MIDNIGHT

Courtland Mcdonald

Captain

Court our captain is a 500 ton (all oceans) Yacht Master whose other qualifications include STCW, GMDSS, Security Awareness Training and CPR/First Aid He is a life-long sailor and during his career he has been captain, engineer or crew in a large range of sailing vessels ranging from 40 to 197 feet. He has been successful in racing, but most of his sailing has been cruising on the US East Coast, Carribean, and Mediterranean. His log includes numerous ocean passages, including multiple Transatlantic crossings and cruising through the Pacific from Panama to New Zealand with many island stopovers en-route. Amongst his many skills, when not sailing Court is a certified Apple Developer and Applications Designer specialising in Marine IT. Court simply loves to sail and those who know him as an extremely competent and knowledgeable skipper, happy to share his experience with our guests.

Gail Clarke

Chef

Gail our chef is an RYA Yacht Master Coastal with Offshore theory qualifications, STCW, Radio Operators License, Jet Ski License, Food and Hygiene and a Commercially Endorsed Ships Cook Certificate. Gail’s passions are sailing and cooking, having spent 5 years learning to become a professional sailor and logging more than 80,000 nautical miles including 4 Atlantic crossings. Two years ago Gail decided to focus on becoming a professional chef and prides herself in making fantastic food for Midnight’s guests. When possible, her style is to use fresh, seasonal and local ingredients, cooking healthy recipes from across the globe. Her menu choices are comprehensive and versatile, catering for all dietary requirements and available on request. She is happy to adapt and tailor provisioning and catering to meet the specific needs for charter guests of any age. Gail prides herself on being a professional but with an outgoing, friendly personality that that will contribute towards a happy atmosphere among Midnight’s crew and her guests.