Captain | Hans-Jurgen Arndt | South African

A sea loving explorer, Captain Hans was born in South Africa, and started his yachting career in 2012. His travels include Atlantic crossings from Africa to South and North America, Indian Ocean, Bahamas, and the Mediterranean. Raised in a coastal town, Hans grew up fishing, surfing, and sailing. Hans lives to travel, dive and embrace his love of the water. He obtained his dive instructors in Roatan, Honduras in 2020. Hans is constantly learning and gaining new skills whether it be towards certifications or amazing fish and diving locations. He enjoys sharing these with guests so that they can join in the fun! In his off time, he enjoys sailing, surfing, fishing, and eating at great restaurants.

Chef / Stewardess | Heather Hicks | American

Heather was born Martha’s Vineyard, MA and grew up on the Main rocky coast. Surrounded by the ocean growing up, Heather has a passion for things water! Prior to finding yachting, Heather accomplished her Master’s in Elementary Education, while working at a farm to table bakery. She went to the Institute for Culinary Education in New York City completing a Pastry Arts Degree, and then found yachting. With a love of the ocean and culinary it was the perfect fit. She has worked on yachts for almost 6 years and has trained further internationally in Palms, France, Bangkok, and the UK to expand her range in culinary abilities. When not in the galley, she enjoys entertaining and providing a warm guest experience inside or helping on deck. In off time, traveling and exploring is everything! She enjoys hiking, diving, swimming, paddleboarding, and finding great restaurants.

Deckhand | Darreth Scott | South African

As a very adventurous young South African, growing up on the East coast of South Africa, most days were spent outside – snorkeling, rock jumping, and mountain biking. It all led me to a career as a Deckhand/Watersports Instructor. I started my yachting career in March 2022, in the Mediterranean, where I worked in many places such as France, Monaco, Greece, Italy, Croatia and then made my way to the Caribbean. I have my watersports instructors’ certificate and plan on making you a pro on the water. My specialties are wakeboarding, e-foiling, slalom, skiing and of course jet skiing. I am studying towards my yacht master 200 Ton as my goal in the yachting industry in to become a Captain.