Jikan

Crew Profile

Alessandro Sasso
Captain of Jikan
Born in Bari in 1971, Alessandro has been the Captain of Jikan since 2019. Until 2002 his professional experiences outside the yachting industry where mostly in large and medium-sized telecommunications and construction companies in Italy and the Caribbean.
After his first ocean crossing he decided to take up professional yachting bringing together his passion and work.
He started his marine career in 2003 working as Captain and Project Manager for yacht buildings in Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Borneo and Singapore.
He has been Captain of regatta and cruising sailing yachts, including catamaran, mono hull, motor displacement and occasionally also fast cruising power boats and displacements yachts, charter and private cruising.
Captain Alessandro has sailed extensively in the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, the Caribbean and as far afield as Asia and the Indian ocean, with a total of more than 50,000 nm at sea.
Italian mother language, he speaks fluently English, French and Spanish.
Always showing a strong work ethic combined with passion for the sea, he provides guests with an ideal cruising experience during their time on board wherever it may be.

Master 500 Tons, OOW 3000, Yacht Master Ocean Certification MCA/RYA (Captain up to 200 tons. Ocean).
Basic and Advanced training IMO STCW


Chiara Gerli
Deckhand
With over 10 years of hands-on experience aboard sailing and motor yachts up to 85ft, Chiara has worked as skipper, first officer, and boat manager across the Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, and Caribbean. She holds a Yachtmaster Offshore RYA, sailing and engine licenses, STCW95/10, GMDSS VHF, and is a PADI OWSI dive instructor with liveaboard experience.
Chiara is fluent in English and Spanish, speaks French well, and has basic knowledge of Portuguese and Dhivehi (Maldivian). Known for her reliability, energy, and adaptability, she’s a team player with excellent interpersonal and guest communication skills.


Elisa Avran
Stewardess / Cook
Elisa Avran is a multi-skilled professional with a strong background in digital marketing, HR management, and onboard hospitality. She has held roles as Digital Marketing Manager, HR Specialist, and Sales Manager, gaining solid experience in team leadership, social media strategy, and event coordination.
She worked aboard sailing yachts serving as cook, hostess, and deckhand. Known for her strong empathy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills, Elisa is adaptable and thrives in dynamic, team-based environments.