Captain – Steve Feldman
American. Captain Steve, originally from New York, has now been in sunny Florida for over 30 years after making the move to start his own boat repair business. Being a boater for all of his life, the transition to the yachting industry seemed like it was the natural thing to do. He has now been in yachting for nearly 30 years and still loves it as much as his first time on board. Captain Steve has been with Starship since 2003 and has evolved the charter program to a once in a lifetime experience with service that exceeds every guest’s expectation. He ensures that every charter runs smoothly from start to finish, with every detail being accounted for. He is a Captain with tons of knowledge to share and enjoys the company of guests in the Bridge while underway. Although he is adaptable to all types of charters, he naturally favors families as he has two daughters of his own – ages 10 and 21. His passion is ‘go fast’ boating and spends most of his free time with other boaters in central Florida or driving around sports cars. Chartering on 185’ Starship is to charter with one of the industry’s best captains alongside his dynamic crew who will ensure an experience like no other.
First Officer – German Sabin
Lithuanian. German grew up in Lithuania, Klaipeda which is based on the coast of the Baltic Sea. During his childhood, he was a professional swimmer for 12 years before slowly transitioning to CrossFit as a fulltime hobby. After four years of studies at the Maritime Academy, German graduated and joined commercial fleet, following in the footsteps of his father and brother. After one year working in the industry, he discovered yachting, and has loved working his way towards Captain ever since. German has now been boating for five years. German has become the go-to crew member for filming and editing. He is extremely talented at capturing your family’s holiday, so that you will forever have the memories to look back on. German wants every charter guest to walk away from their time onboard STARSHIP amazed by the outstanding service the crew provided.
Bosun – Adrian Garcia Ulloa Gamiz
Mexico. Born under the sun-soaked skies of Jalisco, Mexico, I am a 24-year-old dynamic crew member with a rich background in sports and maritime activities. My athletic journey began with soccer, where I honed skills in teamwork and precision. Transitioning to the aquatic realm, I developed a deep-seated passion for diving, spearfishing, surfing, and fishing. With four years of dedicated experience in the yachting industry, I bring a blend of enthusiasm, expertise, and a love for the sea to every voyage.
Deckhand – Keaton Luke Ralph
Canarian. Keaton joins us from the island of Lanzarote in the sunny Canary Islands where he has lived for over 20 years. This is where Keaton obtained his passion for the Ocean. At the age of 10 he started scuba diving where he immediately fell in love with the sport and was determined to make a career out of it. He has ten years of being a dive professional, with travels that have taken him from the North Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Caribbean and Adriatic Sea. After Getting his first taste of the Superyacht industry as a deckhand / dive instructor which whetted his appetite for a career in the yachting industry, he is keen to advance through the ranks to achieve OOW / Chief Officer Unlimited certificate of competency and follow in his father’s footsteps.
Now he joins us on M/Y Starship with a worldly experience and ready to face his next exciting adventure. In his spare time Keaton enjoys traveling, all watersports, which includes windsurfing, surfing and kite boarding. Learning new languages, learning about different cultures. a passion for cooking, history, cinema, and music. He also has a love for making & editing short films inclusive of underwater footage and off the drone. He looks forward to meeting you soon!
Deckhand/Engineer – Travon Emile Musgrove
Bahamas. At the spirited age of 24, Tray is the very embodiment of adventure, creativity, and passion. Growing up amidst the gentle sway of boats and the rhythmic stories of the sea, thanks to a father who had saltwater running through his veins, yachting was not just a choice but a destiny. Every journey aboard holds the promise of fresh experiences and the thrill of the uncharted – from breathtaking excursions with guests to crafting memories that last a lifetime. With dreams as vast as the ocean, Tray is charting a course to rise through the yachting ranks, with a Captain’s hat on the horizon. And if you ever want a tale of sheer unexpected thrill, ask about that time on an island teeming with pigs! Adventure truly is around every corner.
