Name: Katinka Bohm
Nationality: allemande
Position: Chief steward/ess
Position details:
Languages: Not specified
Description: Katinka has over 27 years of experience in the service industry,
working across hotels and restaurants in Germany, Namibia,
and South Africa, and developing strong operational and
interpersonal skills during her time at Palmwag Lodge. She
later studied Exercise Science in Cape Town and worked as
a personal trainer and stunt performer, gaining experience
with high-profile clients and a strong sense of discretion.
Transitioning into yachting, she progressed from stewardess
and cook to Chief Stewardess, building expertise in interior
operations, guest relations, and team coordination. Known
for her professionalism and attention to detail, she delivers
exceptional service while fostering a positive onboard
environment, now bringing her experience to M/Y Come Prima.
Name: Simone Britz
Nationality: South African
Position:
Position details: 2nd stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Simone Britz was raised on a farm in South Africa’s Cape
Winelands, where she developed a strong work ethic and
love for the outdoors. She has over six years of experience
as a stewardess in the yachting industry, working across the
Mediterranean on both private and charter yachts. Known for
her professionalism, attention to detail, and calm demeanor,
she is a reliable and valued crew member. For the past three
years, she has worked on a private vessel in the United States,
cruising the Bahamas and Caribbean. In her free time, she
enjoys strength training, cooking, and exploring the outdoors.
Name: Jade .
Nationality: New Zealand
Position:
Position details: 3rd Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Growing up at the southern tip of New Zealand, Jade developed
a strong connection to the ocean and life on the water. Over
the past two seasons, she has worked aboard yachts in some of
the most remote cruising grounds, including Western Australia,
New Zealand’s fiords, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Jade is known for her warm, professional approach and takes
pride in creating unforgettable guest experiences.
Name: Timo Scheffel
Nationality: German
Position:
Position details: Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: Timo was born in Munich and raised in Cape Town. He has
worked as a deckhand for three seasons and has a strong
passion for the ocean and water sports, with kitesurfing being
his favorite.
Name: Paul .
Nationality: French
Position: Chief engineer
Position details:
Languages: Not specified
Description: Paul is an enthusiastic, motivated, and calm individual with a
strong aptitude for teamwork. Mechanics is his passion, both
personally and professionally. He has been sailing since the age
of six, including match racing on various types of sailing boats.
With over 21 years of experience on both motor yachts and
sailing yachts, he brings a versatile skill set and solid onboard
expertise.
Name: Aimee Bartlett
Nationality: New Zealand
Position:
Position details: Junior Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Aimee has six years of hospitality experience across resort
and restaurant environments in New Zealand, with strong
housekeeping and guest service skills. She holds degrees in
Psychology and Marketing and previously ran a dress rental
business, gaining expertise in garment care.
Most recently a Marketing and Communications Advisor at
Deloitte, she delivered high-profile events, developing strong
skills in discretion and working under pressure. She has since
transitioned into the yachting industry, bringing her diverse
experience onboard M/Y Come Prima.
Name: Christopher James
Nationality: .
Position:
Position details: Deck/Engineer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Christopher James is a dedicated and quick-learning
professional with a strong work ethic. He has studied
photography and yoga, and has shared these skills by offering
courses to guests. With a deep connection to the ocean through
surfing and freediving, he remains calm and composed under
pressure. His long-term goal is to become an Officer of the
Watch (OOW) on a yacht in the Pacific while contributing his
photography and videography expertise onboard.
Name: Mathieu Doeslch
Nationality: Français
Position:
Position details: Chief Officer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Passionate and detail-oriented, he approaches every challenge
with rigor and enthusiasm. With 13 years of experience
in the yachting industry, primarily on charter vessels,
including navigation off the beaten track in regions such
as Newfoundland, the Caribbean, and the Bahamas, he has
developed strong leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving
skills essential to delivering exceptional guest service. His
modern management style combines professionalism, clear
communication, and an outgoing personality that builds strong
relationships with guests and crew alike. An active lifestyle—
including golf, motorcycling, water sports, and skiing—has
strengthened his precision, balance, and resilience.
Name: Julien .
Nationality: French
Position:
Position details: Deck/Engineer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Julien is originally from Brittany, France. His first experience
at sea was serving in the French Navy for two years, which
inspired him to pursue a career as a seafarer.
He began his professional career in the Merchant Navy as
an engineer and has since built extensive experience in the
maritime industry. For the past 14 years, he has worked in the
yachting industry as a Chief Engineer, overseeing the operation
and maintenance of luxury vessels.
