Growing up in Devon, UK, Paul spent most of his time on the water, fostering a deep love for the ocean. He pursued his passion through a degree in Yacht Manufacturing and Surveying in Southampton, laying the foundation for a successful yachting career. With experience on various motor and sailing yachts, Paul has developed a versatile skill set and a keen eye for details. Currently holding his Chief Mate 3000 certification, he's gearing up to take the next step and sit his Master 3000 exam. When not at sea, Paul enjoys spending time with his two sons and pursuing his favourite hobbies, including sailing, walking, cycling, and kite surfing.
Paul Murphy
First Officer
Russ was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. After falling in love with sailing on the Atlantic ocean, in 2016, he decided to take a leap and move to Palma de Mallorca. Here his yachting career took off and he continued to sail the high seas. Prior to yachting, Russ worked in the sustainable energy industry and has always been environmentally conscious. His love for the ocean not only lead him to sailing, but also sparked his passion for watersports including surfing, body boarding and diving. Russ looks forward to welcome you on board BIRUBI.
Russ Costello
First Officer
Julia hails from the vibrant coastal city of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, and has spent the last six years traveling the world aboard various yachts.
Julia is a passionate scuba diver, dedicated yogi, and avid surfer, hobbies that have taken her to some of the world’s most stunning and remote destinations. Her love for cultural travel drives her to explore new places, meet diverse people, and embrace new experiences.
Julia Roberts
Stewardess
Alice grew up in the Cotswolds, England and entered the world of yachting in 2011, combining her love of travel and hospitality. Starting out as a junior stewardess and working her way up through the ranks, Alice is nothing short of a well-rounded stewardess. In 2017 she took a short break from yachting and decided to pursue her love of nature and gain a degree in Wildlife Conservation. After her graduation in 2020 she headed to Malawi to work in a carnivore conservation programme and subsequently managed a luxury safari lodge. Alice has since returned to the yachting industry; gaining a few more years under her belt along with invaluable knowledge and life experiences, she ensures you are in safe hands-on board BIRUBI, and no doubt will guarantee a fantastic time.
Alice Edwards
Chief steward/ess
Cole was born in Cape town and has spent his whole life surrounded by the ocean. From an early age he was involved in surf lifesaving, deep sea fishing, diving, surfing, kitesurfing and sailing. His passion for the sea is like no other and finds peace in the presence of nature and good company. Before yachting Cole worked as a sailing tour guide and rescue boat operator in the Bahamas.
He wishes you a warm welcome and hopes you enjoy your time on board.
Cole Bacon
Deckhand
Richard grew up in the UK and was always around boats, either on a dingy or the yacht his father owned. He has always had an engineering type brain, as growing up he preferred being in the workshop using his hands and tools as opposed to sitting in the classroom.
Having worked in the industry for over 20 years he has working on over 12 yachts for a year or more, three of them whereover 50m sailing yachts which competed in the different cup races. He has travelled from the Caribbean to Gibraltar with no engines, so nothing but the wind, the ocean & his thoughts to carry him through. Other highlights include diving in amazing places such as the Maldives, Bora Bora, the Great Barrier Reef & Seychelles.
In his spare time, he has done lots of his own sailing worldwide on smaller yachts. After living in Australia for a year of general nomadic drifting, he has now made his way back to the UK with his partner and three-year-old daughter and back on board superyachts.
Richard Hill
Chief engineer
Wayne, is our humorous and helpful Kiwi Chief Engineer. He has worked within yachting for approximately 20 years. Prior to joining BIRUBI he worked as a shore-based tug engineer but has decided to re-join the world of superyachts. Wayne loves ocean adventures, the journeys they can take you on, and the people and cultures you can meet along the way. He also has a love for road trips on old Norton Motorbikes. Wayne believes that travel and the challenges it can bring are what makes him happy in life.
Wayne Austin
Chief engineer
Emily holds a Bachelor's of Science in Geography with a concentration in Resource and Environmental Studies, a minor in Geology and a certification in G.I.S. from Texas State University. Emily joined the yachting industry in 2023 after living in the U.S. Virgin Islands which sparked her love for being on the water. She has worked mostly on yachts as a stewardess but is now enjoying the challenges and learning opportunities out of deck.
If you are a keen Formula 1 fan you might have seen her on film serving drinks during one shot in the Formula 1: Drive to Survive which was filmed on one of her charter boats.
Emily Pulido
Stewardess
Meet Charles, our organised, calm and passionate Head Chef. After studying at Bishops Stortford College, Charles went on to spend nine months training to be a Chef at the Cordon Blue in London, followed by the Fat Duck in Bray, as well as a Junior Sous Chef in the Hotel Felix in Cambridge. Taking on all his learnings, he decided to go out on his own and opened a restaurant in Cowes. Passion for the maritime world runs in the family with Charles 'parents owning a sailing yacht which they have sailed around the world. He has joined their adventures on multiple occasions including time in the Caribbean, French Polynesia, Indonesia, Singapore as well as locations through the Mediterranean. With 15 years working in restaurants, he decided to combine his two passions, international cuisines and travel by joining the yachting industry and is now looking forward to welcome guests on board BIRUBI with his best dishes.
Charles Paul
Chef
Previous yachts
» M/Y MOCA (67m)
» M/Y GRACE (54m)
» M/Y BACCHUS (50m)
» M/Y ALTA (45m)
Originally from Zimbabwe, Greg began his maritime career in Cape Town, working on a research vessel off the southwest African coast. He later returned to Zimbabwe to become a tobacco farmer, a role that helped him develop many of the leadership and organizational skills he now applies to managing crews. Greg's educational background includes studies in Marine Biology and agriculture, along with earning his 3000T MCA license. Over the years, he has logged more than 250,000 nautical miles and completed 16 Transatlantic crossings. His cruising experience spans the U.S. East Coast, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and the Baltic Sea. Outside of yachting, Greg is an avid fan of golf, rugby, and the outdoors. He keeps a Land Cruiser in Zimbabwe for safari and photography adventures. He currently resides on a farm in northern Virginia with his girlfriend and their two Labrador retrievers, Shona and Louie.
Greg Russell
Captain
Price: $308,000 - $345,000 / Per Week
Length: 163' 9" Ft
Guests: 10
Speed: 15 Knots
Cabins: 5
Build year: 2022
Crew: 10