With unparalleled expertise and knowledge of Burma, the TEAM at Ultimate Burma Yachts knows this country and its islands intimately, from secret hidden beaches to exquisite secluded diving spots.

Our thorough understanding of ocean currents, local ports and climatic conditions throughout the region means we can plan every trip with precision and confidence.


YOANN MARTIN / MARTIN

Charter Manager

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Martin is the latest recruit of the team and is in charge of the destination Myanmar, Born and raised in Provence, Martin started cruising the Med at a young age before taking part in a few regattas and eventually working as a yacht broker in Marseille.

His life long passion for the sea and travelling brought him to SE Asia in 2012 where he managed a classic yacht for a few years, including sales and operations. He speaks French - his native tongue - and is fluent in English. Martin is based in North Borneo where he can go with his love for the tropical outdoors from ridges to reefs.

+60 (0) 168 328 159
yoann.martin5 (Skype)
[email protected]


EDDIE WIDNALL

Founder & Charter Manager

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Eddie has outstanding knowledge of Indonesia and the many cruising routes in the region. Born in the UK and raised near river Hamble, the heart of yachting country in the UK, Eddie worked as a diving instructor in the Maldives ahead of spending several years on dive liveaboards in Indonesia as a cruise director.

Before swapping city life for the water, Eddie co-owned a successful recruitment and head hunting firm in London, following ten years serving in the British Royal Navy. Outside of diving, he has a growing passion for photography and also enjoys cycling - in 2011 he completed the Deloitte John O’Groats to Lands End cycle ride, 953 miles in 9 days.

+44 (0) 7504 044 261  🇬🇧
+62 (0) 812 36 789 983  🇮🇩

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ANNIE

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Annie looks after our PR & marketing and brings extensive experience from a number of London’s leading lifestyle agencies. She specialises in luxury travel, with former clients ranging from top end tour operators to boutique hotels and cruise lines.

Annie has also worked as a stewardess onboard a motor yacht in the Mediterranean and works as a freelance journalist, writing travel features for newspapers and magazines in the UK and internationally.

+44 (0) 7515 159 280  🇬🇧
[email protected]


ALEX KUZMIN-GADAEV

Partner & Charter Manager

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Alex was born in Crimea, on the northern coast of the Black Sea, and growing up by the sea cultivated his deep routed passion for boats and the ocean. Having worked extensively for international yacht brokers in Moscow, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge from the international charter market to the table, and speaks both Russian - his mother tongue - and fluent English.

Outside of the yachting world, Alex loves spending time with his family, travelling, snowboarding and surfing.

+7 965 284 13 54  🇷🇺
[email protected]


EMMA LOWTHER

Admin Coordinator

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Emma supports the team and ensures clients have everything they need before their trip. Emma previously worked for a top end tour operator and has a love of Indonesia, stemmed from many a visit while her father worked there!

Based in the Cotswolds with two children, Emma enjoys country living and a more settled way of life after many years of living abroad during her childhood.

+44 (0) 7967 215 569  🇬🇧
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