The Cairns Post

World kudos for yacht

`Amazing’ crew nominated for top award Bakery’s doing bit for cancer

- ROZ PULLEY roz.pulley@news.com.au ROZ PULLEY

CAIRNS continues to shine as a superyacht hub after the crew of a locally-based motor yacht was nominated for an internatio­nal award.

The crew of My Spirit, a member of Super Yacht Group Great Barrier Reef, has been nominated for the Internatio­nal ACREW Crew Awards.

“The MaritimeMT 2020 Crew Awards have been developed to reward crew who have proven themselves to be the very best at their job,” said

Super Yacht Group Great Barrier Reef manager and ex-superyacht purser Joanne Drake.

“The awards will be both a personal achievemen­t and an industry-wide recognitio­n of profession­al excellence.

“Spirit have always been a wonderfull­y-accommodat­ing supporter of the Super Yacht Group Great Barrier Reef’s annual familiaris­ation tours of the Great Barrier Reef region and have certainly played a huge element in its success.”

“As projected, many famil guests have followed to book trips with the beautiful vessel post-attendance and have absolutely raved about the amazingly-attentive service provided by the crew.

“It’s all about the details and these high-end travellers notice these succinct service technicali­ties and appreciate them ten-fold,” Ms Drake said.

Super Yacht Group chairman Carrie Carter said the Great Barrier Reef region offered world-class superyacht charters, experience­d crew and unsurpasse­d destinatio­ns for the discerning traveller.

“All of this criteria as well as being an essential safe and secure port, adds up to providing an exceptiona­l experience.

“What sets Spirit apart from other vessels is her crew’s experience, local knowledge and attention to detail.”

The 2020 MaritimeMT Crew Awards will take place in the World Trade Center in

Barcelona on October 10.

Motor Yacht My Spirit has been nominated for the Best Charter Yacht Crew Award, Captain (master 3000 GT) Crew Award, Chef Crew Award and Chief Stew Award.

To help them win, visit acrew.com/competitio­n/crewawards-2020/ and cast a vote.

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JACKLEY’S Bakehouse is doing what it does best – baking and delivering delicious goods to the Cairns community to raise funds for Cancer Council Queensland.

Bakery owners Dale and Bec Jackley said they were excited to be a part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, raising funds for cancer research, prevention and support

“Since COVID-19, we’ve had to change our business to be largely delivery-based, which enables us to help locals throw their own morning tea,” Mr Jackley said.

Under COVID-19 restrictio­ns, the traditiona­l morning tea has been transforme­d into a virtual catch-up with loved ones and colleagues.

Cancer Council Queensland chief executive officer Chris McMillan said Jackley’s Bakehouse was an example of the Queensland spirit.

“It is wonderful to have the support of businesses during this difficult time,” Ms McMillan said.

To host a virtual Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and support cancer research, visit www.biggestmor­ningtea.com.au online

 ??  ?? FINALISTS: Spirit captain Martin Debanks and chef Jo Debanks.
FINALISTS: Spirit captain Martin Debanks and chef Jo Debanks.

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