David Bird
Captain
Started sailing dinghies at a young age on the Red House River near Port Elizabeth and progressed to ocean-going catamarans completing 9 transatlantic crossings and a sailing adventure up the mighty Amazon River retracing Sir Peter Blakes tragic route.
David now enjoys captaining Luna Moon to new destinations and passing on the experience that he has gained on his 150 000 nautical mile journey to young developing sailors.
Viaan Coetzee
Chief Steward
Viaan ascends from a strong hospitality background having worked in some of South Africa’s premier hotels. Viaan’s love for travel and the ocean has set him on a new course of adventure in the super yacht industry where he can apply his outstanding hospitality skills.
Albert
Lead Deckhand
Was born in a small village on Nosy Be island in Madagascar. Growing up he built wooden traditional pirogues and fished and dived every free moment.
Prior to joining the crew of Luna Moon in Madagascar Albert worked at one of the main tourist hotels. Albert is now an accomplished sailor having obtained his International Crew Certificate.
Gino
Crew Member
Was born in the sea side town of Mahajanga on the north western shore of Madagascar.
Prior to joining the crew of Luna Moon Gino worked in the construction industry but his love of the ocean saw him fishing and sailing small pirogues on the weekend.
Gino has also successfully completed his International Crew Certificate.
Zama
Fredrick
Fredrick was born on the perfume island of Nosy Be and grew up helping out in his mothers kitchen.
Fredricks has worked as a chef in the yacht charter industry for many years and has become somewhat of a celebrity after featuring in numerous international cooking and travel magazines.