Catamaran Kings Ransom 76

CHLOE & STEFAN met 16 years ago outside a supermarket in Bali; the next day they embarked on a worldwide sailing adventure on their own boat and just kept on going... After several years and >40,000nm each of life afloat, they started working on crewed yachts 7 years ago (also runners up ‘best in show’ at the BVI boatshow). Stefan is an open-minded and optimistic Master Mechanical Engineer who’s worked in aerospace, automotive and major civil projects. He has sailed all oceans, designed and built his own boats and is also a well-respected technical author and consultant on boatbuilding. Stefan is our resident merman who loves excels at just about every watersport going. He is also a talented musician, creating soundscapes aboard.

Chloe’s professional background was in teaching (she used to be a University Professor and has worked all over the world; from Borneo to the Canary Islands). After travelling and sailing around the world with Stefan, her passion for health and wellness finally overtook her love of language and literature and she started hosting worldwide yoga and wellness retreats. She also loves dancing, writing, singing and dabbles in guitar and freediving. Together, Chloe & Stefan’s bliss is on the ocean in nature, working with people to create an uplifting and inspiring space based on integrity, respect and wholesomeness.

Chloe and Stefan are joined by a stewardess and a professional charter chef.

BERNADENE began her hospitality journey as a hostess while pursuing a degree in Law. Her natural charisma and dedication to excellence has allowed her to thrive in the hospitality industry. ‘Bernie’ joins the team from super yachts, elevating the hospitality aboard KR to the next level, with incredible cocktails as a professional mixologist, silver service and genuine passion for organizing themed soirées. With a deep commitment to personal growth, Bernie also mentors aspiring female entrepreneurs, helping them achieve their dreams with her Entrepreneur’s Playbook’ course, as a certified life coach and has also published her one gratitude journal.

MARK met Bernadene (his best sushi restaurant customer) and it was love at first sight. They have been married and lived and worked together for the past 7 years. Mark has trained extensively in Japanese cuisine alongside two Master chefs and for the past 20 years has worked in a plethora of prestigious restaurants around the globe, which has shaped a career and invoked a passion for creating edible art.

Mark is an accomplished restaurateur (owner and Head Chef of the world- famous ‘Fushin Sushi’, which won him a spot in the Top 40 Under 40 Business awards), as well as a Diageo Institution Cocktail award. Not only is he an acclaimed and accomplished gourmet superyacht chef, Mark is also a licensed skipper himself, who volunteers for Sea Rescue and is an FAA ‘rated’ pilot. Mark loves flying around the islands and also has a passion for classic cars & vintage motor racing.

Mark is also author of ‘The Superyacht Alchemist’ and has served up spectacular feasts aboard many high-end superyachts, catering to UHNW individuals.