Qualifications – MCA Master 3000 (Yachts), Rescue Diver
Previous Yachts – M/Y Paloma, S/Y Diablesse, S/Y Twirlybird V, M/Y Eastern Success
Cruising Locations – Mediterranean, Caribbean, Central America, Pacific Ocean, Australian East Coast, Southeast Asia
Tim was born in Sydney, Australia and has 17 years of professional yachting experience. Starting off racing sailing yachts, Tim made the transition to motor yachts over a decade ago, but admits that he still loves to jump aboard a small sailboat and get stuck in.
Tim has navigated many of the world’s waterways including 14 North Atlantic crossings, 2 South Pacific crossings and an Indian Ocean crossing. Tim prides himself on keeping a safe world class yacht, with a competent and motivated crew ready for the pleasure of hosting guests.
The Captain has many ‘strings to his bow’ and is an all-round talent. Tim was previously a tour guide along the east coast of Australia and has also completed a business diploma in real estate management.
These days when he is not beating everyone around a go kart track or teaching single water ski slalom, he can be found exploring new towns with a camera hung around his neck, always eager to find hidden away restaurants and secret spots to enjoy.
Tim Strater
Captain
Qualifications - WSET Award in Wines 1-3, Cocktail Mixology, Openwater PADI, Animation Degree
Previous Yachts - M/Y Samsara, M/Y Olympus, M/Y Cyan
Waters Cruised - Mediterranean, Caribbean, West/East Coast U.S,
Pacific, Canada and Greenland
Originally from Southeast England, Steph moved to Bristol
where she completed her degree in Stop Motion Animation and
Puppet Making and has since settled back in Bristol. This artistic
background highlights her creativity, attention to detail and love for
hands on work. It has helped her bring a unique touch to her role
as Chief Stewardess, where she enjoys adding thoughtful, personal
touches to enhance the guest experience.
With nine years in the yachting industry, Steph has cruised
extensively across the Mediterranean and Caribbean, and even
reached 76 degrees North in Greenland. While she appreciates the
adventure of remote destinations, she has a soft spot for the warmth
and sunshine of the Caribbean. No matter the setting, she takes
pride in creating a welcoming, luxurious atmosphere and delivering
brilliant service onboard to help create memorable experiences.
Stephanie Hamersley
Chief steward/ess
Qualifications - Chief Mate 3000, Yacht Master 200GT, BCom Law Degree, Certified Lifeguard
Previous Yachts – M/Y Palm B, M/Y Lady Lara, M/Y Fleur, M/Y Severin’s
Waters Cruised – Mediterranean, Baltic Sea, Balearic Islands, and the Caribbean
Calvin was born in a small coastal town in South Africa, where his deep connection to the ocean began at a young age. Growing up surrounded by the sea, he developed a passion for water sports like surfing and ocean kayaking.
He entered the yachting industry in 2017 and has since worked on a range of vessels of various sizes. This hands-on experience has given him a strong understanding of all deck roles and enabled him to progress rapidly through the ranks. His next career milestone is achieving his Master 3000 certification, which will further solidify his path in the maritime industry.
Calvin is dedicated to health and fitness, recently completing his second Ironman race. He thrives in the outdoors and particularly enjoys surfing and hiking. Driven by a love for exploration, he looks forward to continuing his travels and immersing himself in new cultures around the world.
Calvin Zeelie
First Officer
Arron is a passionate 2nd Officer holding a 3000GT ticket, with a
heart full of adventure and a love for life at sea. After a successful
career managing property development projects on land, he made
the bold decision to trade city skylines for ocean horizons and hasn’t
looked back since.
A sports enthusiast through and through, Arron thrives on football,
rugby, and sunrise cycling. His adventurous spirit drives him to
explore new corners of the world, and he brings that same vibrant
energy to every yacht he joins. Whether leading a motivated crew,
ensuring seamless operations, or creating memorable guest experiences,
Arron is fully dedicated to excellence on board.
With eight years of experience in the yachting industry, Arron has
worked on vessels ranging from 30 to 90 meters. His travels have
taken him across the globe, with Europe holding a special place in
his heart. As for surf spots, Indonesia remains his ultimate favourite.
