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Captain Dejan
52 years old, Montenegrin
Experience Dejan’s seaman career has started in 1988 as an engineer in cargo boat. For the next 20 years he works as chief engineer in the merchant navy . In year 2007 he joins yacht industry as a skipper/engineer and works on all kinds of sailing and motor boats, loging thousants of miles across the Mediterranean.
Waters cruised Mediterranean sea, Pacific and Atlantic ocean, North sea
Qualifications Skipper of yacht up to 500GT, STCW2010, Safety at Sea (basic and advanced), Firefighting (basic and advanced), Radar and ARPA operator, GMDSS operator, Engine room rating (maintenance and repair)
Role Responsible for the navigation, safety, overall running and financial management of vessel, crew and guests. He is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operations of the yacht at all times including compliance with all safety procedures and regulations. He ensures adherence to the international flag, port state and local laws and regulations. He communicates clearly with all crew members to ensure compliance with, and understanding of, the vessel’s policies. He provides daily crew leadership, whilst encouraging teamwork as well as individual, personal attention. He is equally responsible for delegation of duties and maintaining the overall supervision of the crew member’s task.
Languages Spoken English and Montenegrin
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First Mate
Sailing technician, deckhand
34 years old, Spanish
33 years old, Montenegrin
Miguel
Dejan
Previous experience
Previous experience
He is experienced in all areas of maritime industries, from fishing and tug boats to all classes of sailing and motor boats. He joined yachting industry as a skipper of 75-foot-long catamaran for chartering company in 2011 and since then has been working on various yachts in Mediterranean and Caribbean. As he moved through all positions from deckhand to skipper he gathered essential skills to cope with all situations on board so that guests can have only fun and unforgettable time.
More than 15 years of experience in various classes of sailboats as well as motorboats up to 15m. It was then time for the next step for Dejan, so he took opportunity and joined the DWINGER team in summer 2013, as a deckhand. He is originally from Montenegro, where he practiced in almost all of the sailing and fishing competitions held there and worked as skipper of tourist boats in his home town of Herceg Novi.
Waters cruised
Adriatic sea, Spain and Portugal coast, North sea, Island and South Greenland waters
Mediterranean, Atlantic crossings to Caribbean from Mediterranean, North Atlantic waters form Holland to Greenland, Atlantic Tropical tuna fishing, Indian Ocean tropical tuna fishing.
Qualifications Coastal Skipper, Basic Safety Training, Medical Care Onboard Ship, Security Related Training for Seafarers, General Operator Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, Advanced Fire Fighting, Advanced Passenger Ships and RO-RO Passenger Ship Proficiency in survival crafts (PSC) and rescue boats.
Role He has the ability to stand in for Captain in his absence, acting as a second in command. He assist captain in navigation. He participates in deck operations, respecting guest’s activities. He has extensive maintenance knowledge and he is responsible for the running and maintenance of deck equipment and all the machinery. He actively searches out and finds problems before they turn into crisis, setting them straight.
Waters cruised
Qualifications STCW2010, Skipper of yacht up to 100GT, M.Sc. Aeronautical Engineering
Role He assists in navigation and all deck operations. Being in charge of sail operations and trimming he makes sure that sailing is always safe and fun. When not in navigation, Dejan is tender boat driver and involved in all maintenace in engine room as well as on deck.
Languages spoken English and Montenegrin
Languages Spoken Spanish, Catalan and English
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Deckhand
Stewardess
43 years old, Belgian
28 years old, Latvian
Dimitri
Passionate about everything related to sea life and boating Dimitri Van Zeebroeck trained hundreds of students in sailing school Les Catmarins, Noirmoutier, France, since the age of 17. Responsible seamanship amid teenagers was key, as improving their individual sailing skills over the course of several years. After a career in photography and film his sailing passion eventually lead to an RYA Coastal Skipper license, after successfully following several RYA courses worldwide. He’s skippering his own 72ft sailing yacht, a wooden classical ketch, on which his continues to live a life on the ocean, together with his partner Jelena Usakova.
Qualifications RYA Coastal Skipper, STWC 2010, RYA VHF license, PADI Advanced Open Water diver.
Role He is helping with all deck operations including sailing, navigation, mooring and anchoring. His eye for detail make sure deck is always tidy and safe. He will be concentrating on the interests and desires of the guests on board.
Languages Spoken Dutch, French and English
Jelena Previous experience
The last 4 years Jelena was an owner, managing director and a hostess of an art cafe in Latvia. She learned barista and bartending skills in Sweden, Stockholm. While working directly with customers she learned to adjust herself to the personality of every guest. Jelena has the ability to find the right approach in a friendly and attentive manner.
Qualifications STCW Safety Training, RYA Coastal skipper, RYA Day Skipper, RYA Competent crew, Master Degree in International Relations and Commercial Diplomacy.
Role Responsible for the organization, management and cleanliness of all interior and guest storage on board. She maintains an accurate inventory of all service items and supplies, whilst ensuring the cleaning and preparation of the vessel remains of the highest standards prior to any and all guest trips. She is in charge of the provisioning of the vessel for both guests and crew in all aspects of daily life. When guests are onboard, she ensures that they are properly cared for and that all of their requirement are met. Thanks to her sailing capability and seamanship skills she also offers assistance on deck during navigation.
Languages spoken English, Russian, Dutch, Spanish, Latvian.
