AMICA MEA

ILANDA BOTHMA

Bosun

Ilanda is a South African lady, born and raised. After completion of her Bachelors degree in Logistics Management, and a couple of years in corporate life, she followed her adventurous spirit and love for the ocean to join the yachting industry in 2017. She has a passion for people, cultures, food, and traveling. Her family taught her to love all aspects of nature and what it has to offer. She enjoys outdoor activities and keeps busy hiking, running, diving, and anything that gives an adrenaline rush. She describes yachting to be the perfect way to combine her passions and the possibility to share the joy of it with others.

MARCUS MASSYN

Deckhand

Marcus is an Afrikaans South African. He is a fun-loving individual that loves outdoor activities like fishing and scuba diving. He loves cracking a joke every now and then, but when it’s time to work, he puts in his best efforts always. His family comes from the hospitality industry, and he has personally been working in hospitality for four years. He hopes you enjoy your time on board.

JAKUB ZAJICEK

Deckhand

Jakub was born in the Czech Republic in a small spa city. From a young age, he did a lot of sports, from freshwater fishing, mountain biking, and athletics to tennis. Jakub is very active, energetic, and always keen on any adventure. He also finds joy in traveling, photography, fitness, and hiking. If something involves adrenalin, you’ll find him there. Growing up in a hospitality environment taught him a good work ethic, and he started working at fifteen years old. At nineteen, he moved to Australia to learn English and gain experience in the world, where he fell in love with surfing and travel culture. Jakub is thrilled to have discovered the yachting industry and he is ready to provide his best services and to help make unforgettable memories for you.

ZAC LUKIC

Chief Steward

Zac was born and raised in. Croatia. He developed a passion for traveling when started working at sea in 2013 onboard luxury cruise lines as a butler and traveled around the world twice including Antarctica and the northwest passage. Zac then came into the super yacht industry 5 years ago working on charter yachts. He loves the fact that the industry allows him to experience some of the most wonderful places in the world. In spare time he enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors.

SARAH ALLAN

Second Stewardess

Sarah grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa. After completing her degree, she treated herself to a Eurotrip and developed a passion for travelling and meeting people. Upon immigrating to Australia, she settled in Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef. With an established background in hospitality and customer service, she enjoyed sharing her passion for the ocean through diving and tourism. She joined the yachting industry working around Australia and Tasmania before continuing on to the Mediterranean and Caribbean Seas. She is highly interested in history and the environment and enjoys immersing herself in different cultures and culinary delights around the world. Sarah hopes to swim one day with Tiger sharks in Hawaii and complete part of the Pacific Crest Trail.

ADRIAN DODENDANS

Third Steward

Adrian is a born South African, but has lived in Austria, Spain, and Portugal for the past 16 years. He has 6 years of experience in the hospitality industry and 6 years in yachting. During this time, he has gained excellent organizational skills and patience along with a strong work ethic and a good attitude towards guests and fellow crew members.