Crew Profile
| Captain Name:
|
Brand Van Dyk |
| Nationality :
|
South African |
| Number of Crew: |
3 |
Captain Brand (32) is an RYA Offshore Skipper with over 35,000 nautical
miles of sailing experience and 6 years of charter captaining
experience in the Virgin Islands, Windward & Leeward Islands. Having
sailed multiple ocean passages across the Atlantic and the Caribbean
Sea as well as captained over 100 crewed charters; not only is he at
home behind the helm of a sailboat but also has an abundance of local
and sailing knowledge to share.
Captain Brand grew up in the town of Middleburg, South Africa - but in
his early 20s quickly found his way to the ocean to become a sailing
captain, and a passionate scuba diving instructor. You'll find that
when he isn't behind the helm, he is almost always in the water
snorkeling, scuba diving or fishing.
Chef Jayde (29) is an RYA Coastal Skipper with over 25,000 nautical
miles of sailing experience and has worked alongside Captain Brand for
the last 5 years of chartering in the Virgin Islands, Windward &
Leeward Islands. She has worked the role of Chef aboard sailing
catamarans for over 100 crewed charters, as well as sailing deliveries
across the Atlantic ocean and the Caribbean sea. She caters for all
sorts of dietary requirements such as food allergies, vegetarian,
vegan, pescatarian and more to ensure that every guest is cared for to
their own tastes. Jayde enjoys cooking fresh and colorful, and has a
flare for turning fresh caught seafoods into ceviches and sushi.
Chef Jayde grew up in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa - but
also pursued a life near the ocean as soon as she left high school and
not only is she an excellent chef but also a certified captain, scuba
diver and passionate kiteboarder.
Together this duo are skilled and lightning fast on the water,
charming, fun and know everything there is to know about running a
crewed charter yacht to make sure that your vacation is impeccable.
Professionalism, immaculate organization and passionate entertainers
are just a small handful of things that these two pride themselves in
when running a yacht and have years of fantastic reviews and repeat
clients to prove it.
Captain Brand and Chef Jayde are joined aboard Seahome by a third crew
member, Ana Graziosi (32).
Ana grew up in Southern California where her love for the ocean began at a young age. Her mother would take her in the water before she could walk. Ana comes from generations of adventurous family allowing curiosity for other lands and travel to guide their lives. She began surfing at an early age and practicing yoga at 16, those two things have become her passion along with sailing and being in and around the ocean, while traveling.
Ana began working in hospitality ten years ago and went from working in boutique hotels, to yacht clubs, private islands and yachts. Ana has also done offshore sailing trips and deliveries finding true joy in being in the elements of nature. Shespeaks Spanish Portuguese English and a little bit of French because of her multicultural background. Apart from mindfully caring for all guests’ needs Ana really enjoys teaching yoga, swimming, exploring reefs and surfing.
With her kindhearted and attentive demeanor, Ana hopes to bring you an unforgettable and magical experience.
