Crew Profile
CAPTAIN Sandra Yawn / American

Sandra is originally from South Florida and has over twenty years experience in the yachting industry. A captain on luxury yachts for the better part of her career, Sandra holds a USCG Masters of Oceans 1600T/3000T, USC and an MCA Class IV CEC. She has extensive knowledge of the East Coast, Gulf Coast, Bahamas, Caribbean and Mediterranean waters. She has also traversed the Suez Canal, the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
Sandra takes great pride in her loyalty and longevity with her employers but is most noted for ensuring the safety of her guests, crew and vessel at all times. In 2006 Sandra was awarded the prestigious “Distinguished Crew Award” from the International Superyacht Society for her excellence, dedication and tireless effort, an honour reserved for the best of the best and awarded to those who exemplify the highest level of expertise and professionalism in the super and mega yacht industry.
Sandra knows all those secluded bays where guests can enjoy the dramatic surroundings in peace or can find perfectly calm waters where everyone can experience the thrill of wakeboarding or jet skiing at dawn. She may even indulge in sharing her love of scuba diving and water-skiing in instruction for beginners.
From organising heli tours to showing the different cultures of each country visited, your stay on board M/Y Pure Bliss will slide effortlessly by; safe in the knowledge that Sandra is at the helm of your journey of discovery.


FIRST OFFICER Robert Owen /Australian

Rob discovered his chosen career later in life and had previously spent his life in management at a major power company. But his passion for all things connected to the ocean drew him to this industry. He is skilled in scuba diving, wakeboarding, water skiing, jet skiing and has the utmost patience for the beginner but is also happy challenging the experienced sportsperson to their limit if they so wish. Rob is continuing to push himself in this career path and will answer any question the guests have about the bridge and navigation.
Rob welcomes the opportunity to instruct or assist in all the water sports proved on board M/Y Pure Bliss


CHIEF ENGINEER Eduard Tudoric-Gemo / Croatian

Edo is the rotation Engineer on board M/Y Pure Bliss and grew up in Split, Croatia. Edo is the true professional and after studying at Maritime College holds a degree in Maritime Engineering. He has sailed on commercial ships for twelve years around the world. Moving into the mega yacht industry has provided Edo with the opportunity of sharing his profound experience of engineering and looking after the safety of the yacht and all aboard. He has worked aboard yachts such as ALLEGRA, AQUALIBRIUM, TUSCAN SUN (with Captain Sandra) and TOUCH.
With his cheeky smile and happy demeanour he will be happy to show guests around the engine room (his pride and joy) of M/Y Pure Bliss.


CHIEF ENGINEER Adrien Feltz / French

Adrien is the rotation Engineer on board M/Y Pure Bliss. Since a young child Adrien followed in his father’s footsteps exploring the Oceans and Seas. He has built up many sea miles exploring Europe, the Red Sea, the Indonesian coastline and even going up the Amazon River. Deciding to make this his career he studied for four years at the Merchant Marine College in Marseille and now has his Officer of the Watch Unlimited certificate for both Deck and Engineer. Adrien has worked on many ships including 180 meter passenger ships as 2nd Mate to the Chief engineer on Benetti charter yachts.
He has a passion for teaching people of all ages the art of windsurfing having been and instructor for the past four years.
You will be in safe, sure hands whether sleeping peacefully in your bed or on a board in the Mediterranean.


CHEF Hilary Abbott / England

Hilary developed her culinary flair and passion for food whilst training in a busy London restaurant under the strict supervision by one of Gordon Ramsay's protégés. Since then she has combined her passion for travel and food within the yachting industry since 2001. Hilary has catered to the rich and famous on some of the world's finest mega yachts, cruising the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas, Central America, and the USA. Hilary's knowledge of world cuisine is varied and extensive, from Japanese, to Mediterranean and Asian. Hilary can cater to each individual’s dietary needs from preparing Kosher food and managing a Kosher galley, to specific diets such as South Beach, Diabetic, Low fat, vegetarian, and macrobiotic. No mater where the yacht is cruising, Hilary has the knowledge and experience to source the finest ingredients to prepare her culinary creations, which are specifically tailored to the clients needs.


CHIEF STEWARDESS Aoife Mulhall / Irish

While studying for her Masters degree at the University of Glasgow, Aoife worked in 5 star hotels honing her skills in hospitality, serving the Queen of England in her castle on the Isle of Arran and three Prime Ministers at various functions.
Since graduating, with over 9 years on yachts, she has provided exceptional service to many nationalities including four European Royal Families. Aoife anticipates every need without it having to be requested. Whether it is organising private tours of Pompeii to being personally introduced to owners of vineyards and sampling the fruit of the fields at dusk.
Aoife brings refined elegance to the table while guests luxuriate in the knowledge that every whim can be catered for. From organising artistic theme nights to fun and wacky treasure hunts for the family, all guests on board will have the ultimate experience of Pure Bliss.


SECOND STEWARDESS Reneta Dimitrova / Bulgarian

Reneta has been working in the yachting industry for over five years as a stewardess. She has worked on both private and charter vessels throughout the Mediterranean, Caribbean and the Bahamas. Combining her interests of travel and learning, she studies languages and speaks English, French and of course Bulgarian fluently. Completing further stewardess and silver service courses Reneta is highly accomplished in making the guests time onboard a delight, and provides guests with a high level of service with a big smile.


THIRD STEWARDESS Mika Kozlowska / Polish

Mika started her career in her hometown of Warsaw where she studied for a Hotel Business Management Diploma and is now applying her vast knowledge of client satisfaction to the yachting industry.
She has been in hospitality for over 20 years and has provided excellent customer services such as high profile event planning and has concierge contacts around the world.
With her love of exploring different cultures she has worked in 5 star hotels in various countries such as Italy, Germany and USA
With a passion for languages Mika has become fluent in five languages: Polish, English, Russian, German, and Italian.
Mika adores children and has a happy cheerful disposition, which will make your time on board a glorious one.