Deckhand/Engineer – Gregorio Gonzales Corona
Mexican. Gregorio was born in San Francisco, Mexico. He grew up in Bahia de Banderas, a fisherman town on the Pacific Coast. Gregorio started in commercial in 2009 and has been working on yachts since 2016. He has always been involved with mechanical engineering and thought being on a yacht allow him to keep working on different types of vessels. Since his time in the industry, he has been onboard M/Y UBIQUITOUS, M/Y CORUS, M/Y BELBIER, and M/Y LEGACY. With fishing be a passion of Gregorio’s, when he’s not busy in the engine room he’ll be sure to join guests for a fishing excursion, sharing all of the knowledge he has to offer. Once Gregorio has finished his time on board, he would like to start his own maintenance company focused on yacht repairs. In his free time Gregorio loves participating in outdoor sports such as running, hiking, snorkeling, and of course fishing. He is a loving father of a five-year old and very family oriented. Gregorio eagerly awaits the next guests to provide them with a safe and enjoyable luxury vacation onboard 185’ STARSHIP
Chef de Cuisine – Russell Ally
UK. Born in Islington, central London, Chef Russell’s culinary journey commenced in the heart of the city’s bustling streets. His first foray into the world of gastronomy began at a pub called The Walter’s Arms, where he discovered his passion for the culinary arts and never looked back. From those humble beginnings, he ascended to culinary stardom, winning the Yacht Chef Competition in Antigua 2022 and securing an impressive second place in Barcelona. His Michelin-starred experience at Dane’s Field House Hotel in Marlow further refined his craft. Yet, amidst the glitz and glamour, Russell remains grounded, finding inspiration in the authenticity of street food and the warmth of home-cooked meals. With each dish he creates, Russell weaves together flavors and stories, painting culinary masterpieces that speak to the heart and soul of his upbringing in the vibrant streets of London.
Chief Stewardess – Tessa Haggard
South African. Tessa comes from the small agricultural town of Molteno, in the heart of the Eastern Cape, South Africa where she grew up on a farm. She then attended boarding school from the age of six before following her desire to explore the world and experience different cultures. This pursuit of travel eventually led her to yachting where she has spent the last eight years cruising the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and the Bahamas. Tessa has a great sense of adventure and is always eager for new experiences. Tessa continually strives to provide the highest standard of guest care and prides herself in ensuring your experience aboard M/Y Starship is seamless and unforgettable.
Second Stewardess – Mikaela Swanepoel
South African/American. Mikaela was born in Westville, South Africa and has recently become a US Citizen. She studied Culinary Arts and Advanced Pastry in South Africa. Because of her love for the ocean, people, food and travel she was soon introduced to the yachting industry by her uncle. During Mikaela’s 7 years in the industry, she has been lucky enough to visit places such as Cuba, Bahamas, Central America, French Polynesia, Tonga and Fiji. Her love and respect for the ocean continues to grow. She looks forward to creating a memorable experience for you and your family to enjoy onboard Motor Yacht Starship
Fun fact, Miks has worked with Captain Steve on both Starships!
Third Stewardess – Chloe Collins
American. Chloe was born and raised in Eden Prairie, MN. A town in the SE suburbs of Minneapolis. She has two younger sisters whom she’s very proud of. Chloe started her yachting career in October last year which makes her the baby onboard. Most of her experience so far has been day working until she got this position. Chloe joined yachting because she wanted to get away from her hometown and get a chance to experience the world. Chloe hope to one day work her way to becoming a great Chief Stew. Outside of yachting she hope to get to experience new cultures and foods in the places travel to. Chole’s hobbies include crocheting, swimming, houseplants/gardening, backpacking/hiking, and trying new experiences. One thing she could teach anyone about is identifying different types of plants and how to care for them. She used to have so many plants in her bedroom back home that it was like a mini jungle. Chloe’s life motto is to try everything at least once. Because you will never know if you don’t like something if you don’t try it.
Fourth Stewardess – Melissa Rencken
South African. Melissa was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. She is a qualified teacher and has been teaching for the past 4 years before she decided to join the yachting industry. She is eager to learn and grow and become a strong member of the team onboard. Melissa is a very family orientated individual and her family forms a big part of who she is. She has a deep appreciation and enjoyment for spending time in the ocean and all the beautiful things life under the water has to offer. Melissa loves to travel, experience new things, and meet new people. Her motto in life is that nothing is ever a failure, but always a lesson. She is very excited to start her journey onboard Starship and create a remarkable experience for future guests.