INSOMNIA

Captain: Zdravko Erak - Croatian

Zdravko Erak is an experienced Croatian Captain whose whole life has been linked with the sea. Having been brought up in a fishing family he progressed through working with the Croatian Coastguard to crewing and Captaining Sailing and Motor Yachts in the Adriatic and then further afield in the Western Med and Red Sea.

He has worked on many different Charter Yachts and excels at making guests have the best experiences available. No request is ever too much trouble and Zdravko will, along with his team, aim to provide the best experiences for the guests whatever the location. Zdravko has a really positive outlook on life and is by nature a happy person who likes to laugh often, he is very calm and ensures all manoeuvring and transits are performed in a steady and unrushed manor. He also has a really good network in the Med where he can get things delivered or get into ports at short notice.

Previous Yachts: M/Y LI-JOR (27m), M/S ALESSANDRO (36m), S/Y H.S.S. XI (17m), S/Y Sindonemo (30m), M/Y LUDA V (26m), M/Y Ingrid (25m), M/Y MIRACLE (20m), S/Y MATI (17m)


Chef: Nena Vrkić - Croatian

Nena was born in Split where she finished her high school education as hotel and tourism technician and later as environment protection specialist in College of occupational safety and health. Being born on the sea, combined with her lifelong passion for food and cooking made her take a different direction in life and led her to pursue her dream to become a Chef! On yacht! Nena's dedication and commitment to the job is what makes her a good leader and mentor. Her rich knowledge, attention to details and perfectionism, as well as the fact that she is gourmand herself, guarantees that you will enjoy every bite of her delicious meals.

People would describe her as a talkative and open-minded person, very positive and sociable. In her free time she enjoys long walks up the woods, workouts and relaxing with her friends.


Deckhand: Dylan De Villiers - South African

Dylan De Villiers is a young South African deckhand who has had a very long charter season under his belt from 2020 on the similar sized Sunseeker, LI-JOR. He is qualified as a Personal Fitness instructor and has a great outlook in life where hard work with a smile is his mantra.

His positivity and energy seem boundless, which is a real asset for those charters with young guests. He is experienced in using watertoys and is never afraid to get in the water to help out. He is used to assisting on interior work and will often support the Chefs and Stewardesses in the service side of entertainment. He even boasts a capability to DJ.


Stewardess: Caline Le Clainche - French

Caline Le Clainche is a mature, enthusiastic crew member with a truly multicultural background having lived and worked in three countries, and speaking four languages. Coming from Finland, she is French with Russian roots. An experienced Stewardess with outstanding instincts and the ability to anticipate guest needs, she has worked on both private and charter vessels. Cruise and Luxury high hospitality background. She has a strong work ethic, meticulous way in duties, integrity and firmness. Her diverse skills cover interior, galley, concierge, childminding and entertainment services she offers high-quality guest care and matchless ambiance onboard. Adventurous soul, ultra-trail runner, accomplished diver, she is proven in physical endurance and willingness to “go the extra mile”. Caline is a key person to go with through the amazing sport adventures.