The Crew.
The Crew.
The Crew.
Meet the crew of all crew.
They might be a team of seven but their willingness to do their best is nothing short of extraordinary.
Whether its building the beach setup of your tropical-paradise dreams to building an office under a waterfall – the commitment is there and palpable wherever you turn. Prepare yourself for smiling faces, the utmost efficiency and good vibes 24/7.
Meet the crew of all crew.
They might be a team of seven but their willingness to do their best is nothing short of extraordinary.
Whether its building the beach setup of your tropical-paradise dreams to building an office under a waterfall – the commitment is there and palpable wherever you turn. Prepare yourself for smiling faces, the utmost efficiency and good vibes 24/7.
Your Captain.
Ant Archdale
Age 34, Nationality: Mexican, British, American
Ant Archdale
Age 34, Nationality: Mexican, British, American
Ant Archdale
Age 34, Nationality: Mexican, British, American
Ant has spent more time of his life in the ocean than on dry land, it has been rumored that he might be part fish!
When he is not in the Bahamas showing you one of his personal “secret spots” he is in Fort Lauderdale tending to his bees and vegetable garden or going on adventures with his dogs!
Antonio Grew up between Mexico and England, spent his younger years pursuing his passion for sailing whilst competing in many high profile races around the world. He joined his first yacht at the age of 17 and grew his yachting career aboard some of the largest & highest profile yachts afloat like Aviva, Eminence, Elandess and Seven Seas. His experience shows with his relaxed yet impeccable approach!
Antonio loves the Bahamas and he loves showing off its natural beauty to his guests. If picture perfect is what you are looking for, he will get you there!
Ant has spent more time of his life in the ocean than on dry land, it has been rumored that he might be part fish!
When he is not in the Bahamas showing you one of his personal “secret spots” he is in Fort Lauderdale tending to his bees and vegetable garden or going on adventures with his dogs!
Antonio Grew up between Mexico and England, spent his younger years pursuing his passion for sailing whilst competing in many high profile races around the world. He joined his first yacht at the age of 17 and grew his yachting career aboard some of the largest & highest profile yachts afloat like Aviva, Eminence, Elandess and Seven Seas. His experience shows with his relaxed yet impeccable approach!
Antonio loves the Bahamas and he loves showing off its natural beauty to his guests. If picture perfect is what you are looking for, he will get you there!
Ant has spent more time of his life in the ocean than on dry land, it has been rumored that he might be part fish!
When he is not in the Bahamas showing you one of his personal “secret spots” he is in Fort Lauderdale tending to his bees and vegetable garden or going on adventures with his dogs!
Antonio Grew up between Mexico and England, spent his younger years pursuing his passion for sailing whilst competing in many high profile races around the world. He joined his first yacht at the age of 17 and grew his yachting career aboard some of the largest & highest profile yachts afloat like Aviva, Eminence, Elandess and Seven Seas. His experience shows with his relaxed yet impeccable approach!
Antonio loves the Bahamas and he loves showing off its natural beauty to his guests. If picture perfect is what you are looking for, he will get you there!
The Deck Crew.
Charl Wynand Minnaar
Mate
Age 27 | Nationality: South African
Charl grew up in Pretoria, South Africa where he rode his pet elephant named Amarula to school each day. He dominated every sport known to man and pursued a career in Humanitarian Logistics, Charls passion for logistics somehow “delivered” him in the yachting industry where he worked his way through the ranks aboard M.Y. Queen Miri and developed into an exceptional first mate!
Charl is fun and full of life. He has a passion for economics, underwater darts and is currently training for an Ultra Marathon. If morning gym sessions, beach runs or summer cocktails are your thing, he will make it happen!
2 truths and a lie:
He is petrified of lightning.
He is an avid American Football fan.
Elon Musk’s family lives on Charl’s parent’s street.
Charl is very approachable and will be delighted to be right by your side through all the activities we have prepared for you during your trip!
James Rosewarne
Deckhand
Age 23 | Nationality: South African
James was born on the coast of Durban, South Africa, to a surfing family, so one could say he has saltwater in his blood!
James started a career in psychology however, there is nothing better for the mind than the ocean and she was calling! So he decided to follow his passion which was away from an office and closer to nature!
James joined yachting a couple of years ago and tried his luck on a few yachts before landing his first proper job on a yacht onboard Curfew!
Fun Fact!
James took a gap year to become a Game Ranger, he spent his first adult year protecting Rhinos, Elephants and guiding tours through the South African National Parks!
James is very fond of Surfing, Fishing, Skating, Freediving and Climbing, but don’t let his Mowgli fool you, He is also our resident DJ and has an affinity for 80s hits!
