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Tihomir Petkov Head Captain
Crew Profile
Captain: Tihomir PetkovTihomir, known as Tisho, was born in Bulgaria in 1974. He holds his Bulgarian Mercantile Marine license- from here, he began his sailing career in 2013 in the Ionian Sea as a skipper onboard a private motor yacht. In 2016, he started to work as a captain on luxury catamarans. With thousands of nautical miles to his resume, he brings incredible experience to Starlin- offering his guests an exceptional charter and the perfect holiday.
During the winter, Tisho loves being back in Sofia with his wife and 2 beautiful daughters. He enjoys sailing, swimming, and a great day fishing. He has an engaging personality and professionalism that welcomes guests and creates an excellent environment for relaxation and fun. Tisho is eager to show guests the beauty of the Greek islands and for them to create lasting memories onboard Starlink.
Previous yachts: Alyssa, Amaya, Alteya
Chef: Hristo Nishev
Hristo, originally from Bulgaria, transitioned from engineering to pursue his passion for culinary arts, graduating with honors in 2008 before immersing himself in the world of cooking. With a diverse culinary background gained from working in restaurants across Plovdiv, attending specialized courses at Protur 95 and the French Masters, he has developed a keen expertise in crafting spectacular dishes. Hristo's repertoire extends to various cultural cuisines, and he particularly enjoys organizing themed dinners that celebrate Greek, Spanish, and Italian flavors. He values the importance of pairing fine drinks with his culinary creations and cherishes the ability of these meals to enhance moments of togetherness among family and friends. Eager to contribute his skills to creating unforgettable charter experiences, Hristo is excited to join the team on Star Link. Beyond his culinary pursuits, he finds solace in cycling. He is fluent in Bulgarian and English.
Previous yacht: Astoria
Chief Stewardess: Vanya Stavrova
Vania was born in Bulgaria. She graduated from the university of Sofia in Law. She has worked in the public health administration for more then 10 years. In 2019 indulges her passion for sailing and takes a certificate of competency as a skipper of seagoning vessel up to 40 GT. She brings previous charter experience in the past 2 years. She passed also Basic safety training, Security awarness training, Crisis management and human behaviour traning and STCW passenger safety. She also has attended seminars to enhance her skills in servise and table decoration. ´Described as genuinely positive she's keen to support the crew and great in making all .
Engineer:Atanasov Petko
Hailing from Bulgaria and born in 1982, Petko Atanasov has been a stalwart in the yachting industry since 2008. As a highly accomplished and proactive marine engineer, Petko boasts over 10 years of experience specializing in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining marine diesel engines and auxiliary machinery. Petko is characterized by his strong sense of responsibility, trustworthiness, kindness, and exceptional problem-solving skills, particularly when faced with technical challenges. His extensive experience in various roles on a yacht has made him an expert in all aspects of maritime responsibilities. Notably, his remarkable organizational skills contribute to his success as a valuable team member on board.
Deckhand: Tihomir Miroslavov Mihaylov
Tihomir was born in 1995 in Bulgaria. From 2014- 2018, he attended the Naval Academy ‘Nikola Yonkov Vaptsarov’ and graduated as a Navigational Officer. After graduation, he began his career as a deck cadet on a car carrier. In 2019, with his love of the sea and positive attitude, he started in the yachting world onboard a 86 foot motor yacht. Now joining Starl Link, Tihomir is looking forward to helping create the perfect charter experience for guests. When he has time off the yachts, Tihomir is very active and loves sports- football, basketball, volleyball, handball, and swimming.
