Growing up in Cape Town, South Africa, Carla developed a deep love for the sea through deep-sea fishing, diving, and various water sports.
Before entering yachting, Carla completed a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, majoring in Psychology and Anthropology, which has strengthened her ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
Known for her optimistic, bubbly personality and good sense of humour with plenty of banter to match Carla brings positive energy and professionalism to every vessel she joins.
Prior to joining MY Solace, Carla gained experience on yachts ranging from 40m to 60m and holds a Divemaster qualification, further enhancing her versatility and love for the ocean.

Carla Van Zyl
Stewardess
Nicola is a South African stewardess who joined the industry 2 years ago right after finishing her last year of high school. She decided to join yachting as she is a big people’s person, thrives in a busy environment and has a love for travel and seeing new places.
Nicola brings a positive and focused energy into the workplace, providing her utmost professionalism whilst guests are on board.
Nicola has worked seasonal positions experiencing positions such as deck/stew, Sole Stewardess and Third Stewardess, on motor yacht sizes ranging from 27-55 meters. She has completed her advanced masseuse course to bring an even more luxurious experience for the guests.

Nicola Prinsloo
Stewardess
Patrick's path to yachting has taken an unconventional route. After completing his studies in music, he joined his first yacht at 22, cruising aboard world travelling explorer M/Y Suakin before stepping away from the industry at 26.
Back ashore, he founded a film production company in London that evolved into a music management business, leading digital strategy for artists including The Vamps, Elbow, The Script and Rick Astley, as well as classical artists Charlie Siem and Yury Revich.
But the pull of the water proved hard to resist, and in 2019 Patrick returned to yachting, spending three years as bosun aboard a 140-metre motor yacht in the Middle East before progressing to Chief Officer of a logistics operation within the same fleet and earning his Chief Mate ticket.
Joining the M/Y SOLACE family as Chief Officer in 2026, Patrick is working towards his Master ticket.
He takes the same energy ashore as afloat: a keen swimmer, hiker and sailor who is never far from music.

Patrick Adolphe
First Officer
Joshua was born at a young age. He grew up on the sunny western facing slopes of Maungarei in Auckland, New Zealand. As a youngster Joshua dreamed of being a Pirate and exploring the world’s oceans however throughout his school years he soon learned of the legal, moral and ethical issues surrounding piracy as a career and this dream was soon put to bed. Joshua instead completed a Bachelor of Education at Auckland University and embarked on a career as a school teacher. This career however was very short lived as Joshua found that he couldn’t get any of the students to listen to him. Joshua then circled back to his passion for the ocean and began a career in yachting. During his ten years in the industry he has sailed around the world working on both private and charter vessels with a variety of exciting itinerary’s. Joshua loves diving and water sports and is always keen to maximise guest experiences whilst keeping everyone onboard safe. Joshua always commits to delivering exceptional service and making sure everyone on board is happy.

Josh Clarke
First Officer
Coming from just outside Edinburgh on the River Forth, Jonathan has always felt most at peace on the water. Growing up kayaking, rowing, and sailing with the Sea Cadets—and later studying astrophysics at university—he decided that a life on the water was for him. Now in his fourth year of yachting and serving as Bosun, he brings a blend of precision, reliability, and genuine enthusiasm to the role.
Known for being warm and engaging, he creates a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere on board that ensures guests feel at home the moment they step on.
Whether supporting guest activities or ensuring every detail is spot on, he aims to make each charter feel effortless and memorable.
When he’s not at sea, he loves hillwalking, travelling, skiing, video gaming, experiencing new cultures, and learning French — il fait de son mieux chaque jour!

Jonathan Horn
Bosun
Kayden began his maritime career in Sydney managing a fleet of yachts before progressing to skippering small RIBs through to 75ft cruisers, gaining extensive experience in vessel operations, navigation, and guest service. Now joining M/Y Solace in his first full-time position onboard a motor yacht, he brings a professional, detail-oriented approach and a genuine passion for the yachting industry. A keen water sports enthusiast, Kayden enjoys wakeboarding, surfing, freediving, spearfishing, and jet skiing, and takes pride in delivering exceptional standards while embracing the dynamic lifestyle at sea.

Kayden Webber
Deckhand
Growing up next to the ocean in Fiji, Teh spent the majority of his time on or in the Ocean. Surfing, Diving, Fishing and competing in as many water sports as he could enter, Teh has had an affinity with the Ocean all his life.
He is from a family of five boys and has traveled extensively from a young age. His professional career started when he volunteered on the Greenpeace vessel, The Esperanza, crossing the Pacific completing maritime studies.
After this first experience of living on the ocean, Teh started his career in yachting, which has led to 17 years of cruising and chartering in far flung areas of the world away from the standard “Milk Run” and safe havens.

Teh Chung
Captain
Born in the rolling hills of Yorkshire, England, Kieran grew up with a love for the outdoors and adventure. A keen hiker and travel enthusiast, he has journeyed across all seven continents, always seeking out the world’s wilder edges.
During a break from yachting, Kieran and two Yachtie friends spent seven months riding 24,000 miles from Miami to Argentina, ending their expedition with a cruise to Antarctica—complete with infamous naked photos as proof of their arrival on the seventh continent.
More recently, Kieran completed a ride from London to Cape Town, 40,000km down the west coast of Africa.
Professionally, Kieran is a qualified Officer of the Watch and now serves as Second Officer, bringing strong navigational skills, a calm presence on the bridge, and a passion for delivering unforgettable guest experiences. He has an energy for charters, thriving in fast-paced environments and ensuring every detail—from water sports to deck operations—is executed to the highest standard.
Kieran looks forward to welcoming you on board and guiding you through fun-packed activities both in and on the water.

Kieran Brown
Second Officer
Hailing from Buenos Aires, Argentina Guillermo grew up just 30 kilometers from the capital. His desire to explore the world led him to the Nautical National School in 2004 where he earned his bachelors degree in Marine propulsion engines by 2008. Guillermo began his career on tanker ships and sailed all around the world, crossing the Atlantic and Indian Ocean on multiple occasions before transitioning to yachts.
In 2017, he achieved his Chief Unlimited ticket followed by a Post graduate Diploma in Maintenance and Asset Management. When not onboard, Guillermo takes great pleasure in embarking on hiking excursions with his wife, two children and two dogs. Additionally he finds joy in playing football and masterfully performing on the trombone.
Onboard, Guillermo is committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience ensuring every detail is perfectly managed and everyone is happy and relaxed. With a keen eye for detail and a reassuring presence, he ensures everything runs smoothly making you feel right at home.
Guillermo Pintos
Chief engineer
Paua comes from Whangaruru, a secluded coastal region on the East Coast of New Zealand’s North Island. She was raised on a property abundant with food, where her family adopted a true farm-to-table ethos, using produce that included Angus beef, tropical fruits, heirloom vegetables, and Manuka honey. This connection to nature instilled in her a unique respect for creating delicious food directly from the source.
Paua is an avid surfer, loves adventure, and has a close connection with the ocean. She began her yachting career in 2015, and since then, she has travelled extensively across the globe, honing her culinary expertise and mastering a broad range of international cuisines. With a focus on creativity and understanding people’s unique palates, she creates dining experiences that are both thoughtful and memorable.

Paua Williams
Head Chef