Benjamin Fisher | Captain
Captain Ben brings over 25 years of maritime experience to the helm of WATERCOLOURS, with a career that spans charter, private yachts, and offshore operations. A seasoned and hands-on leader, Ben holds a USCG 3000GT license and has expertly captained vessels across the U.S. East Coast, the Bahamas, Caribbean, and Central America. His calm, guest-focused demeanor ensures a safe and seamless charter experience, while his extensive background in engineering and shipyard projects brings added confidence to every voyage.
Having served as both build captain and engineer on multiple yachts, including a lead role during the construction of the 98’ Raybury, Ben is as comfortable managing refits as he is orchestrating unforgettable guest experiences. His tenure includes operating vessels up to 265 feet and running dynamic charter programs from the Exumas to New England.
Whether towing sport fishers for diving adventures, leading high-end charters, or maintaining impeccable yacht standards, Captain Ben is known for his professionalism, approachability, and dedication to excellence.
Lynton Dedekind | Chief Officer
Lyndon grew up in a small German farming community called Warburg, in the KwaZulu-Natal district of South Africa. After high school he finished his Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences, Lynton is an avid fisherman, and those hours on the water sparked a keen interest in the yachting industry, which he joined in 2016.
Lyndon has an incredibly positive attitude and is always willing to help wherever needed. Guest satisfaction and safety are his top priorities. With his smile and happy demeanour, you will find his company refreshing. Lynton is ready to make your experience on WATERCOLOUR a memorable one!
Jorge Bejarano | Chief Engineer
Jorge is an engineer by profession and a sailor by nature. He discovered his passion for the sea at an early age and decided to enroll in nautical school. Upon graduation, he began his career on merchant ships, sailing throughout the Pacific and the Caribbean.
After years on the commercial side, Jorge made the leap to the yachting industry, thus giving his career a new direction, and allowing him to explore new areas in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. He has accumulated 15 years of experience since switching to the refined luxury of the yachting world. Some of his interests include fishing, camping, cooking, and woodworking.
Linkie Marais | Chef
Linkie is an accomplished chef, lifestyle expert, and TV personality with a passion for living life to the fullest. After competing on the popular show Food Network Star Season 8, Linkie began traveling the country, leading demos, classes, and high-end events at Food and Wine Festivals, corporate functions, and exclusive private parties.
Linkie has catered and created cakes and pastries for some of the most well-known figures in the world, including President Obama, Colin Powell, Frankie Valli, Jack Nicklaus, and many more. Known for an exceptional eye for detail, Linkie has been trusted with some of the most elite events across the country.
In November 2015, Linkie ventured into the world of yachting and quickly fell in love with the high energy and superior standards of the industry. With over 10 years of experience at sea, Linkie has honed a unique set of skills that blend culinary creativity with adaptability in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
With a great sense of adventure, a fast-learning mindset, and a love for challenges, Linkie thrives in dynamic environments. With over 200 original recipes, Linkie is always pushing the envelope when it comes to cuisine and is especially skilled at sourcing provisions in even the most remote destinations.
Genevieve Masters | Stewardess
Say Hi to Gen! She was born in Hong Kong, but grew up in the UK in Southeast England. After High School she earned a field hockey scholarship to a college in the US. She then spent nearly a decade in the corporate world in London, working international sports event management, interior design as a Personal Assistant, and marketing at a private equity firm. In the summer of 2024, she made a complete career shift and joined the yachting industry!
Sports have always been a big part of Gen's life. She played competitive field hockey growing up and is a die-hard Arsenal fan. She is always up for an adrenaline rush and loves getting involved in sporting activities with guests.
Now that she is based on the ocean, she has discovered a passion for diving and is very excited to explore that world further. Gen is a huge karaoke enthusiast and can be a bit reluctant to share the mic when her inner Britney takes over!
Nicole Kruger | Chief Stewardess
Nicole grew up in a small town near Cape Town, South Africa. After she finished high school, she did an introduction course in Human Resource Management. While taking her courses, she took a waitressing job, which caused her love of people and socialising to grow.
Spending most of her life in the same place, Nicole deduced she wanted a change of scenery. She moved upstate to Johannesburg to pursue better job opportunities, and landed a job doing administrative work for a security company. Despite the new job and locale, Nicole still felt called to go see the world. She found the perfect fit in yachting, merging together her love of people and new places.
Nicole has travelled and gained a lot of experience during the last 2 years working on super yachts. If you haven't already guessed - she is a very social person and loved to have a laugh. She can (and will) talk to anyone!
Tarn Phillips | 2nd Stewardess
Say Hi to Tarn Phillips! With a passion for providing exceptional guest experiences and a meticulous eye for detail, Tarn brings professionalism, warmth, and dedication to every charter.
Having served as Sole Stewardess on M/Y Perfect Harmony and as Second Stewardess on M/Y Amore, she has honed her skills in service, provisioning, interior management, and guest relations.
Tarn thrives in fast-paced environments and takes pride in maintaining the highest standards onboard. Her love for the ocean and nature fuels her enthusiasm for the yachting lifestyle, making her a valued and vibrant member of any crew.
Coenraad Stapelberg | Deckhand
Coenie (pronounced Koo-nee) is a lively 24 year old from South Africa and has been in the yachting industry for 3 years. Before he started working on big beautiful boats, he was a safari guide and wildlife photographer for 5 years. Coenraad came to yachting to follow his dream of making people's lives better with music. He is an animal lover with 2 cats (Cat and Oreo) and 2 dogs (Loha and Tessa living back home in Pretoria.
In the next 5 years he sees himself still traveling the world with his guitar, longboard, and surfboard, making music for new friends, telling stories around campfires and taking home all the memories and pictures he can.
Andrew King | Deckhand
Andrew is originally from the Pacific Northwest. He joined yachting in 2019 after working on commercial fishing trawlers in Alaska. He also liked that the weather was warmer and he wouldn't always smell like fish.
Andrew's passion for seafaring is only exceeded by his sense of adventure, which go hand in hand. He plans to work as an officer on container ships after yachting. In his free time, Andrew loves to cook, camp, and dance.
