After spending just a few minutes with Hylton and Amy you will pick up on their passion for the ocean. Growing up on the East Coast of South Africa meant their childhoods were both full of outdoor adventures, with family and friends, along the coastline. Hylton and Amy have spent the last 12 years together on the ocean running SCUBA trips, spearfishing trips, whale swimming trips, line fishing trips as well as term and adventure yacht charters. Four of these years were spent living in the remote islands of Tonga in the South Pacific, this has taught them a lot about enjoying and appreciating the simple things in life. What they enjoy most is sharing their passion for the ocean with others, those new to it and those who are already ocean souls like themselves.
Captain: Hylton Wessels
Hylton has covered many miles in his sailing career which started off 10 years ago delivering sailing yachts from South Africa to various parts of the world. Hylton is a certified freediver, SCUBA dive master, in-water whale swim guide and RYA yacht master. The minute you meet Hylton you will catch on to his passion for spearfishing, fishing and freediving. His charisma and enthusiasm will make everyone feel at home onboard. He is an extremely competent Captain and in water guide and will be sure to share any knowledge about freediving and spearfishing to those who are interested.
Maritime Qualifications:
– PADI Rescue Diver
– PADI Dive Master
– PADI Enriched Air Diver
– Royal Yachting association / MCA Coastal Yacht Master, with Endorsement (2026)
– SAMSA First Aid at Sea level 1
– STCW certified
– Personal Safety, Social Responsibility with Survival Techniques
– Personal Safety Training
– ICASA VHF & SSB Restricted Radiotelephone Operator (Marine)
– SSI Level 2 Freediving Certification
– DAN First Aid & Oxygen Administration
– Certified Tongan Whale Swim Guide (2023)
