CAPTAIN
Dane Hunter
Growing up on the remote island of Virgin Gorda, sailing has always been a part of Dane life. Piloting Hobie Cats after school and spending family vacations on sloops and catamarans, the coves and inlets of the British Virgin Islands becoming his childhood backyard. But eventually Dane’s love of sailing would take him far beyond those familiar waters.
Seizing an opportunity to volunteer aboard The Activ, a 100 year old top gallant schooner, Dane met the vessel in Svalbard, Norway. After a month of traditional sailing in the brutally cold Arctic Ocean, the ship was home, and Dane was hooked, now convinced that his path was to become a professional skipper.
Over the next few years, Dane joined every voyage he could, helping deliver yachts up and down the Atlantic and beyond. He’s weathered storms in the Gulf of Mexico, navigated the strait of Gibraltar, and raced from the Canaries to Antigua.
By chance during one of these voyages, Dane met some owners of a BVI based boat — and they needed a skipper to show them around.
Returning to the islands where he’d first learned to sail, Dane discovered an entirely new talent: being an enthusiastic tour guide! Between his local connections and knowledge of the BVI’s countless hidden gems, he has helped visitors experience truly unforgettable vacations.
Dane is very happy to have found a home aboard Out of the Blue, where he can continue to show off his beloved islands the way they are meant to be experienced, from the sea.
CERTIFICATES
• USCG 50T Yachtmaster
• First Aid/ CPR
• SSI Advanced Open Water Diver
• STCW
CHEF
Olga Dibrova
Olga grew up in Odessa, a beautiful Ukrainian city near the Black Sea. From the beginning, it was Olga's dream to travel the world. She loves the opportunity to work with people and started as a crew agent, but the sea, traveling and boat life remained her passion.
This dream became a reality when she landed her first job onboard a motor yacht as a Stewardess, cruising the Mediterranean and Caribbean sea. Olga's passion for cooking and traveling became a wonderful mix of dreams and reality.
She enjoys exploring her surroundings, experiencing different meals and learning new cultures. This allows her to add meals to her menu that are inspired by her creativity both in presentation and flavor.
The slogan of her life: to be happy everyday, meeting wonderful people, doing what you really love and smile!
CERTIFICATES
• Ukrainian Chef Academy, Molecular Gastronomy
• Ukrainian Cake Design School
• Ukrainian Culinary School "Servis Yes"
• Ukrainian Wine Academy Sommelier Level 3 Course
• Yacht Interior Level 2 Barista/High End Guest Service
• Yacht Interior Level 2 Intro to Cocktails/Mixology
• Yacht Interior Level 2 Silver Service
• STCW10
• Level 2 Food & Hygiene
• Yacht Stewardess School
