ZURI 3

Crew Profiles
Andre & Jana are on board until early February 2025
Andre (Sr.) and Magda will then be on board from February 3rd 2025 onwards

Captain Andre & Chef Jana

Being exposed from a young age to broad ocean activities such as sailing, Captain Andre grew up living his passion and started his professional yachting career directly after graduating school. The past four & a half years, he gained extensive sailing experience by crossing the Atlantic Ocean three times on sailing Catamarans as a skipper. Andre worked as a Yacht Master sailing instructor at Atlantic Yachting, South Africa, as well as doing countless amounts of deliveries along the coast of Southern Africa for TUI Marine, delivering Catamarans from Cape Town-Durban-Langebaan, ranging from 40ft-62ft. Andre worked on vessels ranging from 120ft-171ft, while holding a chief officer position on charter yachts to working 6+ months as an engineer on a 120ft yacht. With a strong marine and mechanical background, Andre maintained all systems including preventative maintenance, as well as being very resourceful, affording me the ability to troubleshoot any issues which may arise at a moment’s notice.

With his outgoing, high-energy, steadfast personality, Andre strives to provide every guest with otherworldly experiences that they envisage whilst ensuring a safe environment. With his skill set of fishing, spearfishing and freediving, as well as knowing all the great attractions in The Caribbean and the Bahamas to ensure an unforgettable experience for the guests. Andre provides the charter guests with a memorable video at the end of each charter to look back on their dream holiday.

Jana is a passionate, adaptable, easygoing chef with a great love for exquisite service and creating stellar ambiance. A natural passion for the sea led her to pursue a career in the yachting industry. She is accustomed to the fast-paced hospitality environment and thrives on delivering unforgettable moments uniquely tailored to each guest. Being qualified in food & beverage product development, she furthered her career by gaining experience in various industries that all led to customer satisfaction. Jana thrives on decorating and perfecting spaces for guests down to the finest detail. You can be sure to find her behind the bar crafting unique cocktails and ensuring guests experience the luxury of staying on S/Y Zuri 3.

From early February 2025 onward, Andre (Sr.) and Magda will be on board Zuri 3!

CAPTAIN
Andre van der Linde (Sr)

Hey there! So, picture this – the past 25 years have been an absolute blast in Langebaan, South Africa, aka the Jewel of the West Coast. We’ve been soaking up life, surrounded by these incredible azure waters that practically scream “adventure playground.” Sailing, boating, fishing – you name it, we’ve done it. And our kids? Well, they’ve practically grown up with a love for the sea and a knack for sailing.

Now, amidst all those laid-back sailing sessions, a wild idea popped up – why not throw some part-time charters for holidaymakers? And guess what? We’ve decided to shake things up and trade in our regular gigs for the adventure we’ve always dreamt of.

So, here we are – qualified, pumped and ready to drive headfirst into the full-time charter scene. Our game plan? Make sure every owner and guest doesn’t just have an adventure, but leaves with a grin and a bunch of kick-ass memories. Oh, and with my love for snapping pics, I’m on a mission to capture those special moments for everyone to take home.

And hey, just so you know, we’re not exactly newbies at this – we’ve got a lifetime of boating under our belts, a solid 9 years of sailing like pros, and a cool 3 years of charter experience. Ready for the ride? Because we sure are!!

CHEF
Magda van der Linde

Hello there! I’m a positive, energetic, and sophisticated wife, wearing the proud badge of a mom to two awesome kids. My passion? Well, it’s all about wowing people with delightful South African cuisine, served up in a joyful atmosphere that’s simply infectious.

Nature? Oh, that’s my sanctuary – my happy place where I find peace and can’t help but marvel at the wonders of creation. Now, picture this: our family has been soaking up the good vibes in Langebaan on the West Coast of the Western Cape. It’s been our haven, especially with top-notch watersport facilities that allowed us to nurture our kids’ love for sailing. Guess what? They’re both sailors now, charter captain and chef actually, and it’s high time for us to jump on board by swapping our old careers for new full-time adventures and take advantage of the 9 years of sailing experience and 3 years of charter experience we have.

We’re on the brink of an exciting journey in the industry, and our goal is crystal clear – to craft charters that leave our future guests beaming with satisfaction. Get ready for a ride with a dash of sophistication and a whole lot of positive energy!