The Deck Crew.
Charl Wynand Minnaar
Mate
Age 27 Nationality: South African!
Charl grew up in Pretoria, South Africa where he rode his pet elephant named Amarula to school each day. He dominated every sport known to man and pursued a career in Humanitarian Logistics, Charls passion for logistics somehow “delivered” him in the yachting industry where he worked his way through the ranks aboard M.Y. Queen Miri and developed into an exceptional first mate!
Charl is fun and full of life. He has a passion for economics, underwater darts and is currently training for an Ultra Marathon. If morning gym sessions, beach runs or summer cocktails are your thing, he will make it happen!
2 truths and a lie:
He is petrified of lightning.
He is an avid American Football fan.
Elon Musk’s family lives on Charl’s parent’s street.
Charl is very approachable and will be delighted to be right by your side through all the activities we have prepared for you during your trip!
James Rosewarne
Deckhand
Age 23 - Nationality: South African
James was born on the coast of Durban, South Africa, to a surfing family, so one could say he has saltwater in his blood!
James started a career in psychology however, there is nothing better for the mind than the ocean and she was calling! So he decided to follow his passion which was away from an office and closer to nature!
James joined yachting a couple of years ago and tried his luck on a few yachts before landing his first proper job on a yacht onboard Curfew!
Fun Fact!
James took a gap year to become a Game Ranger, he spent his first adult year protecting Rhinos, Elephants and guiding tours through the South African National Parks!
James is very fond of Surfing, Fishing, Skating, Freediving and Climbing, but don’t let his Mowgli fool you, He is also our resident DJ and has an affinity for 80s hits!
Margarita Fernandez
Engineer
Age 29 - Nationality: American
Margarita is a Miami Native outdoorswoman extraordinaire, She spent her youth in Key Biscayne and pursued an Art degree from Florida International University.
Margarita’s passion for the last few years has been the “Blackfoot Gypsy” a 1967 Cheoy Lee sailboat which she’s painstakingly restored whilst living on it with her husband Jeff!
With that project complete, She’s now embarking onto the next big project called the “Blackfoot Raven ” a 42 foot trawler! On which she currently lives
Margarita has been in Yachting for 5 years, Working her way from Deckhand to Engineer on yachts like Benettis and Mangustas! Don’t let her size deceive you, when she is not engulfed in a complex boat repair, working on her art or tackling the biggest wall at her local climbing gym, she’s out in the Everglades hunting wild boar and wrestling to death with giant pythons!
Margarita is also a very accomplished spearfisher and I have seen her take down many prized size fish!
Margarita is a Miami Native outdoorswoman extraordinaire, She spent her youth in Key Biscayne and pursued an Art degree from Florida International University.
Margarita’s passion for the last few years has been the “Blackfoot Gypsy” a 1967 Cheoy Lee sailboat which she’s painstakingly restored whilst living on it with her husband Jeff!
With that project complete, She’s now embarking onto the next big project called the “Blackfoot Raven ” a 42 foot trawler! On which she currently lives!
Margarita has been in Yachting for 5 years, Working her way from Deckhand to Engineer on yachts like Benettis and Mangustas! Don’t let her size deceive you, when she is not engulfed in a complex boat repair, working on her art or tackling the biggest wall at her local climbing gym, she’s out in the Everglades hunting wild boar and wrestling to death with giant pythons!
Margarita is also a very accomplished spearfisher and I have seen her take down many prized size fish!
Margarita Fernandez
Engineer
Age 29 - Nationality: American
Margarita is a Miami Native outdoorswoman extraordinaire, She spent her youth in Key Biscayne and pursued an Art degree from Florida International University.
Margarita’s passion for the last few years has been the “Blackfoot Gypsy” a 1967 Cheoy Lee sailboat which she’s painstakingly restored whilst living on it with her husband Jeff!
With that project complete, She’s now embarking onto the next big project called the “Blackfoot Raven ” a 42 foot trawler! On which she currently lives!
Margarita has been in Yachting for 5 years, Working her way from Deckhand to Engineer on yachts like Benettis and Mangustas! Don’t let her size deceive you, when she is not engulfed in a complex boat repair, working on her art or tackling the biggest wall at her local climbing gym, she’s out in the Everglades hunting wild boar and wrestling to death with giant pythons!
Margarita is also a very accomplished spearfisher and I have seen her take down many prized size fish!
The Interior.
Doina Weber
Chief Stewardess
Age (she won't tell us) | Nationality: German/Romanian
Doina was born on the Black Sea Coast of Romania but moved to Munich, Germany in her teens where she pursued all sorts of careers from IT, to Modern Dance!
Fun fact!
