Yacht for Charter
PERSEVERANCE I

Pedro grew up in Ilhabela, Brazil, an island with beaches, waterfalls, and rainforest off the coast of São Paulo. His passion for sailing ignited with lasers at the age of 9 and eventually grew into a career with positions on yachts including 23m CNB, SY KESTREL, 27.1m Oyster, SY KARIBU, 32.4m, and 42.9m Baltic, SY CAVALLO. Pedro is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for his guests, while minimizing the environmental footprint of the yacht. For him, PERSEVERANCE combines simplicity with luxury, while also running as an eco-friendly vessel. He’s a friendly and approachable person who’s always willing to help. Pedro is also a keen hiker and camper, with a love of nature and the outdoors. Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, a little Italian

Bruno’s parents introduced him to sailing at a young age in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He brings a wealth of experience and skills from a Physics degree to his yachting background sailing around the South Pacific on 18m catamaran MOANA and serving as engineer onboard the legendary 39.4m J-Class VELSHEEDA. You might be surprised to hear that Bruno is most at home below the surface, where he can free dive, spearfish, and take underwater photographs. His hobbies have led him to adventures all over the world, including a stint living ashore in New Zealand. He’s always happy to share his knowledge with guests, especially his apnea breathing techniques. Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, a little French

Anton hails from the coastal city of Arhus in Denmark. He started sailing at age 7 on his family’s sailboat, and soon got hooked on dinghy sailing on Optimists and 29ers. His yachting career has taken him racing and crewing on 12m Classic Fife VANITY V K5, and joining the team on another Baltic, 34m NILAYA, where he continued to work after it was sold and renamed SHAGALA BAGALA. Anton also has a hospitality background from working at villas in the French Alps. He has a commitment to healthy living and has an abundance of energy and enthusiasm, and last but not least, he’s also a dive master. Languages: English, Danish, German

Helena is our whirlwind down below from Valencia, Spain. Affectionately known as the boat mom, she makes sure everyone always feels at home on board. She has an impeccable eye for detail, and a passion for interior design and wine – interests and talents she combines to create a luxurious and welcoming atmosphere. Her yachting career has included positions on 58m Alloy SY KOKOMO and 42.9m Baltic CAVALLO. From exquisite cocktail creations to latte art to first aid, her big heart shines through in everything she does! Helena is a yoga lover, passionate cyclist, and former sailing instructor. She effortlessly helps on deck and complements the team seamlessly. Languages: English, Spanish, French, a little Portuguese

Stef is our beloved chef from Tivat, Montenegro – where she learned how to sail and even went pro competing in regattas for their club. In her yachting career she’s worked as a solo stewardess on 35m Baltic NIKATA, a deckhand on 34m MY SEYA and the challenging role of cook/stewardess on 23m CNB, SY KESTREL. She loves traveling and discovering local products, which she uses to create delicious and authentic dishes that help guests taste and experience their destinations. Her passion for feeding people has her constantly refining her skills with practice, training, and work in restaurant kitchens. When she’s not thinking about food, Stef enjoys camping, hiking, sailing and dirt bikes. Languages: English, Montenegrin/Serbian, Basic Spanish & Basic Italian