BEST OFF Yacht Charter

Captain: Ulrich Baer

Name: Ulrich Baer
Position: Captain

Nationality: German
Description:
With 12 years of experience and a successful career as captain of 40m SUPERFUN, Ulrich also comes with a long, established career as a Manager and Technical Supervisor of yachts and cruise ships. He has a charismatic personality and is an excellent manager to the boat and crew of BEST OFF. His English is excellent and he also speaks German and Russian. In his free time, he enjoys swimming, biking, theatre and music. 
Previous Yachts: M/Y SUPERFUN


Name: Stephan Neethling
Position: Chef

Nationality: South African
Description:
Stephan was born in 1990 and has had 8 year’s experience as a chef with 5 years as Head chef on board yachts, Guesthouses and Wineries. Seeing guests happy gives him huge pleasure. He enjoys new challenges and he has an adventurous side and very friendly attitude. His cooking palette includes French, Italian, German, Thai, Vietnamese, American style fusion, vegan, gluten free and fine dining cuisine. He cooks only with fresh local produce, making wonderful dishes. He enjoys playing golf to relax, fishing and jogging with his dogs. 
Previous Yachts: M/Y SUPERFUN


Name: Valerie Spengler - Baer

Position: Chief Stewardess
Nationality: French
Description:
Valerie was born in 1973 in Strasbourg and is fluent in French, English, Italian, Spanish and German. After 10 years as a professional ballet dancer in Germany and In the Ballets of Monte Carlo, she went back to study to get her bachelor degree and left for Miami (USA) were she lived and studied Fashion Merchandising and business management. After 1 year in Paris in the Design and fashion industry, she came back to Monaco where she was employed in the yachting industry and spent 7 years working for shipyards in Monaco to promote their brand. From 2015 until 2018 she worked as service stewardess on board the 40 m charter yacht SUPERFUN. She recently established her own company as an events organiser, providing high end services to VIP clients on yachts, social event and Private villas. 

Previous Yachts: M/Y SUPERFUN


Name: Alecia Carike Booysen


Position: Stewardess
Nationality: South African
Description:
Born in 1991 in Cape Town, Alecia has taken up junior stewardess positions since 2016 having gained experience across various demanding social events in land and and on board charter yachts. Her qualifications include the PYA Interior, Food Service and Wine and Cocktail Introduction Courses. She is an energetic and enthusiastic person who enjoys a challenge and achieving personal and team goals. Her hobbies include photography, writing, doing yoga, running and baking. 
Previous yachts: M/Y BLUE EAST, MV WHITE ROSE OF DRACHS


Name: Constantine Fotinakis

Position: Deckhand
Nationality: Greek
Description:
Born in 1989, Constantine has had experience on various charter yachts cruising in Greece. He has excellent communication skills and works best within a team. He speaks English well, he holds a Speed Boat licence and is a Licensed Scuba Diver by PADI. 
Previous Yachts: M/Y TOY-A, M/Y GALINI, M/Y LIBRA Y, M/Y JESTER, M/Y SERENITY

Name: TBA
Position: Engineer