Name: Rhys .
Nationality: English
Position:
Position details: Bosun
Languages: Not specified
Description: Born and raised in beautiful Cornwall, England. These days, Rhys splits his time between the sunny shores of Florida and my homeland.
He’s have been working aboard yachts for the past 7/8 years on all sizes of vessels all around the world.
During his down time he enjoys traveling to many exotic places surfing while his other interests are, scuba diving, skydiving, sailing, snowboarding and wake boarding.
The crew would describe Rhys as a joyful and sociable person, he always has a story or fact to say to bring conversation in, he is dedicated to his job and you can definitely tell!
Name: Richard Villareal
Nationality: French
Position: Chef
Position details:
Languages: Not specified
Description: Richard was born and raised in France in the 70’s but is originally from Vietnam. At a young age he gained his interest in cooking when he was living at home with his family, he would take pride in helping them cook as he was a true gourmet. He began his culinary studies in Paris, where he also achieved a diploma in French cuisine and began to grow in the food industry, he spent many years cooking in the homes of royalty from Monaco and Qatar. For four years in his lifetime, he was a chef in the immigration ministry in France and later worked in mandarin’s oriental palace in Switzerland.
After some time, he decided to open his own independent catering company, which was open for 12 years strong, but sadly closed due to the pandemic as well as his two restaurants in Thailand. His most popular catering client was the Paris yacht marina, where he provided exceptional food on many occasions, and in the summer seasons he would work on a yacht.
Richard loves to travel, carrying his tennis racket everywhere he goes hunting for a competition. During his travels, he discovers something unique from the culture and interpretates it into his recipes, as he thrives off a challenge. He shows passion in cooking Vietnamese, Japanese and Thai Dishes, however, is confident with all cuisines including Italian, Mediterranean and many more.
Name: Pascal Le Guillanton
Nationality: French
Position: Captain
Position details:
Languages: Not specified
Description: Pascal has over 30 years of experience in the yachting industry and 23 of them - as a Captain on both private and charter yachts in the waters of Cote d'Azur, Corsica, Sardinia, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Turkey and Greece. Pascal is French and speaks fluent English and Italian. During the years of charter experience, and having served guests of various nationalities, he has learnt to adapt and reply efficiently to individual requirements. Pleasant, fun, professional, reliable, volunteer are just few words to describe him.
Passionate about his job, Pascal is a responsible Captain that will put every effort together with his crew into making the guests enjoy their stay on-board. He is always going to assure a professional and discreet service and receives great praise and feedback from previous guests.
Katinka Bohm — Chief steward/ess (allemande)
Katinka has over 27 years of experience in the service industry,
working across hotels and restaurants in Germany, Namibia,
and South Africa, and developing strong operational and
interpersonal skills during her time at Palmwag Lodge. She
later studied Exercise Science in Cape Town and worked as
a personal trainer and stunt performer, gaining experience
with high-profile clients and a strong sense of discretion.
Transitioning into yachting, she progressed from stewardess
and cook to Chief Stewardess, building expertise in interior
operations, guest relations, and team coordination. Known
for her professionalism and attention to detail, she delivers
exceptional service while fostering a positive onboard
environment, now bringing her experience to M/Y Come Prima.
Simone Britz — 2nd stewardess (South African)
Simone Britz was raised on a farm in South Africa’s Cape
Winelands, where she developed a strong work ethic and
love for the outdoors. She has over six years of experience
as a stewardess in the yachting industry, working across the
Mediterranean on both private and charter yachts. Known for
her professionalism, attention to detail, and calm demeanor,
she is a reliable and valued crew member. For the past three
years, she has worked on a private vessel in the United States,
cruising the Bahamas and Caribbean. In her free time, she
enjoys strength training, cooking, and exploring the outdoors.
Jade . — 3rd Stewardess (New Zealand)
Growing up at the southern tip of New Zealand, Jade developed
a strong connection to the ocean and life on the water. Over
the past two seasons, she has worked aboard yachts in some of
the most remote cruising grounds, including Western Australia,
New Zealand’s fiords, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Jade is known for her warm, professional approach and takes
pride in creating unforgettable guest experiences.
Timo Scheffel — Deckhand (German)
Timo was born in Munich and raised in Cape Town. He has
worked as a deckhand for three seasons and has a strong
passion for the ocean and water sports, with kitesurfing being
his favorite.
Paul . — Chief engineer (French)
Paul is an enthusiastic, motivated, and calm individual with a
strong aptitude for teamwork. Mechanics is his passion, both
personally and professionally. He has been sailing since the age
of six, including match racing on various types of sailing boats.
