Our Crew
Cy Wastell
CAPTAIN
Appointed Captain in May of 2018, Cy was previously the First Mate aboard M/Y No Comment for three and a half years, therefore knows every nook and cranny aboard the 48m vessel. With 17 years of superyacht crewing experience and a degree in Yacht Design he is well qualified to lead the No Comment crew and guests on the many ocean-going adventures across the globe. He has cruised the Mediterranean, Caribbean, North America, Central America, South Pacific, Australasia, and South East Asia, always aiming to bring guests memorable experiences in new locations.
A dual citizen of the UK & NZ, Cy grew up on the Canterbury Plains of New Zealand in Kaiapoi, just north of Christchurch. Cy is an avid supporter of the New Zealand ‘Black Caps’ cricket team and enjoys any outdoor activity or adventurous pursuit.
In recent years he has discovered a passion for wildlife photography and is becoming somewhat of a “birder” as the years pass by.
Dejay McKinnon
FIRST MATE
Recently stepping up from Bosun on board M/Y No Comment in October 2023, Dejay joins us from the Gold Coast, Australia.
Dejay has wanted to be in the Maritime industry for as long as he can remember, having done sailing throughout school, and then heading straight for his basic yachting courses as soon as he could. He started out on a few 30m yachts around the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Whitsundays, and eventually made his way over to the Mediterranean to join the world of Superyachts. Dejay has managed to see some unique places during his 8 years in the industry, including Northern Patagonia in Chile.
When on land he loves to get his hands dirty, working and taking care of his car - one of his other great passions. As with the rest of the No Comment crew, he also enjoys diving in the remote places we often travel to.
Dejay has a wealth of knowledge and experience to bring to No Comment, and is a welcomed addition to the team with his cool, calm and collected nature.
Pedro Zamora
Rotational CHIEF ENGINEER
Pedro joins No Comment from Mazatlán, Mexico as the other half of our Engineering team. Growing up on the coast, he always knew he wanted to be involved in the marine industry, and so went straight into university to study Marine Engineering for 4 years. With his degree in hand he joined commercial ships, followed by working offshore on gas and oil rig boats for 5 years.
In 2016 Pedro decided that it would be beneficial to learn English, and that being in the yachting industry would help with this feat. What was meant to be temporary has now turned into a lifelong career in yachting.
In his spare time, you can find Pedro in the gym or playing baseball, as well as watching the UFC and boxing. When home on rotation he loves spending time with his 5-year-old daughter and experiencing the world through her eyes.
Pedro has some great ambitions too, like climbing to the base of Mount Everest, skydiving and running his first half marathon.
With his great sense of humour, Pedro is sure to put a smile on your face whilst on board. He is a team player and always willing to help wherever he can.
Glenn Wantenaar
Rotational CHIEF ENGINEER
Some of you may recognize our rotational Engineer, Glenn, as he previously worked on board for 4 years, leaving us to go land-based in 2021.
Before beginning his career on the ocean 12 years ago, Glenn worked as a fitter and turner at a shipyard in New Zealand.
He is an avid environmentalist with a particular love for sharks. Having previously worked for Sea Shepherd, he was involved in patrolling most of Central America for illegal fishing boats and attempting to put a stop to shark finning operations.
Glenn took a hiatus from yachting for the past 2 years to spend some quality time with his children and to travel to New Zealand’s South Island for the first time, despite having lived in the country for 22 years. He thought he had given up yachting for good however he started feeling the call of the ocean once again, and so has returned to yachts on a rotational basis.
In his spare time Glenn can be found practicing his Spanish and immersing himself in the local culture.
He is always up for a good laugh with his love for pranks and a bit of sarcasm. Should you need a helping hand, Glenn will be there in the blink of an eye.
Roxy Wastell
CHIEF STEWARDESS
A familiar face to many who embark No Comment is our Chief Stewardess, Roxy. Growing up on the east coast of Durban, South Africa, water activities were a constant recreation for her – learning to waterski at age five, and wakeboard at age eight.
Prior to yachting, Roxy studied Java Programming and worked in IT as a software tester, but quickly realized the office life was not the adventure she sought. What was initially meant to be a short stint in yachting has turned in to a passion for hospitality and life on the ocean.
Exploring countless unimaginable places and meeting people from many different cultures whilst on board No Comment, is something for which she will forever count herself lucky. Roxy is a dynamic part of the interior team, always eager to assist with her polite and friendly nature.
Rory Clark
CHEF
Serving you food of the highest quality on board No Comment is South African born Rory, our classically trained Chef.
