Crew Profile


more Amore - Tortola, BVI
Pete & Niki	Moorings Crewed* 6200 Catamaran*

CAPTAIN: Pete Clapp Place of Birth: England	CHEF/HOSTESS: Niki Payne Place of Birth: England
Qualifications: Pete has worked in the Watersports industry for over 20 years and in that time gained many qualifications and considerable experience; these include RYA commercial offshore Yachtmaster, powerboat and windsurfing Instructor as well as a BCU canoe and kayak coach. He regularly skippers corporate regattas on the south coast of England and has completed many Atlantic crossings. Pete is a confident, capable Captain who safely steers his guests through the beauties of the British Virgin Islands. His personal skills, friendly service and extensive knowledge of the islands ensure an unforgettable time aboard More Amore.	Qualifications: Niki holds Level II Food Hygiene, STCW 95, and has a Bachelor in Education - Honory degree. Over 10 years sailing experience including 3 years in charter, and extended cruising in Europe and the Caribbean. Niki takes care to tailor food and wine menus as per guests' preferences to ensure comfortable dining afloat. She enjoys cooking with the freshest ingredients incorporating local produce where available, to create a variety of flavoursome, wholesome dishes that compliment a sailing experience in the Caribbean.
Languages Spoken: English	Languages Spoken: English

Areas Traveled: We have sailed many thousands of miles together on our own, and private yachts. The biggest journey was to get married and sail out to the British Virgin Islands-a fantastic honeymoon! Also travelled in the US and throughout Europe.
Crew Comments: Currently on our Forth season with the Moorings, we consider ourselves to be a very capable, thoughtful and flexible team who work hard to ensure you experience the vacation of a lifetime. From delicious dining and 'champagne' sailing, to the personal snorkelling tours and mixing Captain's cocktails, we are passionate about each and every aspect of our charter service. We feel privileged to spend each day in paradise, and take great care and pride in sharing 'natures little secrets' with you all, aboard the luxury 62' Catamaran, "More Amore". WE ARE NONSMOKERS!
Testimonials: "We feel as though we hit the jackpot with Pete & Niki and More Amore. The meals were sensational. Pete & Niki were born to do this job. They love people and life. They were both competent and fun. Would recommend them highly." - Cincinnati, OH
"This was our first time on a sailing vacation of any sort and while the Caribbean was gorgeous and the islanders friendly, what truly put us at ease and made the experience a pleasure was the crew. Niki and Pete are professional, kind, fun and thoughtful individuals and true assets to The Moorings". - St. Paul, MN
If unforeseen circumstances prevent the crew from hosting the charter, another competent crew will substitute.
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