ROMEO FOXTROT

Crew Profile

Captain - Christopher Twyman
Born and raised in beautiful Kwa-Zulu Natal where he inherited his father’s love of the great outdoors! After returning from the Angolan War and nearly a decade in the Educational Department Chris moved to the United States in 1999 to seek fortune and fame! Soon he found it on Yachts with open horizons, plenty of blue water, sunshine and exotic landscapes! During the last 23 years Chris captained Motor Yachts ranging from 35m -56m in various locations around the globe, completing several transatlantic crossings. His professional voyages took him to many famous destinations spread throughout the Caribbean, Med and both North and South America. Chris has been recognized for his great boat handling and outstanding guest relations making sure MY Romeo Foxtrot’s guest preferences, safety and well-being are his upmost priority. He
is very dedicated to both his guests and crew. While not attending to his professional duties, Chris enjoys diving, fishing, reading and indulging in great world cuisine.
He is looking forward to welcoming you on board for your next adventure.

Mate -Richard Cremin
Richard (RJ) Cremin was born and raised in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The oldest of four boys, he came up sailing along the Long Island Sound coastline, eventually going on to race at the Rochester Institute of Technology. While at RIT, RJ pursued studies in software engineering, marketing, and
finance. Upon graduation from RIT, RJ founded and grew JUICE, a software development and marketing agency, until December of 2020, when he stepped aside to pursue a life on the sea full time. RJ is a passionate sailor, and plans to continue cruising and racing as he rises through the ranks of the yachting industry.

Chief Stewardess - Alex Estko
Alex joined yachting industry in 2007 while completing her degree in Journalism. Her love of the written word and the need for creative expression never left her as she passionately pursued her career working on yachts in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, USA, Middle East and Southeast Asia. Since 2009 she has worked as a Chief Stewardess on yachts ranging from 35m to 56m. Recognized for her keen eye for detail, excellent organizational and hospitality skills, Alex ensures MY Romeo Foxtrot’s guests are well looked after and pampered while on board. She is equipped with a wide range of skills and experiences in luxury lifestyle management and event planning, meeting our guest’s highest expectations. Additionally, she assists her husband, and Captain, Chris with the day-to-day Yacht’s administration and accounting. Alex loves reading, traveling, fashion, interior design and great world class cuisine.

Stewardess - Charise Smith
Charise is 23 years old, psychology graduate from Johannesburg, South Africa.She is very passionate about her studies and planning to further her education in a couple of years. Charise joined yachting industry recently and she is very excited about this new chapter of her life. As she expresses in her own words: “This boat has already taught me so much and I would like to use this experience as a base to further my studies in doing my masters on Mental Health on board. I am very social and have a passion for people and look forward to the collection of experiences on this exceptional boat.”

Deckhand Jason Smith
Jason grew up in the sunny seaside city of Durban. He has 2 older brothers that shared his passion for body boarding and surfing. When not indulging in the ocean he spent a lot of time on the nearby dams sailing and jet skiing, honing his skills. Jason also has a great passion for European football and became a very skilled player for his local club Royal AM. Jason has a very friendly, positive attitude and is easy to get along with. He joined the yachting industry in January of 2023 to travel and share his love of the ocean.

Tim Bishop - Chef
Michael comes from Rochester NY. He started his cooking career while serving in the US Navy. He cooked on board nuclear powered submarines and during his naval career he once had pleasure of serving lunch to former president George and his wife Barbara Bush while he was on deployment in the Mediterranean Sea. Once his Naval career came to an end, he cooked in many restaurants and attended school at the Culinary Institute of America and while there studied under the Larry Forgione. In his off time Michael enjoys staying fit, dining at new and exciting restaurants, and watching his favorite football team the Buffalo Bills!

Adriaan Vorster - Engineer
Adriaan spent his childhood on a big farm in South Africa before moving to the oldest town at the tip of South Africa, Capetown. There he finished high-school school and then attended Stellenbosch University and acquired a degree in Sports Medicine and Science. driaan played on the PGA tour traveling the world before joining the yachting industry and settling down into multiple roles on deck and advancing his tickets into Engineering. sports fanatic, Adriaan thrives for an adrenaline rush be it skydiving, mountain biking or just hooking a big fish. He is excited to be part of the Romeo Foxtrot team.