Crew Profile
| Captain Name: |
Mischa Ross |
| Nationality: |
RSA |
| Number of Crew: |
2 |
Captain Mischa Ross
Mischa has spent his life on the water. Growing up in Cape Town he spent his youth sailing and diving in the Southern Atlantic.
Any chance that he gets, you�ll find Mischa in the water, from free-diving, spear fishing or snorkeling to surfing, wakeboarding and his latest interest, kite boarding.
With a great passion for the marine life, Mischa�s extensive knowledge of the sea and its denizens will keep you spell bound as he leads you through an aquatic adventure.
A ten-year veteran in the yachting industry, Mischa is a very highly qualified and skilled Captain having worked on sailing and motor yachts varying from 50 to 180 foot, and brings his acquired knowledge to bear with every charter.
With a calm and friendly attitude Mischa has the ability to make you feel at home onboard as you forget about the world out there and become immersed in the best time of your life.
Chef Lenny Groot
Chef/Mate Lenny has been working in the hospitality industry since the age of 14, holds a hotel management degree from the renowned TIO in Amsterdam and has a genuine passion for the industry. After meeting Mischa in Holland she too joined the yachting industry and has not looked back since. After graduating from the prestigious Ashburton Culinary Institute Lenny has established herself as a truly exceptional chef with a remarkably global influence to her repertoire. Fun and friendly, Lenny takes true pleasure in adding those special touches that ensure all guests experience a �once in a Lifetime� vacation.
Both Mischa and Lenny will have their guests longing for a Return aboard OHANA
Joining OHANA for the 2018/2019 season, Capt. Stuart Mackie and Chef/Mate Hannah Angel -
Stu and Hannah met in 2013 in their home town of Southampton in the UK. Stu was working on a mega yacht, and during his second season aboard, whilst on a period of leave, he met Hannah. They both decided to pursue a career together, and after a season in Turkey, went to the British Virgin Islands to work on charter catamarans.
Having grown up in Scotland, living a stone’s throw from the sea, Stu has loved being on and around the water since a very young age. In 2011 he decided to pursue one of his dreams, sailing. After a year of training which included a Trans-Atlantic, he left the UK to work on 250 ft mega yacht.
Stu loves to share his knowledge of yachting and the local marine life. He has a passion for free diving, spear fishing, scuba diving, game fishing and all water sports.
Hannah has worked in multiple areas of hospitality throughout her career and is a graduate of the award winning Ashburton School of Cookery in the UK, where she worked with many talented chefs. Hannah loves creating fun, fresh foods that look and taste amazing.
Hannah has a very bubbly personality and loves the social side of her work. She adores meeting new people and will make you laugh with her funny stories. Stu loves to share his knowledge of yachting and the local marine life. He has a passion for free diving, spear fishing, scuba diving, game fishing and all water sports.
Stu and Hannah are an easy going couple that will make sure your charter is based around you. They want you to spend your time doing the things that you enjoy at a pace that you find relaxing but also stimulating. Whether it is your first or fifth time to the BVI or the Bahamas, Stu and Hannah will take you to explore all the unique locations the islands have to offer, from the must see highlights to the lesser known anchorages and private coves.
