MY WAY

Crew Profile

Captain: George Garifalou

George was born in Athens. He graduated from the Hellenic Navy Academy in 2003 and started his professional career as a Hellenic Navy Officer. After 20 years of successful professional career in the Greek Navy he retired at the rank of Captain and began his career in commercial yachting. George has captained numerous boats up to 70 meters. With his vast navigation, engineering experience and extensive knowledge of the Greek waters he makes sure that guests will receive the highest level of service while cruising safely to some of the most beautiful bays and amazing islands in the world.

George speaks Greek & English.

Chef: Andreas Polyrakis

Andreas was born in Chania, Crete. After successfully graduating from the school of tourism professions (chef) in Heraklion, Crete, he followed a 20-year career as a chef in European, Italian, Mexican, Asian, Mediterranean and Greek cuisine in restaurants such as: Nice & Easy Asteras Vouliagmeni, Golf Club Glyfada Athens and Ark (Chef Baxevani's team) in Glyfada which have been awarded as the best restaurant of traditional Greek cuisine in Greece. His second love for the sea led him to yachting. For the second season Andreas is on the "MY WAY" team fulfilling this dream of his, providing guests with his exceptional and amazing cooking.

Andreas speaks Greek & English.

Stewardess: Zoe Vaila

Zoe was born in Athens. After her studies in Business Administration started her professional studies in classical ballet, modern dance, jazz, latin in the National School of Dance. After a successful carrier as a classic ballet dancer and teacher (P. Metaxopoulos Dance School, D. Tsoukala Dance School), her love for the sea led her to yachting industry. She has 3 years of professional yachting experience as a solo stewardess. Her duties include housekeeping, interior cleaning, bar tendering and guest service. Zoe is a hard - working organizer, enjoys challenges and takes pride in providing excellent service to those onboard.

Zoe speaks Greek & English.

Deckhand: Kostas

Kostas was born in Tajikistan and moved permanently to Greece in 1992, because of his Greek father. He studied Law in Moscow university and he was worked in the construction business as a construction contractor. His love for the Greek sea moved him in the yachting industry aiming to be yacht-master in motor yachts. He has 4 years of professional yachting experience and he holds a License for Motor Yacht Skipper up to 24 meters. His duties include maintenance, exterior cleaning, water-toys and tender operations.
With his excellent sailor skills and his warm smile, Kostas looks forward to ensuring that all guests have a memorable time during their stay on board MY WAY.

Kostas speaks Greek, Russian and English.