ALEGRIA

Captain: Dimitris Petikidis (40)

Dimitris was born and raised in Kalamata. He is a highly enthusiast experienced captain, born in 1985. His wide versatile sailing career ranges from thousands sailing miles in the Greek seas, Atlantic Ocean and Persian Gulf. His participation in various significant sailing championships Worldwide with the landmark of winner 2019 European Sailing Championship in Helsinki, has equipped him with the right standards of experience and discipline required in this kind of job while being a licensed Yacht Master Offshore RYA/MCA. His broad participation in various teams such as the Yacht club of Greece and national team of double handed 470 Olympic dinghy class has provided Dimitris with great interpersonal skills such as creativity, structured thinking, good sense of humor, confidence, kindness, punctuality and on top of everything, “safety first” alertness. His pool of interests ranging from extreme sports such as windsurfing, cycling, diving and in combination with his two university diplomas in Civil Engineering and a ten year working experience abroad in Abu Dhabi UAE and in Greece will make Dimitris the ideal multifaceted personality captain who will make your trip even more delightful, comfortable and memorable.

Qualifications: Yacht master offshore power & sail 200GT commercial endorsed | STCW10 | Powerboat license by Hellenic Coast Guard | First aid certificate | VHF Short range certificate| Level 1 sailing instructor HSCA | PADI open water diver |

Education: Diploma in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, NTUA, 2010 | MSc in “Analysis and Design of Earthquake Resistant Structures”, NTUA, 2012

Languages: Greek | English (Proficiency) | French (basic)

Interests: Dinghy sailing competition, snowboard, wind surfing, squash, pilates, sailing instructor, Making-fixing things and constructions, Reiki grade A.

Cook/Hostess: Tina (32)

Tina was born in an Arcadian peaceful village surrounded by wild nature. After her graduation in pedagogy, she combined her deep relationship with soil and plants with the design and animation of educational environmental programs. She has made permaculture philosophy a way of living and she is very keen in collecting wild food in any terrain in every little chance. She has acquired endless wisdom from herbs and plants. Her passion for wellbeing has been fulfilled with her training in various massage practices. Recently she applied this culture and knowledge in producing therapeutic and cosmetic products. Cooking for her is a high act of caring and loving. Seasonal and local are the guidelines for picking up the best ingredients. Keeping in mind to preserve the nutrients and the intensity of flavors she cooks light and clear. After all, food more than pleasure remains our medicine! Growing up in an extended family in a small village with intense interactions, she enjoys company and community living.

In the sector of service she has 15 year experience working in hotels, restaurants and cafes. She takes sincere pleasure in serving and cooking for many people as this is a part of her personality.

Qualifications: Open Sea Sailing Diploma | First aid certificate

Interests: Permaculture, Travelling, Non-violent communication, Rhythm, Physical Consciousness and Expression, Natural Remedies, Traditional Greek dances, Flamenco, Food, Nutrition, Sustainability.