Growing up in Cape Town, South Africa, my passion for the ocean was ignited at a young age through surfing and scuba diving along the stunning coastline. In 2001, at the age of 16, I set sail with my parents and sister on a Dean 365 Catamaran, leaving South Africa behind to cross the Atlantic. Our voyage took us to Brazil and eventually to the Caribbean, where we spent a year cruising together. In Sint Maarten, I pursued a four-year apprenticeship at FKG Rigging, where I honed my skills and became competent in the art of sailboat rigging. It was during this time that I met my wife, and we were married in 2005. Our shared love for adventure led us to travel through the UK, South Africa, and eventually the United States in 2010. While my wife completed her degree, I founded The Yacht Rigger, a mobile rigging service and online parts store, serving the inland lakes of Tennessee and North Carolina. In 2014, our journey brought us to St. Petersburg, Florida, where I relaunched The Yacht Rigger as a mobile service alongside my father, Richard. What began as a modest operation has grown into a thriving, 25-person multi-service team based out of Salt Creek Marina in downtown St. Pete, thanks to the support of my fantastic business partners, Brian and Andre, and our dedicated employees. Throughout this journey, I've been incredibly fortunate to have the unwavering support of my loving wife, children, and everyone who has been a part of this adventure, from family to business partners and our exceptional team.