Growing up in Cape Town, South Africa, Hannah spent much of her time in the sea, sun, and sand, developing a natural affinity for all things ‘ocean adventure’. Hannah attended the University of Cape Town, where she was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Honours. After working as a design engineer for heavy-duty American trucks for a couple of years, including a brief working stint in Alabama, Hannah decided to trade in the workshop for the open ocean. In her free-time you will find Hannah in the gym or at the beach. Being able to use her love for puzzles and problem-solving in the world of yachting. With a year and a half in the yachting industry, Hannah has found a passionate new career with life on the sea. Hannah takes pride in creating memorable experiences and looks forward to delivering exceptional service to guests on Zoom.

Hannah Winter
Stewardess
Steve hails from the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand, where he grew up surrounded by water which is where his love for the ocean developed. He spent his time diving for cray fish, scallops and fishing in the Northern Islands.
After graduating University with a BA in Marketing & Business Management, Steve had an irresistible pull towards travel. Yachting seemed to be a perfect way to combine his love for the ocean and travel.
Steve has been in the industry since 2011. During this time, he has crossed the Pacific and the Atlantic oceans and spent numerous months throughout the Bahamas & Caribbean. He is an avid diver and water sports man and is always looking for the next adventure.
If you’re after excitement and fun, Steve is your guy!

Steve Johnson
Captain
Born along the stunning coastline of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa, Josh grew up
With the sea as his playground, racing dirt bikes in his free time, fostering a love foradventure and a laid-back, yet energetic attitude towards life. With a great sense of humor and a natural ability to connect with people, He is always the first to lend ahand and help out when needed. Josh’s travels have been nothing short of exciting; his yachting career has allowed him to explore diverse corners of the world, from Bostonall the way to Alaska, including an epic journey through the Panama Canal. Having spent several months in the Bahamas, where he honed his skills in beach setups, sandbar volleyball, and even took the tender out to reel in a fresh catch. Whether it’s fixing things on the fly or navigating new experiences, Josh has thrived on problem-solving and making sure everyone on Zoom is having a good time.

Joshua Bailey
Chief Officer
Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, it was here that Brendan obtained a degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Manchester. A post-graduate study found Brendan as a Lead Researcher exploring the mechanical properties of natural fiber composites for boat-building applications. This research gave Brendan an introduction to the world of yachting. Knowing that was the avenue he wanted to pursue, he landed in Fort Lauderdale to join the industry in 2019. Brendan’s first gig was on board a 128’ Palmer Johnson as the sole engineer. Since then, Brendan’s career has taken a meteoric rise, and we are overjoyed to have him on board ZOOM. You will always find Brendan with a smile on and ready to help in any capacity. In his free time, Brendan enjoys surfing, squas,h and golf. His favorite part of working on a charter yacht is meeting new people, providing awe-inspiring experiences, and working with his amazing crew. His favorite experience at sea is witnessing a meteor shower while sitting at anchor.

Brendan Bassett
Chief engineer
Danielle was born and raised in sunny San Diego, where her passion for travel began at a young age. She regularly traveled to Europe to visit her Swiss family and later continued her adventures. She studied education whilst working as a nanny. After college, she solo backpacked through Asia, Central America, and South America. While building her experience in the hospitality and bar industry, Danielle discovered yachting and was immediately drawn tothes fast-paced, hands-on environment it offered. Having primarily worked on the West Coast of the United States, she eventually made the decision to relocate to Florida to further pursue her career in yachting. Danielle is passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for her guests. She looks forward to welcoming you with one of her specialty cocktails aboard Zoom Zoom Zoom!

Danielle Wittpenn
Stewardess
Kevin’s culinary career started at his family’s hotel in the tropical Virgin Islands. His culinary education was furthered at the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York, and Chefs Professional Development Program. Kevin also holds certificates for baking and pastry, Mediterranean cuisine, global vegetarian artisan, bread baking, Asian cuisine,e and traditional Italian cuisine. Over the last 20 years, rs he has cooked for many high-profile families, charter guests, and celebrities. Traveling to different ports has allowed him to perfect many different cuisines and create diverse menus handpicked from around the world. Kevin is happy to accommodate any special requests, food allergies, or diets. When not in the galley of ZOOM you will find Kevin scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, sport clay shooting,g and enjoying photography.

Kevin Rico
Chef
Sheldon is our local Floridian man who was born and raised right here in Fort Lauderdale, but has the bonus of being bilingual thanks to his Russian heritage. Having grown up in one of the biggest yachting capitals of the world, it was a natural transition for him out of college and into an exciting new career in yachting, which combines his love of the ocean with all things travel and adventure. Whetherit'ss spike ball on the beach or a heavy lifting session, Sheldon likes to stay as active as possible and is your go-to guy if you need a teammate for a game. Sheldon started his yachting career on a 190ft charter vessel cruising the Bahamas, Caribbean, and Bermuda, which gave him enough experience to land him his dream job on Zoom Zoom Zoom. He is very excited and looks forward to making your experience on board once in a lifetime!

Sheldon Monakhov
Bosun
Shane, a Minnesota native, brings a strong work ethic and adventurous spirit to his role aboard motor yacht Zoom. After spending five years in landscaping, he discovered the world of yachting and was drawn to its excitement and opportunities. Growing up playing hockey instilled in him a sense of teamwork and dedication, which he now applies to life on the water. A passionate wake surfer and water sports enthusiast, Shane also loves traveling and meeting new people. Since beginning his yachting career in Fort Lauderdale in 2024, he has embraced the chance to explore stunning destinations and connect with people from around the globe.

Shane Nelson
Deckhand
Timna grew up in the Northern Cape of South Africa. After school, Timna spent time in and around the wine region of Stellenbosch, where over 200 wine and grape producers are represented. Continuing her education, Timna explored her passion for interior design and decorating for four years before finding her way into the yachting industry in 2015. Timna spent time in the industry for a number of years before going back to her interior design roots. In 2021, the tug of war began yet again,n and yachting pulled her back into the wave, and she doesn’t have plans to change that anytime soon! Timna’s favorite thing about charter is seeing guests enjoy the places and special moments the crew has worked to put together for them. She loves having families and children on board and enjoys being able to explore different parts of the world through this wonderful career.

Timna Snijan
Chief steward/ess