Mare Blu
Crew profile

Rosie and Adam met in Croatia whilst both working as Yacht Captains. Their personal and professional relationships blossomed and they became the ultimate Crewed Yacht Team.

Captain: Adam Hughes
Originally from Lancashire, Adam was introduced to dinghy sailing at a young age and developed a lifelong love for the water. After earning a degree in International Computer Science, he soon realized that life behind a desk wasn’t for him. He pursued a more active path, working as a watersports instructor in the Mediterranean before transitioning into the yachting industry in 2015. Over the years, Adam has captained a variety of charter yachts and served as a Yacht Team Manager. During the winters, he managed hotels and bars in European ski resorts — where his appreciation for craft cocktails truly flourished.

Chef/Mate: Rosie Kirk

Rosie hails from Cowes on the Isle of Wight — the heart of UK sailing — and has spent her life immersed in maritime culture. Though she studied Fashion at university, her calling was always the sea. After completing her Yachtmaster Offshore in 2017, she left her office job to try life as a yacht captain in Croatia — and never looked back. Rosie later attended the prestigious Ashburton Chefs Academy for Professional Yacht Chef Training, where she honed her culinary skills. Passionate about fresh, local ingredients, she combines creativity with flavor in every dish she serves. During the COVID lockdown, Rosie completed a 16-week online pastry course and even published her own cookbook app, Baking on Boats.

Since 2019, Rosie and Adam have been sailing and living in the British Virgin Islands, which they now fondly call home. Together, they combine adventure, hospitality, and gourmet cuisine to deliver unforgettable experiences for every guest who steps aboard.

Rosie and Adam are thrilled to bring their experience and energy to Mare Blu. They can’t wait to welcome guests aboard and create unforgettable memories through world-class service, exciting adventures, and delicious cuisine — all set against the stunning backdrop of the British Virgin Islands.

Awards:
2024 CYS Fall Charter Yacht Show – Chef Rosie – Runner-up, Appetizer Category (Culinary Competition)
Chef Rosie – 2nd Place, Cocktail Competition

Best in Show (under 53ft) at the 2023 CYS Fall Charter Yacht Show

Chef Rosie – Runner up of the Cocktail competition at the 2020 CYS Fall Charter Yacht Show