Robert grew up in a small seaside village in Ireland and has been around boats and the sea all his life. He comes from a family of seafarers, and at the early age of 17, he became one of Ireland’s youngest qualified deep-sea mariners. With 15 years in the yachting industry, Robert is Master 3000 GT qualified and has been on board Seven Sins since October 2021. Robert is always looking forward to taking guests on a discovery of the many beautiful bays, anchorages, and towns of the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Captain Robert loves spending his free time in the mountains, enjoying outdoor sports and staying active.
Interests: Watersport, Golf Snowboarding
Previous Yachts: 47m ELENA, 47m DOJO, 46m PANAKEIA, 40m ANYUTA
Captain Xavier Penez, a seasoned mariner with over two decades of maritime expertise, commands respect as a distinguished Captain with 15 years of illustrious service. His career spans across various private and charter vessels, showcasing a remarkable mastery of worldwide navigation and itinerary planning finesse. Meticulously handling operations, service, and compliance, Captain Penez stands out for his unwavering commitment to excellence. With a robust Naval background, he effortlessly oversees yard projects and orchestrates onboard entertainment systems, showcasing a versatile skill set. His leadership is marked by a blend of precision and professionalism, making him a beacon of reliability in the maritime industry. Captain Xavier, a true maritime virtuoso, continues to navigate the seas with expertise, leaving an indelible mark on every voyage.
Interests: Running, Climbing, Water sports
Previous Yachts: 50m MY TRIBU, 55m MY KERI LEE III
Lyle is from Durban South Africa and has always lived a life by the sea. In his down time he enjoys surfing remote locations and snowboarding in Europe.
Lyle loves to travel and finds joy being at sea. He has worked on yachts ranging from 110m all the way down to 35m. Lyle is passionate about yachts as a career and hopes to become a captain in the near future. Lyle holds his chief mate 3000gt endorsement and has served as an officer for the past 3 years, climbing the ranks from junior deckhand to today. Onboard he loves to use the Flite board and teach guests how to glide through the water, so ask him about that!
Interests: Surfing, Gym
Previous Yachts: 52M SEVEN SINS, 73M PLAN B, 63M SARAH
Lyke Schamrel
First Officer
Frederic is a 22-year-old man who grew up in a small town on the southwest coast of South Africa, where the ocean played a significant role in his life. He has a passion for fishing and spearfishing. As a water sports instructor, he will do his best to keep you entertained both in and on the water. Frederic began his career in 2019 and has since cruised through most of the Mediterranean and Caribbean. He is always up for an adventure and enjoys exploring new places. When ashore, Frederic likes to play golf and tennis. He is fully bilingual and is consistently seen with a smile on his face.
Interests: Spear fishing, Exercising Golf, Playing guitar, Water sports
MJ grew up in a small farming town in the heart of South Africa. Before joining the yachting industry, he played professional rugby in South Africa for two years before deciding to make the move to the yachting industry. He started off by doing sailing races and deliveries across the world before landing on Seven Sins. He has a strong passion for diving, kiteboarding and videography. You will always find him with a camera in his hand and a smile on his face. He will always aim to make your time onboard as memorable as possible.
Interests: Rugby, Sailing, Diving, Kiteboarding, Videography
Previous Yachts: 49M La Dea 2
Marthinus Jacobus (MJ) Strauss
Deckhand
Greg is 21 years old and grew up on a livestock farm in south Africa. With a strong passion for the outdoors and nature, his hobbies include dirt bikes, hunting, diving, water sports and travelling. Greg joined the yachting industry in 2022 and has since travelled extensively around the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Bahamas. He is proud to be part of the Seven Sins crew and is looking forward to providing you an unforgettable experience on board.
Interests: Rugby, Hunting, Diving
Previous Yachts: 45M Goose, 50M Rush
Alex, 35-year-old, with vast experience on commercial vessels and cruise ships, joined the yacht industry in 2022. Dedicated and ambitious to solve any kind of technical issues in a professional manner, his experience helps him to find the best solutions. His motto is: “wherever I put the hand, a flower needs to grow up”.
Interests: Football, Card Games, Chess, Travelling
Previous Yachts: 49M Ghost III, 52M Seven Sins
Alexandru-Marian Stefan
Chief engineer
Cristian, born and raised on the coast of the Black Sea in Romania, is a 31-year- old man. After graduating as an electro-mechanical engineer from the Maritime University of Constanta, Cristian began his career in the commercial industry. After traveling worldwide on large crude oil tankers, he discovered his true calling within the yachting industry, where he thrived. He has gained experience from various super-yachts and has worked in places like the Mediterranean, Dubai, the Caribbean, and Turkey. Cristian enjoys outdoor activities and sports.
Interests: Fishing, Cooking
Previous Yachts: 32M NEGRA, 50M BLUE NIGHT, 40M ALTA VITA, 40M ANITA
Cristian Tofan
Chief engineer
Sarah grew up in a small coastal town called Knysna in the garden route area of South Africa. After high school she moved to the Netherlands to be an au pair looking after 3 boys, she also played field hockey during her time spent abroad. The years following, she studied a marketing degree and graduated 3 years later. Sarah then started her yachting career in the beginning of 2020, in Fort Lauderdale and hasn’t looked back since. She has been lucky enough to explore multiple super yacht locations and meet amazing people from all backgrounds along the way. Sarah is a very active individual that loves the outdoors. She also loves to keep fit by going running, hiking, and cycling. Sarah loves to travel the world and immerse herself in different cultures and cuisines that each destination has to offer.
Interests: Running, Hiking, Cycling
Previous Yachts: 43M Starship, 43M Skyler, 58M Kathryn, 62 M Sea Lion
Sarah Alcock
Chief steward/ess
Lauren grew up in the West Midlands with her mother and father. After studying and living in London for a few years in her late teens/early twenties she moved to Vieques, Puerto Rico, it was during this time on the tiny island off the mainland that she decided city living wasn’t for her! Upon her return to England, she moved to the south coast where she spent 3 years working as a first-class flight attendant for British airways. This job took her all over the world and one trip to St Lucia introduced her to a yacht crew who were also working there. After telling her all about life as a yachtie she decided that was her next move and she hasn't looked back since! In her spare time she enjoy practicing yoga and meditation, she loves being out in nature whether that’s hiking through mountains or swimming in the ocean! She is devoted foodie and love to try out all the local cuisine from the beautiful places she visit! When guests are on board, she love to teach yoga and share all the skills she learnt whilst studying in India! Entertaining guests with delectable cocktails and world class food from the chefs on board is a huge passion of her and being able to create a memorable trip with theme nights and beautiful tables is an honor!
Interests: Yoga, Hiking, Traveling
Previous Yachts: 63M Apogee, 62 M Sea Owl, 50M D’Natalin IV
Price: $300,000 - $315,000 / Per Week
Length: 170' 7" Ft
Guests: 10
Speed: 17 Knots
Cabins: 5
Build year: 2017
Crew: 11