Catamaran Namaste

Willem is at his happiest when guests are perched happily in one of the many comfortable areas on deck while the boat sails effortlessly into the sunset. His calm nature and giddy knowledge of almost all types of yachts will elicit a true sense of happiness while onboard.

An outstanding sportsman on the water Willem looks forward to taking you waterskiing and wakeboarding or exploring the treasures under the sea as he is a certified PADI Dive Master.

Captain Willem is looking forward to this new adventure and with his natural humor and easy-going nature you are assured an unforgettable time. Willem creates specialized itineraries for each guest and will make you feel at ease afloat as he safely steers you to unique & exciting destinations on Yacht Namaste.

ROTATIONAL RELIEF CAPTAIN: Will MORGAN

Nationality: English

Diploma: STCW95 / RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean sail commercially endorsed.

MCA -AEC. /OMT Advanced marine mechanics

RYA Safety boat / SSI Open water diver

Language spoken: English

While growing up on the southwest coast of England, sailing and adventure sports were Namaste Captain Will Morgan’s primary focus.

As a young adult, Will owned and maintained small sailboats and powerboats, which he used for frequent coastal cruising and racing.

In 2009, Will began his professional sailing career delivering yachts to the Caribbean. Following the trade winds west, he completed a three-year circumnavigation under sail and set his sights on adventure sailing.

Will has spent the past decade exploring remote parts of the world as a captain.

He specializes in adventure cruising and water sports itineraries, and he is always on the lookout for new hidden gems to share with Namaste’s guests.

CHEF – Sara ACKERMAN

Nationality: American

STCW (17/1/2025) / PDSP 2020

Food & Hygiene Level 2

Food Safety Manager Certificate

Associates of Arts in Culinary 2017

Bachelor of Arts in Food Service Management and Business

Languages: English

Chef Sara is inspired daily by her lifelong passion for food and the ocean.

With degrees in both culinary arts and business, she delights guests on Namaste by drawing upon her extensive experience preparing farm to table cuisine for private estates, as well as fine dining on luxury yachts and in five-star restaurants.

She has worked as Chef aboard several Motor Yachts like Intuition 40m, Top Five II 200’, AB Normal 98’, Now We Know 100’ or Marybelle 82’ Viking.

Sara enjoys preparing exquisite menus and welcomes special requests from guests.

Having been raised spending every summer in St. Maarten, Sara is also an experienced sailor and certified master diver.

STEWARDESS: Courtney ROUX

Nationality: South African

STCW & PDSD / Powerboat2 / B1B2

Food Hyginee & Safety 2

Languages: English

Courtney grew up in a small coastal town in South Africa, where her love for nature began at an early age. Her diverse professional background includes not only yacht experience, but also hospitality, lodge management, and working on a small organic farm.

Over her five years in the yachting industry, Courtney has cruised Cte dAzur, Italy, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and the East Coast of the United States. She has worked aboard yachts as M/Y Solaris, S/Y Corto Maltese, M/Y Tommy Belle.

One of Courtney’s greatest joys is meeting people and connecting with individuals from all walks of life. She lives the Kahlil Gibran quote, Work is love made visible.” Hospitality runs in her blood, and her passion for her work is evident to all of Namaste’s guests. Her welcoming and adaptable personality, close attention to detail, creativity, and keen observation skills help everyone aboard feel relaxed and comfortable. She is also a skilled bartender who looks forward to complementing guests’ days with tasty cocktails served with a friendly smile.

In her free time, Courtney enjoys snorkeling, traveling, horseback riding, hiking, reading, cooking, soapmaking, and leatherworking.

FIRST MATE: Glenn WARD

Nationality: English

MCA ENG1, MCA STCW 95

RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance / VHF Operators licence

Dinghy/Keelboat/Multihull Instructor, Windsurf Instructor,

PADI Open Water Diver

Languages: english

Glenn began his career as a multi qualified watersports instructor pursuing his childhood love for windsurfing, kayaking and dinghy sailing.

After teaching at a high wind resort in Egypt he started working on yachts.

After many deliveries and charters on luxury yachts, he has thousands of miles under his belt.

Glenn is also a PADI Rescue Diver and loves exploring the reefs with photography equipment.

With a degree in media and his drone pilot’s license Glenn is always happy to help guests capture special moments during their time onboard Namaste.