Your Crew
Eben Swart Head Captain
Crew Profile
Eben grew up in South Africa in a big city but most vacations were spent in the wild bushveld. His working career started as a project manager and later on to logistics. Eben started sailing later in life and as soon as he set foot on his first boat he was hooked. He went on to become a captain and managed a sailing academy.Katie was born in a small English village in the UK, her love for water and the ocean comes from the South coast of England. Her love for the ocean is matched by her love for horses as an equestrian dressage ride and her passion for cuisines from around the world. She enjoyed cooking from a young age with her mom who was a qualified chef. After completing her equine studies she worked in equine yards where she competed at a national level. She lated worked at a culinary school where she further developed her skills that are incorporated in her beautiful cuisines.
Eben and Katie met on the north coast of Sicily in Milazzo in 2022 and it was love at first sight. Katie as an equestrian rider and Eben as a Captain both had a love of the water. After traveling together around Europe Eben convinced Katie to join him in the amazing world of sailing.
Eben has been chartering around the Mediterranean and the Caribbean for the last 9 years and Katie joined him in the British Virgin Islands in 2023. As soon as you step on board you will feel at home and you can sit back relax and soak in the Caribbean sun. Whatever your needs are, whether it is diving amazing reefs, building sand castles on the beach or enjoying cocktails at the beach bars, Eben and Katie will have you forgetting about the world outside the islands.
Having grown up in the South West of England, Phoebe grew up with a deep appreciation for the outdoors and a natural connection to the sea. Surrounded by rugged coastlines and rolling countryside, she spent much of her childhood exploring beaches, swimming in the ocean, and enjoying long coastal walks with her dog.
Phoebe is known for her warm hospitality, attention to detail, and creative flair behind the bar. Whether it’s crafting classic cocktails or mixing up custom creations to match the mood, she loves turning a simple drink into a memorable experience.
Captain Eben Swart
Qualifications:
-RYA Yacht Master Offshore
-STCW Basic Safety Training
-VHF License
-Jet Ski and power boat instructor
-PADI Dive Instructor
Chef Katie Brown
Qualifications
-Ashburton Culinary Academy Yacht Chef Certificate
-STCW Basic Safety Training
-Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2
Phoebe Dannat Deckhand/ Stew Qualifications
RYA Powerboat Level II
STCW 2010 (2025)
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
Elementary First Aid
Personal Survival Techniques
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
Mixology Course