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NALANI - CREW BIO

Captain: Stefan Huebbe
Nationality: German
Languages: German, English, Spanish

Stefan has over three decades of global sailing expertise and over 60,000nm logged as captain. Since 2016, he has captained private luxury charter catamarans, offering guests safe, seamless and high-end experiences. A German Master Engineer with a strong background in aerospace and civil projects, Stefan is also an accomplished boatbuilder and published technical author. Stefan fosters an upbeat, guest-focused atmosphere on board and is also a musician, PADI dive instructor, surfer, kite-surfer and free-diver. Fluent in English and German, with good Spanish, he is both personable and professional—making every voyage one of joy, reliability, and excellence.

First Mate: Chloe Chand
Nationality: British
Languages: Spanish, English

Chloe brings both heart and hustle to Nalani in her multifaceted role as Deckhand, liaison and concierge. With over 40,000 nautical miles under her belt and nearly a decade of charter experience across the Caribbean, South America, the Mediterranean, and Pacific. She’s the kind of crew member who knows instinctively when to step up, step in, or make magic happen behind the scenes. Born in the UK but shaped by the world, Chloe has worked with tribes in the jungles of Borneo, lead wellness retreats in off-grid locations, and sailed across oceans with only a guitar and yoga mat. She speaks English and Spanish. What truly sets Chloe apart is her intuitive hospitality and warm, grounded energy. As a yoga therapist, freediver, and writer, she offers guests a rich palette of experience - and her joie de vivre and eye for detail transform charters into treasured lifetime memories.

Chef: James Temple
Nationality: British
Languages: English

With over 17 years of culinary mastery and the past five years spent exclusively aboard some of the world’s most prestigious motor and sailing yachts, James Temple is a seasoned professional renowned for transforming fresh, global ingredients into unforgettable gourmet experiences at sea. From the Balearics to the Caribbean, James has helmed the galley on all types of vessels, consistently exceeding the expectations of discerning guests. Whether preparing refined French fine dining, global fusion, vibrant plant-based cuisine, an exciting multi-course tasting menu or a comforting, yet refined meal, James does everything with style, creativity, genuine passion and love for his craft. James is also an avid kitesurfer, snowboarder and skateboarder.

Stewardess: Alexandra Duggan
Nationality: American
Languages: Spanish, English

With over five years in yachting and a lifetime of international travel behind her, American Stew Alexandra brings a rare blend of refined service, poise, precision, genuine warmth and positive energy to every charter experience. A former liveaboard sailor, fluent Spanish speaker and international traveller, she has fostered a deeply intuitive understanding of guest needs and international etiquette, always going above and beyond to ensure guests are happy and well taken care of. Beyond her professional skills, Alexandra is an avid sailor who also loves diving, kitesurfing, photography, dancing, snowboarding, and horse riding.

   



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