CAPTAIN RILEY
(Feb, March, April, Aug, Sept, Oct)
Riley (second in photo) grew up in Nova Scotia, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. Spending time outdoors was a large part of his childhood and was where he got his first taste of life on the water.
After graduating from university, he completed his 200ton Captain’s license and has been working at sea ever since. He’s been employed as a captain for the past six years and has completed over 70 charters. Riley has sailed throughout the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, around South Africa, across the Atlantic, and the coast of England and Ireland. He’s experienced in a multitude of sailing yachts, high-performance racing yachts, large motor yachts, and sailing super yachts. Riley will make sure you have a safe and memorable time onboard!
CAPTAIN RYAN
(Nov, Dec, Jan, May, June, July)
Meet Captain Ryan (first in photo), a seasoned mariner, born and raised in Southern Africa, where his love for the ocean was nurtured from a young age. Growing up, he spent mornings catching lobster and riding the waves as a surfer and kitesurfer before heading to school. After completing his Yachtmaster Ocean certification, he set sail on an epic journey through the Indian Ocean, exploring the vibrant coastlines of Madagascar, Mozambique, Seychelles, and Mauritius. He then established himself as a respected charter captain in the Mediterranean, sharing his expertise and stories with guests worldwide.
In 2021, Captain Ryan made the Virgin Islands his new home, drawn by the crystal-clear waters and warm Caribbean hospitality. With over 100 charters under his belt, spanning an impressive 40,000+ miles sailed, he’s now eager to share his passion for the ocean with you on Mahasattva ensuring an unforgettable adventure that exceeds your expectations.
CHEF GLEN
Glen (right in photo) is South African with a passion for all things flavourful. With 10 years of hospitality background as a mixologist and restaurant manager, he decided to take his creative streak head-on and pursue the wonderful world. He completed his culinary training at the Super Yacht Culinary Academy in Cape Town, South Africa. He loves to travel and bring his experiences and stories alive through the dishes he serves. Glen specialises in fresh light meals bringing a sense of place to your vacation. Still, like any good chef, he hides up his sleeve a repertoire of culinary delights from around the world. He enjoys the challenge of cooking for a different group of individuals and loves the personal touch of working on a yacht.
STEWARDESS JESSICA
Jessica grew up on the wild and beautiful Vancouver Island in Canada, where her love for nature and the ocean was fostered through hiking adventures and endless hours spent in the water. After years in the service industry and a life-changing solo trip to Central America, she discovered diving and committed herself to exploring the ocean, community work, and environmental care.
For the past six years, Jessica has worked as a dive instructor in the Caribbean and Mexico, with the last two years in the British Virgin Islands, earning her Elite 100 status from PADI in 2023.
During her time in Mexico, she worked as a hostess on the diving live-aboard Belle Amie, where she provided exceptional service to guests while managing all aspects of interior duties, assisting with diving operations, and ensuring safety on trips to the Revillagigedo Archipelago. In 2024, she joined the yachting industry, completing an Atlantic crossing on a 62ft Sunreef from the BVI to Naples, Italy. She led the team in provisioning and significantly contributed to cooking, cleaning, and watch duties during the 34-day, 4000 NM journey, which solidified her desire to work on sailboats. With over 2000 dives ranging from Caribbean reefs to deep Pacific dives with sharks and oceanic manta rays, Jessica is passionate about curating personalized, memorable experiences and is dedicated to sharing the beauty of the Caribbean islands, both above and below the water.