Crew

Barry Cross
Captain (Rotational)
Irish

Previous Yachts: M/Y SOLARIS (40 m), M/Y CHINA (34 m), M/Y LADY LIBRA (30 m), M/Y LADY GEORGINA (48 m), M/Y CONTICO OF CAYMAN (45 m)
Interests/Languages: Voluntary pursuits, Traveling, Cycling & going to the gym, Free diving, French

Barry left his hometown of Liverpool at the age of 17 to join the Royal Navy where he spent five years and was first exposed to the idea of yachting while working briefly aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. Leaving the Navy to join the yachting industry and travel the world, he instantly found it a fascinating and more pleasurable environment to work in. Working ever since on a variety of yachts, he has cruised around many diverse locations across the globe as well as frequently visiting the popular cruising spots. The thrill of working with a close knit group of happy, young professionals and enjoying the satisfaction of fulfilling charterers’ wishes and expectations truly makes his job a real pleasure. Barry joined CYAN in 2016.

 

Michael Williamson
Captain (Rotational)
British

Previous Yachts: M/Y CACIQUE (46 m), M/Y PICK-UP (46 m), M/Y CAPRICORN (43 m), M/Y PRIVATE LIVES (37 m)
Interests: Sailing, Running, Cycling, Photography

Michael was born and raised in England. After training for seven years as a marine electronics engineer, he eagerly started his professional maritime career in 1997 and joined his first vessel as First Mate/Engineer. Michael further developed his natural leadership skills working as a Yachtmaster instructor in Hamble, UK, and later progressed to working on both commercial and private superyachts, joining CYAN in 2016. Traveling all corners of the world, Michael quickly gained invaluable experience. Having a strong engineering background ensures his guests feel completely at ease on board. He is a passionate sailor and relishes finding solutions to any challenges yachting and chartering may throw at him.

Samuel Hamersley
Chief Officer
Australian

Previous Yachts: M/Y ODESSA (49 m)
Interests: Football, Basketball, Sailing, Drone Flying

Sam grew up on the western coast of Australia, in Perth. Living on the coast he grew to love being on the water. Sam started sailing small Mirror dinghies on the river, and when he was only 13 he qualified for the Mirror World Championships in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. His family owns a small motor boat, and over the years he learnt to steer and navigate it around the coast of Perth. From this he quickly realized he wanted to work on boats following his education. Sam is quite an active person being heavily involved in AFL, football and basketball in and out of high school and still gets involved when he can in his spare time. He enjoys meeting and getting to know new people from all different backgrounds, and this is why he loves the industry he is in today.

Cyril Aubry
Chef
French

Previous Yachts: M/Y MARY JEAN II (62 m), M/Y DUBAI (162 m), M/Y SOLARIS (40 m), M/Y REVERIE (70 m), M/Y LADY TATIANA (30 m)
Interests/Languages: Travelling, Exploring new cuisines, English, French (fluent)

Cyril is from France and has long had a passion for food and fine dining. Having started his career working in restaurants and hotels, Cyril moved his expertise to the yachting industry and he hasn’t looked back since. He now has over 20 years experience in the finest gastronomic restaurants and 14 years within the yachting industry. Cyril prides himself on working confidently to provide guests with unique and bespoke menus based on Mediterranean, Italian, English, Asian, and Tahitian cuisine.