meet the crew
Meet Your Captain
Jamie was born in Zimbabwe and started out working in the field of electrical engineering and building construction. After leaving Zimbabwe in 1984 with his wife Thea and their young children, they lived for 11 years in the beautiful wilds and outdoors of Botswana.
They spent 8 years in Cape Town, and here Jamie started following his dream - he began recreational sailing around the unpredictable African wild East and West coasts and off Cape Town.
After landing a job as a Project Manager in the UK, he and Thea moved to the United Kingdom where they have lived for 10 years. Deciding a 9 to 5 job was not for him, he began to pursue a professional sailing career in the yachting industry. he’s since sailed the strong tidal waters of the Solent off Portsmouth and Southampton ,and up the West and East coast of the UK, including cross channel sailing to the Channel Islands, France and the Brittany coasts.
Jamie’s electrical engineering, building and managerial background contribute to his captain’s skills, expert seamanship and in-depth understanding of the varied mechanical, electrical and digital systems aboard yachts. He holds a RYA Yacht Master Certification and a PADI open water diving qualification.
Meet Your Chef
Thea was born in South Africa and at a very young age moved to Zimbabwe, where she met and married Jamie. She pursued careers in retail merchandising, accounting and hospitality both in Africa and the UK.
Thea has always loved cooking. While living in Cape Town, Thea owned her own bistro.
She also loves sports and the outdoors, having played tennis and hockey at club level and enjoyed water skiing.
Since moving to the UK, Thea took more interest in yachting, and immediately hopped on board with Jamie’s decision to pursue a sailing career.
She rekindled her love for cooking by attending the renowned Ashburton School of Cookery in Devon, England where she did the Mediterranean and Fish & Seafood courses. She absolutely adores putting her culinary and social skills to work for guests aboard Blue Horizon in the BVIs with her husband Jamie.
Jamie and Thea’s sailing, world travel and gourmet cooking experience, (not to mention the best BBQ's / South African 'Braai's'), matched with their warm hospitality, guarantees you the vacation of a lifetime aboard the luxury catamaran Blue Horizon.
Wall of Love for Blue Horizon's Unmatched Crew
"You two are the best at what you do. Boating, hosting, adventures, and creators of memories. But what I will leave with is your blessing of knowledge. Sharing with each of us bits of wisdom and examples of a loving husband and wife. The trust and forgiving nature we witnessed was a true testament to your 45+ years of friendship and love. Thanks for a perfect 2nd honeymoon!"
- The Sinclairs, Glasgows, & Grehans, March '24
"Your friendliness, hospitality and sailing/boat skills are amazing. The admiral chef presented us with the most wonderful meals, (We're heading home with a few extra pounds. 😊) Above and beyond in meeting all of our needs."
- The Sharps, Feb. '24
"I need all your recipes, Thea!" - Ashley '23
"Thank you for making our 50th birthday celebrations amazing! We could not have dreamed of anything better! Thea, your food was spectacular and we will miss you by breakfast tomorrow."
- Jennifer T. '23
"It has been an honor to share your home as your hospitality was truly first class. Thank you for all the laughs, all the wonderful conversations, and the fantastic food and drinks. Especially Jamie’s heavy-handed pours."
- Travis & Tina, June '23
"Jamie's itinerary and seamanship were perfect - thank you for all the activities, reservations and dinghy rides. Thea - you are a fabulous chef and storyteller. The only thing I would do differently is spend more time with you - everything else was perfect."
- Martha & Doug, May '23
"Wow, where do I start? Jamie and Thea? You two have been amazing from the moment we arrived on board until sadly we had to step off. Everything has exceeded our expectations. We never worried about a thing. Thea, you are an amazing chef, producing awesome meals. You are always on point. Jamie, your calmness and competence were very soothing throughout the week. We love your laugh, and the agendas for each island were perfect!"
- The Appletons, May '23
