**CREW THROUGH MARCH 2023**
ROB & BELINDA

Rob Bentley

Born in South Africa and growing up on the East coast of Kwa Zulu Natal, Rob has been a “water boy” his whole life. He is an accomplished sailor with over 30,000 sea miles under his belt on a range of vessels.

Worthy of mention was the family sailing adventure where Rob, Belinda and their 2 children embarked on a 4-year world cruise on their catamaran, Shayile. They cruised the East Coast of Africa, Indian Ocean, SE Asia, Indonesia, and Australia.

Rob has a passion for the ocean and loves water sports. He is a qualified surf life saver, pilot, advanced diver, and avid fisherman. He has a particular passion for salt water flyfishing. He loves to go out and hopefully return with something delicious to toss on the BBQ. Mountaineering is Rob's other passion, and he has hours of adventures on mountains spanning the globe. His epic adventure to Mt. Everest is worth listening to over a cocktail sundowner!

When Rob is not out skippering and entertaining, you will see him working in the galley with Belinda. Cocktails and the BBQ are part of Rob’s regime, and he knows the perfect stories to tell while you enjoy them!


Belinda Bentley

Born and raised on the East Coast of South Africa, Belinda has spent her life close to the sea, camping, swimming, scuba diving and fishing as well as hiking and climbing the inland Drakensberg mountains.

She is a ‘people’s person’ and in addition to her culinary training, is also trained as a professional nurse, specializing in maternity.

Belinda is a generous and passionate cook who has been influenced by travel and time spent in many different countries. She is particularly fond of Asian cuisine, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, but also enjoys spicy Mexican, Indian and Mediterranean influences.

She loves to cook fish and seafood and pair it with local, fresh, seasonal ingredients. She enjoys bright and bold flavours, especially citrus notes which do well to compliment the Caribbean climate. Delicious cool and creamy desserts round off dinner and ensure full and satisfied guests!

Waking up to fresh morning coffee and watching the sun set with drinks and appetizers are the absolute essence of life aboard and she can’t wait to welcome you!


***CREW STARTING APRIL 2023***
DIMITRI & NOEMIE

Dimitri Prudent

Originally from Martinique, Dimitri began the enjoying the sea by snorkel and spear fishing on a traditional fishing vessel called ‘ Yole Ronde’’, which he sailed around Martinique in his youth with a crew speaking both French and Creole.

After acquiring his Masters and Engineering licenses, he continued his sailing career in varying positions and on different sized vessels both sailing and motor yachts throughout the transatlantic Ocean, Caribbean and Mediterranean seas.

Dimitri is dynamic and open minded, he likes engaging with guests and allowing them to discover the wonderful nature of the sea, making for many memorable moments onboard.

Noemie Diaques

Noemie was born and raised in the south of France. As a child she was always on the water and spent her summer on her father's sail boat snorkeling. Her aunt had a restaurant where she worked in her teenage years and her mum is a yoga teacher, with a real passion for both healthy living and nutrition, which also has helped to shape Noemie's outlook.

Noemie always felt very comfortable in the kitchen whether cooking classical Mediterranean food, vegetarian, and other south west French specialties as she grew up learning from her mum or her aunt. Her traveling helped her to discover new cooking styles and flavors that she added to her repertoire. She also developed a love for Asian and Latin food.

When Noemie graduated with a degree in the hospitality industry she began working and traveling around Europe. As her need to travel only grew and was paired with missing the sea, she decided to work in the yachting industry. Noemie took a captains course and began working in Caribbean. She met Dimi on her first charter and they have been working as a couple ever since. They have chartered the Mediterranean extensively and are looking forward to returning to the Caribbean.