Storm grew up in Johannesburg but spent many of his family holidays sailing around the island of Madagascar which he believes fuelled the kickstart of his passion for a career at sea. After leaving school, Storm moved to Fort Lauderdale to begin his career in the yachting industry. Since then, he has worked on a variety of yachts and travelled around the world, stretching from the East Coast of the USA to the Mediterranean & then onto the South China Sea gaining valuable experience along the way. He is happiest when taking part in watersports activities with friends, snowboarding with his family & trying to get the catch on the day on a fishing trip.
Storm Hallet
First Officer
Michael Kruger brings the heat wherever he goes! Hailing from the picturesque shores of Plettenberg Bay in South Africa, he has been a true ocean enthusiast since day one. He’s conquered the waves as a skilled surfer and even dabbled in some intense fishing competitions. But that’s not all — he’s also dominated the world of CrossFit & weightlifting, earning himself the title of champion! During his school days, he served as a brave lifeguard, ensuring the safety of beachgoers. Now, with boundless enthusiasm, he’s eager to take his career to new heights. Join him on this wild ride as he embarks on exciting adventures.
PREVIOUS YACHTS
M/Y Ambition (57m)
Michael Kruger
Bosun
Harrison is from the Gower peninsula in Wales. This resulted in him spending a huge part of his life on the open water from surfing and sea fishing to paddle boarding. Before yachting Harrison was a passionate furniture maker and loved to get creative and produce one off pieces. Since 2024 Harrison has been working on Superyachts and already crossed the Atlantic. In his time off he loves to find the colder places and go skiing with his friends from home.
PREVIOUS YACHTS
M/Y Go (77m)
Harrison Dale
Deckhand
Rick is an exceptionally experienced charter captain with a career spanning almost 2 decades. Crossing the Atlantic 8 times, Rick has extensive knowledge of the Mediterranean, Caribbean islands and the Baltic sea.
Originally from Avalon, on the northern beaches of Sydney, Australia, Rick and his family now call France home. Living in the surf capital of Europe — Hossegor, France. He is an ex-sponsored surfer and enjoys hitting the gym, scuba diving, paragliding, windsurfing, Skiing, and is an experienced skydiver.
Rick is always on the lookout for adventure, new experiences for his clients, and likes to take rest under the sun on any quiet sandy beach, living a healthy life!
Previous Yachts
▶ M/Y RESILIENCE (65m) ▶ M/Y TITANIA (73m)
▶ M/Y UTOPIA (72m)
Rick Dubois
Captain
Ty was born in Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia and has been at sea all of his professional life. He established his sea legs working as a deep-sea fisherman in Northern Australia. He is also a sport fanatic. If it’s competitive he loves it! Football, Golf, Rugby, Cricket are just a few of his favourites!
Ty is a dedicated and professional yachtsman having been in the industry for over 17 years having navigated over 180,000 Nautical Miles. He prides himself in attaining the highest standard’s possible on board VASSA and encourages his crew to match these standards. Captain Ty guarantees a safe, memorable ‘once in a lifetime’ experience and looks forward to welcoming you on board
Previous Yachts
▶ M/Y HALO (57m)
▶ M/Y NECTAR (65m)
Ty Falkenstein
Captain
Josh was born & bred in the countryside Victoria, Australia. He graduated university studying Resort Management & specialising in Water Recreation. Following completion, he moved to Queensland & began working and traveling amongst the many different islands having a ball along the way. His water sports adventures lead him into the yachting industry where he guided many scuba diving expeditions & deep-sea fishing explorations. He has cruised the South Pacific Islands, East and West Coast of America, Central America, the Bahamas & Caribbean, Northern Europe & the Mediterranean leaving no stone left unturned along the way.
PREVIOUS YACHTS
M/Y Lucky Lady (63m)
M/Y Freedom (70m)
M/Y Big Eagle (52m)
Joshua Woischuk
First Officer
Alan was born in Rijeka, Croatia on the beautiful coast of Adriatic Sea. Since his childhood, being at sea is his passion & after graduating Marine Engineering he started his seagoing career. Alan started his career on commercial cargo vessel and then worked for 12 years on Cruise Ships. Alan holds Chief Engineer unlimited Certificate of Competence and has been working for 8 years in Yachting on various Charter vessels. Alan lives by his positive attitude & will always do his best to exceed guest expectations while ensuring the sage & reliable operation of the yacht.
PREVIOUS YACHTS
M/Y Lucky Lady (63m)
M/Y Freedom (70m)
M/Y Big Eagle (52m)
Alan Grahovac
Chief engineer
Kris was born in Poland, in a little town named Gryfino where he finished his High School Specialization of Electrical Power Engineering. At the age of 21, he started studying at the Maritime University of Szczecin where he studied for 5 years, majoring in Marine Propulsion and Electric Units Operation. Since then, Kris has been continuously upgrading his experience & knowledge on different kinds of vessels including Bulk Carriers, Ferries and Ships operating on Oil & Gas fields. In 2012 he reached the highest Chief Engineer unlimited Certificate in his profession. Kris is a very outdoors & active person who loves sports & travel. He is a father to a 15-year-old daughter & tries to spend as much time as he can with her.
Khris Klonowski
Chief engineer
Born in the historic town of Zadar on the coast of Croatia, Jure was both a student and an athlete before deciding to leave the boxing ring to fully pursue a career in maritime engineering. Along the way, he worked various seasonal and off-season jobs, acquiring a broad range of skills. His first experience as an engineer on a 38-meter yacht in Italy opened the door to further opportunities in the yachting industry. Since then, Jure has worked on various yachts in the role of Second Engineer. He now holds a Master’s degree in maritime engineering and continues to grow professionally in the field.
PREVIOUS YACHTS
M/Y Alfa Nero (80m)
M/Y Isabell Princess Of The Sea (64m)
Jure Vulic
Engineer
Jessica, although British, spent most of her childhood in sunny South of France where her family settled after her father moved into the yachting industry. After having spent 10 years on the Cote D’Azur, she craved the hustle and bustle of city life and moved to London where she studied Fashion. Afterward she started a new career in the yachting industry & she has never looked back; thoroughly enjoying creating memorable guest experiences, fantastic memories and discovering the many beautiful places our world has to offer. She is happiest when socialising with friends & family from far & wide, discovering new restaurants to enjoy & skiing down a snowy mountain.
PREVIOUS YACHTS
M/Y Gladiator (45m)
M/Y Papa (55m)
M/Y Venus (78m)
Jessica Furey
Chief steward/ess
Price: €595,000 - €679,000 / Per Week
Length: 225' 7" Ft
Guests: 12
Speed: 16 Knots
Cabins: 6
Build year: 2012
Crew: 15