Andrew was born in Durban, South Africa and brought up in the quiet farm town of Ixopo, Kwa-Zulu Natal. At 13 he then moved to the North Coast, Zululand, and spent the rest of his schooling life close to the ocean. From a young age he has spent much time fishing/angling and camping at many remote locations. He loves being outside and is fascinated by nature, appreciating the beauty of the natural world. At school he was exposed to the sciences (biology,physics and geography) which he took a particular liking to, having an enquiring mind from early on. In those formative years he took up guitar and started singing, which he remains extremely passionate about. Music is one of his favourite pastimes, if not his main passion in life. He also enjoys hiking, swimming, and photography in his time off. Andrew is a very sociable character who loves people around him and is enthusiastic about life and work alike, always maintaining a good attitude on both. He embraces teamwork and is a dedicated crew member. Having started his career on yachts at 20, 7 years ago, he has never looked back