MARAE Private Yacht

Maiwenn Beadle brings decades of experience running commercial and private vessels to MARAE. Her most recent role was as captain and chief mate for weeklong adventure cruises through Alaska aboard 200-foot explorer craft.

Her background encompasses 25 years as a captain with more than 250,000 miles in her wake. She is an extremely competent mariner in all aspects of seamanship training, from navigation to safety and management procedures. At ease interacting with crew and guests alike, she is eager to take skills learned through experience aboard commercial vessels back into the private yachting sector. Maiwenn holds a USCG 1600 Ton Master’s License.

Susie grew up in Santa Barbara, CA, with a father who was a yacht captain/engineer for 40 years and a mother who was a yacht chef. She spent the majority of her childhood holidays sailing aboard her father’s ketch, stopping in the Caribbean and South Pacific, where they visited French Polynesia, The Cook Islands, Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands. At a young age, she experienced what the world has to offer.

After spending over a year in the yachting industry as a mate/engineer, she enrolled at the International Yacht Restoration School in Newport, RI studying marine systems. She also holds a USCG 100GT masters license and is a PADI open water certified scuba diver.

Susie is onboard to keep Marae in ship shape and ensure smooth sailing. Susie is also the person in charge of Marae’s many toys. Whether you wish to race around in the Lasers, kayak, paddleboard, or use one of the towable tubes, wakeboards, or water skis, she will make sure everything is prepared for a fun, safe time.

Steven is a trained chef from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America. He has 10 years of experience in 5-star restaurants in New York, California and 15 years as a personal/private chef on estates, motor and sailing yachts on charter and passage in the Caribbean, Mediterranean and the Panama Canal. His approach and love of serving people delicious food is demonstrated through his philosophy of servant leadership.

Jess grew up in Knoxville, TN where she developed her love of the outdoors through exploring the Great Smoky Mountains and spending her summers enjoying the neighboring lakes. She enjoys diving, cooking, nutrition, gardening, and teaching yoga in her free time.

After 10 years in the service and hospitality industry, Jess caught the travel bug and searched for a lifestyle where she could travel and work at the same time. In 2013 she set off on her yachting career, where her passions for meeting new people and adventure comes alive.

Her beautiful table-scapes, lavish cocktails, and first class service make our guests feel right at home. Her witty humor and energy filled personality makes her a perfect part of the Marae Crew. She can’t wait to welcome you aboard!

Despite having grown up in landlocked West Texas, Stacy’s heart has always belonged to the ocean. As a child she would visit her grandparents in Florida, and that is where she fell in love with the sea as well as watching the ships go by on the St. Johns River.

Her varied life and professional experiences have spanned three continents and multiple
industries, however by luck she found the yachting industry which combines her passion for travel and being on the water. She has done yachting seasons in the Mediterranean, Bahamas and East Coast USA. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, photography and discovering new places.

As the stewardess on Marae, her favorite task is creating unforgettable memories for our
guests. Stacy’s attention to detail and Southern hospitality will ensure that you feel at home during your time aboard and leave with a smile.