EVEREAST

Captain: Theo Abele

Théo was born and raised in Marseille, France. Coming from a family of sailors, he spent his childhood navigating the waters of France and Corsica on a sailing boat with his grandfather during the Summer holidays. This led me him to his career at Sea. Theo started his yachting career on DEIANEIRA, a beautiful 42m classic motor yacht from 1951 and spent four years on board. He then worked as a second engineer on HAPPY DAYS, a 47m ISA and continued up the ranks to the 60m Perini Navi sailing yacht TAOUEY as first officer. Throughout his career, he has travelled all around the Med, from Greece to Gibraltar. Apart from being a Captain, he is fan of Jazz music! His main hobbies are playing instruments such as cass-guitar, piano and Saxophone. When not at Sea, he’s riding his motorbike in circuits for competitions. Theo’s experience, combined with his focus on safety, natural passion for the Ocean and eagerness to please guests makes him a great Captain. His favorite saying is “as long as the weather allows it, everything is possible!”

Chief Engineer: Sven Čimić

Originally started his career in the merchant navy before moving into the offshore industry, Sven eventually found his way into yachting. Now working as Chief Engineer, he manages everything from the vessel’s engineering systems to the toys that keep guests entertained. Sven ensures smooth operations and seamless experiences onboard.

Outside of work, Sven enjoys sports, motorcycles, and spending time at sea. Easygoing, hardworking, and always happy to be part of a great crew and atmosphere, he takes pride in creating a safe, smooth, and enjoyable experience for everyone onboard.

First Mate: Romain Pelestor

Romain was born and raised in France and is currently working as the First Mate onboard. Passionate about sports, cars, and travel, he thrives in a strong team environment and enjoys contributing to a positive, professional atmosphere onboard. Driven, hardworking, and approachable, Romain is always eager to learn, take on new challenges, and ensure every guest enjoys a smooth and memorable experience at sea.

Chief Stew: Rudelie van den Bergh

Rudelie van den Bergh, better known as Rue, is originally from South Africa & is the Chief Stewardess onboard MY Ever East. Rue has 4 years of experience in the yachting industry, has spent 4 seasons onboard Ever East. She has a love for the sea, and a passion for hosting unforgettable experiences onboard. From sunset cocktails, beautifully styled lunches & dinners to the small thoughtful details throughout the day, she enjoys creating a warm and fun atmosphere where guests feel completely relaxed and well taken care of. She prides herself on bringing great energy, attentive service, and ensuring every charter runs seamlessly from start to finish.

2nd Stew: Linnea Ekblom

Originally from Sweden, Linnea is the 2nd Stew onboard Ever East. Although new to yachting, she brings over 5 years of hospitality experience from restaurants and resorts, with a strong focus on providing warm and attentive service. Having grown up in the archipelago, she has always felt connected to the ocean and her favourite hobby is scuba diving. Linnea has visited more than 50 countries and lived abroad for several years, most recently spending 1.5 years in New Zealand. She looks forward to contributing to a happy and memorable stay onboard Ever East.