Your Crew Profile for The Big Dog

The Big Dog - Tortola, BVI

Michael & Stefani

Moorings Signature 6200 Catamaran

CAPTAIN: Michael Sterzel
Place of Birth: Essen, Germany

CHEF/HOSTESS: Stefani Hansen
Place of Birth: Hamburg, Germany

Languages Spoken: German, English and conversational French

Languages Spoken: German, English, French and basic Spanish

Qualifications: RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean 200gt with commercial endorsement, SHS (highest German Marine License) STCW 95 endorsement, PADI Dive Master

Mike has over 30 years of sailing experience, sailed more than 65.000 nm, and captained various charter yachts in the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Mediterranean and Indian Ocean.

Qualifications: German Sailing License equivalent to RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore, STCW 95 endorsement, PADI Diver, sailed over 35.000 nm offshore and ocean.

Stefani is experienced in gourmet food from all around the world. She specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, some Asian. German cuisine only on special request! Enjoys baking breads, cakes and pastries.

Areas Traveled: Europe, Asia, North and Central America

Crew Comments: We joined The Moorings in 1999 to pursue our passion for sailing and the sea — and found new passions! Cooking, entertaining, and meeting people from all around the world are definitely added benefits of sailing for The Moorings. Join us on the most beautiful boat in the most beautiful waters of the British Virgin Islands!

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Testimonials: "Our chef Stefani, went above and beyond expectations! The food was plentiful and delicious. Both Mike and Steph were friendly, fun and attentive to the needs of their passengers. They worked very hard to keep the boat clean and tidy. Mike also mixes good blender drinks in the late afternoon — loved our happy hours and appetizers." - Cincinnati, OH - USA

"Stefani and Mike made us feel at home every day. They made our vacation truly a lifetime experience. Everytime we went ashore we all could hardly wait to get back "home" on The Big Dog. Stefani is a great cook and every meal was fabulous. Mike is a great sailor and excellent host! We consider Mike & Stefani true friends. We will sail with them again." - Norwell, MA - USA

If unforeseen circumstances prevent the crew from hosting the charter, another competent crew will substitute.