Authors

The Superyacht Services Guide is produced by a fantastic team of authors, all with in depth knowledge of their specific regions.

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  Caroline Blatter

  Director

  Born and educated in Argentina, and then Belgium and England, Caroline learnt to adapt to an often changing environment, and developed a passion for languages, travel and embracing other cultures.

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  Mark Acosta

  Caribbean & Central America Author

  Mark Acosta is a Professional Yacht Captain, RYA Yachtmaster and holds a Bsc Honours degree in Economics. He has been working in the Superyacht Industry since 1994 - completing 9 Atlantic crossings, and sailing over 90,000 miles.

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  Melanie Nel

  Caribbean Author

  Born in Germany, Mel grew up on the beautiful island of Madeira, Portugal. After her studies in Lisbon, she decided to go travelling, to explore the world, being multilingual and fluent in English, the world was her oyster!

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  Tristan Blatter

  World Correspondent

  Yachting has always been a major part of Tristan’s life. He spent 15 years growing up in Mallorca and Antigua on his family’s 37-foot cruising ketch, completed an Atlantic crossing and accrued over 20,000 nautical miles.

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  Simon Udal Design

  Graphic Designer

  Simon is a freelance experienced graphic designer based on the south coast of England, working with the Superyacht Services Guide since 2002. A more committed, dedicated professional work colleague you couldn't find.

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  Sam Cleverdon

  North America Author

  Growing up on the south shore of Long Island, Sam’s love of the ocean began at an early age.  Her desire to be outside and near the ocean led Sam to work on charter fishing boats throughout her college years, then after graduating, Sam decided to get into yachting and see the world! 

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  Lucie Gardiner

  Mediterranean Author

  A keen wanderlust led writer and presenter Lucie from her native London to explore more than 40 countries. She finally packed her bags and left the UK for good in 2007, traveling around the world before settling in the beautiful Mediterranean city of Barcelona.

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  Adelina Matias-Aloglu

  Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East, Asia & Indian Ocean Author

  Adelina has spent over 30 years working in all aspects of the yachting industry. She is an avid traveller and has sailed all over the Mediterranean, Adriatic and parts of the Atlantic coast.

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  Marieke Derks

  Australia, Asia, Indian Ocean and Middle East Author

  Amsterdam born Marieke grew up on the shores of the North Sea learning sailing at a young age from her father, a sea pilot. Her studies and professional career followed a path through educational technology, business development and marketing.

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  Bert van Muylwijk

  Australia, Asia, Indian Ocean and Middle East Author

  Born in an area without navigable waters the first thing Bert did when going to University in Amsterdam was learn how to sail. The yachting virus never left him! It was destiny that years later he met Marieke Derks with that similar passion.