Captain Lené Conradie
Hailing from George in South Africa's Western Cape, has always embraced challenges, excelling in sports and adventurous pursuits. After earning her Yachtmaster qualification right out of high school, she gained valuable experience at top sailing schools in South Africa. Lené's Atlantic crossing and island-hopping journey solidified her love for the Caribbean, where she now thrives. She is dedicated to safety, professionalism, and creating unforgettable experiences for her guests, going the extra mile— or nautical mile— to ensure their happiness.
First Mate Herman Bester
From the charming coastal town of Saldanha, South Africa, has a deep-rooted passion for the ocean, cultivated through years of snorkeling, fishing, and surfing. With a degree in Sports Science and a newfound love for scuba diving, Herman is dedicated to ensuring guest safety and comfort during dives and all other watersports activities. His keen eye for detail and commitment to vessel upkeep reflect his pride in his work. With a background in hospitality, Herman guarantees that each guest leaves with a smile and unforgettable memories.
Chef CC (Celia)
San Diego born, Celia (CC), is a nature lover, adventure seeker, foodie, and world traveler. She’s summited North Africa’s tallest mountains, sailed across the South Pacific, and received her Divemaster certification at a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for some of the strongest and deadliest currents in the world.
In her early career, she worked as both a Fashion and Corporate Meeting & Event Planner, planning events for up to 600 people. It was there that she gained a vast amount of knowledge working with high-end restaurants, caterers, and food vendors. In 2015, she parted ways with corporate life and decided to take nearly two years off to travel the world. Traveling brought her to scuba diving which eventually landed her first boat job in Hawaii. She has since been working on yachts in a variety of roles ever since - from superyachts to sailing catamarans.
After working nearly 4 years in the yachting industry, she finally discovered her true passion combining both food and the ocean - and has since found her calling as a chef having cooked for up to 25 guests and crew combined.
Development feeds her drive that she completed her “Yacht Chef” culinary certificate from Ashburton Cookery School in the UK and received her USCG 100 ton master. She is also a PADI Dive Instructor and has dabbled around teaching yoga where she earned a yoga teaching certification in the Himalayas.
CC enjoys preparing elegant meals with Pacific-Rim influence as well as incorporating intercontinental flavors into her cuisine.
In the off season you’re likely to find her in Indonesia surfing and diving, working on her yoga practice, or trekking for several days through mountains. She’s been to over 50 countries and enjoys getting to know the local culture and cuisine wherever she visits.
