C B loves the SEA - a little bit about me :)

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I've been working on and around the water for the best part of my life. 

I started sailing with my Dad in a 420 on the "light" days, and also sailed on a Manly Junior with my friend.  We were the only all girl crew and had lots of fun learning to sail.  We would get yelled at constantly by my friends family "teaching" us what to do.  Maybe that's why I stopped after a few seasons and moved on to playing on Lasers instead.   My brothers all sailed as well.  Flying Ants, Herons, 420's, Moths and more.. I guess you could say I come from a sailing background.  

When I was 20 I followed my brothers over to Greece and worked on a flotilla of yachts in the Saronic Islands.  It was an amazing experience and one I will never forget.  

After my travelling and settling back in to Aussie life I met the man of my dreams and had 2 amazing children.  I didn't want to miss any part of them growing up, so chose to not take up full time work and be a stay at home mum...... I loved every minute of it.  Money or the kids..... I chose the kids...
We did do it tough with a mortgage and  18% interest rates, one salary and a newborn.... But we made it work.  As they got older I took on part time jobs working around their school hours until one day in 2009 I was invited to work on my brothers mates brand new Lightwave 45 Grande......
OMG..... YES!!!!!!  

Well the rest is history......I am still working on and around Sydney Harbour and now Pittwater and loving it.  

I have now had 12 years experience working on different charter boats and operating my own Charter Boat and Business for the past 3 years.  I guess you could say, Boating is in my blood.  I really love it.  Sailing yachts, Motor Boats, Super Yachts, they all have a special place in my heart.

Did I mention I sailed from Thailand to New Zealand on a 56m Perini Navi as Watch Leader?????
It was amazing...... One of the most amazing experiences in my life.  I have since been lucky enough to do more and am forever grateful.