Sea Owl

Captain - Michael Sharrow | American

Throughout Michael’s nearly thirty-year career as Captain and crew on various chartered, private, recreational, delivery boats and yachts, he has been blessed with unique opportunities to travel the world and cross nearly every ocean. Having experience in freelance and delivery work has allowed Michael to grow his experience and knowledge on a variety of boat builds and familiarize himself with different systems. Michael is extremely competent in yacht mechanics and electrical, international shipping and receiving, itinerary planning and all over maintenance, care and management. He has received extensive training and experience in Marine Environment and sailed throughout the world being blessed to visit more than 100 different countries, thousands of islands, and meet many amazing people from all over the planet along the way. He has had the opportunity to live in Japan, Europe, and now calls South Florida his permanent home. It has been a truly epic adventure and Michael looks forward to continuing it on board SEA OWL!

Languages: English, Basic Japanese, Basic Italian, Basic French, Basic Spanish
Qualifications: RYA/MCA Yahtmaster Offshore 200 ton. Commercially endorsed, USCG license 100 ton. Commercially endorsed

Stewardess – Hanna Lennie | English

Hanna originally grew up in the west country in England. Her travels have taken her all across the globe and she now resides in Florida. She has a strong background in hospitality and following college, resided in Australia for four years. While here, she managed a restaurant in an off the grid resort in Queensland where the Great Barrier Reef meets the Daintree rainforest. Her passion for travel and adventure led her into a career in yachting. She entered the industry over six years ago and has since worked on both private and charter vessels from 50’ – 360’ meeting and catering to people of all nationalities. She has extensively sailed around the Mediterranean, London, Florida, the Bahamas, Caribbean islands, Panama, Mexico and San Diego as well as completed an Atlantic crossing from Savannah, Georgia to London. She has worked estates in Miami, Arizona and a safari lodge in South Africa. She loves making people happy, providing outstanding service and is looking forward to hosting some memorable charters on board.

Chef – Eric Grutka | American

Chef Eric is a top-level, award-winning executive and private chef with over 28 years of extensive culinary, kitchen management and menu planning experience, including 8 years of private chef work. Prior to yachting Chef Eric was the founder and chef of an award winning modern American-Fusion restaurant in South Florida. He has expertise in a diverse selection of cuisine including French, Thai, Indian, Italian, Asian, Southern, Modern American, Mexican, Latin American and Caribbean. He is experienced in meeting multiple dietary needs including vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, dairy free, gluten free, low-carb and ketogenic.