SANTOSH

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

Chef | Jonathan Stoffregen
American
Jonathan is from the wonderful food town of Austin, Texas! The past few years he has called Bali, Indonesia home. Being based in Bali gave Jonathan the chance to continue his growth and knowledge of new techniques. He is now ready to jump feet first into another ocean adventure on a charter with you!

Food has been part of Jonathan’s life, not only bringing him a personal joy, but also to many others throughout this wonderful world. Jonathan attended the Johnson and Wales University, College of Culinary Arts – Advanced Culinary programs in Providence. He has since been in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. Jonathan founded and operated Creative Catering Creations in Austin, Texas in 1991. Sine then, Jonathan has travelled the world working and learning in diverse locations such as the Cayman Islands and surrounding Caribbean islands, The Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, South America, Tahiti and Europe. Jonathan’s core strength is amazing food, building team bonds and working towards the smiles on faces at the end of the hard work days.

Apart from his expertise in the galley, Jonathan has a huge love of the ocean, and the mystical, challenging twists that come with life at sea. He is a master diver, a photographer, and small plane pilot.

Languages: English, Spanish

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

Engineer – Reiner Hanekom, South African
Hailing from South Africa, Reiner 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. Reiner’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, Reiner enjoys engineering, cars, boats, mountain biking, running and swimming.

Second Stew – 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

Deckhand – Miguel Angel, Mexican
Miguel was born in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. Miguel studied at Escuela Nautica Mercante de Mazatlan, graduating as a deck officer. He grew up in a suburb near the beach and has had contact with the ocean all his life. When Miguel visits home he enjoys spending time with his adorable one year old son and surfing with his father. He loves swimming and anything to do with the water. Miguel likes listening to podcasts and reading books that help him to grow personally. If you need help with any of the water sports on board, Miguel is your man!
Languages – Spanish and English