Captain Heinz W. Krodel - Canadian/German - Age: 59

Professional Captain on large luxury yachts since 1974.

Extensive worldwide cruising experience.

Languages: English - German - Italian – Spanish

Heinz had previously been appointed as Senior Captain and Project Manager for Resortship International.  In the 70's he sailed around the world on his own 65ft sailing yacht and has since been captain on several world class luxury yachts up to 235ft.  For 14 years Heinz was based in Vancouver/Canada in the Pacific North-West and cruised extensively the waters between Mexico and Alaska. He was in command of large yachts for many VIP's like President George Bush sen. and others.  Heinz is also a commercial aircraft pilot and flew multi engine wheel- and float planes for Canadian Air Search and Rescue and for 108 Airlines Ltd.  He holds a class 1 instrument rating and multi engine floatplane rating.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             His hobbies are yachts, aircrafts, catamaran sailing and mountain hiking.                                                                                                                                                                       Heinz joined Zoom Zoom Zoom in January 2005 while the yacht was still under construction as Build Captain, after captaining the 144ft Relentless for the same owner.  Heinz holds a MCA Master license

First Officer Hendrik G. Jacobs - South African - Age: 26

Professional yachting since 2006

Languages: English – Afrikaans

Hendrik worked on 2 other luxury yachts before he joined Zoom Zoom Zoom in September 2008. His hobbies are water sports, rugby, cricket, cooking and music.

Chief Engineer William H Bragg - British-Age 39

Professional Engineer on yachts since 2002

Languages: English

An ex-Royal Navy Chief Marine Artificer, Will has sailed the seven seas seeing active service in many operations and international conflicts. Now a seasoned yachtie he is enjoying the yachting life and has been Chief Engineer on some well known large yachts. Will is always there to help and fix the problems that may arise.

Bosun Ashleigh Moolman - South African - Age: 24

Professional yachting since 2008

Languages: English – Afrikaans

Ashleigh day worked on several yachts before he joined Zoom Zoom Zoom in May 2008. His hobbies are water sports, rugby, hunting and fishing.

Deckhand John V. Lewis - South African - Age: 25

Professional yachting since 2008

Languages: English – Afrikaans

Holds a Bcom Financial and Investment Management degree.

Completed a Diploma in Marketing and Advertising Communications Management

John worked on M/Y Mosaique before he joined Zoom Zoom Zoom in May 2009. His hobbies are golf, rugby, cricket , running and enjoy the outdoors..                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Chef Lars O. Ryden - Swedish - Age: 39

Professional yachting since 2001

Languages: English – Swedish

Lars worked previously together with the captain and chief stewardess of "Zoom Zoom Zoom" for 3 years on M/Y "Santa Cruz Tres" and was the chef on board "Zoom Zoom Zoom" in 2005 and 2006.  He joined the yacht again in August 2009.  His hobbies are outdoor life and cooking.

Chief Stewardess Marinella Vadilonga-Krodel - Canadian/Italian - Age: 50

Professional yachting since 1995

Languages: English - Italian – German

Marinella is a fashion designer by trade and became involved with yachting in 1995 in Vancouver/Canada.  She worked as chief stewardess on 3 other large luxury yachts together with her husband Heinz who was captaining all of the yachts.  Marinella joined Zoom Zoom Zoom in January 2005 while the yacht was still under construction.  Her hobbies are interior design, fashion and painting.

Stewardess Angela Vadilonga - Italian - Age: 42

Professional yachting since 2006

Languages: English - Italian – German

Angela has a strong Restaurant and Hotel background.  She joined Zoom Zoom Zoom in the spring of 2006. 

Steward Luciano Vadilonga - Italian - Age: 38

Professional yachting since 2008

Languages: English - Italian

Luciano has a very strong Restaurant background and worked for many years in England before he joined Zoom Zoom Zoom in 2009.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           His hobbies are motor bikes and animals.

Stewardess Bronwyn A. MacGillvray - South African - Age: 23

Professional yachting since 2007

English – Afrikaans

Bronwyn has done several courses in Interior design and decor and worked for a Home Furnishing company as a decorator. Bronwyn worked on M/Y Miss Rose before she joined Zoom Zoom Zoom in November 2009                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Her hobbies are Hockey, Tennis, Running and Interior Decorating