Your Crew
Ilias Stamatelos Head Captain
Crew Profile
Captain Ilias StamatelosIlias is a relatively low profile but efficient and decisive person, capable of keeping his composure in difficult situations. He has good communication skills, able to get on with a wide range of personalities, but also able to be quietly assertive when the situation demands. His acquaintance with the sea started when he was young and he acquired his first sailing certificate at the age of 24; Since then he has been looking for opportunities to get more skills and experience as a professional skipper. He has been skippering sailing boats, including monohull and catamarans, around the Aegean and the Ionian Sea during the last years and has also participated in sailing races. Ηe has also worked with motor yachts of various types and sizes. He is currently holding an RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore, sail and motor, both commercially. Ilias is a well-organized and easy going person with a meticulous eye for safety.
Languages: English, Greek
Previous Yachts: "Freedom", "Mamilo", "Pathos", "Jenny Z", "Escape", "Enjoy" “Idea Lagoon 500”
Interests: Olive Cultivation, water sports, apiculture
Cook Jean Paul Bayol
Jean Paul was born in 1960 in France. He is a qualified Chef with years of experience and passion for creative dishes.He holds a CAP certificat d’apprentissage professionnel (cuisine classique) as well as a BEP brevet d’état professionnel (cuisine classique).Jean Paul started his career in Cote d Azur and in 1990 he moved to Greece working as Chef in various high end restaurants. In 2007 he discovered that his true passion is working at the sea so he decided to bring his knowledge and experience on luxurious Motor Yachts such as Oh Que Luna, Suncoco, O’Pari, Dragon, Moya providing high quality tastes to his guests.
Hostess Katerina Giannouli
Katerina is working as a hostess on board yachts since 2020 and she has done numerous charter in the Ionian, Cyclades and Sporades. She loves the sea, travelling and cooking. Katerina is able to create stunning vegetarian, meat and fish dishes. Her passion for discovering new places has enhanced her knowledge of many Greek islands making her an expert at food, drink and hiking suggestions. Her curious nature helps her connect with people from different background. Katerina speaks English and Greek.