DADDY

Crew Profile

Captain Fransisco Rosales
Languages Spoken: English & Spanish
Previous Yachts include 112ft HANNAH, 105ft BABIECA.

Francisco has had a successful career spanning 25 years, during which he has traveled to various destinations including the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas, and the US East Coast, on both private and charter vessels. He has also overseen refit projects and was involved in the construction of a 40-meter Sunseeker in Poole, England, which he delivered to the Mediterranean. From late 2019 through 2020, he served as the captain of a 112 Westport, where he supervised a nine-month refit in Fort Lauderdale, along with renowned designer Destry Darr. Upon completion of the refit, Francisco launched a charter program and actively chartered for 12 weeks a year, from 2021 to 2023, with discerning clients throughout the Bahamas and South Florida.

First Mate: Elliot Castellanos
Languages Spoken: English & Spanish
Previous Yachts include 112ft HANNAH, 121ft WHAT A COUNTRY, 116ft ARRECHO.

Elliot is an experienced yachtsman who has been working in the industry for nine years. During this time, he has traveled to numerous locations such as the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mediterranean, and US East Coast. Before joining his current position, Elliot worked on an 80ft Hatteras DADDY boat with Captain Francisco. In 2020, he reunited with Francisco and started working on a 112 Westport boat, which had a very active program between the owner's use and heavy charter. Elliot worked on board the 112 Westport from 2020 through 2023.

Currently, Elliot is back on board the 108SL 'DADDY' and is excited to provide excellent service to charter guests. He is a hard worker and a team player. Charter guests find him to be a charismatic, professional, and ambitious young man who is well-liked by everyone. Elliot is looking forward to a busy charter program and showing guests a great time out on the water.


Chef: Daniela Avendano
Languages Spoken: English & Spanish
Previous Yachts include 95ft INDIGO, 142ft MR D.

Chef Daniela has been cooking since an early age while working in the high-end hotel and restaurant industry. She prepares her cuisine from scratch using the freshest ingredients and highest quality provisions. Daniela can cook any type of cuisine according to the guests' requests and requirements. She is known for her friendly personality and looks forward to delighting guests with her culinary creations. Daniela has worked on board various motor yachts, ranging from 74 ft. to 142 ft.


Stewardess Karla Nunez
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish & Italian
Previous Yachts include 106ft Q, 164ft MIZU.

Karla started her seagoing career in 2009 as a waitress in a fine dining restaurant on a luxury cruise line. She has since gained valuable skills and knowledge that she now applies as the chief stewardess in the yachting industry. Karla is committed to providing exceptional customer care and attention to detail, and her outgoing personality, always accompanied by a smile and contagious laughter, makes her the perfect hostess for guests aboard M.Y. DADDY. She is dedicated to fulfilling all of their requests and ensuring they have a relaxing and memorable holiday on board.