Genesis Yacht Services was established in the British Virgin Islands by Captain Gerry Matt to provide yachting services to a growing number of yachts and charter companies in the BVI as well as to yachts in the rest of the Caribbean and around the world.

 

Originally from Canada, Gerry has lived and worked in the Caribbean and Bahamas for over twenty years with more than the last eleven years in the BVI. After leaving a successful career as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Canada, Gerry made a complete career and lifestyle change by becoming a Scuba Diving Instructor and moving to the Bahamas. With a diploma in photography and photojournalism he ultimately specialized in underwater photography and video, filming reef, wreck, dolphin experience and shark feeding dives. Gerry has had the opportunity to work alongside professional underwater photographers and magazines alike while working for high profile dive resorts in the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, and Bonaire. Several of his photos have been published in various magazines. Gerry is a member of the elite SSI Platinum Pro Diving Club having logged more than 5000 dives.

 

In 1997 after several years working around dive boats and yachts, Gerry completed the training and exams to become a qualified RYA Yachtmaster Captain. He has since worked on several yachts as Engineer, Mate and Captain. In late 2002 and early 2003, Gerry upgraded his training and qualifications to MCA Master of Yachts, the highest level Captain qualification available for yachts endorsed by the Maritime Coast Guard Agency, a division of the UK government.

 

Most importantly, Gerry has a wealth of experience working with guests on charter and private yachts, both sail and power. He has chartered many many times with families and groups of all sizes, and ages, some famous, some not so famous. His professional boating experience and friendly, easy going demeanor  has resulted in a number of repeat charter guests.