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Hospitality Manager
Chef
Jan
29 years old, Dutch
(Captain training sailing yacht in progress)
Daniel
57 years old, Dutch
Previous experience Previous experience 38 years Royal Netherlands Navy Officer. Sailed as Bridge watch Officer, Operation Officer on Frigates up to Second in Command functions on large Navy Vessel.
Dan has been working on S/Y DWINGER for 3 years now. Before that, he had over 11 years’ experience working in kitchens, including the very top of the hospitality industry in the Netherlands, cooking at Michelin level.
2008 – 2010 Commanded HNLMS Mercuur (1500 BRT). Took in his last function as Second in Command of Landing Dock Platform HNLMS Rotterdam as General Manager care of the safety and well-being of the crew and al ships guests.
From 2012 – 2014 he ran a cooking studio, giving lessons for up to 12 people, training cooks and preparing them for their exams. He also came second in a national cooking competition. He is currently also a third year Business Studies student, specializing in Entrepreneurship, at the University Inholland Alkmaar.
Waters cruised
Qualifications
North Sea, Norwegian and English Coasts, Baltic, Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean waters, Mediterranean Sea, occidental Gulf of Aden and Persian Gulf.
2015-2019 University Inholland Alkmaar, Bachelor Business Administration 2016-2017 Fuentes Language School, Spanish classes up to level A.1
Qualifications
2007-2010 ROC Schagen, MBO Cook Level 3
Captain large navy Ships, Bridge watch Officer, Safety at Sea training and Firefighting, ARPA handling, General Operator Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, RHIB and small motor crafts handling, Helicopter Direction Officer, Diving Officer ( Assistant Instructor, IADS 3 star). Presently following conversion course at the Sailing School at Enkhuizen in the Netherlands for Sailing Yacht Captain papers (Skipper unlimited).
Role Guest hospitality manager. Responsible for the overall well-being of Guest during their stay, including transport from and to the ship at arrival and departure. Daily communicates with the guests to facilitate their entertainment program and any other requests to make their stay as pleasant as possible.
2004-2006 ROC Schagen, MBO Cook Level 2
Role Is in charge of the galley and is responsible of guests and crew meals, assuring a rich variety of food. He estimates food needs, reviews inventory assuring adequate supplies are available, sticking to budget and guests’ expectations. He carries out food service activities in order to have meals prepared at scheduled times and makes sure to comply with health regulations. Thanks to his creativity, he develops new recipes and ways of serving food in order to satisfy different guests’ wishes.
Languages Spoken English, Dutch and Spanish
Languages Spoken English and Dutch (Spanish in progress).
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Menu Dwinger 2018 Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Drinks • Fresh orange juice – Fruit juices – Milk – Buttermilk – Coffee – Tea – Hot chocolate Bread • Fresh bread – Baguette – Croissants – Bagels – Brioche Toppings • Eggs; boiled, poached, baked etc • Cheeses; french, dutch sliced • Sliced meats; fresh and dried • Homemade jam – Peanut Butter – Salted caramel spread Bacon – Tomatoes – Avocado – Smoked salmon Breakfast Dishes • Zucchini and bacon slice • Banana bread with salted caramel • French toast with red fruit jam • Scrambled eggs with salmon • Pancakes with maple syrup • Yoghurt with granola and honey • Bagel with salmon and cream cheese • Scones with jam and cream Quick Breakfast • Breakfast bars with nuts, seeds and dried fruits • Fresh fruits Yoghurts/Shakes • Granola – Honey – Fresh fruit – Oats – Cacoa nibs – Goji berries
Sandwiches • Bagel with salmon and cream cheese • Grilled cheese, optional with fried egg • Reuben; sauerkraut, pastrami and mustard • Bacon Lettuce Tomato • Tuna salad • Chicken & Avocado • Dried meat and salsa verde • Grilled goat cheese Small Dishes • Black peper fish with green peas and soya foam • Steak tartare “classic” • Thin salmon pizza • Fish fillet with beetroot salad • Risotto with seafood and white wine sauce • Frittata with potato and fresh herbs • Pasta with bacon and cream sauce Soups • Thai pumpkin – Lentil – Fish soup – Potato and leek – Sweet red peper Salads • Roasted vegetables – Nicoise – Green with dressing – Ceasar Snacks • Nuts – Olives – Dried meats • Falafel with spicy yoghurt sauce • Crostinis with olive oil and sea salt • Caprese salad; marinated cherry tomatoes with parmesan foam and basil oil
Starters • Steak tartare “classic” • Soups, hot or cold • Thin salmon pizza with Japanese mayo and microgreens • Bread with olive oil, butter and sea salt • Oysters • Pan fried scallops with coconut cream and green onions • Duck liver “bonbons” with toast and balsamic syrup Main Dishes • Sauteed salmon with grean beans and garlic foam • Spanish Paella • Grilled lobster with salsa verde • Grilled fish with fresh herbs and potato parsley salad. • Scallops with cauliflower puree, hazelnuts and green oil. • Steak with roasted vegetables and tomato-antiboise. • Pasta with beefragu and caprese-bread salad. • Confit de canard with redwine sauce Side Dishes • Green beans – Green salad – Beetroot – Spinach – Potatoes “any style” Desserts • Granite of watermelon and vodka with orange • Chocolate mousse with edible soil made of cacao • Vanilla creme brulee with crunchy caramel • Fresh citrus fruits in a bowl with basil and mint • Strawberries and cream with shaved chocolate • Banana bread with salted caramel • Small french apple pie with whipped vanilla cream
Note This menu is an example of what can be served on S.Y. Dwinger • Guests are not constrained to eat this exact menu • All the guests’ wishes will be taken into account.
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