Stephen Burke
Captain
Stephen was born and raised in rural New South Wales, Australia. He was always one to be involved in various sports and learned how to sail small catamarans at the age of 10. Notably, he represented his home state in field hockey as a teenager. Immediately after graduating High School, he attended the University of Wollongong NSW, to study exercise science. He later received his Bachelor of Science degree and worked as a personal trainer, before the overwhelming urge to travel overseas grew. At 24, Stephen set forth on an adventure beginning in Europe. While the Balearic in islands of Spain, he discovered the once unknown life of yachting and completed his trans-Atlantic crossing on a 75' sloop in 1996. Shortly after that, he began working as a junior deckhand aboard 140'-170' motor yachts. Along the way, Stephen has been well mentored by prolific Captains in the industry and worked his way through the ranks steadily for over 21 years from Deckhand and Bosun to Deck Officer and Captain. His welcoming demeanor, enthusiasm for travel, and keen sense of leadership lend themselves perfectly to the role of captain.