SANTOSH Yacht Charter

Captain: Edwen Gomez

Captain | Edwen Gomez
Honduran
Having grown up on the island of Roatan, Honduras, the sea has always been a huge part of Edwen’s life. He comes from a family of divers which is where his career on water started. Edwen worked with his father at a dive resort by driving their 28ft Island Hoper. It did not take him long to become a qualified dive master and eventually he worked on cruise ships as a dive instructor and a manager of excursions. His background of driving yachts combined with his diving qualifications naturally took him towards the world of superyachts. He enjoys diving, hiking and fishing. Ewden’s native tongue is Spanish. Edwen’s experience and positive can-do attitude is an asset to SANTOSH and will guarantee your time on board to be unforgettable!
Languages: Spanish, English


Chief Officer | Carlos Tapia
Mexican
Previous Yachts:
MIRA II 32m
INSPIRATION 36m
G5 37m
PURE BLISS 44M

Carlos grew up in the resort city of Zihuantanejo on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. He has his own jewelry shop where he creates silver jewelry. Carlos made the transition to a water focused career in 2013 when he started working on cruise ships. He did this for three years before making the transition to the yachting industry. Carlos loves to travel and meet new people. He enjoys giving guests unique experiences they will remember far after the charter has ended.
In his spare time, Carols enjoys surfing and beach volleyball.
Languages: Spanish, English, and basic French


Chief Stewardess | Melissa Dillon
Australian
Growing up in a beachside suburb in Sydney, Mel learned to love the water from a young age. At the age of 21, she moved to London to work and caught the travel bug. She took advantage of having Europe at her back door, travelling and working in a variety of different roles, enjoying new experiences and making friends along the way. Mel’s travelling did not stop in Europe. She then moved to Canada where she learnt to snowboard and worked in some reputable restaurants. This is where Mel perfected her skills in hospitality and service. These skills and experience are an asset to team SANTOSH. Mel enjoys snowboarding, hiking, yoga, watersports and patting dogs! Approachable and friendly, Mel is on standby for your every need.
Languages: English


Stewardess | Charlotte Cuffling
English
Charlotte was born in the historic town of York in Yorkshire. Charlotte comes from a military family who lived by the water in Brunei, Borneo. She moved to France by herself when she was 19, meeting amazing people from all over the world. Charlotte was an international trampolinist which led her to compete in places around Europe including Portugal and Prague. She is educated in BTEC Sport and was a Trampoline Coach in a previous profession! Charlotte has joined SANTOSH as Second Stewardess after working as the sole stew on a sailing catamaran. Her favourite memory onboard was swimming with the nurse sharks. Charlotte’s hidden talent is the ability to do a backflip!
Languages - English


Engineer | Renier Hanekom
South African
Hailing from South Africa, Renier qualified for his mechanical trade while working with Volvo, eventually becoming a Master Technician with the company. He is a great multitasker with a strong focus for the task at hand, always ready to tackle any task that comes his way. Leaving life ashore, he spent time on the iconic schooner, TIGERLILY OF CORNWALL, kicking off his start in the yachting industry. Renier's favorite parts of charter include meeting new people, learning their stories and entertaining guests with water activities and tender rides. In his spare time, Renier enjoys engineering, cars, boats, mountain biking, running and swimming.


Chef | Anthony Ross
South African

If you're looking for a chef who's practically been on a culinary world tour, well, you've just found him! For a whopping 19 years, I've been cooking up a storm in kitchens all over the globe.
From the sunny shores of South Africa to the enchanting streets of France, and even down under in Australia, my pots and pans have seen it all. You name it, I've cooked there - UAE, Bolivia, Cambodia, U.S.A, and the Med – I've left a trail of delighted taste buds in my wake!
Now, let's talk about my food. People seem to go gaga over my creations, whether it's a simple dish or a fancy gourmet extravaganza. My secret ingredient? Well, it's a blend of passion, skill, and a dash of magic that makes everything I cook taste oh-so-good. No kidding, folks line up just to experience the food coma that follows my culinary delights!
If you're craving variety, I'm your go-to chef. I can whip up a delightful array of cuisines, ranging from the elegance of French cuisine to the heartiness of Italian, the comfort of English, the spice of Indian, the sizzle of Mexican, the zest of Asian, and the zestiness of Spanish dishes. I even like to play a game of "flavor safari," where I serve a starter from one part of the world and a main from another – a week of diverse flavor genres to keep things exciting and fresh. Who said food can't be an adventure?
Now, let's talk about challenges – I thrive on them! Cooking for Vegans? Bring it on! Weird diets? I'll embrace them with open arms (and an apron, of course). No garlic or onion? Well, that's just an opportunity to showcase my major creativity! There's no kitchen challenge I can't handle, and the crazier, the better!
Did I mention I'm French culinary trained and have served up Michelin-level food in top Australian restaurants? Oh, and in England, I climbed the culinary ladder to become a Sous chef for one of London's most successful restaurant groups. I've even graced the kitchens of Michelin-starred establishments during my time there. And before you think my journey ended there, I spent four unforgettable months at Dinner by Heston. Yep, my food's been tasted, tested, and certified drool-worthy by the best!
After my globe-trotting adventures, I found my true calling – catering exclusively for luxury chalets and yachts. I believe in delivering outstanding food experiences to both guests and crew while keeping things healthy and nutritious.