5 Palms

Captain | Daron Whyms | Bahamian

BIO: Daron was raised in the small settlement of Staniard Creek located in the largest island of The Bahamas known as Andros. It is here where his love for the seas and boats manifested. He enjoyed traveling back and forth on the Mailboat from Andros to Nassau and was fascinated by this way of transportation and the spectacular views that came with it.
At the age of eight, Daron drove a boat for the first time; a sailboat and later captained one officially. Now with over 25 years of seamanship experience nationally and internationally with a 300T International Masters License, Daron has commanded and maintained a variety of private, charter and commercial vessels ranging up to 200 feet. He takes pride in his leadership qualities and professionalism while maintaining an honest, reliable, adaptable and safe environment for guests and crew. Being a native to the Bahamas, it is especially exciting for him to be able to take guests on adventures to see the beauty of these islands as well as the marine life above and below the sea. When not working aboard, Daron enjoys DIY projects, traveling and spending time with his family.

Chef (Freelance) | Jammi Huyler | Bahamian
BIO: Jammi Huyler is a Bahamian private and yacht chef with extensive experience delivering exceptional culinary experiences aboard both private and charter yachts throughout The Bahamas and the Florida Keys. With a strong background in island cuisine and classical culinary training, Jammi specializes in creating fresh, high-quality meals tailored to a wide range of dietary preferences including vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, Mediterranean, Asian, Italian, and Mexican cuisine.

Experienced as a solo chef on both motor yachts and sailing catamarans, Jammi is highly skilled in menu planning, provisioning, sourcing local ingredients and seafood, and executing seamless meal service for guests and crew alike. Known for creativity, consistency, and attention to detail, Jammi takes pride in delivering memorable onboard dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of sanitation, organization, and hospitality.

Deckhand | Kenzie Belidor | Bahamian

BIO: Born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas—sun, sand, and sea are my roots. I’m 21 years old, and my journey into the yachting industry is driven by passion and curiosity. Before diving into yachting, I spent 2 years as a Server at a restaurant, where I learned how to provide exceptional service and connect with people. In my free time, I played soccer for a local team , building teamwork and perseverance.

My love for the sea and hands-on work led me to experience exterior and maintenance roles on private yachts during my days off. I instantly knew this was my calling—there’s always something new to learn, and I thrive in this ever-changing environment.
Yachting isn’t just a job for me; it’s my passion and future. I’m excited to grow and make a meaningful impact in this industry!

Stewardess (Freelance) | Lynette Bodie | Bahamian
BIO: Lynette is a Nassau-based Stewardess, Deckhand, and licensed Massage Therapist with over five years of yachting and hospitality experience. Skilled in both interior and exterior operations, she has worked across private and charter yachts throughout The Bahamas, with expertise in guest service, housekeeping, detailing, tender handling, and deck support. Known for her warm personality, professionalism, and strong work ethic, Lynette is confident working independently or within a team and is passionate about delivering exceptional onboard experiences.