Before following his passion, he gained a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Cape Town and went on to complete a post graduate diploma in Marketing and Advertising. He then spent two years working as a brand strategist but decided the kitchen was where he belonged.
Rory gained experience in a fine dining bistro for 1 year, thereafter, moving from the kitchen to the galley – a career in yachting.
His ethos when it comes to food is simple food is the best food, and not much needs to be done when working with great produce. He prefers working with seasonal and local produce and believes his role is only to showcase his ingredients in their best light.
Rory is always pushing himself to bring brilliant flavours and experiences to the plates he prepares. He is an enthusiastic, lively and energized character who brings a sense of fun to the team.
Seth van den Berg
BOSUN
Joining the No Comment team as Bosun, and appointed Captain of our beloved Intrepid “Still Here”, is Seth - born and raised in Amanzimtoti, South Africa.
Fresh out of school, Seth decided to study his Yachtmasters in order to begin his yachting career. Unfortunately, like many things, this was put on hold when Covid hit and so he did some work in air conditioning and refrigeration as well as recreational fishing to pass the time. In 2021, he was finally able to fulfil his dream of working on a superyacht, something he has wanted to do since seeing one in the Seychelles at age 12.
Seth has always had a love for the ocean, spending many weekends with a line in the water waiting for that next big catch. Fishing since age 7, he then went on to compete, eventually earning himself three African records for the heaviest and largest fish caught on a certain class of line. When not on the water, Seth enjoys using his hands for woodworking, building model cars and working on his own car back home to then take 4x4-ing.
With his quiet confidence in all he does, you’re sure to feel safe in Seth’s hands when out and about on the Intrepid, hopefully catching a fish or two, and definitely having a few laughs while you’re at it!
Joshua Polkinghorne
DECKHAND/DIVE INSTRUCTOR
From the South African west coast to the east coast - Cape Town to Sodwana Bay – our Deckhand/Dive Instructor, Josh, has called many places home over the years, however Sodwana Bay is where he feels most at home.
Once Josh had completed his schooling career, he decided to jump straight into the world of yachting. It was his first job on a yacht that would change his life forever and inspire him to give diving a go. For Josh it was love at first dive and he has since tallied up over 2000 dives since he started in 2019. Apart from being a dive instructor on yachts, he has also worked at dive centres in the Bahamas, Indonesia and the BVIs.
Josh is most happy being out in nature, whether it be sleeping in hammocks in the Indonesian wilderness for months at a time or finding trails right off the back of the boat in search of animals. He also enjoys surfing whenever he can and practicing the art of yoga.
Whether you dive or not, you’re sure to feel the enthusiasm for the underwater world when talking with Josh. He brings a good energy to the team and is certainly a “colourful character”.
Tam Hill
SECOND STEWARDESS
Our second stewardess, Tam, grew up in various places in Australia including an aboriginal community and the picturesque Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. However, she has since returned to her birthplace of the Sunshine Coast, which she now calls home.
Tam pursued a career in the medical field after school, first starting with paramedics but soon realising nursing was better suited to her. After qualifying as a nurse, she spent 6 months working in Aged Care before deciding to work a ski season in Canada. It was here that she heard about the adventurous world of yachting, and she was hooked.
In her spare time, Tam is always on the go. Surfing, free diving, scuba diving, yoga, hiking; basically, anything to do with the outdoors, is where you can find her. Some goals she hopes to accomplish soon is to become a certified Dive Master as well as learn Spanish.
Tam is the epitome of 'cool, calm and collected' and is sure to make you feel well taken care of whilst on board No Comment.
Clea Spence
Third STEWARDESS
Lovingly named after Cleopatra, a story you’ll have to hear firsthand, is our Third Stewardess, Clea, born and raised in Currumbin, Gold Coast.
Clea has been working since the young age of 14 where she first discovered her passion for hospitality. After school she went straight into full time employment as a barista and bar tender, and eventually medical receptionist. Wanting to spread her wings, Clea was looking into the possibility of working in Europe when a friend recommended yachting. This was exactly what she was after – travel and hospitality combined, and she hasn’t looked back since.
Waking up early to watch the sunrise over the ocean and having a cold dip before work are at the top of her list of favourite things to do. She also loves dance, having practiced ballet, jazz, contemporary and tap dancing for 16 years.
Clea brings the perfect balance of good laughs and hard work to the Interior team. During your stay on No Comment, you’re sure to feel the warmth of her naturally friendly, down to earth personality.