BABALU 51

Crew Profile

Captain Lefteris Fanioudakis
Lefteris was born in 1989 in Crete island. Among other certificates he holds the MCA/RYA certificate of Competence Yacht master Ocean for Power & Sailing vessels, Captain’s Medical Care and PADI Dive Master certificate. Lefteris could not think of a life away from the sea, so he was always seeking to combine his job with it. When he was younger he started working as a windsurfing instructor in Crete, then he continued as a skipper on various commercial sailing vessels and since then he has worked both on sailing yachts/catamarans and motor yachts in Greece. During his spare time, if he is not sailing, she likes cycling, travelling, windsurfing, taking photographs and paragliding. Also, he is a volunteer fireman. Apart from Greek he also speaks English. He is always ready to welcome his guests on board to ensure an unforgettable experience and show the most beautiful hotspots of Greek islands!


Cook Vicky Kolovou
Vicky is an outgoing individual born in Greece. The last years she has been working on board crewed catamarans as a Cook. She loves cooking Greek cuisine and always strives to learn more about new techniques about it. Vicky has sailing knowledge as well so she is an asset for BABALU's team! She knows preparing coffee and cocktails while all the guests enjoy her genuinely positive personality. If she has some free time she prefers riding her horse or reading literature. Vicky also enjoys cinema and is eco conscious. Cooking is her true passion, but she is also studying Psychology at Panteion University in Athens. She speaks Greek and English


Hostess Sofia Arvaniti

Sofia is born in Greece. She has recently joined yachting as she is very enthusiast about the sea and decided that life on board is what will allow her to combine her passion with her job. Now, Sofia is on board BABALU completing her amazing team of three! Her strong empathy and attention to others help create a relaxed and well-being atmosphere onboard. Sofia speaks English and Greek.