Captain Calvin grew up in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, where he would spend the summers on the lake enjoying the water. His passion for sailing began in 2017 when he went to RYA Sailing School for his Yacht Master Offshore course in Cape Town. From there he went on to do deliveries and Atlantic crossings from South Africa to Abu Dhabi and the Canary Islands to Antigua where his career in private yachts and the charter industry began. He has sailed over 15,000 nautical miles in different countries around the world.

With over eight years in the yachting industry, Captain Calvin’s passion for sailing and the ocean truly shows. Whether he is teaching keen guests how to sail, taking guests snorkeling or helping create a tailored itinerary to each group, his guests are sure to have the trip of a lifetime on board Katlo!

Katie grew up in Fort Worth, Texas always having a passion for the ocean. One day she took the leap move to the Caribbean and look for a job on a boat. She began her career in yachting as a stewardess on a private sailing yacht in the British Virgin Islands. While working on Taza Mas she gained a new appreciation for the ocean and diving as well as learning from the chef and taking care of the guests. She then went on to do her Divemaster’s in Tortola and has been working on private and charter yachts for over ten years.

Katie’s passion for cooking has come along side of the wonderful chef’s she has worked with, knowing she too wanted to be in the galley. In 2019 she went to Ashburton Culinary School and has been cooking for guests for over six years with four years in the charter industry. Katie is excited to deliver an array of meals to her guests while including local and global cuisines and is always up for the challenge of learning new skillsets. Her enthusiasm for hospitality shines through her meals, bringing people together and catering to each guests’ preferences.