Captain Eben Swart

I started my Sailing career very late in life, about 8 years ago, but it has really become my passion. I was working in Corporate Logistics in South Africa and was sent to Cape Town to look at a boat that was prepared for delivery to France. From the moment I stepped on board ( a new build 40ft Cat) I knew I was in love. I resigned the next morning, and by the end of that month started my sailing course. After 4 months I took over the sailing academy that I did my courses at and became the operations manager. I then did my Powerboat and Jet ski instructors courses. Another 5 months later I sent my CV for a position in Turkey on a 60ft Cat immediately got the position, and have never looked back . From there I have sailed around Turkey and 70% of the Greek Islands, and then to the BVI to open a new base. In the BVI I chartered and sailed up and down the island chain between Trinidad and the BVI. I am very excited to join the team on Seahome for my next adventure and grow my new passion for diving.


Maritime qualifications

Certificates
RYA Yacht master commercial endorsement
RYA Power boat level 2 Instructor
RYA PWC Instructor
RYA VHF SRC
PADI Rescue diver
PADI Dive Master
SAS Day Skipper Sail and Power
SAMSA VHF SRC

Chef Ryan Katona

Qualifications

Serve Safe Certification, Food Safety Guys, Minnesota 2015
STCW, bluewater 2022
ENG 1, Fort Lauderdale FL, 2022
AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification Oakland Community College, Michigan 2013

Ryan was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He started working in hospitality at the age of 14. At 16 he picked up his first knife and transitioned into the kitchen. Ryan worked as a chef while trainig to be a paramedic, upon qualification, was an on duty paramedic for 2 weeks, before he realized he missed working with food. Ryan entered and won a worldwide cooking competition called Super Yacht scholarship which sent him to the top maritime academy in the world, and then to France for further culinary training. When not cooking Ryan is a ping pong champion and always travels with his paddles.

Ellen Kay-Shuttleworth- Stewardess/Deckhand

MARITIME QUALIFICATIONS
STCW 10 (incl. PDSD)
Level 2 Food and Hygiene
Eng Medical 1
RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Sailing (Commercially endorsed) RYA Powerboat Level 2
RYA Personal Watercraft Certificate
RYA VHF Radio

Ellen was born in England but grew up in the beautiful coastal town of Knynsa, South Africa. As a young child Ellen and her family often went on week-long camping adventures around South Africa and the neighboring countries. This thrill for adventure gave her a deep interest in traveling the world and all these fond memories of adventure have steered her towards entering the yachting industry. With a BA in Visual Communications, majoring in Graphic Desgin , Ellen loves to show her creative side with flower arrangements, table decorations, themed dinners and much more. Ellen also completed a RYA Yachtmaster Coastal under sail and is very excited to be joining a sailing catamaran. Having previously taken on roles of a deck/stew, she enjoys spending time outdoors, getting involved with waterspouts and exploring the Caribbean. She also enjoys the finer things in life such as creating a memorable experience through good service, food, and wine. Ellen is looking forward to creating an unforgettable experience for guests in the Virgin Islands.