Hailing from the South Island of New Zealand, Courtney was brought up and around many outdoor water sports and was lucky enough to develop a love for travelling from a young age. After studying at University and working for four years at an architect firm, she made the switch to yachting following in her sister’s footsteps and has never looked back! Courtney thoroughly enjoys the service side of yachting and hopes she can blow you away with personal touches and added fun through games and activities. Her accent has been known to get her in a little trouble, so hope there is no confusion. If so, it can be a shared laugh over the mix-up.

Courtney Wills
Chief steward/ess
Teofilo was born in Argao, Cebu City, in the Philippines. He graduated from University with an Associate in Electrical Engineering Degree. Teofilo also has a Registered Master Electrician license and worked in the building trade for 7 years as a Head Building Maintenance Engineer. In 2011, he started his career at sea with Royal Caribbean Cruises as Galley Electrician and has loved being on the water ever since! He has been with the TALISMAN C family for 5 years now and when he is not spending time with the crew, you can find him in the gym working out. He loves spending time with his family back home and has 2 beautiful daughters. With his big smile and cheerfulness, Teo is a much loved member of the team and is always willing to lend a hand when needed.

Teofilo Sasing
Engineer
JP grew up in the beautiful town of George, along the garden route in the Western Cape. After graduating in 2014, JP worked as a technician for a CCTV company and although he loved the everyday challenges presented to him, his strong desire to explore the world took over and he packed his bags and off he went to Antibes. JP gained his sea legs in 2021 and in 2022, joined TALISMAN C. He has been a wonderful addition the team and not only is he a star deckhand, he is also our in-house photographer and videographer. He is passionate about photography, cars and F1 racing and is also an avid sportsman. When he is not riding jet-skis and playing with the fish, you can find him on the squash court, playing rugby or searching for hidden treasures on the beach. So if you want to win in a game of water cricket, or get the perfect shot of you on the wakeboard, JP is your guy!

JP Louw
Deckhand
Hailing from the ancient city of Exeter, Max is our newest member of crew. Max has bravely served in the British Army and was deployed in Afghanistan in 2009 – an experience he describes as life-changing. Once he hung up his Army boots, he worked as technical support for Apple in his hometown but slowly started to get itchy feet and wanted to explore the world. This lead him to Antibes where he joined his first yacht in 2017 and hasn't looked back. He has already travelled the world on some pretty impressive yachts and thoroughly enjoys the technical side to yachting and the skills he can bring to the table. After yachting, Max dreams of becoming a digital forensic scientist for the police, using his knowledge and skills to make the world a better place.
When he is not changing lights and programming things, Max can be found hiking on Dartmoor, gaming, and watching football - he is a very proud Arsenal fan! His bright smile and great stories are a treat to have onboard and any issues you may have (of the tech kind), Max will be more than happy to help you out.

Max Le Breton
Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)
Growing up on the Durban shores, watching his father compete as a springbok barefoot water-skier and racing jet-skis from the age of 9 himself, Darryn has spent most of his time in and around the ocean. After working at his father’s boat shop for a few years, Darryn knew he wanted to follow his passion and see the world from the water. Just a few short months later, Darryn jumped on his first yacht and hasn’t looked back. Since 2017, Darryn has travelled the world on both private and charter yachts, riding jet-skis and working his way up from deckhand in the hopes of becoming a captain. In his spare time he loves hobby horse tournaments, BMX racing or motorcross. He is a wonderful part of the TALISMAN C family, always up for a laugh, he is our onboard jokester and star sportsman so whether it is beach volleyball, rugby or water cricket, Darryn is your man!

Darryn Higgs
Bosun
Having grown up in Bulgaria, Marin began his nautical education in Maritime High School, after completing his military service, he joined the Naval Academy and obtained his Masters degree in Navigation and then went on to obtain a degree in Marine Engineering. Marin has served in the Merchant and Cruise industry for 12 years and is highly valued by his friends and colleagues. Marin has recently joined our team of dedicated engineers on Talisman C and now under the supervision of Chief Engineer Deyan, is happy to continue his journey with our TC family. Marin has a very charismatic personality, a loving husband and caring father of a 4 year old daughter. He enjoys nature, fishing and sports. Marin is a professional Boxer and has been competing for his national team for more than 10 years! He has reached the highest levels and possesses his National Category Judge (Officials) colours in Boxing!

Marin Zhekov
Engineer
From a youngster sailing small yachts in New Zealand, it was a natural progression for Peter to join the NZ Shipping Co. as a navigation cadet and become a Master Mariner in the shipping industry. He now lives in Barcelona with his wife Lola, also a keen sailor and when not working they can be found sailing small yachts or working at their other hobby of renovating old houses. In 2005, Peter discovered yachting with his first yachting experience as Captain on a two-year global circumnavigation which cemented his love of superyachts. After several years on private yachts, he discovered the challenge and satisfaction of charter yachts, skippering the SY QUEEN OF ANDAMAN in SE Asia (3 years), TALISMAN MAITON (4 years) and ALFA NERO (4 years) cruising between the Med, Caribbean and Bahamas. Peter likes nothing more than listening to his clients’ expectations and turning their dreams into reality, bringing the individual talents of his crew together to provide the ultimate experience in service and most importantly “fun” in a safety first environment.

Peter White
Captain
Ollie joined our TC family in 2023. Born in the maritime town of Gillingham, Ollie has been drawn to the ocean from a young age, fostering a profound love for the sea and all things nautical. He grew up in Cambridge before moving to London to start his training at Westminster Kingsway college.
Ollie is a highly skilled chef with a rich culinary background. His passion for cooking was cultivated in Michelin star restaurants in London, where he honed his craft and developed a deep appreciation for food.
Currently residing in the vibrant neighbourhood of Clapham in London, Ollie is an ardent traveller with an insatiable appetite for exploring new cultures. He would like to open and run his own restaurant one day.
Ollie likes to spend his time off at music festivals around the globe. Camping and equestrian are his main hobbies.

Ollie Browning
Chef
Chef Lewis was born on the Isle of Sheppey, a quaint island in the South-East of England neighbouring the Thames Estuary. Lewis had dreamt of becoming a world class chef from an early age and wasting no time, engulfed himself in the culinary world. He launched his career at Hempstead House hotel and Spa in Kent where he worked his way up to the position of Senior Sous Chef. Lewis has spent many years building an impressive portfolio consisting of many various types of cuisine. Working with Michelin trained chefs for many years, Lewis has expanded his knowledge and expertise in the culinary sphere, allowing him to transition into the role of yacht chef with ease. This is Lewis’ first yacht and he is determined to bring his individual style and personality to the galley to perfectly compliment chef Pauls overall ethos onboard.
Lewis is passionate about healthy food and artisanal baking and is looking forward to showcasing his skills that are extremely apparent through his dishes. In his spare time he enjoys fitness, NFL and water sports. He is a great laugh and we are thoroughly enjoying his presence amongst the TC family.

Lewis Jackson
Chef