Dave 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.
Evert Ehlers
Crew Member
After reaching his peak in the corporate security industry, Evert has opted for an alternative career that allows him the freedom to explore new horizons while learning a new trade. Sailing and being part of a yachts crew has always appealed to Evert.
Kyle van der Merwe
Crew Member
Raised in Pretoria South Africa, Kyle has always had a fascination with wind energy and how it effortlessly seemed to propel yachts across the ocean. Wanting to experience new cultures and meet different people on distant continents, Kyle has combined his love of sailing with his ambition to travel the world.
Luke Bossoff
Master Carpenter
Recognized for his contribution to conservation and for a lifestyle dedicated to lowering his carbon footprint resides in a true full off-grid mountain log cabin deep in Southern African’s wilderness. Luke has been actively involved in anti-poaching task teams reducing the numbers of rhino and elephant being slaughtered in South Africa.
At one with nature and with mountain leopards as company Luke has developed the art of carpentry. As master carpenter, Luke is responsible for the internal refit of the vessel.
Prior to joining the Luna Moon crew Luke built sets for the local and Hollywood film industry. Luke is also an experienced sailor having sailed from South Africa to Brazil and up to the Caribbean as a young boy.
Albert
Crew Member
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.
Red
Chef
Whose real name is Fred but due to language difficulties the day he was introduced to the captain and the fact that he was wearing a red t-shirt that day has led to him being called Red, the name stuck.
Red is a partially self-taught chef specializing in seafood and traditional Malagasy meals.