Name: Franciso Rosales

Position: Captain
Nationality: Venezuelan
Description:
Francisco has been on board M/Y Hannah since the owner purchased in November 2019. During 2020 he supervised the nine-month extensive refit at Roscioli, along with world class designer Destry Darr. During Francisco’s 25-year career, he has traveled to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and US East Coast. He has worked on a variety of private boats as well as charters. Francisco has overseen a couple of refits and the construction of a 40-meter Sunseeker in Poole, England which he took to the Mediterranean.

M/Y Hannah has been actively chartering with savvy clientele since January 2021 with 12 charters plus several owner’s and family trips. Cruising grounds primarily in the Bahamas and South Florida.

Languages: Spanish and English
Name: Brenda Ferrel

Position: Chief Stewardess
Nationality: Peruvian
Description:
Brenda joined M/Y Hannah in January 2021. She has an AA in Hospitality and Tourism Management as well as 9 years’ experience in the yacht industry. Moreover, she has worked onboard a variety of private and heavy charter boats in the US East coast, Caribbean and the Mediterranean since 2013. Brenda has a very kind and easy-going personality, with a splash of charm and good humor, and always strives to deliver exceptional hospitality and strong connections with her guests. She has a fine eye for detail, and always ensures that those around her are well taken care of, with smiles on their faces. She enjoys creating new forms of decorative tablespaces, delicious cocktails, and thoughtful treats.

Languages: Fluent English and Spanish
Name: Elliot Castellanos

Position: Mate/Deckhand
Nationality: Mexican
Description:
Elliot worked with Captain Francisco on a couple of boats before Hannah, and he also helped out in the shipyard towards the end of Hannah’s refit. Elliot is a fine addition to the Hannah team. He is a hard worker and team player. He has been learning and working his way up as the mate for over a year now. Guests find him to be a presentable, charismatic, professional and ambitious person. Elliot has been in yachting for about 8 years and has traveled the Caribbean, Mediterranean and US east coast.
Languages: English and Spanish
Name: Carley Strauss

Position: Deck/Stewardess
Nationality: American
Description:
Carley grew up in Coastal North Carolina and is currently living in the US Virgin Islands. Born with a love for the ocean, she has since followed her father’s footsteps, earning a 100-ton captain’s license in 2018. Carley has been in the industry for 8 years and has worked on private and charter boats all over the US East Coast as well as the Caribbean with plenty of tender driving experience, fishing and diving. She studied Art and Marine Technology while on a full scholarship for soccer at Cape Fear Community College. During her free time, she enjoys reading, bartending and hiking with her two dogs.

Languages: English
Name:

Position Chef: Peter O'Neill
Nationality: American
Description: