Rotational Captain

Peter Martin | South Africa

Previous Yachts: ARIOSO 130ft Westport, LADY J, UNFORGETTABLE.

Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Peter spent his vacations on the Cape, where he found his love for the ocean. After finishing high school, Peter decided to try his hand in the service industry and began working in fine-dining restaurants as a waiter, where he quickly climbed the corporate ladder and landed himself in management positions. After spending his early hospitality years overseeing the operations of various restaurants and nightclubs, he decided to venture into restaurant ownership with his childhood friend, and they found themselves opening a portugese restaurant called ‘Cescos’. After four years of growing and notouring his business, Pete decided to explore his ever-growing interest in the yachting industry. He packed his bags and moved to South Florida, the central yachting hub of the world. After 3 years in the industry, Peter proceeded to captain several successful charter boats, such as ‘Arioso’, ‘Unforgettable’, and ‘Lady J’. He currently holds his MCA Master 3000 and has been running motor yachts for the last 14 years, traveling extensively along the East Coast of the US, Bahamas and Caribbean. He is extremely competent, enthusiastic, and loves utilizing his hospitality background and hidden talents on charter. When Pete is not onboard he can be found scratching beats on his DJ decks, cycling through South Florida on his mountain bike or facetiming his pet frenchie, Dave. Pete has a vast knowledge of yachting and chartering and is more than eager to create a safe and memorable vacation for all onboard M/Y FAR NIENTE.

Hobbies: Surfing, fishing and scuba diving

First Mate

Lindsey Semino | United States

Previous Yachts: M/V Aqua Cat and M/Y Vista Blue Lindsey was born and raised in Arizona. She previously worked as a Trainer Jockey for a horse track but her love for the water convinced her to make a change into the Maritime Industry. She has been in the industry ever since, 13 years now and counting. She gained extensive experience as a Dockhand at a marina and from working at a boat and jet ski rental company. From there, she decided to take her career further and worked onboard a dive boat while obtaining her Captain’s license. With her passion for the ocean and determination to ensure every guest has a blast onboard, you are guaranteed to have a trip to remember onboard M/Y Far Niente!

Hobbies: Diving, Kite Surfing, Wakeboarding, Horseback Riding and Traveling

ROTATIONAL CHEF

Rico Haring | South Africa / Switzerland

Previous Yachts: Mimi la Sardine (34m), Tatii (42m), Elysium I (34m), Tender To (27m), Good Year (30m), Lady Sharon Gale (33m)

Born in South Africa, Rico moved to Switzerland when he was 5 years old, where he lived for 15 years. Shortly after receiving his diploma from the culinary institute Lausanne, he decided it was time to expand and start his career as a qualified chef.Rico followed his passion for food around the world, working in many European countries as well as Brazil, Tokyo and Australia to name just a few. He was driven by this untameable hunger and constant need to discover new flavours and spices within different cultures. Once Rico discovered the yachting industry, there was no looking back, he eventually found himself working on mega yachts in the Caribbean. He has resided on the Caribbean island of St-Martin for 12 years, where he is happily married.
Hobbies: Diving, Fishing, and Reading

Second STEWARDESS

Gorana Sabic | Croatia

Previous Yachts: G3(44m), LionShare(39m), Nero(90m)

Gorana was born in Sinj, town in Dalmatia. After finishing school to become a Dental technician, she went on to study Business Economics where she got her Bachelor degree. Shortly after, she pursued her love for traveling, discovered yachting and has been there for 8 years now. She has a bubbly, friendly personality which makes her a great addition to the Far Niente crew

Hobbies: Traveling, reading, hiking, working out

DECK / Stew

Lauren Kendrick | South Africa

Previous Yachts: Huntress (112’)

Lauren was born and raised in Durban, South Africa. Living in a coastal city with a father who has a love for all things aquatic, Lauren grew up in the water and was highly involved in Life Saving, surfing, swimming and stand-up paddle boarding. Lauren received a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science and later a Master’s degree in Special Needs education and went on to become a high school biology teacher for 15 years. After 5 years teaching in Abu Dhabi and missing water terribly, Lauren was itching to get back onto a yacht having spent much time on her father’s hand-built 60 ft sailing yacht as a child. Lauren’s greatest love is to be physically active and most of her hobbies are centered around health and wellness. She has a passion for travel, food and people and so her position as Deck/Stew makes her a great fit on Far Niente.

Hobbies: Surfing, cycling, working-out, exploring, music, health & wellness

Rotational Engineer

Marco Tostado | Mexico

Previous Yachts: Fountainhead (288’), El Rey (115’), Moon Goddess (115’) Marco was

Marco was Born in Tampico, Mexico. But settled in Mazatlan Mexico. Well known as a quaint fishing town with great seafood, he lives there with his family. After four years spent at Merchant Marine School he graduated in 2015. After a one year internship on large vessels traveling around the Pacific side of Mexico and South America and the Pacific Ocean Marco was given the opportunity to work as engineering Officer on the 930ft Carnival Horizon. After 4 years in

Hobbies: Working Out, Chess and Reading

Rotational ENGINEER

Jordan Jones | Mexico

Previous Yachts: M/Y Fountainhead (288 ft), M/Y El Rey (115 ft), M/Y Moon Goddess (115 ft)

Jordan was born in Tampico, Mexico but now is settled in Cabo San Lucas where he calls home, and he loves to spend time traveling around the Baja California peninsula.

He spent four years on a Merchant Marine School, after he graduated in 2015 he start his internship aboard commercial boats for one year traveling around the pacific side of Mexico and South America after that he got his engineering ticket and move into the yacht industry in 2017.

Hobbies: working out, chess and reading.