Janneke is a dedicated and enthusiastic stewardess beginning her yachting career after several years working in high-end hospitality environments. Most recently, she worked at the renowned 5-star Limewood Hotel in the UK, where she delivered exceptional service to VIP guests, celebrities, and families while maintaining the highest hospitality standards.

With experience in fine dining service, event preparation, cocktail making, and guest relations, Janneke brings strong attention to detail and a proactive, team-oriented mindset onboard. She is confident working in fast-paced environments, supporting both formal and relaxed guest experiences with professionalism and positivity.

Janneke is particularly appreciated for her positive energy, adaptability, and willingness to assist wherever needed. Her background in luxury hospitality and event service makes her well-suited to both family charters and busy summer programmes, contributing to a welcoming and enjoyable onboard atmosphere for guests of all ages.

Originally from Estonia, Aivo brings a dynamic blend of engineering expertise and deck operations experience to his role aboard M/Y Nineteen 42. With over six years on board a private Leopard 27 cruising the Mediterranean — including St. Tropez, Antibes, Corsica, and Sardinia — he has built a strong foundation in both guest-facing duties and technical yacht maintenance.

Aivo’s core strengths lie in preventative and corrective engineering, including generator diagnostics, engine servicing, and full oversight of bilge and engine room operations. He has also supervised major yard periods and refit projects, demonstrating strong attention to detail and quality control.

In addition to his mechanical acumen, Aivo supports daily deck operations such as washdowns, tender handling, and water toy assistance. His background as a certified personal trainer and military team leader adds discipline, reliability, and a quietly confident presence to the crew.

Aivo holds a full set of maritime certifications, including STCW, SSO, and Able Seafarer in Engine (STCW 2010), along with a 24m boat licence. He is fluent in English and Estonian, and has a working understanding of Russian. A true team player, Aivo ensures everything below deck runs smoothly while also supporting seamless guest service on the exterior.

Captain Gideon Weyhenke brings a wealth of experience and professionalism to Nineteen 42, ensuring smooth and enjoyable voyages for both owners and guests. With a strong background in yacht operations, he has successfully managed various vessels, overseeing everything from navigation and safety to crew leadership and guest services.

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Ella is an enthusiastic and energetic crew member with a strong hospitality background and a natural ability to create a welcoming and positive atmosphere onboard. With experience in high-end events, restaurants, and catering, she brings solid service skills alongside a proactive and hands-on approach.

She is confident in bartending, canapé and table service, and event setups, and is used to working long hours in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards. Ella is highly attentive to detail and takes pride in ensuring guests enjoy a smooth and relaxed experience.

In addition to her interior capabilities, Ella is happy to support deck operations, assisting with guest activities, exterior upkeep, and general yacht operations when required. Her background in childcare also makes her particularly well-suited to family charters, adding further versatility to her role onboard.

Positive, adaptable, and team-oriented, Ella brings great energy to the crew dynamic and contributes to both the service quality and overall onboard atmosphere.

Sarah is a talented Italian chef with experience aboard both private and charter yachts throughout the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Bahamas. Professionally trained at ALMA – The School of Italian Culinary Arts, she brings a fresh and refined approach to Mediterranean and international cuisine, combining elegant presentation with a strong understanding of guest preferences and onboard hospitality.

Having worked across a variety of yacht environments, Sarah is confident managing the galley independently during busy owner trips and charter operations. From provisioning and menu planning to delivering consistent guest dining experiences, she is highly organised, adaptable and calm under pressure.

Her cuisine focuses on fresh seasonal ingredients, balanced flavours and beautifully presented dishes tailored to each guest’s expectations. Sarah is also experienced with dietary requirements, including kosher meal preparation, and enjoys creating healthy, vibrant menus adapted to different lifestyles and preferences.

With a warm personality, strong work ethic and multilingual background, Sarah integrates naturally within international crews and contributes positively to the overall onboard atmosphere, ensuring guests enjoy both excellent cuisine and attentive service.