EVEREAST Yacht Charter

Captain: Theo Abelle

Captain: Theo Abelle
Description: Théo was born and raised in Marseille, France. Coming from a family of sailors, he spent his childhood navigating the waters of France and Corsica on a sailing boat with his grandfather during the Summer holidays. This led me him to his career at Sea. Theo started his yachting career on DEIANEIRA, a beautiful 42m classic motor yacht from 1951 and spent four years on board. He then worked as a second engineer on HAPPY DAYS, a 47m ISA and continued up the ranks to the 60m Perini Navi sailing yacht TAOUEY as first officer. Throughout his career, he has travelled all around the Med, from Greece to Gibraltar. Apart from being a Captain, he is fan of Jazz music! His main hobbies are playing instruments such as cass-guitar, piano and Saxophone. When not at Sea, he’s riding his motorbike in circuits for competitions. Theo’s experience, combined with his focus on safety, natural passion for the Ocean and eagerness to please guests makes him a great Captain. His favorite saying is “as long as the weather allows it, everything is possible!”

CHEF- TIMOTHE VINCENT- FRENCH
With a foundation in Michelin-starred kitchens and over three years of experience aboard a 38m private yacht, Chef Timothe beings refined culinary expertise and global flair to the high seas. A French native fluent in English and Japanese, he has trained under renowned chefs in France and Japan. Timothe has catered to both crew and guests with a diverse repertoire- from Mediterranean buffets and gourmet tasting menus to freshly baked sourdough and viennoiseries. His seasonal work in luxury chalets and his culinary travels by bike across southern France reflect his passion for fresh, local ingredients and creative presentation

Chief Stew: Jane Usahova
Born in Belarus, she grew up in Israel. She speaks English, Italian, Russian, Hebrew and French. She served in the Israeli military for 2 years, moved to Genoa and got a bachelor Degree in industrial design from Genoa University of Architecture. She loves traveling and see new places but her love of the Sea brought her to yachting 8 years ago. She worked on several charter yachts like Seawolf, Castellina and New Star, serving guests in Croatia, Greece, Italy, SOF... She loves hiking, extreme sports, yoga and drawing. She is confident and passionate about her work and continually strive to make each guest experience on board memorable in every way.


Stew: Rudelie Van Den Vergh
Description: Rudelie was born in South Africa. She started yachting recently, the dream came true. She has a passion for travel and love interacting with people from all over the world! . Reading, Swimming, Hiking, Water Skiing, Drawing, Spending time with Friends are her main hobbies. With extensive experience in hospitality and a deep passion for providing exceptional customer service, she will go above and beyond to ensure guests needs are catered for. Their experience is the most important thing, seeing a smile on the guests faces is what she cares for! She strives to give them a wonderful experience that they can cherish, and make them feel at home onboard. She makes a really good Bloody Mary as well!

First Mate: Jules Anzelin
Description: Originally born in Bordeaux, in South-west of France, I've been passionate about the ocean since I was a child ! I passed my 200/500 captain's diploma in Saint Jean de Luz in the Basque.
I started working in the yachting world in 2016 on a motor yacht in Saint-Tropez and since then I've been working on boats for 8 years now, sailing mainly in the Mediterranean (Corsica, Sardinia, Balearics, Greece, Italy and the French Riviera).
I'm passionate about sport fishing, since I was a child and I have fished in rivers, lakes and from the coast. I like to be close to customers and meet all their expectations.


Deckhand: Stephen Marte
Description: Stephen was born in the USA. He started his yachting career on board EVEREAST in 2022 because of a deep love for travel and experiencing different cultures while in a structured hard working environment. His hobbies include immersing himself in nature in any way possible and a strong passion for surfing along with tapping into his creative side with things like film and photography. He is confident in his abilities along with strong communication skills and enjoy making everyone feel involved and informed. He treats any guest with the upmost respect and attentiveness while striving to make everyday they are onboard better than the last.

Chief Engineer- Sven Cimic
Born and raised along the stunning Croatian coastline, Sven has been surrounded by the sea from an early age, fostering a deep passion for life on the water. With a strong foundation in maritime mechanics, he has built a career ensuring the seamless operation of luxury yachts. Sven excels in propulsion systems, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting. His leadership during dry-dock projects and sea trials demonstrates his ability to manage complex engineering tasks while engaging teamwork across departments. Whether optimizing engine performance or ensuring compliance with safety standards, Sven brings precision, reliability, and a lifelong dedication to the maritime industry.