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Meet the Crew

You can either scroll through these pages or click on a face to jump directly to that crew member. Check back at the end of the voyage to see our new crew members receive their official (and exclusive) Half Moon crew shirts.

AnthonyDominiqueElisaEmilyJazmineJobJohananJoshMaePaulaRavenYmkje
Captain William ReynoldsScott BeiterKipp van AkenSara DuBoisRobbert FehmersBob HansenMenno de LeeuwDoug LykeJohn W. Mangrum
Henk Morel
Carolyn NiehausDanielle StevensJan de VriesShore Support: Pauli Dangerousli

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Student Crew

Student crewmember Anthony

Anthony
Rensselaer Middle School
Ordinary Sailor/Lichtmatroos

I'm 13 and in the 8th grade. I like to read and I'm also into music. I also like to sing.

Anthony is on Port Watch.

Student crewmember Dominique

Dominique
Bornego College

Hello, my name is Dominique and I'm fourteen years old. I live in Nes, Friesland (The Netherlands). In my free time I like to hang out with my friends and I also like to meet new people! My hobbies are dancing, shopping and horse riding. I have a little brother, his name is Sebastiaan and he is nine years old. I also have a dog, he is a Weimaraner, his name is Enzo. I hope I will have a great time on the Half Moon!

Dominique is on Port Watch.

Student crewmember Emily

Emily
Rensselaer Middle School
Ordinary Sailor/Lichtmatroos

I like to meet new people, and I love school. I am very athletic.

Emily is on Starboard Watch.

Student crewmember Elisa

Elisa
Bornego College

Hello, I'm Elisa and I'm 15 years old. I live with my parents and we do many fun things together. My father is of Italian descent. My hobbies are dancing and sports. I like doing many things with my friends, and have therefore a lot of fun with them! I'm really excited about the trip to New York City! And it will also be the best trip of my life, because we do everything and meet people! But also that you have a strong bond with the people who go with you. I hope the trip is very successful, but I know almost for sure that it will be so. haha. Lots of love!

Elisa is on Starboard Watch.

Student crewmember Jazmine

Jazmine
Rensselaer Middle School

I'm in 8th grade. I have a big family. I'm excited to on the Half Moon!

Jazmine is on Port Watch.

Student crewmember Hannah

Job
Bornego College
Ordinary Sailor/Lichtmatroos

I am Job. I am fourteen years old and I live in the Netherlands (in Heerenveen to be exact). My hobbies are playing saxophone and swimming. I'm really excited to sail on the Half Moon along the Hudson river!

Job is on Port Watch.

Student crewmember Jacob

Johanan
Bornego College
Ordinary Sailor/Lichtmatroos

I’m Johanan. I’m 14 years old and I’m at the Bornego College in Heerenveen. I’ve got four sisters and no brothers. My passion is VOC-ships. It was always my dream to sail on a VOC-ship. And now my dream comes true.

Johanan is on Starboard Watch.

Student crewmember Josh

Josh
Rensselaer Middle School
Ordinary Sailor/Lichtmatroos

I signed up for the Half Moon to have fun and I have been having fun. I enjoy football, wrestling, and my Technology class at school.

Josh is on Starboard Watch.

Student crewmember Mae

Mae
Rensselaer Middle School
Able-Bodied Sailor/Volmatroos

I am a bright student who likes to try new things. I like to make new friends and am always enthusiastic. I am looking forward to climbing up to the basket so I can conquer my fear of heights.

Mae is on Port Watch.

Student crewmember Paula

Paula
Bornego College

Hello! I'm 13 years old and I'm going to be 14 the 23rd of September. I have one older brother who is 15 years old and one younger brother who is 7 years old. I like to be with friends and go shopping and listen to music and many more things! I'm very excited about the trip to America, I think it's going to be amazing!

Paula is on Starboard Watch.

Student crewmember Raven

Raven
Rensselaer Middle School

Hi! My name's Raven and I'm in 8th grade. I have a big family. I am excited to be on the ship. My favorite color is purple. While I'm experiencing this voyage I want to learn some of a new language.

Raven is on Starboard Watch.

Student crewmember Ymkje

Ymkje
Bornego College

I am Ymkje, 14 years old, and I live in a small village near Heerenveen in Holland together with my parents and a younger brother and sister. My favourite sport is horseriding and I have my own horse. I both like competitions and riding in the woods. To get the money for my ticket I did ride 200 km along the 11 cities in Friesland. I also play basketball. I look forward to coming to America and sailing on the Half Moon!

Ymkje is on Port Watch.

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