Xandros
Crew profile

Captain: Tyler Armstrong
Tyler was raised on the lakes of Texas and holds three engineering degrees with focuses on design, controls, and systems management. He transitioned to yachting in 2017 during the Mediterranean summer season then became a full-time charter captain in the Virgin Islands from 2018 to 2020. During the pandemic, he returned to engineering, leading a rocket control actuation system design team. Since then, he has continued to work as a freelance captain on short-term charters across the globe. In 2024, he returned to BVI!

Qualifications:
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore w/ Commercial Endorsement
USCG MMC, Master 100GRT
Adult and Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED –American Red Cross Association
STCW 95/ENG 1
Quarterdeck Academy Graduate
April 2017 PADI Adv. Open Water Diver
[Upgrading to Dive Master end of 2025]

Chef: Cole Lackey
Cole is a Passionate and hardworking chef from Texas with 7+ years of experience working in luxury kitchens. He successfully lead a BOH team for 2 years at a high-end restaurant in Vail, CO resulting in being awarded into the Michelin guide. Over the past three years, Cole has successfully completed over 40 charters across the Med and Caribbean in addition to completing an Atlantic crossing aboard an 80ft S/Y. His most recent endeavor includes working aboard a private 100ft M/Y in the Alaskan frontier.

Qualifications:
Vail Culinary Arts program
STCW / ENG1
Quarterdeck Academy Charter Course

First Mate: Rachel McArdle
After growing up in California and graduating from SDSU with a Bachelors in Education, Rachel worked at one of San Diego’s most popular bayfront restaurants while also substitute teaching. She began traveling full-time in the Summer of 2022 after accepting an Au Pair position in Italy and later transitioned into yachting in the Spring of 2023. Since then, she has accrued a variety of experience across the Mediterranean and Caribbean including day charters, super yachts, and most notably 2 successful seasons aboard Mare Blu in the BVI .

Qualifications:
USGC 100 Ton Master
Powerboat level II
Food Safety Hygiene II
STCW 10 / ENG 1
Certified Bartender