West Nautical is delighted to announce that our Head of Charter Management, Tina Collins, together with Captain Ashley Oberholzer of M/Y Lady Amanda, have achieved an outstanding milestone, completing 100 successful charters together.

Tina Collins brings a wealth of experience to the yachting industry, having spent the past decade leading charter management at West Nautical. With hundreds of successful charters both within and outside the company's fleet, Tina consistently delivers exceptional experiences to her clients, who immediately recognise the value of her experience encompassing brokerage, charter, yacht management, crew recruitment and shore support.

One yacht that stands out in West Nautical’s charter fleet is M/Y Lady Amanda, a 30-metre Couach yacht launched in 2006. Renowned for her impressive selection of water toys, particularly notable for a yacht of her size, Lady Amanda is one of the most in-demand yachts in the fleet.

Captain Ashley Oberholzer has been at the helm of Lady Amanda for seven years, collaborating closely with Tina on 100 charters during that time. Together, they have created countless unforgettable experiences for charter guests. Ashley brings a wealth of yachting experience, having grown up around boats and steadily progressed through the ranks, from deckhand to engineer to captain, since launching his career in 2008. A skilled water sports instructor, Ashley has worked aboard vessels ranging from 20 to 60 meters, covering much of the Mediterranean Sea.

Reflecting on their partnership, Captain Ashley shared:

“Working with Tina over the past seven years on 100 charters together has been a true partnership. Her unwavering support and guidance have made every voyage seamless and successful. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together.”

Their long-standing collaboration is a testament to the power of trust, consistency, and shared dedication.

“I’ve loved working with Ashley and building a strong foundation of trust over the past seven years,” said Tina. “Creating lasting memories for our guests through 100 charters has been a privilege.”

Clients have commented that their experience on board M/Y Lady Amanda is “nothing but five stars” and that “both the boat and crew were amazing”. Ashley has also received great feedback on his knowledge of cruising areas. Another client mentioned that Tina and Ashley’s planning of the charter was “put together with perfection” and that their charter on Lady Amanda “exceeded every one of our expectations – we had an epic time.”

Together, Tina and Ashley exemplify what happens when professionalism and passion align, the horizon becomes just the beginning.