Originally from the small lake town of Hartebeesport, South Africa; Hannes grew up sailing Hobie Cats, fishing and waterskiing. Later, after several years in Mozambique with his family, his love of the water broadened to a love of the ocean, nature and wildlife.
Hannes knew he wanted to see more of the world. He left Africa and went on to explore Asia, South America, Europe, and various other parts of the world including the Caribbean and Mediterranean Seas. It was during this time that Hannes fell in love with scuba diving, gaining vast underwater experience in some of the world's most exotic dive locations.
Hannes sailed the South Atlantic Yacht Race, Cape to Rio race and many other long distance races that took him all over the world. He has spent time delivering yachts across oceans and working on charter yachts. Hannes is a RYA Yacht Master Ocean Certified Captain and a Certified PADI Dive Instructor.
Originally from Johannesburg with an honors degree in software development, Jayde took a job with a food and wine company in Capetown. Food, wine and the ocean would define her life for the next few years. In her spare time, Jayde started scuba diving and sailing. She took a yacht master course for power and sailboats, became scuba certified and basically spent every spare moment she had on, under or near the ocean.
Jayde decided to pursue a life on the water as a charter yacht chef. Her passion for the outdoors, travelling, adventure and her love for the culinary arts all wrapped up in to one! One of her favorite things now is cooking up a traditional - and delicious - South African braai with Hannes for her guests at the BBQ on Pentesilea II. Her cooking has influences from all over the world and she takes pride in being attuned to the different tastes of different people.
Hannes and Jayde will make you feel right at home aboard Pentesilea II. They are professional and know how to have a good time!
Hannes and Jayde look forward to welcoming you aboard.
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