication Studies and Double Concentration in Theatre and Film from the EastCarolinaUniversity. She is a certified PADI Open Water Diver, has Lifeguard Training and is a swim instructor. Ginger’s yachting experience has been on the 141’ M/Y Positive Carry and on the 123’ M/Y Finish Line. Ginger’s interests include acting, film work, photography, writing, travelling, swimming and wakeboarding.
Stewardess
~ Adeline “Addi” Van Eck ~
South African – Addi is from Cape Town, South Africa. Addi is STCW 95 certified, a certified PADI Open Water Diver she holds a Diploma in Hotel Operations and Management and has 5 star Hotel and Restaurant experience. She has experience on board the 161’ M/Y Aurora A. Addi loves scuba diving, shark cages, travelling, hockey, going to the beach and keeping fit and healthy.
Deckhand
~Tracy Payne~
American – Tracy is from Dallas, Texas. He is STCW 95 certified. Tracy’s yachting experience includes 150’ M/Y Janie, 180’ M/Y Lazy Z and 126’ M/Y Anna Marie which has given him the vast experience in maintaining the exterior of the yacht in the most pristine condition. Experienced in the bartending and hospitality industryTracy’s upbeat personality is liked by all. Tracy enjoys reading, snowboarding and water sports.
Deckhand
~ Jill Berner ~
American – Jill is from Cannonsburgh, PA. She is STCW 95 certified. Jill’s yachting experience includes M/Y Gigi, 100’ Hargrave, M/Y Mi Gaea, 160’ Feadship and the Barbara Jean, 180’ Feadship. Jill has cruised the Great Lakes, Caba San Lucas to Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, Canada and the Caribbean Sea. Jill has all around experience including cooking for the crew and working as a stewardess but her love is being outside as a deckhand! Jill’s hobbies include swimming, snowboarding and bicycling.