Doina was a successful Cake Designer but stopped as she doesn’t like the taste of cake!
In 2013, bored by the German routine, Doina decided to try her luck in Mallorca Spain, where she was introduced to yachting and has not looked back since, Doina is a seasoned pro having worked in the industry for over 9 years in very high profile yachts like Eminence, Lady Lara, Hermitage & Symphony Sailing on all corners of the globe.
Doina’s smile is contagious and her laugh often lights the yacht on fire! She understands guests’ needs and delivers them with German precision and engineering!
In her free time, Doina has been known to love a spot of shopping followed by a nice lunch and some spicy margaritas to finish up a perfect day!
Jacob McRae
Steward
Age 24 | Nationality: Floridian
Jake is from Jacksonville Florida and he is the newest member of the Curfew team.
He started his career in the service industry from a very young age, interning in restaurants and working as a housekeeper at the Hard Rock cafe in Tampa.
Jake is an avid baker and loves to host a dinner party! On his time off, he enjoys roller skating and like the rest of the team, has a strong connection to the outdoors!
He spends his free time at the beach, snorkeling, doing watersports and loves a weekend away camping!
Fun fact!
Jake is an avid cheese connoisseur and hosts cheese meets every month!
He has a quick wit and great sense of humor and he will be delighted to entertain you whilst onboard!
Doina Weber
Chief Stewardess
Age (she won't tell us)
Nationality: German/Romanian
Doina was born on the Black Sea Coast of Romania but moved to Munich, Germany in her teens where she pursued all sorts of careers from IT, to Modern Dance! Fun fact, Doina was a successful Cake Designer but stopped as she doesn’t like the taste of cake!
In 2013, bored by the German routine, Doina decided to try her luck in Mallorca Spain, where she was introduced to yachting and has not looked back since, Doina is a seasoned pro having worked in the industry for over 9 years in very high profile yachts like Eminence, Lady Lara, Hermitage & Symphony Sailing on all corners of the globe,
Doinas smile is contagious and her laugh often lights the yacht on fire! She understands guests’ needs and delivers them with German precision and engineering!
In her free time, Doina has been known to love a spot of shopping followed by a nice lunch and some spicy margaritas to finish up a perfect day!
Jacob McRae
Steward
Age 24
Nationality: Floridian
Jake is from Jacksonville Florida and he is the newest member of the Curfew team.
He started his career in the service industry from a very young age, interning in restaurants and working as a housekeeper at the Hard Rock cafe in Tampa.
Jake is an avid baker and loves to host a dinner party! On his time off, he enjoys roller skating and like the rest of the team, has a strong connection to the outdoors!
He spends his free time at the beach, snorkeling, doing watersports and loves a weekend away camping!
Fun fact!
Jake is an avid cheese connoisseur and hosts cheese meets every month!
He has a quick wit and great sense of humor and he will be delighted to entertain you whilst onboard!
Roberto Rojas
Chef
Age 36 - Nationality: Mexican
Roberto was born in Mexico city where he has been following his passion of cooking since he was 15 years old, His drive eventually landed him a job at “Pujol” which is the best restaurant in Mexico with 3 Michelin stars.
Roberto is truly a master at his trade, having trained in traditional & modern Mexican cuisine, he won a scholarship to attend a prestigious culinary school in Monaco and spent some time in the kitchens of Paris perfecting his French cuisine, He also speaks fluent French!
Roberto lets his food do the talking, when he is not spoiling the people around him with the most amazing food, he loves reading and playing soccer.
“The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” and Roberto knows this well, let him treat you to the best Ceviche of your life made with your freshly caught fish paired with one of his family salsa recipes passed down to him by his grandmother!
Robbie is also an incredible Salsa Dancer and you will often find him tearing up the dance halls of Miami’s best salsa clubs!
Roberto Rojas
Chef
Age 36 - Nationality: Mexican
Roberto was born in Mexico city where he has been following his passion of cooking since he was 15 years old, His drive eventually landed him a job at “Pujol” which is the best restaurant in Mexico with 3 Michelin stars.
Roberto is truly a master at his trade, having trained in traditional & modern Mexican cuisine, he won a scholarship to attend a prestigious culinary school in Monaco and spent some time in the kitchens of Paris perfecting his French cuisine, He also speaks fluent French!
Roberto lets his food do the talking, when he is not spoiling the people around him with the most amazing food, he loves reading and playing soccer.
“The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” and Roberto knows this well, let him treat you to the best Ceviche of your life made with your freshly caught fish paired with one of his family salsa recipes passed down to him by his grandmother!
Robbie is also an incredible Salsa Dancer and you will often find him tearing up the dance halls of Miami’s best salsa clubs!