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Having grown up in Athens Greece, Antonis started successfully sailing wooden traditional boats at the age of 14 and later racing monohulls at the H.O.R.C (Hellenic Offshore Racing Club). He is 50 years old. He holds a Diploma in Offshore Sailing 200gt, Fast Boat license – certification, Race Sail certification, Member of HORC, G.M.D.S.S. General Operators’ Certificate, Technical Diver SSI, Gas Blender SSI, Nitrox SSI, Open Water SSI, EFR (Emergency First Response) PADI, AED PADI, Open Water PADI, BLS-D DAN Europe, Oxygen First Aid Provider DAN Europe. During the time of studying for his Diploma in Yacht Manufacturing, he raced on the professional circuit, mainly on Aegean Rally, as well as participating in a number of Yacht Rallies taking place at the Aegean Sea. Antonis has been working professionally in yachting for the past 21 years, initially on large sailboats including captaining one of the world’s finest 34m single-masted yacht more recently in command of a 24m Greek traditional sailing yacht. Antonis has extensively cruised the Eastern Mediterranean. In contrast to the highly organized life on board, leads an active vocational where he is a keen ROV pilot, diver, gas blender, technical diver & father of three young boys. Before joining S/Y Seatzen, Antonis commanded many yachts such as M/S Anima, M/S Faneromeni, M/S Triton, M/Y Aegeas, M/S Grit, M/Y Buddha, M/Y Akasti, M/S Thomas VI, M/S Delphini. Antonis speaks English, Romanian & German.

Nikos is 45 years old and he is from Kymi, a coastal town in the island of Euboea, Greece, was raised in one of the prominent fishing villages, meeting point for traditional fishing boats from all over the Aegean Sea. He learned the ropes of fishing and the secrets of building and maintaining traditional wooden boats from early age next to notable technicians, following the traditions, developing appreciable passion and respect for this art form. The progression of his career brought him the later years in luxury yachts, being part of competent crews, delivering high level services in very demanding clientele, performing effortlessly, driven from his passion for the sea and hospitality. Before joining S/Y Seatzen, he served onboard M/Y Summer Breeze, M/Y Bala, M/Y Riva I, M/Y Blue Dragonfly, M/S Afovo, M/S Anima, M/S Faneromeni. He speaks English.

Antonios is 38 years old. He hails from North Greece previously worked and lived in Berlin Germany as a chef, event and catering organizer as well as food distributor. He had namely organized various food events, introducing Greek cuisine and high-quality food products in Berlin, being part of Markthalle Neun, one of the most important food incubators in Europe, advocating for the significance of organic and slow food. After that he got the opportunity to join Beets and Roots team at an early stage, supporting as production manager all the units and the catering function in Berlin, delivering healthy food options to companies and the general working public. He collaborated with substantial employers that provide good food for their employees and co working spaces like WeWork as well as food support in big corporate events. He moved back to Greece and more specifically in the Greek Aegean Sea, working as chef in traditional Greek boats providing food experiences that reflect values of sustainability, local sourcing, exceptional dining and hospitality. He had delivered authentic Aegean experiences in discreet and intimate environment for VIPS including royalties, head of states, international celebrities, global food entrepreneurs. Antonios speaks English & German.