Crew Profile
| Captain Name:
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HENDRE (HENNIE) DU PLESSIS |
| Nationality :
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South African |
| Number of Crew: |
11 |
Captain (Rotation)
HENDRE (HENNIE) DU PLESSIS
Hendré (aka Hennie) was born and raised in Cape Town South Africa, joining the yachting industry immediately after completing his education in 1999. As the son of a yacht builder and brother of a Chief Engineer, Hendré has a ï¬rm connection to the water and with a cousin also in the industry, you could say it's in his blood. He became a captain at the age of 26 on board 157ft Christensen Nice n Easy. Hendré has been at the helm of Remember When since its launch in June 2010, overseeing the build and the maiden voyage from the Columbia River in the Paciï¬c North West, down the West Coast, Central America, through the Panama Canal and San Blass Islands back to our home port in Florida, and has successfully managed the vessel and crew since. He has traveled independently through the U.S., South America, Central America, Southern Africa, and Australia while pursuing his interests of returning to nature, camping, backpacking/traveling, motorcycle adventuring and cooking out. He enjoys all water sports especially paddle board surï¬ng and scurf boarding. He plans to complete a power paragliding license in the near future. Growing up on a farm and attending Agricultural school drove Hendré to build and run his very own hobby farm, overlooking Table Mountain outside of Cape Town in South Africa. Highly regarded by his peers and loved by his crew, Hendré is an integral part of the dynamics of the vessel, and its smooth operation as displayed by his impressive tenure.
Captain (Rotation)
FRANCISCO CHADINHA
Francisco grew up in a peaceful seaside village in Kleinmond, South Africa. After finishing school his desire to travel led him to the South of France where his yachting career began. His experience as a captain has flourished since he started in the yachting industry 17 years ago. Francisco has extensive knowledge on some of the most pristine and exotic coastlines having cruised throughout Europe, The South Pacific, USA, Central America and the Caribbean. Francisco’s experience as a charter captain has not only allowed him to travel the globe but also meet various people from different cultural backgrounds. He takes great pride in his professional role so that guests can be assured of their safety, comfort and peace of mind while aboard Remember When. Francisco’s aim is to make sure your experience onboard is unforgettable, whether your desire is to visit ancient ruins or sunbathe on secluded beaches in the Caribbean. In his spare time Francisco enjoys being active, water sports and photography.
First Officer / Open Water Diver
DEVYN VAN DER WESTHUIZEN
Devyn was born in Pretoria, South Africa. At the age of three his parents moved to Cape Town, known for its beautiful beaches and impressive backdrop of wineries. He got his start in the yachting industry in 2002 and now has 16 years of experience on various vessels between 50m - 74m, some of which have circumnavigated the globe. He has been first officer for the past 7 years on motor yachts Dragon-Fly and Majestic. Devyn has been fortunate enough to dive some of the most pristine sites around the world including the Maldives, the Red Sea, the Caribbean, Europe and the San Blas Islands. Devyn enjoys art, sky diving, diving, rugby, music and keeping fit.
Chief Engineer / Dive Master
TRAVIS CROSS
Travis was born in Coffs Harbor on the North Coast of New South Wales Australia. However, he was raised in Papua New Guinea (where his parents still live) from the age of 6 years old. Travis spent his weekends sports fishing and diving and competing in fishing competitions at a National Level. He attended high school in Brisbane Australia. There he represented his school in Rugby Union internationally, touring Europe, America, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. After completing high school Travis went on to become an occupational level 3 commercial diver. This included doing underwater construction and salvage work in North Queensland. He joined the yachting industry in 2003 as a fishing guide and worked his way up the ranks to his current role as Chief Engineer. Travis has crossed the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and worked multiple contracts in Asian waters. He enjoys spear fishing, cars, skateboarding and snowboarding.
Chef
TASIA HAAG
Chef Tasia Haag trained in Dunedin, New Zealand qualifying with her certificate in London City and Guilds. She travelled to London for two years where she worked with celebrity chefs. Tasia then moved to Melbourne, Australia also working for celebrity chefs and later becoming head chef of 2 busy restaurants. During this time, she acquired a 6-month contract at ‘Montpelier Plantation Inn’ in Nevis, West Indies, which catered to the likes
of Lady Diana and her family. Her yachting career started in Hong Kong in 1999 where she boarded her first super yacht. Since then she would spend time traveling extensively through the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas, Cayman Islands and the USA. This set her on a remarkable world-wide journey cruising for over 4 years to remote destinations including, Egypt, Golf of Aden, Seychelles, Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua
New Guinea, and Australia. The importance of keeping her mind stimulated by training and learning different styles of cuisines is paramount to looking after both guests and crew which is why she trained in Thai cuisine, Cajun creole, (New Orleans), authentic Indian Cuisine from the Seychelles, West Indian and Sri Lanka. Her interests are diving, music/ guitar, cycling, and reading. She loves learning, good food and good friends.
