Crew

Sean Staine – Captain

Sean grew up in the town of Hermanus, South Africa. Hermanus is a coastal town popular for its Southern right whale watching. Growing up along the rugged coast cultured Sean an affinity for all water sports, especially kite-surfing, fishing and SCUBA, more specifically wreck diving. Sean spent many weekends fishing at a provincial level. With his hard training Sean was then recruited to be a part of a sponsored professional fishing team of South Africa. Each member of a fishing team brings their special skill sets. His specialization was shark (catch and release) and also edibles.

For 3.5 years Sean worked as a rescue swimmer and a training coxswain for the South African Coast Guard. Being a rescue swimmer, Sean used to jump out of helicopters to swim to peoples’ aid. He was involved in over 50 rescues. Sean started his yachting career 8 years ago, sailing on a 44-foot catamaran from South Africa to Fort Lauderdale taking 2 months. After 8 years in the industry, Sean has a vast knowledge and a great passion to share with his guests and can’t wait to welcome you aboard Samara.

Sarah Bambrick – Stewardess

Sarah grew up in a small country town in South Australia. Growing up Sarah always had a love for sports and the outdoors. Sarah started her hospitality career in Australia and South East Asia for an international resort company for 6 years. The resort has a strong training motto allowing selected staff to train across all departments. Sarah was selected for one of these training positions and gained valuable experience in the hospitality industry.

Sarah also has a love for aerial acrobatics and performing. Whilst working for the resort she was also offered a position to train with the circus team. Sarah would teach guests flying trapeze lessons, as well as performing in nightly flying trapeze and aerial circus shows.

Wanting to see more of the world, Sarah discovered yachting. She has been working on several yachts cruising throughout the Mediterranean, Bahamas, Caribbean and New York. Through her many years of hospitality experience Sarah is here to make your vacation a memorable one.

Grant Denyer – Deckhand

Grant was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. He grew up traveling the coastline where he enjoyed surfing, swimming, sailing and boating. When Grant finished his final year of high school he was very happy to learn that he had been accepted to study for a Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship in a great university in Pretoria. Being a very sociable and driven person, he enjoyed the aspects of entrepreneurship, which allowed him to create a business he could call his own. Grant's business direction was discovered when he was introduced to the beignet. He wanted to bring this amazing dessert to all South Africans. Grant found a niche market and created the ‘Beignet Brothers’ food truck in which they would attend festivals and fetes all across the country.

Being very busy with his business Grant never got a chance to be on the water or travel. He ultimately sold his business and transferred his life to yachting to which he has never looked back. Grant loves being near the water and is looking forward to sharing this with you.