Your Crew
Lené Conradie Head Captain
Crew Profile
Captain Lené ConradieCaptain Lené Conradie was born and raised in George located in the Western Cape of South Africa. Since she can remember she’s always been up for any challenge, no matter the size, from playing tennis and field hockey at very high levels to crossing the Atlantic Ocean at 20 years of age. Straight after completing High school Lené went ahead and completed her Yachtmaster qualification along with other instructor qualifications, she has worked for two sailing schools in South Africa including the number one rated sailing school in the country. After crossing the Atlantic from Gran Canaria to Antigua and island hopping until the BVI, Lené knew that she found her dream destination, The Caribbean. Lené prides herself in safety, professionalism and creating memories that last a lifetime. She loves to make sure that all guests are happy and would gladly walk,or in this case sail, an extra few miles to ensure that this is the case.
Chef Christina
Chef Christina, a vibrant Midwest Cincinnati native, has taken her culinary talents on an exciting journey! After spending 15 fabulous years in the fashion world of Manhattan, she realized that her true passion was always waiting for her back in the restaurant scene. Growing up in a lively Greek household, food and cooking were at the heart of her family life, so it’s no wonder she found her way into the culinary arts!
With a rich family history of culinary careers, Christina embraced her love for the sea and became a Yacht Chef. Having spent her entire life boating, she discovered the perfect blend of her passions—cooking and the ocean! After gaining valuable experience in NYC restaurants, she made the leap to LA as a private chef. Then, one fateful day, she seized the opportunity to combine her two greatest loves.
Now, Chef Christina joyfully hosts and whips up delicious meals aboard yachts, ensuring every trip is filled with unforgettable memories. Her outgoing personality, infectious laughter, and warm spirit make her the perfect companion on your culinary adventure at sea! Bon voyage!”
Deckhand/ Divemaster Herman Bester
First Mate Herman Bester hails from a small town on the west coast of South Africa called Saldanha. Herman has always had a love for the ocean as he grew up practically right next to the beach where he always found himself snorkeling, fishing, surfing and everything in between. He has a degree in Sports science but then found a new passion for scuba diving. His diving qualifications were done during the winter in South Africa so you might hear him joking about literally sweating while diving in the Caribbean’s beautiful warm waters. Ensuring that the guests are safe, happy and comfortable throughout all stages of a dive is something that he always strives for. With an eye for detail and a love for upkeep Herman takes great pride in the appearance of any vessel he works on. His experience in hospitality assures that he always leaves guests with a smile on their faces and a lasting memory to go along with it.
