IKIGAI was recently refitted and refurbished at Vitters Shipyard in what was effectively a complete rebuild. The spacious, modern and welcoming interior is fashioned from clear varnished teak. The large master cabin and two guest cabins are situated forward. Amidships are the spacious saloon and dining room. Behind the companionway you will find, to port, the brand new high-tech navigation station, the chart table and the crew cabin; and to starboard, the galley and crew mess. The transom opens to give access to the garage where the tender is stored. Sailing Ikigai is an absolute joy: sensational to helm, she is simply fantastic upwind.
Crew Profile
Captain: Andreas Buhl
Sail and work experience
Having grown up in a sailing family, Andreas has been sailing
and maintaining boats since childhood. Since deciding to
make his passion his profession then he has spent 15 years licensed in the yachting
industry. Andreas has experience as a captain/skipper throughout Europe and across
the world. He has been involved in refits so has an understanding of the engineering
and maintenance needs of IKIGAI.
Job description
As Captain the overall running of the vessel is Andreas’ responsibility; this includes the
navigation, safety and experience of all onboard. He ensures that IKIGAI runs smoothly
and efficiently whilst adhering to all the appropriate regulations.
Licenses & Certificates
• RYA/MCA Yacht Master Offshore Commercial Endorsement, RYA/MCA Short Range
Certificate
• STCW95 Personal Safety & Social Responsibility Course, STCW95 Personal Survival
Techniques Course, STCW95 Fire Prevention and Fighting Course, STCW95 Elementary
First Aid Course
• Yachtmaster Licence (sail & power) for navigation areas 1& 2issued by Austrian
Yachting Association (ÖSV)
• Padi Open Water Certificate
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