BUNDALONG

Crew Profile

Captain Will Morgan
Will grew up on the South West Coast of England where sailing and adventure sports were his primary focus. As a young adult he owned and maintained his own small sail and powerboats and took part in much coastal cruising and racing. Through sailing friends, Will began his professional sailing career delivering yachts to the Caribbean in 2009. Following the trade winds West he completed a 3 year circumnavigation under sail which set his sights on many future years of adventure sailing. Will has spent the past 12 years as a captain specializing in ‘off the beaten track’ adventure cruising and water-sports itineraries exploring many remote parts of the world - always in search of hidden cruising gems to share with guests.
Sarah Buttery
Sarah was born in sunny Durban, South Africa then immigrated with her family to the city of sails Auckland, New Zealand when she was a young teenager. Sarah has a genuine love of life, adventure, travel and people. Her love of the ocean and travel inspired her to pursue a career in yachting. Previously having spent years living aboard all over Europe and the US in both childcare and hospitality industries. Now with over twelve years experience in the yachting industry and private islands. She continues to enjoy her role in insuring that all guests needs are met to the highest standard and they have a truly enjoyable experience on board. Prior to joining S/Y Bundalong Sarah has worked on both motor yachts and sailing yachts extensively exploring all over the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Most recently she sailed from New Zealand to Alaska spending time in French Polynesia and Hawaii along the way.
In her free time Sarah enjoys hiking, yoga photography and travelling. Sarah has found great joy in getting involved in the local community, volunteering and giving back when possible during her travels around the world.
Chef Lola
Lola grew up in Rouen France. She attended the prestigious Hotelerie school Marcel Sauvage, Mont Saint Aignan before refining her skills in traditional French cuisine on home soil. Lola moved to French Polynesia in 2016 to pursue a career in fine dining and spent the next five years working between the land and sea in the remote Pacific Islands. Her first roles were spent working on Tahiti, before moving to Bora Bora as Chef de parti at 5-star Intercontinental Thalasso Resort and Spa. During her time working at some of the most luxurious resorts in the world, Lola developed an interest in all things marine and in 2019 stepped onboard her first catamaran as chef/stewardess. From there, there has been no looking back and Lola has worked throughout the French Polynesia, North America and the Caribbean. Always looking for new ways to grow as a chef, in 2022 Lola swapped beaches for the slopes and completed a ski season as Chef de parti at the 5-star Le Lana, Courchevel. Lola is keen to get back to her old stomping grounds of French Polynesia and is looking forward to sharing some of the best-kept secrets of the islands with Bundalong’s guests.
Aaron Zingerman
Raised in the American Pacific Northwest, Aaron eventually voyaged to warmer water and the Aloha lifestyle of the Hawaiian Islands. Now continuing to sail with the ocean currents, he comes with over 13 years experience on vessels of all shapes and sizes. From dinghies to dinner cruises, duck boats to tug boats, and ferry docks to sailing yachts, Aaron has been a jack of many nautical trades.
As onboard adventure guide, Aaron enjoys surfing, diving, spearfishing, and all things involving good fun both on and off the water.
Whether atop the mast or behind the bar, you can catch Aaron for a fun conversation, a helpful hand, or a good laugh. It shouldn’t be hard to tell, he is happy to be part of our Bundalong crew and loves enhancing every individual experience through getting to know each guest—his way of continuing the Aloha tradition 🤙🏼