Kriti Mehrotra
While it’s true that Kerry Titheradge is no stranger to the efforts and perseverance required to be involved in the world of yachting, he is also quite familiar with all possible related dramas. He not only has over two decades of experience under his belt but has also served as Captain aboard the 60-meter super yacht St. David on Bravo’s ‘Below Deck’ throughout seasons 11 and 12. Therefore, of course, we can’t help but wonder more about this empowered, unapologetic, and firm yet fair leader’s background, career trajectory, as well as overall net worth as of writing.
How Did Kerry Titheradge Earn His Money?
Although born in Brisbane, Australia, to a homemaker/hairdresser and a construction professional, Kerry Titheradge actually grew up all across the nation owing to his father’s work. Whether it be building houses across Aboriginal communities, taking up hospital projects, or even setting up temporary accommodations for coal miners, the latter did it all while taking his family with him. So, his son was often in and out of school in several different cities, just for him to find solace near the water before he eventually decided to drop out at the age of 16 to become an electrician.
Unfortunately, the company Kerry was working for shut its doors not long after, leaving him with no choice but to take up odd jobs, like at a gas station, until he paved a different path for himself. He put in long hours to save enough money to establish his own business and be his own boss one day, which he managed to do when he launched a car wash business while still a teenager. However, in spite of his progress, he wasn’t innately satisfied with where he was, even after gaining utter independence with his financial freedom as well as his family soon moving to a new location.
It was only after Kerry decided to take a leap of faith and respond to a job advertisement about serving as a deckhand on a parasailing boat that he found his true calling — a career in water. After just an hour-long trip that served as his interview, he was so hooked that he refused to leave by offering different services, such as washing or polishing the vessel, until he was hired on the spot. Thus began his adventures, only for him to gradually move up the ladder to work on water taxis, ferries, dredges, landing barges, and dive boats while also evolving into a water sports instructor.
Kerry went on to become a dive master, fishing captain, and sailing instructor, too, resulting in him landing even more opportunities as time passed until he was traveling for work full-time. From Cape York to Tasmania, he traversed all of Australia before suddenly finding himself on a flight to British Columbia, Canada, in 2003 to serve as a yacht engineer – his favorable reputation preceded him. Little did he know he would end up progressing on this particular type of boat to such an extent that he’d soon be serving as a Yacht Captain, a position he has proudly held for close to two decades.
Kerry Titheradge Earnings and Net Worth
With nearly three decades of experience as a boatsman and more than two-thirds of that time spent in the yachting world, it’s no surprise that Captain Kerry has managed to build up a substantial amount of wealth. His earnings come not only from years of hard work at sea, but also from the odd jobs he took on in his youth, key certifications that boosted his professional standing, and a career in reality TV. In the early days, Kerry worked as an apprentice electrician, at gas stations, and even ran a car wash business. Back in the 1990s, those jobs didn’t bring in much—probably around $30,000 to $50,000 a year at most. Still, it laid the groundwork for his strong work ethic and drive.
Over the years, he earned several high-level certifications that helped elevate his career: the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Engineering Grade II, the AMSA Master Class 3, and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Yacht Master qualification. These credentials opened doors and eventually led to his current role as the Captain of the luxury superyacht St. David on Bravo’s Below Deck. Yacht captains typically earn between $150,000 and $200,000 a year, and given Kerry’s experience, it’s likely he’s at the higher end of that scale. With nearly two decades in the role, he’s probably made around $3.5 million before taxes.
Of course, income is only part of the picture. Kerry’s lifestyle also plays a role when estimating his overall financial standing. He’s a happily married father of two living in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida—an area that’s far from cheap. He has a known passion for classic and sports cars, loves to travel, and enjoys outdoor adventure sports. Then there’s the cost of raising kids and providing them with a good education.
When you factor in his yachting business, Yachting Concepts, potential investments, returns, taxes, and his reality TV exposure, a realistic estimate puts Kerry’s net worth close to $5 million. His net worth is a reflection of decades of dedication and a bit of Bravo-fueled fame.
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