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Cheyne Bik

Captain

South African/German · English, German

Captain Cheyne is a qualified captain with 10 years of experience in the yachting industry, with strong knowledge of the Balearics and extensive experience across the Mediterranean. He is committed to running safe, well-managed operations on board, ensuring both owners and guests enjoy their time at sea with confidence and peace of mind. With experience commanding and supporting a range of vessels, including Sunreef, Horizon Elegance, Benetti, Sunseeker, and larger motor yachts, he brings a strong background in navigation, route planning, crew management, guest operations, and vessel maintenance. His technical understanding is supported by AEC1 engine room knowledge, allowing him to oversee machinery, maintenance schedules, warranty periods, and overall vessel performance with a practical and hands-on approach. Cheyne is also confident in overseeing budgets, shipyard periods, safety protocols, and day-to-day yacht administration, while maintaining high standards on board for both crew and guests. Attentive, capable, and performance-driven, he brings a calm leadership style, a strong sense of responsibility, and a genuine passion for life on the water.

Byron Young

Deckhand

South African · Afrikaans, English

Byron is a motivated and hardworking deckhand with practical experience across yacht maintenance, tender driving, line handling, navigation support, and general deck operations. Having grown up on the east coast of South Africa, he brings a natural connection to the sea along with a strong willingness to learn and develop further within the industry. He has supported a range of day-to-day deck responsibilities, including washdowns, teak care, anchor duties, safety drills, inventory checks, exterior detailing, and charter setup. His hands-on approach, combined with his energetic personality and team-oriented mindset, allows him to contribute positively across different areas on board while maintaining strong operational standards. Reliable, well-natured, and eager to progress, Byron is committed to building his experience at sea while supporting both captain and crew wherever needed. His adaptable attitude and strong work ethic make him a valuable addition to a professional yacht environment.

Fabiana Alves

Stewardess

Spanish/Brazilian · Spanish, Portuguese, English

Fabiana is an experienced Stewardess with a strong hospitality background and hands-on experience across motor yachts, sailing yachts, and catamarans. She is confident across guest service, interior upkeep, provisioning, and day-to-day onboard support, always bringing a reliable, organised, and proactive approach to her work. With a strong eye for detail and a practical, adaptable mindset, Fabiana takes pride in maintaining high interior standards while helping create a clean, welcoming, and comfortable environment on board. She is also happy to assist across different areas when needed, making her a versatile and dependable member of the crew. Having worked on both private and charter vessels, Fabiana brings a warm service style, a positive attitude, and strong hospitality instincts to every role. Her multilingual abilities and recent superyacht cocktail training further support her ability to deliver a polished and professional onboard experience. To be advised