YAMI Yacht Charter

Name: TBC TBC
Nationality: TBC
Position: Deckhand
Position details: Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: TBC

Name: Olivia Nash
Nationality: British
Position: Stewardess
Position details: Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Olivia is a Stewardess with experience in luxury hospitality, including high-end hotels, spa environments, and childcare settings. She is skilled in guest service, housekeeping support, and front-of-house operations, with strong communication and a professional, positive attitude. She has experience working with high-net-worth guests and maintaining high standards of service, presentation, and safety. She is adaptable, reliable, and eager to develop further within the superyacht industry.

Name: Sotiria Galanaki
Nationality: Greek
Position: Chef
Position details: Chef
Languages: Not specified
Description: Sotiria is an experienced Chef with a strong background in luxury yachts, villas, and restaurants. Passionate, organised, and reliable, she excels in delivering exceptional culinary experiences while maintaining high standards of food safety, provisioning, and galley management. Adaptable and professional, she thrives in demanding environments. Previous Experience: M/Y Velvet, M/Y Highlander, M/Y My Eden, M/Y Elvi, M/Y Pumpkin, M/Y Galux One.

Name: Kel Kaftali
Nationality: Greek
Position: First Officer
Position details: Chief Officer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Kel is a professional and reliable Chief Officer with extensive experience in yacht operations, navigation, crew management and guest services. Strong background in charter operations, safety procedures, tender handling and watersports supervision. Calm under pressure, highly organised and team-oriented, with excellent leadership and communication skills.

Name: Leanie Pieterse
Nationality: South African
Position: Stewardess
Position details: 1st Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Leanie is a motivated and detail-oriented Chief Stewardess with strong experience in luxury yacht interior operations, guest service and team coordination. Skilled in housekeeping, silver service, mixology and event organisation, she is professional, adaptable and guest-focused, creating exceptional onboard experiences with a positive and energetic attitude. Previous experience: M/Y Kijo, M/Y Seven S, M/Y Ocean Mercury, M/Y Aura.

Name: Kirsty Plested
Nationality: British
Position: Stewardess
Position details: 2nd Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Kirsty is a professional and guest-focused 2nd Stewardess with a strong hospitality background and excellent service standards. Skilled in housekeeping, silver service, bartending, laundry and guest relations, she brings a positive attitude, strong organisational abilities and attention to detail, ensuring seamless onboard operations and exceptional guest experiences.

Name: Athanasios Katsioulis
Nationality: Greek
Position: Chief engineer
Position details: Chief Engineer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Athanasios is an experienced Chief Engineer with a strong background in cruise ships, ferries, and yachts. He has held senior engineering and technical management positions, with extensive experience in vessel operations, maintenance, and shipyard projects. He is skilled in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance of onboard systems in demanding passenger and yacht environments. He is known for his strong troubleshooting ability, leadership of technical teams, and consistent focus on operational efficiency and high standards of safety.

Name: Nikos Tsagkarakis
Nationality: Greek
Position: Bosun
Position details: Bosun
Languages: Not specified
Description: Nikos is an experienced and hardworking Bosun with a strong background in yacht operations, watersports, tender driving and onboard safety. He is confident leading deck duties, supervising maintenance and supporting smooth daily operations onboard. Friendly, disciplined and team-oriented, Nikos combines professionalism with a positive attitude and excellent guest interaction skills. Previous experience: M/Y Adora, M/Y Starlin, M/Y My Mistake, M/Y Nova, M/Y Maltese Falcon.

Name: Panagiotis Lytras
Nationality: Greek
Position: Deckhand
Position details: Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: Panagiotis is a hardworking and reliable Deckhand with over five years of experience in the yachting industry. Skilled in deck maintenance, teak cleaning, line and anchor handling, tender assistance and watersports support, he is safety-conscious, physically fit and works well within a team environment. Professional, adaptable and eager to learn, Panagiotis consistently maintains high standards on board while supporting smooth daily yacht operations. Previous experience: M/Y Endless Summer, M/Y Summer Fun, M/Y Infinitas, M/Y Elite.

Name: Nikos Leontaritis
Nationality: Greek
Position: Captain
Position details: Captain
Languages: Not specified
Description: Captain Nikos was born in 1981 in Sparta. He graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos and also studied Computer Science. He joined yachting in 2000 and has worked on various vessels, including a 25m Leopard and a 36m Baglietto. His management and problem-solving skills and solid character have been deeply appreciated by the owner of YAMI with whom he has stayed since 2005, managing his yachts. He has travelled the Cyclades and Ionian Sea extensively. He is also licensed as a single plane operator and lifeguard instructor, he is a Certified Dive Master and spends his free time playing tennis or swimming.