 David
Pate
MCA Ocean Yacht Master
Before embarking on his sailing profession, David graduated from
Leeds University and began a career in Hotel and Restaurant Management.
Qualifying as a Chef, David soon rose to the position of Regional
Director for Alfa, a privately owned group of leisure hotels.
He eventually went on to own and operate his own boutique hotel
and restaurant in Somerset, England. David has over 20 years experience
in the catering and hospitality industry.
David's passion for sailing began with a corporate day sail on
Southampton waters in 1994. Once bitten by the sailing bug, he
progressed into racing Sigmas, and ultimately won the prestigious
Cervantes & Kinross Trophies, first in class and overall in the
Royal Offshore Amateur Race to France. After gaining his certificate
as an MCA Ocean Yacht Master, David went on to gain valuable sailing
experience delivering yachts for clients worldwide. Along with
his wife Kim, he has sailed extensively in the British Virgin
Islands [BVI] and both the Leeward and Windward Caribbean Islands.
In 2007 David accepted the Captains position on Lumahai and delivered
her from Annapolis to the BVI enjoying a season chartering and
cruising the BVI, Turks & Caicos and Bahamas.
David's strength lies in his versatility and flexibility. With
over 14 years of sailing experience, he instills confidence as
an extremely competent Captain. David's standards of excellence
will make your experience on Lumahai a memorable one.
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 Kim
Pate
Chef and First Mate
Kim grew up by the sea in Southampton, England. After spending
many years in the Hotel and Restaurant business, she has developed
a superb culinary repertoire. As a Qualified Hospitality Specialist,
she worked as a high profile events coordinator for British Government
Cabinet Ministers and politicians.
Kim started sailing 13 years ago when she met David. The couple
bought their own boat where she quickly learned the basics of
sailing. Subsequently, she attended the U.K. Sailing Academy where
she earned her Royal Yacht Day Skipper qualification while battling
sub zero temperatures in March snowstorms and gales in the English
Channel.
Cruising over the past 10 years with David, Kim has experienced
an eclectic collection of cultures and culinary styles. She delights
in providing gourmet meals and her homemade deserts are a great
finale to her marvelous cuisine.
As Master Deck Hand and Chef, Kim is equally at home above or
below decks. She makes guests feel welcome aboard Lumahai and
puts forth every effort to accommodate each individual guest…
and … if you do have to ask, the answer will most certainly be
yes we can.
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