Captain Graham Rutherford, a native of Queensland, Australia, was introduced to marine life at a very early age, following in his father’s footsteps to operate daily tours of the lower islands of the Great Barrier Reef. At the beginning of his career, Rutherford spent 10 years servicing super-yachts in various capacities – starting as deckhand and working his way through every position, eventually rising to captain. Captain Rutherford settled in San Diego in 2007 where he was responsible for overseeing a variety of jobs from simple bottom paint jobs on 30’ vessels to major refits on 250’ super yachts as a Project Manager at one of San Diego’s preeminent shipyards. Graham founded Aussie yacht service in 2010 drawing on his experiences of both Super yachts and Ship Maintenance. His ability to build relationships through trust and service with our clients and vendors are what helps us continue to grow. He is also a yacht broker and understands the market and how to prepare a purchase and to sell your yacht. Graham has a passion for customer service and goes above and beyond to satisfy our client’s needs.

Meet Luke Ludemann, Captain, Maritime Instructor, and Operations Manager at Aussie Yacht Services. Hailing from Perth, Western Australia, Luke’s maritime career began as a pearl diver, later expanding into scuba diving instruction at a luxury island resort. His experience spans roles on ferries, as a cargo ship port agent, and a 15-year stint on Superyachts, where he honed his expertise in yacht maintenance. Rising through the ranks to Chief Officer on vessels over 3000gt and earning a 200-tonne captain’s license, Luke now oversees service writing, project management, and day-to-day operations. His passion lies in educating clients on safe vessel operation and executing top-tier yacht maintenance programs.

Meet Joshua Ruiz: From the athletic fields of SDSU where he excelled as an athletic trainer, to the deep blue oceans where he pursued his passion for scuba diving, Joshua's diverse background is a testament to his versatility and drive. It was during his divemaster certification in Honduras that fate intertwined him with the yacht crew, setting the course for his illustrious career in the yachting industry. Joshua’s unparalleled attention to detail, relentless 'can-do' spirit, and elite problem-solving prowess render him an indispensable asset to the Aussie Yachts team. With Joshua on board, rest assured, your vessel is in the hands of an expert who values excellence as much as you do