| Title | Name | Nation | Born | Licenses |
| Captain | Michael Tews | American | 0 | |
| Bryan Washington | 0 |
Crew Profile:
Captain Michael Tews - After completing time in the US Army as a Security Communications Specialist, Michael started out in yachting as an engineer and dive master on a sportfish boat and then transition over to motor yachts. He has spent many years on successful charter yachts such as, ALANDREA, SOVEREIGN, KALEEN and more. His experience the Bahamas, the US East Coast, spans the entire Caribbean with many years based in Saint Martin. Mike is well versed in fishing and loves all watersports. His 20+ years of navigating the Caribbean lends him the “expert” title and gives guests the comfort of knowing he knows all the best spots!
First Mate Brylin Washington – Brylin grew up between the rivers of Missouri and Mississippi in Iowa and has also called Chicago home. He spent most summers in Florida where he found a love for making music. Between college and his current yachting career, Brylin worked in multiple industries including food, warehousing and trade industries. Brylin was born into the yachting industry by proxy as his dad is a boat Captain, so starting his pursuit to follow in his dad’s footsteps of becoming a Captain was inevitable and of course, came naturally. He has completed many successful seasons on board yachts in the last 3 years. Having known Captain Mike since the age of only 6 years old, he was welcomed on board MY CRESCENDO IV where he can apply his hard work and knowledge to continue to bring a vibrant energy and guest experience to our clients.
Chief Stewardess Alana De Jager – Alana is originally from South Africa, where she grew up in the small surf town of Jeffreys Bay. She moved to Cape Town with her twin sister to pursue their passion for garment construction and finished with a BA Degree in Fashion design back in 2014. After completing her BA Degree, she had a quest for travel and adventure. The motivation to live and work on the water came naturally and in 2015 Alana decided to pursue her career within the yachting industry. Having worked on boats ranging between 30m to 60m and completing three crossings in the last 7 years, Alana is committed to give her guests the most enjoyable experience and making sure all their needs are attended to. Alana worked with Captain Mike on board MY ALANDREA where she completed many successful charters and continued to MY CRESCENDO IV where she has transferred and applied her longevity, skills, and experience to complete many more successful charters on board.
Stewardess Shane Marshall – Shane grew up on the little island of Barbados. Having grown up on an island she couldn’t help but be drawn to the ocean. Growing up she spent most weekends deep sea fishing with her dad. After graduating college in Canada with a Personal Training Degree, she moved back to Barbados and started working for a sailing Catamaran company doing day charters and she also did Personal training on the side. Shane joined the yachting industry with a want to travel and has been enjoying the last year working mainly in the Bahamas. She is excited to now be a part of the CRESCENDO IV team where she can apply her knowledge and experience and continue to grow and learn within the industry.
Chef Alan Vuksa – Alan grew up in Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy where he started his journey as a chef. He has worked and excelled in many restaurants and has experience working as a private chef. With his knowledge and experience he was happy to apply that within the yachting industry. He can create a wide variety of international dishes, delivering delicious and nutritious food on time - ensuring happy clients all around. He has been working in the kitchen for 15 years total and applied his knowledge into the yachting industry for the last 7 years. Alan has completed two Atlantic crossings. He has previously worked with Captain Mike on MY ALANDREA and continues to be a valued crew member now on board MY CRESCENDO IV.
