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Tiago Alegre
Captain SPANISH
Sail and work experience
Tiago has extensive maritime experience, having worked on over 10 different yachts in various capacities. In his most recent roles, he served as captain on M/Y CAPRI, overseeing the revitalization of the yacht, managing contracts, coordinating shipyards, and handling a tight schedule. He also captained S/Y GIGI successfully delivering the yacht from Menorca to Palma. Additionally, Tiago has worked as a watch leader on S/Y L’HIPPOCAMPE first mate on S/Y WINDROSE OF AMSTERDAM and S/Y PATTO and as a deckhand on S/Y INT CLASS and S/Y J CLASS RAINBOW. In these roles, he has carried out a wide range of tasks, including navigation, rigging repairs, engineering work, tender driving, yacht deliveries, and managing watersport activities, all while ensuring the highest standards of safety and maintenance. His versatility and leadership have made him an invaluable asset across a variety of challenging sailing environments.
Job Description
As Captain, the overall running of the vessel is Tiago’s responsibility; this includes the navigation, safety and experience of all onboard. He ensures that IKIGAI runs smoothly and efficiently whilst adhering to all the appropriate regulations.
Licenses and Certificates
• YM Offshore Sail CE
• PWL2
• GMDSS (GOC)
• HELM
• PER
• Efficient Deckhand
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• AEC 1&2
Languages
English, Spanish
Brigette Philippa Van Aswegen
Stewardess/Chef SOUTH AFRICAN
Sail and work experience
Brigette has a broad range of maritime experience, having worked on seven different yachts in a range of different roles. Most recently, she served as 1st mate, sole stewardess, and chef on S/Y YEARS OF LAUGHTER where she managed sailing operations, interior maintenance, provisioning, and meal preparation for a private family during a busy summer season. She also played a key role in the yacht’s extensive refit, gaining hands-on experience with yacht systems and maintenance.
Brigette’s diverse roles include working as a temp deck/stew/crew cook on S/Y NULUV, participating in yacht deliveries on several vessels like S/Y Geronimo and S/Y Phileo, and serving as temp chef on M/Y THINK BIGGER where she handled provisioning and cooking for guests and crew. Brigette is also a seasoned sailor, competing in many prestigious offshore yacht races including the Mossel Bay Race, the West Coast Race and the Rolex Giraglia.
Job Description
As the Chef/Hostess, Brigette is responsible for the crew and guest meals throughout the charter, ensuring that the food is enjoyable, and the interior of the yacht is clean and serviceable. She is a creative chef, varying her meals to provide a variety and according to the location of IKIGAI to have as much relevance as possible to the country being visited.
Licenses and Certificates
• RYA/MCA YACHTMASTERS OFFSHORE Certificate number 60194
• RYA Commercial Endorsement : Professional Practice and Responsibilities issued: 21/04/2023
• RYA Powerboat Level 2 issued : 12/02/2022
• SAFMA - Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting valid until : 01/11/2027
• STCW - Elementary First Aid date of issue : 20/01/2022
• STCW - Personal Safety and Social Responsibility issued 18/01/2022
• STCW – Personal Survival Techniques valid until 13/01/2027
• GMDSS Short Range Certificate (radio license) certificate no 878490
• Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering (Food Safety UK ONE Training Services Certificate Number 191879-167-992-2254)
Languages
English, Afrikaans, basic Italian
