Crew Profiles

Asaf Diga
Captain
Portuguese

With more than 20 years of experience as a professional captain of passenger vessels, private yachts, and work vessels of different sizes, Asaf has been involved in every aspect of boat management, maintenance, and repair. Asaf speaks fluent English and has a genuine passion for meeting people, sailing, and exploring new places. He is extremely service-oriented as a captain, always going above and beyond to ensure that charter guests have an unforgettable holiday.
Previous boats: MYSTIC 46m, LOVE T Azimut 35m, D&D Arcadia 27m

Fredericko Bautista Pineda
Deckhand
Filipino
Fredericko has over ten years of experience cruising on charter and private yachts in the Mediterranean. He joined REBECCA V in May 2023. Keen on water sports, Fredericko is always ready to discover and learn new things and help guests onboard or on the water. In addition to assisting the Captain and manning the vessel, Fredericko also makes sure that the yacht is maintained to the best condition and that everything runs smoothly for the guests onboard.
Previous boats: M/Y LUISA, S/Y LEVANTINE, Catamaran UHURU, Catamaran SISTER.

Richard Knipe
Chef
South Africa
Richard developed his foundational culinary expertise through hands-on training in fine dining, Mediterranean cuisine, and high-volume kitchen environments. He established strong fundamentals in food safety, menu development, and guest service while working in renowned establishments. Richard had the privilege of working at some of South Africa’s most esteemed luxury hotels and fine dining establishments. At The Plettenberg Hotel, he gained valuable experience as an in-house student at a five-star retreat in Plettenberg Bay. Here, Richard contributed to a world-class dining experience, focusing on fresh seafood and breathtaking oceanfront hospitality. While at Ellerman House in Cape Town’s Bantry Bay, an award-winning boutique hotel, he engaged with an exclusive culinary environment that showcased modern South African cuisine, featuring a 9,000-bottle wine collection and a distinguished art collection. At Zenzero Restaurant, a renowned Italian fine dining establishment in Cape Town, Richard worked in a sophisticated setting that celebrated the rich flavours of Italian cuisine. Additionally, he designed and executed Michelin-themed private dining experiences alongside seasoned chefs, curating multi-course tasting menus that emphasised precision, presentation, and elevated flavours.

Alla Gulkanyan
Stewardess
Ukrainian
Alla is an experienced stewardess, with strong hospitality background, trained in advanced service and Interior Admin/ HR. Alla loves to anticipate guests’ needs and exceed their expectations. Being a natural team player, always positively charged, energetic and passionate about delivering the best service. Using her yachting experience coupled with her hospitality background, Alla is valuable part of our well working team.
Previous boats: ST DAVID, YAS, GRAND OCEAN, MOONLIGHT II, DUSUR.
Languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian