Yacht Details

Nikos Giamalakis

Nikos was born in Athens, and for the past several years, he has worked as a Captain on sailing and motor yachts, taking guests on day trips and longer vacation cruises. He began his career at sea at an early age. As he got older, his enthusiasm for sailing intensified, and he eventually began working as a professional sailing coach in yacht clubs and on Olympic classes, logging more than 5,000 nautical miles in races since 1998. His years of experience working with kids as a coach make him a natural leader. He can think outside the box, talk to anyone, and solve any problem. With a warm smile and a handshake, he welcomes his passengers aboard Aether.
A native Greek speaker, and fluent in English.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
• Licensed Sailing yacht Captain up to 2000 m by HORC 2008
• Licensed Speed boat Captain by Hellenic Coast Guard 2010
• Licensed Sailing coach for Olympic classes by Greek Ministry of Sports (2014)
• Licensed teacher for offshore skipper by Greek Ministry of Sports (2014)
• Licensed pool lifeguard from ENAK 2014

Chef: Dimitris Konstantakis

Dimitris was born and raised in 1988 in Athens. He got his diploma in Plant Production from the Technical school of Crete and then he joined the culinary school ( Le Monde) in Athens. He did his practice in one of the most successful and well-known five-star hotels in Athens (Wyndham Grand Athens 5*). He then started working as an A' Cook at a Grill Bar in Athens and numerous other hotels throughout Athens gaining experience as a chef, as a team player, and in food creation. After working on the land he decided to explore life at sea since he loves to travel and see new places. In his spare time, he likes to play basketball, swim and listen to music.

He speaks Greek, English, and French.

Stew/Deckhand: Alexandros Gousios

Alexandros was born in Athens in 1979 and has a long experience in the hospitality industry in various positions. In 2019, he graduated with honors as a Professional Butler from the British Butler Institution, and in 2021, he also completed the Private Sea Service course. For the last two years, he served the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia as their personal butler aboard their private motor yacht. As a professional butler, Alexandros is sensitive and understanding, has leadership and great organizational skills and is a team player as well; he, along with the rest of the crew of Aether, will guarantee an unforgettable sailing experience. Alexandros speaks both Greek and English.