Born in London but raised in Cape Town, South Africa, from a young age, Connor grew up around the ocean and has always felt most at home on or in the water. His love for water sports, diving and adventure eventually led him to a career at sea. When he’s not working onboard, he spends much of his free time in Namibia, where he has developed a real passion for wildlife, nature and conservation.
Connor started his yachting career in 2022 aboard a newly built 80-foot sailing catamaran in Gdańsk, Poland. What began in the Baltic quickly turned into an adventure that took him through the Kiel Canal, into the Mediterranean and across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. Since then, he has sailed throughout the Bahamas and along the East Coast of the United States, completing two transatlantic crossings and clocking up more than 30,000 nautical miles along the way.
Life on the water is something Connor genuinely loves, and sharing that with guests is one of his favorite parts of working on charter yachts. As a scuba diving Instructor, he’s always keen to get beneath the surface, but he’s just as happy e-foiling, fishing, wakeboarding, snorkeling or heading out on the tender. Whether he’s helping someone try a new water sport for the first time or taking guests out to explore a great dive or snorkel spot, he brings plenty of energy while always keeping safety and enjoyment at the forefront.
Behind the scenes, Connor enjoys the hands-on side of yachting just as much. His experience includes tender operations, exterior maintenance, sail handling, solo offshore watches and the day-to-day work that keeps a busy charter yacht running smoothly. Having worked with owners and charter guests from around the world, he understands the balance between being professional and attentive while still helping create the relaxed, fun atmosphere that makes a great charter.
Away from yachting, Connor enjoys keeping active and challenging himself. He’s a keen runner and endurance athlete and has completed an Ironman 70.3. When he gets the chance to slow things down, he’s equally happy getting off the beaten track, exploring somewhere new or spending time surrounded by nature.
Easy-going, adventurous and always up for a challenge, Connor takes pride in making sure guests feel comfortable, safe and able to make the most of every moment onboard. As Mate aboard Ohana, he’s excited to share his love of the ocean, the outdoors and a good adventure with everyone who comes aboard.
Connor’s Charter/ Delivery Experience | 30,000+ NM
Caribbean: British Virgin Islands (BVI), US Virgin Islands (USVI), St. Maarten, Anguilla, St. Barths, Antigua, Guadeloupe, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Bonaire & Curacao (ABC)
Greater Caribbean & Atlantic: Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Dominican Republic
USA East Coast: Florida, South Carolina, Newport (Rhode Island), Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard
Mediterranean: Spain (Barcelona, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca), France, Corsica, Sardinia
Baltic & Northern Europe: Poland, Baltic Sea, Kiel Canal, Bay of Biscay, Atlantic Crossing (westbound) x2
Connor's Qualifications
—Yachting—
STCW 95 | SAMSA
Advanced Deckhand Course | RYA
Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory | RYA
Powerboat Level 2 | RYA
Dayskipper | RYA
Competent Crew for Sail and Power Craft | RYA
VHF Radio Operation | RYA
Radar | RYA
Diesel Engine Course | SAMSA
Personal Watercraft Certificate of Proficiency | RYA
BVI Work Permit | RYC
—Water Safety + Scuba Diving—
PADI Divemaster (Instructor Candidate)
Elementary First Aid
Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
Personal Survival Techniques
—Wellness—
Interests: Hiking, Triathlons, IronMan Athlete, Water Polo, Board Sports, Running, E-Foiling
