CREW PROFILE

Mirage - Captain Russ

 

Russ Keys, Captain, is from Ohio, and began his love for boating at age 9, on the Great Lakes, aboard a family-owned cabin cruiser. In 1980, after spending 4 years running Search & Rescue boats for the US Coast Guard, Russ transitioned to Yachting. After 12 years as mate, deckhand, and engineer, Russ earned his 1600-ton Master’s license in 1992, and took command of the famous yacht “Time” the following year. Russ has been yachting north of the Arctic Circle, south of the Antarctic Circle, and many places in between. Russ took command of the “Mirage” in Acapulco, Mexico, in 2007.

 

Andreas Zeiter, Chief Engineer, has been with the “Mirage” since 2005, and has to his credit, the full, 4-year, MTU college education. The school covers everything from theory, to modern day practical applications.

Andreas was born in Siberia, Russia, but moved to Germany with his family, and finished his extensive engineering education in Friedrichshafen. Andreas speaks fluent Russian, German, and English. Andreas is married with two children, and now calls Florida his home.

Mirage - Chief Engineer

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