DAIQUIRI

Captain: Yiannis Tzortzis

Captain Yiannis Tzortzis

The captain of Daiquiri is Yiannis Tzortzis, also known as a captain with a pleasant character with over 30 years of sailing experience as part of his pure love for sea activities. He was born in Athens and he is a brilliant father of two lovely kids.

His high responsibility and natural talent to work under pressure are two powerful endorsements he gained from his successful career in Mechanical Engineering. For over the last 20 years, Yiannis has been working as a professional skipper in both sailing and motor yachts in the Mediterranean (Italy, Croatia, Greece in particular) and the Caribbean (Dominican Republic), is a RYA/MCA Yachtmaster.

Yiannis is passionate about the sea and sailing; a true sea lover with two mottos: “Safety first” & “an amazing charter for Yiannis is made of a strong team of 4 professionals who works as one to provide you an exceptional service”.

He is an excellent trainer in both sailing and water ski, really dedicated to serving his co-sailors every single day.

The great experience of him, has given the convenience and the pleasure to sail with guests at the most amazing and secret spots of Greek & Mediterranean seas!

Also, he is certified of «GMDSS/GO», «Medical Care», « Medical First Aid», «STCW/95 B. Safety Course», «Crowd & Crisis Management Ro/Ro Passengers», «Survival at Open Seas», «PADI Open Seas Scuba» and «IATA/UFTA F. Diploma».

In addition, he has been a pilot in cessna aircraft (172)

As a Captain, with his professional attitude and friendliness, he makes all the guest feel welcome to enjoy their sailing holiday of a lifetime!

Languages: Greek and English (fluent)

Chef: Emilia Sotiriou

Emilia has been a chef onboard catamarans and motor yachts since 2019 and won the 3rd place in Category A' chef competition 2022 at Mediterranean Yacht show.

Her culinary skills along with passion for travelling led her join the yachting industry. She is a hard working person with excellent customer service skills and takes pride in providing the best service to those onboard.

Her ability to create delightful menus according to individual preferences made her stand out to those who cruised with her.

Deckhand: Vasiliki Katsakli

Vasiliki Katsakli is an experienced deckhand and sailing instructor with an extensive background in sailing and yacht maintenance. Having worked as a sailing instructor at Nova, Volos, and a deckhand-stewardess on various catamarans, she excels in guest service, deck safety, and navigational assistance. She has participated in numerous yacht transfers and competitive sailing events, including the Hellenic Sailing Team and international sailing championships. Her certifications include a Skippers Open Sea Diploma, Speed Boat License, and First Aid Certificate. With years of experience in both charter and racing environments, she is a motivated team player with excellent problem-solving skills. She is fluent in Greek, Chinese, and English.

Stewardess: Vasiliki Toli

Vasiliki Toli is a dedicated sole stewardess with experience in luxury hospitality. Her latest experience onboard consisted of M/Y 27m "This is Mine," in which she provided top-tier service, including housekeeping, table setting, and guest care. Her background in midwifery and healthcare has honed her attention to detail and ability to remain calm under pressure. She has also worked in medical offices and as a pharmacy assistant, enhancing her organizational and customer service skills. She holds a Speed Boat Operator License and STCW Basic Safety Training certification and has attended various hospitality seminars. She is proficient in English and MS Office and has a passion for traveling, arts and crafts, and cycling.