Utopia Yacht Charter

Captain: Takis Karapanos

Takis Karapanos- Captain
Place of birth: Patras, Greece
Age: 50
Nationality: Greek
Qualification: Yacht Master
Languages spoken: English, Greek

Takis was born in 1974 and he was raised in Patras, Achaia, Greece. Throughout his life, he remembers being part of the Sea, either he was fishing, swimming, sailing or just staring at her.
After completing his BCs Course in industrial technology and management at the University of Bradford, UK in 1997, he found himself working with success for years in industrial sectors relevant to his studies. Meanwhile he had been enjoying sailing with "Ioni", his private Albin Vega throughout the summers with his Family and Friends all over the Greek seas. It was those years that he became acquainted with routes, harbors, coasts and so many more. It was those valuable years that introduced him to engine troubleshooting, emergency situations, crew handling and many more. By the summer of 2013 he had taken the decision to follow his heart and work as a daily-cruises professional skipper. Ever since he has been working as a professional skipper and claims that the Sea never stops teaching him lessons.
By now, after thousands of miles, dockings, anchor drops and crew members, he has come to become a most experienced Captain in all aspects of the profession, either it has to do with technical or interpersonal matters. The latter is mentioned because the title of a "Captain” includes a strong leader when necessary, as well as a human face towards to his Guests. That is why his moto is “a good skipper must be a great host”.


Nadine Gkaravela - Hostess / Deckhand
Place of birth: Athens, Greece
Age: 27
Nationality: Greek
Qualification: Day Skipper (RYA) First Aid (RYA)
Languages spoken: English, Greek, Spanish

Nadine was born in 1997 in Athens. She comes with a tenure of six years. She brings comprehensive expertise in the management of touristic enterprises, event planning, and hosting, coupled with additional proficiency in sailing and the yachting sector. Her educational foundation is grounded in studies encompassing acting, the domain of entertainment, and the refinement of communication skills. Nadine takes pride in her work and is always more than happy to offer excellent service and meet the guests’ needs, provide solutions to every problem and welcome you with a big smile

Thomas Komninos - Chef
Place of birth: Volos, Greece
Age: 46
Nationality: Greek
Qualification: Le Gourmet Culinary School
Languages spoken: English, Greek

Thomas was born in 1978 in the sea city of Volos. As a result, he developed a love for the ocean, and over the years, he has practiced various water sports, including sailing. In 2000 completing his BCs Course in Business & Economics, in the University of Plymouth UK. His passion in food and taste and his curiosity led him in to work in various restaurants in Volos and the Greek Islands. In 2017, he took the decision to invest in his cooking skills and he attend “Le Gourmet Culinary School”. Today Tomas is an exceptional Chef, and he is sharing unique Cooking & Hosting experiences with his Guests.