‘Stew Crew Award’ went to Michaela Letley of M/Y AWOL. Michaela has been forging a career in yachting for more than four years and enjoys the challenges, fast pace work environment and the great detail crew put in to every aspect of their Jobs

Joint winner of the ‘Best Newcomer Crew Award’ was David Langlois of M/Y AWOL. David takes pride in what he does and with his extensive yachting experience and his friendly, energetic nature he finds joy in meeting expectations of all the guests from trips ashore to find stretch of sand or little sweet beach café etc. David is also a certified freediving instructor and enjoys underwater photography and spearfishing.

Best ‘Deck Crew Award’ went to Jason Lambert of M/Y AWOL. Jason grew up in Cape Town and, as an avid bodyboarder/surfer, has always a love and passion for this ocean. He followed this passion to find a career in yachting and can’t imagine doing anything else.

Other AWOL crew members were also category finalists for the Awards, with Slaven Mehic a finalist for the ‘Chief Engineer and ETO Crew Award’, and Giverny Jade a finalist in the ‘Chief Stew Crew Award’ category.

IYC is exceptionally proud of AWOL for this formal acknowledgement of the caliber of her crew and commends them all for this impressive achievement. With so many of the yacht’s crew topping their field, guests of AWOL can be assured of an incredible charter when on board. The crew are dedicated to creating exceptional guest experiences and the yacht has proved itself time and time again as a charter favourite. The crew have also worked hard to ensure that the impact of the yacht on the oceans she enjoys is as low as possible, with initiatives including joining the Clear Ocean Pact.

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