CAPTAIN Nicolas Zinggrebe & CHEF Taunnee Fourie

NICOLAS ZINGGREBE | CAPTAIN | GERMAN

EXPERIENCE:
I started off my career on a 40mts yacht as first officer where I was able to form myself in all aspects of a vessel, from maintenance and upkeep to management and admin. During my time on board, we cruised the Balearic area extensively as well as south of France, Monaco and the Genoa golf (up to Porto Fino). After three seasons on board I decided it was time for me to take the leap and become Captain, and I was able to do so on a 56ft Azimut charter vessel, my first season long command. During the same season I spent two months in Italy (Amalfi coast) on board a 64ft Sirena that was part of the same fleet. After an intense season on board the Azimut and Sirena I was able to join a Princess 68ft, taking her from a bare bone vessel to fully charter ready one and went on to spend three seasons on board operating exclusively around the Balearic Islands as a private/chaters vessel. I’m now proudly the new captain on board SÁSTA, a 78ft lagoon power catamaran.

HOBBIES:
CrossFit, diving, snowboarding, longboarding, tinkering with cars.

CRUISING AREAS:
Balearic Islands, South of France, Monaco, Amalfi coast.

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
A professional Captain that is approachable, will do everything to always insure the best possible time on board and a special lookout for safety.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Young, dynamic, multilingual (English, French, Spanish, German) and experienced.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
That I am always happy.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“When life give you lemons, make orange juice and leave everyone wondering how you did it."



TAUNNEE FOURIE | CHEF | SOUTH AFRICAN

EXPERIENCE:
I have been in the hospitality industry since 2009 in different departments from front house to kitchen. Sole stew, cook and deck hand in 2018 on a 15 to 20m sailing cat. I started working on SÁSTA as a chef in the beginning of 2022.

HOBBIES:
Exploring new places, Diving, Yoga, Hiking, Reading, Woodworking

CRUISING AREA:
Fiji, Indonesia, Turkey, Mediterranean Sea, Australia

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Alot of singing in the galley – and not always on tune...

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE STYLE COOKING:
I love cooking with fresh wholesome ingredients and experimenting with flavours.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Naturally friendly disposition, positive, honest & vibrant.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“You will miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut” – Dr.Seuss

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Game for an adventure!



NATALIA VILLADA MORENO | STEWARDESS | COLOMBIAN

EXPERIENCE:
I am new to the industry, having joined SÁSTA in early May 2024. I believe that my travel experiences, eye for detail, and ability to speak multiple languages are significant advantages when working on yachts, which is something I have wanted to do for a long time!

HOBBIES:
Running, Traveling, Trail, Reading

CRUISING AREAS:
Mediterranean Sea

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Professional service and discretion.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
I am always smiling and a person with great energy!

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
That I am a sunshine

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”



TOM SEARSON | DECKHAND | SOUTH AFRICAN / IRISH

EXPERIENCE:
I began my yachting career as a greenie on a 12m catamaran in Croatia where I was thrown into all aspects of general deck duties from washdowns to navigation and passage planning. I then made the large leap to a 74m motor yacht based in San Remo. My experience was immediate, demanding and I learned very quickly the many aspects of a deckhand position and realised that hard work, dedication and teamwork is needed to succeed on a superyacht. I am very excited to have been selected as a crew member on board SÁSTA and look forward to the relationships and experiences it brings.

HOBBIES:
Boating, wakeboarding, golf, drone piloting and cars.

CRUISING AREAS:
Adriatic, Amalfi coast, West Mediterranean

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
A focused ,professional, energetic and always attentive presence on deck.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
My ability to relate to anyone I meet, my willingness to do what is asked, and more.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
I am always up for an adventure, the first to take a chance in life and new experiences - at the same time always working towards my personal goals.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE QUOTE:
““A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one."
– William Shakespeare