Captain - Dan Sferle
Dan grew up in Transylvania, Romania and from a young age, aspired to be a professional soccer player. Just at the turning point of going pro, an injury altered his course. Dan graduated from university with a master's degree in Sports Science and Sports Management and worked as a swimming and P.E. teacher in schools and was an aqua aerobics teacher for adults in his free time.
At 24, Dan joined the yachting industry in the South of France and discovered his newfound passion. Formal training, over 15 years of experience at sea, a 350GT Masters certificate and a qualified PADI rescue diver, Dan is the most decorated member of the team. A well respected and accomplished navigator, Dan speaks 4 languages and has worked on a variety of boat builds with differing programs and itineraries which has greatly expanded his knowledge base across all platforms. Areas of cruising include, the Mediterranean Sea, multiple transatlantic crossings, the East and West Coast of the USA, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. His strong leadership abilities, calm disposition and charismatic personality earn the respect and loyalty of his crew and the trust of his guests.
Dan looks forward to taking M/Y Kefi and her guests to remarkable locations, where he may finely tailor their time onboard to not only meet but well exceed their highest expectations.
Mate - Allen Dudley
Born in Guildford, England, but raised in Lansing, Michigan and Port Clinton, Ohio. Allen was well traveled from a young age. Growing up on
the Great Lakes, he naturally had a love for watersports - everything from jet skiing, kite surfing, wakeboarding, kneeboard, and freediving. Allen took
his passion in mechanics and the ocean to Orlando, Florida where he studied at the Marine Mechanics Institute. After graduating from MMI,
Allen was offered a diesel apprenticeship in the US Virgin Islands through All Points Marine. Allen worked on several yachts in various capacities out
of Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas, until being offered his first position on a 120’ Broward where he spent the next year as first mate and chief engineer,
and the captain’s allover right-hand man. Allen is welcoming, extremely knowledgeable, and has a desire to please. When not onboard traveling the
world at sea, he enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends.
Chief Stewardess - Catherine Lubitz
Catherine was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, never far from a beach or the ocean. She has always had a fondness for hospitality and began
working in restaurants and customer service at the age of 15. After graduating from Miami University of Ohio with a bachelor’s in Psychology,
Catherine merged her love for the ocean with her acquired interpersonal skills and began her yachting career. Over the past six years Katie has
appreciated the opportunity to travel to beautiful locations and interact with interesting people. As a native Floridian, Catherine usually enjoys her
o time snorkeling, paddle boarding, and spending time relaxing on the beach. Her preparedness and bubbly personality will ensure your time on
M/Y KEFI will be a precious memory your friends and family will cherish for a lifetime.
Stewardess - Olivia Lubitz
Following in her older sister's footsteps, Olivia decided to take her hospitality experience and bright personality to the yachting world. Olivia, also born and raised in sunny south Florida and having a sincere love for the ocean she knew it was where she could take her talents to dive right in! After jut her first trip, she knew yachting is exactly where she wanted to be. Oliva is kind, meticulous and exudes and extremely positive attitude. Olivia is sure to greet you with a smile and acquiesce to your most every need. In Olivia's spare time she enjoys painting murals, singing solo, skiing, music event and exploring the great outdoors. The Lubitz dynamic duo will ensure your time aboard Kefi is truly a beautiful experience.
