BADE

Name: Ashleigh Perkins
Nationality: British
Position: Stewardess
Position details: Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Ashleigh is a dedicated stewardess aboard motor yacht Bade, bringing a warm, professional, and detail-oriented approach to life on board. With a background in hospitality, beauty, housekeeping, and luxury service, she has developed a strong understanding of exceptional guest care, immaculate presentation, and the importance of creating a welcoming and relaxing environment for both guests and crew.

Growing up in a large family in Liverpool, Ashleigh developed strong family values and a natural passion for caring for others. She takes great pride in ensuring every guest feels comfortable, valued, and genuinely at home throughout their time on board.

One of Ashleigh’s greatest strengths is her ability to connect with people and create memorable experiences through her friendly, approachable nature. Kind-hearted and effortlessly personable, she brings a calm, positive energy that makes guests feel instantly at ease. Outside of yachting, Ashleigh is also a talented professional singer, adding another creative dimension to her vibrant personality.

Name: Andrew Le Roux
Nationality: South African
Position: Captain
Position details: Captain
Languages: Not specified
Description: Captain Andrew combines international yachting experience, genuine hospitality and a passion for adventure. Having worked across South Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean, the Bahamas, USA and Caribbean, he brings extensive knowledge and confidence on the water.

A qualified sailing, surf, wakeboard, ski and snowboard instructor, Andrew creates unforgettable experiences for guests seeking adventure, while his hospitality background ensures those looking to relax enjoy attentive, discreet and personalized service.

Warm, energetic and excellent with children, Andrew brings versatility and professionalism to every charter — always delivered with a smile and perhaps his signature Captain’s Cocktail.

Name: Zoe Neilson
Nationality: British
Position: Chef
Position details: Chef
Languages: Not specified
Description: Chef Zoë is a Leiths trained Private Chef from the UK with a passion for creating fresh, colourful, seasonal food that’s full of flavour. Bringing people together through food, whether it’s relaxed Mediterranean sharing plates or elegant fine dining.

Inspired by Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, her cooking celebrates bold yet simple flavours, where sweet meets salty, from watermelon with feta to ripe tomatoes with capers.

Favourite dishes include grilled sea bass with salsa verde, beef fillet with meltingly tender fondant potatoes, slow cooked lamb with pomegranate molasses and herby couscous, and vibrant seasonal salads bursting with colour and flavour.

Name: Dylan Howard
Nationality: South African
Position: Deckhand
Position details: Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: Dylan is a dynamic First Mate/Engineer aboard M/Y Bade. Whether he’s keeping the yacht running flawlessly behind the scenes, paddling guests into the perfect wave, or heading out for a sunrise wakeboard session, Dylan brings the same calm energy and passion for the ocean to everything he does.

As the yacht’s engineer, he takes pride in ensuring every system on board is operating at its best, allowing guests to relax knowing they’re in safe and capable hands. On deck, he’s always happy to share his love of the water—whether that means surfing, wakeboarding, snorkelling, freediving or simply exploring the coastline together.

Away from the engine room, Dylan is a qualified 200-hour yoga teacher and lifelong fitness enthusiast. From sunrise yoga on the bow to a morning run or swim session, he enjoys helping guests stay active, recharge, and make the most of their time on board.

With a background in hospitality, instruction and yachting, Dylan believes the best charters are the ones that feel effortless. Whether you’re chasing adventure, seeking complete relaxation, or a little of both, he’s dedicated to creating an experience that feels personal, memorable and fun.

For Dylan, life on the water is about more than just the destination—it’s about sharing the experiences that make people fall in love with the ocean.