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| SUITE LIFE | 92 Feet | Power | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pax | Length | Beam | Draft | Built | Make |
| 8 | 122 | 25 | 6 | 1997 | 1997 |
| Refit | |||||
| 2020 | |||||
| Accomodation | |||||
| Locations | |||||
| Summer Ports | Winter Ports | ||||
| St. Martin | St. Martin | ||||
| Summer Operations | Winter Operations | ||||
| Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards | Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards | ||||
| Location Detail | MCA Compliance | ||||
| Based in Fort Louis marina - St. Martin | 0 | ||||
| Amenities | |||||
| Salon Tv | Yes | Salon Stereo | 0 | Sat Tv | Yes |
| iPod/Device Hookups | Sun Awning | 0 | Hammock | ||
| Windscoops | Deck Shower | 0 | Bimini | 0 | |
| Special Diets | Inq | Kosher | Inq | BBQ | Yes |
| # Dine In | Nude | Inq | Hairdryers | 0 | |
| # Port Hatches | Crew Smokes | Inq | Guests Smokes | ||
| Pets Aboard | Pet Type | Guest Pets | 0 | ||
| Children Ok | Yes | Minimum Age | Gym/Exercise | Yes | |
| Wheel Chair Access | No | Generator | Inverter | ||
| Voltages | Water Maker | Water Cap. | |||
| Ice Maker | 0 | Stabilizers | AU | Sailing Instructions | |
| Internet Access | |||||
| Green Initiatives | |||||
| Make purified drinking water? | Re-usable water bottles | ||||
| Other Green Initiatives | |||||
| Water Sports | |||||
| Dinghy size | 42' Mystic & 14' RIB | Dinghy hp | Dinghy # pax | ||
| Water Skis Adult | Yes | Water Skis Kids | 0 | Jet Skis | 2 |
| Wave Runners | 0 | Kneeboard | 0 | Windsurfer | 0 |
| Snorkel Gear | Yes | Tube | Yes | Scurfer | Yes |
| Wake Board | Yes | Kayaks 1 Pax | 2 | Kayaks (2 Pax) | 0 |
| Floating Mats | Yes | Swim Platform | Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type) | ||
| Sailing Dinghy | Beach Games | 0 | SU Paddle Boards | 2 | |
| Fishing Gear | Yes | Gear Type | Rods | ||
| Deep Sea Fish | Yes | U/Water Camera | 0 | U/Water Video | 0 |
| Fishing Permit | Sea Bobs | Yes | Sea Scooters | No | |
| Kite Boarding | Kite Boading Details | ||||
| Other Toys | 42' Mystic Powerboat 14' Inflatable RIB Tender Jetskis x 2 Super Jet Stand Up Jetski x 1 Seabobs x 2 Carbon Fiber Jetsurf Bōte Paddleboards x 2 Bōte Kayaks x 2 Inflatable Beach Club with Pool 20' Trampoline with log and slide Towable Tubes Wakeboards Waterskis Fishing Gear for deepwater sport fishing Snorkel Gear BBQ Pool Table in Skylounge Fitness Equipment (see below) SCUBA Diving with Captain/Divemaster |
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| Other Amenities | Kettle Bells 5-45 lbs Adjustable Dumbbells TRK Suspension Bands Adjustable Bench Yoga mats Garage fitness sand bags 50-250 lbs adjustable Jump ropes |
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Full Refit in 2020.
Main Salon
Formal Dining
Salon Seating
Galley
Master Stateroom
Master Ensuite
On Deck VIP
On Deck VIP Ensuite
Full Refit in 2020.
Main Salon
Formal Dining
Salon Seating
Galley
Master Stateroom
Master Ensuite
On Deck VIP
On Deck VIP Ensuite
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Recent Guest Comments
Captain,
Tracie and I feel obligated to give a brief synopsis of our experience with your team. Please feel free to share this with the crew, your owner and anyone else you wish.
Our honeymoon experience is one we will never forget and you and your team helped us make these beautiful memories.
Service Organizations are judged by 5 metrics which I have a pneumonic called
RARE Tangibles
1. Responsiveness: The crew exceeded our expectations. We felt as if each member was constantly asking “What can I do next”
2. Assurance: We had confidence in each team member, especially Captain Michael who navigated our needs despite a pandemic and a storm that came in during our charter. Simply stated, my wife and I felt safe “Always.” Laura even sent David as our “personal bodyguard” when we simply went for a walk while in St Martin at night.
3. Reliability: All of our needs and expectations were met and then some. Laurás attention to details, Dariós Michelin 3 caliber cooking and Sven safely taking us to beaches and other areas, even in rough seas.
4. Empathy: Tracie and I both felt a bond with the crew. We felt, and the crew made us feel as if we were family. Furthermore the crew often made us feel as if we were part of the Royal Family. We felt as if Captain and crew truly cared about our needs.
5. Tangibles: The refit of the yacht was impeccable. The presentation of the food looked and tasted like a Michelin 3 restaurant, the amenities looked like the Ritz Carlton and the service was impeccable. Even going out fishing with Sven we could tell he was doing all he could to give us the fishing experience we wanted. It was all about us, the customers.
Tracie and I know that this level of service and offerings are hard. We have about 850 employees in our company so we know what great looks like.
Truly Yours,
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August 2021 - Newport
From the moment we arrived it was clear it was going to be a different experience than the past
Captain Mike was amazing
Crew were always there but not in the way
It was all about making us comfortable and happy
Crew got along great with our group when we were having fun they were having fun with us
Boat was beautifully decorated and so comfortable
Plenty of space in both the sun and shade and also places for us hang as a whole group together
Plenty of places to “hide” and relax
Could be as formal or informal as you wanted