NEENAH Yacht Charter

Captain: Michael Souther

CAPTAIN MICHAEL SOUTHER
Mike was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale and has spent a majority of his career traveling the globe competing in fishing tournaments and chasing billfish. He has worked for multiple programs traveling majority of the Bahamas, Caribbean, Pacific coasts, as well as the northeast Atlantic, Bermuda, Costa Rica, Panama and so much more. In his off time, he spends time with his two daughters and lovely wife, either boating or camping at his cabin in the woods of North Carolina. Some of his hobbies include woodworking, welding, hunting, fishing, surfing, kite boarding, or anything involving being on the ocean.


ENGINEER ROBERT BOUCHARD
Bob grew up in Northern New Jersey. He spent the first 3 years of his yachting career building yachts in Staten Island. This allowed him to get very familiar with the inner workings of yachts. He went on to earn the chief engineer title on multiple yachts over the past 15 years. His interests include sports cars, diving, and fishing.


FIRST OFFICER OWEN GARCIA
Owen grew up in Northeast Georgia, just outside of Athens. He worked on a hay/horde farm as well as in restaurants around Athens. He has spent many years in yachting and has previously worked on a 45M Christensen and a 50M Trinity. His favorite part of the job is exploring new places and fishing. Owen’s hobbies include weightlifting and archery.


BOSUN AMANDA ULRICH
Amanda grew up in Michigan where her love for water began. She spent a lot of her time on the freshwater lakes kayaking, wake surfing, and paddle boarding. After graduating from Colorado State University she decided to further immerse herself in the maritime industry. Amanda’s favorite aspect of yachting is sharing her love for the sea with guests and her crewmates alike. She has an adventurous spirit and a love for the outdoors. In her free time, you’ll find her fishing for her next trophy fish and taking part in a variety of water sports.


DECKHAND MASON STORM
Mason grew up in Copley, Ohio. He started his career working in country clubs, ski resorts, and some light construction work. He has previously worked on a 35M Benetti, 50M Westport, and assisted in many yard periods on an assortment of different yachts. His favorite thing about the job is meeting people from all over the world and getting to be in the sunshine all day. His hobbies include soccer, drawing/sketching, and hiking in the wilderness.


CHEF NOAH AGUILAR
Noah grew up in the desert of Arizona. He got his start cooking in restaurants at 15 years old. Since then, he has worked in different restaurants all over the country, until he decided to join the yachting industry in 2008. He has worked on several yachts ranging in size from 35-60M. Noah’s favorite part of the job is experimenting with different cuisines to create new, spectacular dishes. In his off time, he runs a distillery, rock climbs, hikes, scuba dives, and challenges himself with new DIY projects.


CHIEF STEWARDESS NICOLE RANBY
Growing up in a beach town in New Jersey, Nicole has always felt comfortable near the ocean. After graduating university, she realized she may not be ready for a desk-job in finance just yet! She was introduced to yachting by a friend and has never looked back. Coming from a family of restauranteurs- cocktail making, decorating, and entertaining are in her blood. She has been chief stewardess on several yachts, ranging from 37- 50M. Nicole is dedicated to making your time aboard Neenah the best holiday of your life. In her free time, Nicole loves practicing Pilates, fishing, and exploring new cities.


SECOND STEWARDESS RACHAEL AVARA
Coming from the heart of Baltimore, Maryland, Rachael serves as the Neenah team's 2nd Stewardess. With half a decade of experience on super yachts, Rachael has mastered the art of approachable luxury, offering guests prompt and friendly service, always accompanied by her signature smile.

Beyond her impeccable stewardess duties, Rachael boasts a rich background in luxury events, specializing in the art of floristry and table design. Whether on land or navigating the high seas, she's renowned for crafting stunning and memorable occasions. Off duty, you'll find Rachael at home with her husband and their lively Catahoula pup, Odie. In these cherished moments, she finds the perfect balance between professional excellence and life's simple joys.


THIRD STEWARDESS KEALY FLYNN
Kealy was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, FL, which gave her a glimpse into the yachting industry from a very young age. She went to the University of Central Florida to earn a degree in hospitality management. During her time there, she worked for both Disney and Universal. After completing her degree, she decided to return to Fort Lauderdale to begin her journey in yachting industry. Her favorite part of the job is traveling, meeting people from all over the globe, and creating lifelong memories for the guests. Some of her interests include traveling, photography, horseback riding, and all things reality TV.