Tru North

Crew Profile

CREW: WALMAR DE WET AND TAMIKA DU PREEZ
DECK STEW: HEIN VAN EEDEN

Walmar grew up boating and living along the coast of South Africa; his first week long boat trip was with his dad at the age of three. Sailing, freediving, and watersports formed part of his daily life growing up. Walmar has an active lifestyle always trying out new hobbies, in 2022 he completed his Padi divemaster certification and has recently started kite surfing.
He has ample experience in the maritime industry from when he started his career in 2009. Beginning work as a deckhand on his father's fishing vessel, then navigating large Chemical Tankers on a worldwide itinerary and sailing mega yachts for high-profile owners in the Mediterranean and Middle East. He holds a 500t Captains license and has completed many charters in the Virgin Islands with his fiancé Tamika since April 2022.

Tamika grew up in Melkbosstrand, a small surfing town located on the west coast of South Africa and has a very close bond to the ocean. Hence after completing school she found yachting to be the perfect entry to this amazing industry.
Tamika started off her career in the Mediterranean where she worked for an American couple on a privately owned super yacht as chef/stewardess. She then saw an opportunity to improve her skills and took on working for multiple high-profile owners in the Middle East offering Silver Service Charters. Cooking has been part of her life from a young age adn she always strives for perfection. She has taken multiple culinary courses over the years including formal training at IYT where she completed the Superyacht Chef Course. She combines creativity, attention to detail, and a love of fresh ingredients to delight her guests.

Rounding out their seasoned crew is Hein, an experienced sailor, Dive Master, and renowned mixologist from Langebaan, South Africa. As your deckhand and steward, Hein will not only ensure you always have a delicious and unique cocktail to sip on while enjoying the beautiful scenery but will also create countless ocean adventures that will become lifetime memories for you and your family whether that be learning to freedive, spearfish, or surf on our new eFoil carbon boards.

Walmar and Tamika are back for their third charter season in the Virgin Islands after running a total of 35 charters. This fun and enthusiastic, yet professional crew are super excited to welcome you onboard Tru North.

Sample Menu

Breakfast

Served with tea, coffee, and juices

Continental Breakfast

breakfast bread (croissants, muffins, toast), assorted cereals, fresh fruits and yoghurt

Acai Smoothie Bowls

made with fresh local fruits. Topped with coconut flakes, chia seeds, granola and berries

Breakfast Pancake Stack

with various toppings available- berries, banana, nutella, chocolate sauce, honey, maple syrup etc.

Brioche French Toast

sweet or savory. Toppings or sides available – fruits, sauces and syrups, bacon etc.

Eggs benedict

English muffin halves, each topped with bacon, a poached egg and hollandaise sauce. Topped and seasoned with cayenne pepper and spring onion

Traditional Breakfast

crispy bacon, fried eggs, sliced avocado, baked beans and toast on the side

Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

served with sliced avocado, pan roasted cherry tomatoes and toast

Smoked Salmon Bagels

with cream cheese, lemon juice, peeled cucumber ribbons, capers, red onion slices and dill

Baked Denver Omelet

filled with bits of bell pepper, yellow onion and ham. Omelet squares topped with sliced avocado and chopped chives

Lunch

Tuna Poké Bowls

sushi rice with fresh tuna slices, avocado cubes, cucumber slices, shredded red cabbage, radish slices, green onion and edamame beans. Served and topped with sesame seeds, pickled ginger, soya sauce and a spicy siracha mayo

Chicken Fajitas

juicy fajita seasoned chicken tossed with sautéed bell peppers and onions, served with tortillas, sour cream, pico de gallo and smashed avocado

Red Snapper

pan-seared red snapper served with a delicious mango salsa and lime wedges

Gourmet Burgers

fresh beef patties, lettuce, onion, avocado, tomato, pickles and cheese

Sticky Sesame Chicken

Tender chicken cubes tossed in a delicious honey sesame sauce served with fluffy basmati rice and oven roasted broccoli. Topped with sesame seeds, spring onion and red chili slices

Mangolian Beef Ramen

thin slices of flank steak in a sweet and tangy sauce, tossed with veggies and ramen noodles. Topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions

Buffalo Chicken Wraps

juicy buffalo chicken layered on crunchy fresh veggies, topped with cheese and creamy dressing. Wrapped in a delicious flour tortilla

Fish Tacos

flaky white fish tacos with corn slaw and avocado, drizzled with sour cream and lime wedges on the side

Appetizers

Caprese Salad

Vegetarian Samosa with Honey Soy Sauce

Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce

Spinach and Feta Puffs

Falafel, Tzatziki and Tahini Sauce

Bruschetta & Crostini

Charcuterie Board/Cheese board

Vegetables Platter with Hummus, Tzatziki

Chips & Dips/Salsa

Dinner

Pork Tenderloin

slices on a cherry tomato and green salad, drizzled with a mango glaze and served with a side of pearlized couscous

Seared Ahi Tuna

soy sauce and toasted sesame honey marinaded tuna steaks sliced and topped with green onion slices and toasted sesame seeds, served on a bed of arugula pear salad

Beef fillet

on a smooth white onion puree, exotic mushrooms, slow roasted potato wedges and broccoli

Lasagna Roll-Ups

beefy, saucy and cheesy lasagna roll-ups garnished with parsley and served with a fresh greek salad on the side

Chicken Breast

tender juicy chicken fillet slices on a bed of spiced eggplant puree, roasted carrots, topped with green harissa and parsley leaves

Cod Fillet

served on a lime coconut sauce, sweet potato puree and oven roasted baby carrots and beetroot

Salmon Fillets

flaky tender salmon fillets on a bed of smooth pea and mint puree topped with microgreens

Ribs

oven-baked baby back pork ribs served with creamy coleslaw, crispy potato wedges and a bbq sauce on the side

Caprese Chicken

thin cut chicken breasts topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and sliced sweet tomato. Finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and fresh basil, served with garlic bread

Mahi Mahi

lemon, garlic and butter mahi mahi fillets accompanied with roasted honey glazed carrots and sauteed brussels sprouts

Desserts

Chocolate Fudge Brownies & Ice Cream

Red Wine Poached Pears

Classic Homemade Cheesecake

White Chocolate Panna Cotta with Passionfruit and Coconut Crumble Don Pedro

Key Lime Pie Topped with Fresh Cream

Lassi Dessert

Crème Brulé Topped with Fresh Berries

Classic Tiramisu

Lemon Meringue Tarts

More Locations Details

Summer Operations
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)

Winter Operations
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)