Sam is from the beautiful Cotswolds, in England. He has recently started his yachting adventure, after completing his Yachtmaster Offshore. Sam has already completed one season on 85-meter yacht, enhancing his passion for the ocean and love of watersports. Sam’s favorite place on earth, so far, is Dubrovnik, he ‘loves the architecture and of course because Game of Thrones was filmed there’. With a keen interest in staying active and enjoying rugby and skiing in his free time, Sam brings fun and energy to Friendship.
Sam Wilkinson
Deckhand
Starting his maritime career back in 2006, George brings over 17 years of engineering experience to Friendship. Working for many years on passenger ferries and LPG’s, he transferred his skills into the yachting industry in 2017 and has never looked back. He has been working on yachts all over the world, ranging from 30-50 meters. He was born in Riga, Latvia and now resides in the South of France, which he ‘couldn’t think of a better place to live’. He has a keen interest in learning languages and can speak Latvian (native), Russian, French, and Polish. George loves spending his free time being a dad and husband to his family at home.
GEORGE SESTEPJOROVS
Chief engineer
Growing up and working on a small farm in rural Poland started Seweryn’s interest in fixing things. An engineer at heart, he decided to study Marine Engineering. He secured his first position as a 3rd Engineer on a container ship and worked for 6 years travelling around the world. He has travelled so broadly around the world that he only has 3 places left on his bucket list: Australia, Iceland, and the North Pole. His favorite country to visit is the vibrant Mexico! In his spare time, Seweryn enjoys rebuilding and modifying one of his 7 motorbikes, one of which is from 1967 that he is currently collecting pieces for. His passion for yachting started for the first-time last year when he completed a successful season on a 55m charter yacht. With his easy-going nature and kindness, we are very happy to welcome him onboard Friendship.
SEWERYN STROKJECKI
2nd Engineer
Roland grew up in Lebanon, Beirut and spent most of his career, prior to yachting, working for his family business as a sound and lighting engineer. This will be Roland’s 4th year in yachting, having previously worked on a prestigious 80m yacht. Speaking three languages fluently (Arabic, English and French) and being certified in scuba diving and jet skis he comes to Friendship with a wealth of experience. Roland is an aspiring Captain and hopes to one day live in Canada with his father. His hobbies include music production, photography and keeping fit.
ROLAND HADDAD
Deckhand
Andrew was born in Australia, close to the beautiful Avalon Beach. Due to his father being a commercial Captain on cargo ships, boats have always been a part of his life. In his younger days, Andrew’s family bought a diving school in Cairns, which he worked at giving him the opportunity to train as Divemaster/Instructor.
He began his career working on Superyachts in 2005 giving him over 17 years of experience. He has cruised extensively around the Mediterranean on yachts ranging between 37 and 60 meters and developed a love for the South of France where he now
resides with his wife. Andrew loves the outdoors and enjoys hiking and exploring new places. He is happiest onboard when he is creating exciting excursions and hiking spots to give our guests unforgettable experiences.
ANDREW RUBULIS
Chief Officer
Born and raised in England, Ashleigh started her career in a law firm, and after studying travel and tourism, decided it was time to leave the office behind (and the heels) to explore the world. She has always enjoyed working in hospitality and developed her skills over the years working in various hotels, airlines, and cruise ships. Living close to the sea and countryside her hobbies include beach walks, hiking, horse-riding, yoga and paddleboarding. Ashleigh come from a large family and has always had a love for people. She enjoys nothing more than making her guests feel at home onboard
ASHLEIGH JORDAN
2nd Stewardess
Ellie is from a town called Cheltenham in the Cotswolds, England. She was lucky enough to grow up surrounded by beautiful farmlands and animals. She has worked in exclusive boutique hotels, developing an eye for high standards. She recently transferred her skills into yachting, working on a large high-profile yacht last year and is it excited to begin her journey onboard Friendship. She has a range of experience and training including a level 2 award in wines and spirits and a barista course. Ellie loves the outdoors, travelling and experiencing different cultures.
ELLIE BEERE
Stewardess
Dewald, also known as Dee, started his maritime career straight out of school, working in the local marinas in Cape Town, South Africa. He then joined the yachting industry and 6 years later is still as determined, driven and passionate from the day that he started. He has worked on several vessels and sailed the Mediterranean, Indian and Pacific Oceans. When Dee has finished exploring the ocean, he wants to venture to new heights and aspires to, one day, become a helicopter pilot. Dee’s goal is to entertain the guests and make sure that they have a wonderful time on-board and hopes they make unforgettable memories. This is Dee’s 2nd season onboard Friendship, and he has proved to be a very popular crew member. Whether it’s taking guests for beautiful hikes off the beaten path or going out for sunset tender rides, Dee is sure to make your experience one to remember.
DEWALD VAN RENSBURG
Bosun
Olga was born in Ukraine and has been in the yachting industry for more then 12 years. She has extensive experience on charter vessels from 30m to 80m as Chief Stewardess. Having love for the ocean and travel, yachting seemed the obvious choice for her. Olga always approaches her job professionally and with a positive attitude even when under pressure. Olga was trained extensively in Silver Service and enjoys providing this for her guests. During her free time she enjoys spending time with her son who loves to travel and they enjoy savouring these moments. Olga graduated from the National Maritime Academy of Ukraine
OLYANNA PIZHAK
Chief steward/ess
I grew up living by the sea in the South of England. After attending catering college, i landed my first job onboard boats. This enabled me to combine my two biggest passions, cooking and travelling. Travelling worldwide means i have been fortunate enough to learn many different cuisines. I specifically love working with seafood and healthy Mediterranean food. Having spent a lot of time in Asia, I have a love for their food and all things spicy . What ever your food request may be, I will always try my best to accommodate and cater for every ones taste.
CRISPIN TEAPE
Chef
Price: 0 - 0 / Per Week
Length: 173' 3" Ft
Guests: 12
Speed: 16 Knots
Cabins: 6
Build year: 2000
Crew: 12