With over 21 years of experience on both motor yachts and
sailing yachts, he brings a versatile skill set and solid onboard
expertise.
Aimee Bartlett — Junior Stewardess (New Zealand)
Aimee has six years of hospitality experience across resort
and restaurant environments in New Zealand, with strong
housekeeping and guest service skills. She holds degrees in
Psychology and Marketing and previously ran a dress rental
business, gaining expertise in garment care.
Most recently a Marketing and Communications Advisor at
Deloitte, she delivered high-profile events, developing strong
skills in discretion and working under pressure. She has since
transitioned into the yachting industry, bringing her diverse
experience onboard M/Y Come Prima.
Christopher James — Deck/Engineer (.)
Christopher James is a dedicated and quick-learning
professional with a strong work ethic. He has studied
photography and yoga, and has shared these skills by offering
courses to guests. With a deep connection to the ocean through
surfing and freediving, he remains calm and composed under
pressure. His long-term goal is to become an Officer of the
Watch (OOW) on a yacht in the Pacific while contributing his
photography and videography expertise onboard.
Mathieu Doeslch — Chief Officer (Français)
Passionate and detail-oriented, he approaches every challenge
with rigor and enthusiasm. With 13 years of experience
in the yachting industry, primarily on charter vessels,
including navigation off the beaten track in regions such
as Newfoundland, the Caribbean, and the Bahamas, he has
developed strong leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving
skills essential to delivering exceptional guest service. His
modern management style combines professionalism, clear
communication, and an outgoing personality that builds strong
relationships with guests and crew alike. An active lifestyle—
including golf, motorcycling, water sports, and skiing—has
strengthened his precision, balance, and resilience.
Julien . — Deck/Engineer (French)
Julien is originally from Brittany, France. His first experience
at sea was serving in the French Navy for two years, which
inspired him to pursue a career as a seafarer.
He began his professional career in the Merchant Navy as
an engineer and has since built extensive experience in the
maritime industry. For the past 14 years, he has worked in the
yachting industry as a Chief Engineer, overseeing the operation
and maintenance of luxury vessels.
Rhys . — Bosun (English)
Born and raised in beautiful Cornwall, England. These days, Rhys splits his time between the sunny shores of Florida and my homeland.
He’s have been working aboard yachts for the past 7/8 years on all sizes of vessels all around the world.
During his down time he enjoys traveling to many exotic places surfing while his other interests are, scuba diving, skydiving, sailing, snowboarding and wake boarding.
The crew would describe Rhys as a joyful and sociable person, he always has a story or fact to say to bring conversation in, he is dedicated to his job and you can definitely tell!
Richard Villareal — Chef (French)
Richard was born and raised in France in the 70’s but is originally from Vietnam. At a young age he gained his interest in cooking when he was living at home with his family, he would take pride in helping them cook as he was a true gourmet. He began his culinary studies in Paris, where he also achieved a diploma in French cuisine and began to grow in the food industry, he spent many years cooking in the homes of royalty from Monaco and Qatar. For four years in his lifetime, he was a chef in the immigration ministry in France and later worked in mandarin’s oriental palace in Switzerland.
After some time, he decided to open his own independent catering company, which was open for 12 years strong, but sadly closed due to the pandemic as well as his two restaurants in Thailand. His most popular catering client was the Paris yacht marina, where he provided exceptional food on many occasions, and in the summer seasons he would work on a yacht.
Richard loves to travel, carrying his tennis racket everywhere he goes hunting for a competition. During his travels, he discovers something unique from the culture and interpretates it into his recipes, as he thrives off a challenge. He shows passion in cooking Vietnamese, Japanese and Thai Dishes, however, is confident with all cuisines including Italian, Mediterranean and many more.
Pascal Le Guillanton — Captain (French)
Pascal has over 30 years of experience in the yachting industry and 23 of them - as a Captain on both private and charter yachts in the waters of Cote d'Azur, Corsica, Sardinia, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Turkey and Greece. Pascal is French and speaks fluent English and Italian. During the years of charter experience, and having served guests of various nationalities, he has learnt to adapt and reply efficiently to individual requirements. Pleasant, fun, professional, reliable, volunteer are just few words to describe him.
Passionate about his job, Pascal is a responsible Captain that will put every effort together with his crew into making the guests enjoy their stay on-board. He is always going to assure a professional and discreet service and receives great praise and feedback from previous guests.
