Il Capo - Crewed Motor Yacht Charter

Captain - Russ Nelson
Captain Russ Nelson’s love and respect for the water started many years ago, family boating since the age of five, and has grown ever since. He started boating on Cooperstown lake where he was an enthusiastic member of the ski club specializing in barefoot water skiing, speed skiing and seven person pyramids. After finishing music collage in Syracuse Russ headed to Nashville where he attended Belmont College while working in the entertainment business, Warner Brothers and Poly Gram records. After graduating Russ started working on Barbra Mandrels yacht, the Lady Encore making the voyage down the Mississippi to Florida and on to the Bahamas where Russ did his first charter in 1983. Since then he as navigated many beautiful destinations of the world. First several years cruising all of the Bahamian Islands then taking three retired Navy Pilots on a Hinckley sail boat through the South Pacific, a trip of a life time. He then continued to sail the Caribbean to Trinidad and up to New Brunswick Canada. Captain Nelson has also built 3 yachts in Italy, one in Spain and the Cacique in Vancouver Washington. After building these vessels he cruised the Med; Italy, France, Spain, Greece and the Pacific North west. Russ has been in the entertainment business all of his life while enjoying music and many of the beautiful destinations of the world.
He considers the Bahamas as one of his homes, Crystal clear blue water, great reefs, fresh food and wonderful people. It would be his pleasure to share these wonderful destinations and give you a cruise of a life time.

Chief Stewardess - Emily Durso
Emily was born and raised in Long Island, New York less than a mile from the beach. Living so close to the water has taught her to love the sea and everything it has to offer. Emily studied hospitality and finished her education with a degree in Tourism Management. She began her maritime career working on Royal Caribbean Cruise ships and has always had a passion for travelling. Since landing her first yacht job, Emily has been to 17 different countries. Her favorite place she’s ever been is Thailand where she went diving with whale sharks. She loves meeting people from around the world and looks forward to creating the best experience for all guests!

First Mate - Ryan Lynch
Ryan is from Long Island, New York. After growing up close to the water Ryan knew he wanted it to be a part of his career. He attended the Marine Mechanic Institute in Orlando Florida and shortly after began Yachting. Ryan has been in the industry for 3 years in which time he has traveled to several different Islands in the Bahamas. His charter experience and passion for all outdoor sports adds a fun atmosphere to our crew. Ryan is always ready to take on a new adventure and looks forward to sharing it with others!

Chef – Sandra Primeau Campos
Chef Sandra is passionate about cooking and enjoy working with the freshest ingredients to prepare simple straight forward dishes that showcase the ingredients. She ran her own catering company, Sandra Lee’s Catering, preparing menus for wide variety of clients and events requiring a broad range of cooking styles.
Well versed in a variety of cooking styles and cuisines. Sandra can create menus and/or adaptations of dishes to meet special dietary needs and preferences of guests and crew. Her training and experience on yachts and in catering has given her the ability to be very flexible and adaptive to changing situations.