Our Team

Anton has over thirty years of practical sailing and racing experience in various locations around the world. He grew up on boats, spending thirteen years cruising around the world with his family in their Sparkman Stephens Tartan 46 ft. sloop. From a young age he started designing boats and his yearning to learn more about boat design and architecture led him to study all available design material. Anton was especially inspired by the renowned yacht designers Sparkman & Stephens, Phil Rhodes, John Alden and Herreshoff. On returning to South Africa in 1990 he worked at prominent South African yacht designer Angelo Lavranos & Associates and at world-class yacht building facility Southern Wind Shipyard. He decided to go on his own in 2000, and with the business growing steadily, he now has a team of designers.

She gave up her nursing career to join DTYD when her interest in the business became more than just a hobby. Having lived at the sea all her life, Charmaine is no stranger to boats. She also completed a Rio-Cape Town delivery with Anton in 1993. Charmaine is responsible for all interior design work and manages the administrative side of the business.

Sean started sailing from an early age and now competes at the top end of the fleet in various classes in both dinghy and keel-boat sailing. He was awarded South African provincial colours in sailing. After completing his schooling, Sean obtained his Yacht Master Skippers Certificate and became a RYA and SAS sail and power instructor. He went on to complete his degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked in the oil and gas industry for three years. Sean joined Du Toit Yacht Design in February 2017 in order to combine his passion and interest for sailing and engineering.

For Stefano, sailing has been a passion from a noticeably young age. Most notably, he spent two years sailing at the very top end of one design Laser sailing in South Africa and qualified for the Rio Olympic Games. After the Rio Olympics, Stef spend two years working for a mining company in quality control and project management – but the mining industry was not his passion and so he moved on to managing and coaching the South African Youth World’s programme and team while studying mechanical drafting before joining DTYD. Working for Du Toit Yacht design, Stef is in his element, combining the work he loves to do with his passion for yachts and sailing!

Ingo has had a lifelong fascination with design. After completing his Industrial Design Degree at the University of Johannesburg he started his career as a designer at Du Toit Yacht Design. From there he ventured into the outdoor leisure industry with an extensive list of caravan designs under his belt as well as building a few himself. Ingo has now gone full circle and is back at Du Toit Yacht Design to continue his passion for designing  yachts.

Monique joined Du Toit Yacht Design in 2023. She has a Bachelor’s degree and Honours in Interior Design at Vega School of Art in Pretoria. Following her academic pursuits, she gained invaluable experience as a personal assistant and interior designer before founding her own interior design business. Driven by a passion for innovation and the allure of the yachting industry’s dynamic nature, Monique seamlessly transitioned into her role at DTYD. She thrives on pushing boundaries, crafting spaces that are as daring as they are functional and finding the perfect balance between form and function. Monique finds inspiration and creativity in Cape Town’s vibrant culture and picturesque coastal landscapes.

Originally from a small town just outside Cape Town, Nico discovered his passion for design and drafting early on. This passion led him to pursue formal studies in Mechanical Engineering in Cape Town. Since then, he has built a career in design and production within the marine industry. Drawn by the sector's complexity and unique challenges, Nico expanded his expertise by venturing into the yachting industry.

Jan-Hendrik is a passionate interior designer with a fresh perspective, having recently graduated with a degree in Sustainable Interior Design from Inscape College. His approach to design focuses on creating spaces that evoke specific emotions and sensory experiences, blending beauty with intentional functionality. With a deep love for crafting environments that resonate emotionally and visually, Jan-Hendrik’s work reflects his innovative, practical, and fresh style. Though new to the industry, he has already developed a strong passion for yacht design, drawn by the unique challenge of optimizing spaces while delivering luxurious designs. He is driven by a desire to push creative boundaries, question design norms, and make thoughtful, intentional design choices that truly stand out. His work embodies his belief in the power of design to not only transform spaces but also influence how people feel within them.