Chief Stewardess / Dive Master
BIANCA FRANCK
Bianca was born in South Africa but was raised in Mozambique from an early age. She spent her younger schooling years at a Portuguese school in Mozambique where her parents owned and operated a resort and Bianca's mother ran a diving operation. This has given Bianca exposure to many adventures in and around the water from an early age, completing her dive tickets with her mother as an instructor. Her high school years were spent at a boarding school in South Africa. Bianca speaks English, Portuguese and Afrikaans. Bianca has always loved traveling but decided after school to pursue her creative talent and undertake further studies in Interior Decorating. It was here where her ï¬are and love for interior colors, fabrics and ï¬nishes became apparent and she was introduced to some of the world's most lavish textiles. A call to the world of yachting followed and Bianca thoroughly enjoys bringing new and creative themes to the table, setting for ï¬ne-dining experiences and producing all-round 5-star service for guests a board Remember When.
Bosun / Fishing Mate
KYLE STRYDOM
Kyle was born in Pretoria, South Africa. At the age of eight his family moved to Paarl in the Western Cape, where he was brought up amidst the mountainous terrain and lush wineries. He joined the yachting industry in 2012 and has spent most of his time cruising the Mediterranean, Caribbean and the East Coast of the United States. Kyle has always been an adventure seeker. He is very active and he enjoys wakeboarding, sports, reading and the outdoors.
Deckhand / Dive Instructor
JOHAN MALAN
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Johan excelled in sports during his school years and subsequently went on to play professional basketball and rugby. He holds a Personal Training degree and has trained various sports teams and athletes, including a World Champion. Johan has always been passionate about aquatic life and the ocean. In 2006 he became a PADI Scuba Diving Instructor and spent the next few years living and working on various private islands throughout the Bahamas and the Caribbean. While embracing the tropics, Johan sharpened his skills in fishing, spearfishing and a plethora of watersports. During his spare time, Johan regularly goes hunting, fishing, surfing and golfing. Johan looks forward to making your time on board Remember When special by facilitating the watersports and adventures you have dreamed of enjoying.
Deckhand / 2nd Engineer / Dive Master
JUSTIN FOORD
Justin was born in Durban, South Africa which is also known as a beginner surfer’s paradise with its warm water and mild weather conditions year round. From a young age he enjoyed an array of water and motor sports where he became accustomed to working with his hands. Once he had finished high school, Justin went on to study business management and proceeded to work for his father in the family textile business for three years. After much contemplation Justin decided to pursue his dream of becoming an Engineer and this led him to join the yachting industry in 2017. In his spare time Justin enjoys diving, wakeboarding, surf skiing and he is very passionate about pelagic sport fishing.
2nd Stewardess/ Masseuse
RACHEL MALPAS
Rachel grew up in in the beautiful city of London and studied spatial design at a local university. Rachel had always been motivated to travel the world, so once she completed her studies she moved to France. She lived in the Alps for a few years and enjoyed meeting people from all around the world. While in France, Rachel discovered the yachting industry and soon started as a stewardess. Rachel wanted to provide more than just good service onboard luxury yachts, which led her to find her calling as a massage therapist. Rachel specializes in Swedish and deep tissue massage. In her spare time Rachel enjoys wakeboarding, snowboarding and skiing.
3rd Stewardess / Masseuse
CHRISTINA PRINSLOO
Christina grew up in Mossel Bay, a beautiful coastal town in South Africa. She spent her high school and university years in Stellenbosch, which is the largest wine making region in Southern Africa. Christina studied pre-med and then went to work on a wine farm known for its high-end hospitality and picturesque beauty. After spending a season on the wine farm Christina pursued her desire to join the yachting industry. Since joining in 2016
Christina has traveled extensively throughout Europe experiencing different cultures while working at sea. Christina loves being active and plays basketball, water polo, swimming and she enjoys a variety of outdoor activities.
4th Stewardess/ Masseuse
NAOMI LANCE
Naomi was born and raised in Sydney, Australia where she was fortunate to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle that included beach life, water skiing and camping holidays in the beautiful rustic outback. She went to a performing arts school and studied dance, competing in many
events. Naomi then completed her Beauty Therapy diploma specializing in treatments such as Swedish Aromatherapy, Aroma Stones Massage, Body Wraps and Scrubs as well as advanced skin facials. She has worked at a five-star day spa in the Whitsunday Islands on the Great Barrier Reef, Daydream and Hamilton Island. Since joining Remember When she has combined her love of traveling with her outstanding ability to make people feel relaxed and pampered. Naomi enjoys tubing, skiing, volleyball, netball and dancing.
