TWIN FLAME 77 Charte de Yacht

Chef Lamaar Flemming

Qualifications:
ENG1
STCW
PDSD
Food Hygiene Level 2
Ships Cook Certificate

Lamaar was born on the beautiful island of St. Thomas and raised in the US Virgin Islands, where hospitality and tourism are the bread and butte of the island's economy. For this reason, Lamaar pursued his passion for culinary arts at Johnson & Wales University, where he honed his skills and knowledge. With over 16 years of experience in prestigious establishments, including the Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, Waldorf Astoria, and Marriott Westin Resort, Chef Lamaar brings a distinctive flair for Caribbean cuisine, complemented by a robust background in restaurant and hospitality management to the Twin Flame team.
Although he embarked on his yachting career in 2021, Chef Lamaar is well-acquainted with the industry, having previously worked on both private and charter yachts. His enthusiasm for crafting universal dishes, while skillfully blending local flavors and textures, ensures a memorable culinary experience for guests. Chef Lamaar is deeply committed to delivering exceptional dishes that enhance the overall guest experience, making the art of cooking aboard a truly rewarding endeavor and creating an authentic dining atmosphere for all.

Kieran & Michelle met back in 2012 in Mexico whilst working in the dive industry as instructors and photographers. Since then they have been on an unstoppable adventure that has taken them across the Caribbean, Americas, Europe & SE Asia.

They have now been in the charter industry for 8 years and are definitely enjoying their home in the British Virgin Islands. A country full of history and secrets that has allowed them to slowly discover more and more as their adventure continues.

Both Kieran & Michelle were led to the ocean by a passion for scuba diving and adventure, it is was this passion that formed the foundation for a life destined on the ocean. Being on boats has been an integral part of their lives since they were young and it was a natural progression to move on to running sailing yachts in the Caribbean.

Michelle is your 1st Mate onboard. She’s an experienced sailor, holding her RYA Day Skipper, a PADI Dive Instructor and extremely competent Watersport’s instructor whether it’s surfing, foiling, wakeboarding or Free diving she’s got you covered. If that wasn’t enough she’s also professionally culinary trained and has worked as a yacht chef for 5 seasons.

Qualifications:
ENG1
STCW

Carmen grew up on the West Coast of Canada, near Vancouver, BC. With a love for adventure and the outdoors, she spent much of her time exploring through hiking, cycling, and camping. Having European parents, she was blessed with many travel opportunities from a young age, allowing her to explore all across Europe & North America.

Carmen holds a degree in Biology from the University of Victoria. In November of 2023, her and her partner made the life-changing decision to move to Tortola. Since moving, Carmen has enjoyed the lush natural beauty of the British Virgin Islands and the myriad of opportunities for sailing, surfing, and hiking.

Although new to the charter industry, Carmen brings extensive experience in hospitality, having worked in various roles in restaurants, cafes, and in customer service. Most recently, she excelled as a host at a wellness resort on a private island, where she honed her skills in creating exceptional guest experiences.

Carmen is thrilled to join a team that embody her core values of community, healthy living, adventure and exploring what nature has to offer. She looks forward to sharing her passion for the outdoors and her commitment to outstanding