Hi there.

My name is John Nayler and I live on my catamaran amongst the islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Primarily based in the Whitsundays, my backyard includes Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island, Hook, Whitsunday and the other 74 (odd) islands in the group. The Great Barrier Reef is my domain.

My life choice is to live in this wonderful place, share it with friends and promote it part time through channelwhitsundays.com. So passionate about the Whitsundays, I once gave my hand in marriage in exchange for another holiday here, marrying on Betty's Beach, immediately North of Whitehaven. It was Anzac Day... I should have sensed the significance. :-)

My true love of the Great Barrier Reef was truly ignited a few years ago by sailing my first catamaran from Brisbane to the Whitsundays. The vessel was called "Queenslander!", originally commissioned and owned by the late and very great Dick "Tosser" Turner. Leaving Hervey Bay and Fraser behind, I visited Musgrave, Keppells, Percies, Scawfell, Brampton and many others.

A Computer Science graduate, I am a Queenslander through and through, having grown up in the Brisbane Western suburb of Inala, attended both public and a private school, Ipswich Grammar, in fact.

My IT career and 10 years in Internet consulting underpins a relaxed, connected lifestyle neatly dovetailing "cruising sailor" and "Internet consultant". My days are filled with friends and adventure.

Skills:
Internet Consulting
Serving a select clientele of tourism businesses in the Whitsundays, I have developed some of the most informative and successful web sites in segment. Meanwhile, ChannelWhtisunday.com has provided a sandbox to develop a following, community function and promote the Whitsundays in my spare time.

Island Knowledge
Over 10 years I have developed the knowledge and technology contained within the Whitsundays most imformative online cruising resource for Cumberland Charter Yachts, Whitsundays.

channelwhitsundays.com
Co-founded by Charles Sanhueza and I in earily 2007, channelwhitsundays.com was born of the Whitsunday Coast Airport issue, but has since become a well known brand for online television and marketing for the Whitsundays. There is a 2000+ following and a range of free community function. All the technology, graphics and inner workings were developed by me. In late 2007, we were awarded a "Directors award for encouragement" at the Queensland Tourism Awards.

Photography
Taking the time out to compose some great photos is a wonderful way to enjoy the beauty amongst the islands - with friends in tow we set out to capture wonderful memories.

Videography and Video Editing
In partnership with my friend Charles, a videography professional, I have learnt the core skills in producing quality video. Our channelwhitsundays.com is home to around 200 YouTube videos.

Ambassador
As a frequent visitor to Airlie Beach, I have been heavily involved in volunteer efforts from this base. In 2008, I was part of the Whitsunday Reef Festival committee providing a variety of support including an innovative web site which included online ticketing, videos, Google maps and more. Also during 2008, I was voted onto the board of Tourism Whitsundays. channelwhitsundays.com is also the platform to support local charity and not for profit organisations by covering their events. Being a CouchSurfing.com host, I have provided hospitality to people from around the world. You are welcome to read the references they left for me.

Presentation skills
As the primary host of channelwhitsundays.com, I have stood in front of the camera, interviewed and entertained for the past 2 years.

All the very best,
John Nayler

Phone + 61 407 15 13 11
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