Captain: Antonis Kampetsis

Antonis Kampetsis
Captain / Greek
A seasoned captain with more than 15 years of sailing experience in Greece and the Mediterranean, Antonis was born in 1984.
He was raised in the port of Piraeus and began his career as a skipper on bare boats before swiftly moving up to charter sailing yachts, catamarans, and motoryachts. He has worked in the Caribbean and has expertise on both private and charter yachts.
Antonis' qualifications include a RYA/MCA Yacht master Offshore certificate, STCW certifications, and first aid/CPR training from the Hellenic Lifeguard Academy (ENAK). He is presently aiming to advance his degrees and qualifications as a lifelong learner.
His sense of cooperation and positive outlook promote a productive and laid-back environment on board. He has a solid command of English and also speaks basic Italian. Antonis loves kite surfing, snowboard and travelling.

Maria Thalassinou
Cook/Stewardess / Greek
Maria, an art and design college graduate, began her professional career as a fashion designer in South Africa and Greece. She became involved in sailing and yachting through participation in sailing events. especially the TPRX, the Posidonia Cup, and the Oyster World Rally. Her qualifications are extensive and include certifications in crowd crisis management, safety training, security awareness, RYA/MCA power boat level 2, RYA/MCA yacht master offshore for sailing, and scuba and free diving licenses from the CMAS. Following her master's degree in fine dining and culinary training at the LE MONDE Institute of Hotel & Tourism, she has been working as a professional cook for over 10 years. She is an enthusiastic cook, and her sailing skills have allowed her to work on charter and private yachts, always receiving excellent guest feedback. She has sailed throughout the whole Eastern Mediterranean, including the southern regions of France, Italy, Croatia, Sardinia, and the Caribbean. Maria enjoys yoga, hiking, traveling, and taking pictures. She has a strong sense of teamwork and is an excellent communicator. She holds certificates for French and Italian and speaks English with ease.