Arron Heldsinger
Second Officer
Qualifications: BSc in Social Psychology
Kelly is new to the yachting world but has grown up in the events industry and has an extensive hospitality background. Her career has taken her all over the world, running events across the globe. Transitioning into the yacht industry is the perfect fit for her, combining her passion for travel with her drive to create unforgettable guest experiences.
She lives a healthy, active lifestyle and has trained and coached competitive cheerleading for over 10 years.
Kelly is excited to build a long successful career in the industry, developing her knowledge and travelling the world.
Kelly Muino
Stewardess
Qualifications – Culinary Certificate, Ship’s Cook Certificate, Cordon Bleu, Chang Mai Thai Cuisine Certificate, Patisserie and Chocolate Sculpting, Barcelona, Bordeaux Wine Pairing, Sourdough Course, Palma de Majorca
Previous Yachts – M/Y Queen Aida, M/Y Netanya 8, M/Y Dream, M/Y Venture, Maris, M/Y Nirvana
Waters Cruised – Mediterranean, Pacific Ocean, East Coast US, Caribbean
Beatrice is a qualified professional chef with a broad skill set in multiple styles including Classical French, Fusion, Thai, Asian, Italian, Spanish, Scandinavian, Mexican and Mediterranean. She is also a professionally trained pastry chef, which enables her to be more flexible and varied with the creation of her dishes. She holds huge experience in her field, having worked in many fine dining restaurants around the world including a range of One, Two and Three Star Michelin restaurants.
Beatrice moved to France at a young age so has spent most her time on the French Riviera. When Beatrice is not in the galley producing some culinary delights. She can be found at the nearest vineyard upskilling her wine pairing knowledge. In the near future she would love to have a wine pairing business alongside working on yachts and villas as a private chef.
Beatrice Corby
Chef
Qualifications – Yacht Master 200 GT
Previous Yachts – M/Y Ali Baba
Hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa, Bryce brings a strong sporting background and a passion for adventure to the yachting industry. After completing a business degree, he made a career shift two years ago and has since gained valuable experience cruising the Mediterranean.
Dedicated to safety and guest satisfaction, Bryce recently completed his Master of Yachts 200GT Limited, marking a key step in his professional development.
Off the yacht, he enjoys golf, paddle tennis, hiking, and skiing— whether on snow or water.
Bryce Varcoe
Deckhand
Qualifications – IYT Yacht Master 200Gt
Previous Yachts – M/Y Intrigue (29m), M/Y Ostara (45m)
Kai grew up in the town of Sunshine Coast in Australia. He spent his life up until the age of 19 competitively swimming and surfing for fun. He then joined the Sunshine Coast Lifeguard Service, saving lives for a few years.
At 22 he started his yachting career in the Gold Coast and followed his initial boat to The Whitsundays and to Sydney.
Thereafter he moved overseas to pursue his career on the other side of the world. Nectar is now his 3rd vessel he has worked on. Kai has a great passion for the ocean and loves to travel.
Kai Smeaton
Deckhand
Qualifications – Chief Mate 3000
Previous Yachts – M/Y Juna Too, M/Y Odessa, M/Y Cyan, M/Y Eternity
Waters Cruised – West and East Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas, USA East Coast
Sam is from Perth, located on the western coast of Australia. Here Sam grew up between the river and ocean, where we would learn to sail and be involved with his family boat for most of his childhood.
At the age of 19 Sam left home and flew to Europe to start his yachting adventure. In 2014, he secured his first job in yachting and has never looked
back. Sam has been in yachting for 10 years now and is working on completing his Captain’s ticket in the next six months. In Sam’s off time, he has recently taken up golf and loves a game on the weekend with his friends.
Sam Hamersley
First Officer
Qualifications – Qualifed Carpenter
Previous Yachts – M/Y Lady Christine, M/Y Leanoer G, M/Y Arience
Waters Cruised – Mediterranean , Indian Ocean
Originally from a small town in Devon, UK, Freddy has always had a deep love for the ocean, spending much of his time at the beach and surfing. His passion for the sea naturally led him to a career in yachting, where he has gained extensive experience over the years. Before joining the yachting industry, Freddy built a successful career in carpentry. His technical expertise and attention to detail have proven invaluable on deck, bringing an added level of skill to the team.
Currently working towards his Yacht Master certification and, in time, his OOW, Freddy is dedicated to his career at sea.
Freddy Ludwig
Deckhand