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HAPPY - CREW BIO
Captain - Giorgos Stroumpoulis
With in-depth knowledge of the Greek islands, Captain Giorgos takes great pleasure in sharing both the highlights and the hidden gems with his guests. Hospitable, dynamic, and approachable, he brings many years of sailing experience across Greek and international waters. With a strong emphasis on safety, each itinerary is carefully tailored to match guests’ preferences, pace, and expectations. Over the years, he has completed numerous yacht deliveries and has a background as a technician. The crew and Giorgos have been working together on Happy since 2024, creating a smooth, professional, and enjoyable atmosphere on board. Captain Giorgos holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (200 GT) certificate, along with Advanced First Aid, Firefighting, Powerboat, ARPA, and ECDIS qualifications. He is currently working towards his Master 500 GT license. Fluent in English, he is also a certified scuba diver and kitesurfing instructor.
Chef - Dimitris Afentakis
Dimitris was born in 1979 in Athens & has studied at the Chef d’ Oeuvre College. He has 14 years of working experience in high-end restaurants in Athens and Santorini and he joined the yachting industry 3 years ago. He is passionate for creating and combining flavors and textures using local ingredients and he eagerly anticipates welcoming guests on board Happy and sharing his culinary expertise, particularly in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. When not working he loves travelling. He speaks Greek & English.
Deckhand/Steward - Dimitris Tsachouridis
Born and raised in Athens, Dimitris has had a lifelong passion for the water. From a young age, he excelled as a water polo athlete,demonstrating his dedication in aquatic enviroments. He has valueable experience working on large commercial ships, bringing maritime knowledge to his role.Additionaly, he holds a license for sailing boat and speed boat. He has also served in maritime forces and studied music production in Amsterdam. He loves spending time with family, friends and his dog.
Languages: Greek, English
Interests: Water sports, swimming, music
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