Daniel – Senior Student Consultant

Daniel is our trusted Superyacht crew specialist and has completed two yachting seasons and two ocean crossings – the latest being a trip from Cape Town to Miami. When on dry land, Daniel is an avid climber and RYA Powerboat Level II instructor and knows Cape Town’s mountains just as well as he does the seas. Outgoing and a little wild-spirited, Daniel will make sure that you get the most out of your training and career in yachting.

Damian – Operations Manager

With a passion for travel and hospitality, Damian has worked for various high net worth individuals and exotic resorts. After years of dealing  with yacht owners, captains and crew, his keen interest in project management and outstanding attention to detail came in handy when he was recruited to head up a yacht management division in Cape Town a few years back. Damian oversees all operations, and with that, ensures Certified’s customer service exceeds expectations and students gain priceless value from their training experience. 

Conrad – Director

As Director & Instructor, Conrad can be seen both in the office and on the water providing new crew with pertinent knowledge and insight. With his superyachting background and having run the business for 11 years, Conrad has an infinite amount of knowledge on all aspects of the Superyacht Industry and ensures Certified remains up to date with international training standards and remains the #1 choice of yacht crew in South Africa.