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SHOOTING STAR - CREW BIO
Captain - Christos Filinis
Christos is a driven and responsible sailor who continuously challenges and improves his skills, while making you feel right at home on board. He is a high-energy, and fun skipper who is guaranteed to have you laughing while also learning more about sailing. He completed his Masters as a Civil Engineer here in Patras, Greece, and while there, he became an avid windsurfer, spending every spare moment on the sea, no matter the conditions.
After working as an engineer, Christos felt the sea calling and decided to answer by training and working as a qualified skipper. Since this career change in 2016, Christos has devoted his life to the sea and never looked back. He holds his RYA diploma as a Yacht Master Offshore Sailor, and as an RYA Sailing Instructor, and he takes great pleasure in sharing his passion for sailing with others. His patience and outgoing attitude make him an extremely dependable coach and committed skipper. He is waiting to show you all there is to know about sailing the Greek waters.
Cook/Hostess: Konstantina Dania
Konstantina was born in 1998 and raised by the sea. She has spent all of her life on board, with sailing forming the foundation of her professional journey. She began working on sailing yachts since a very young age, where her long standing passion for cooking developed into a dedicated career. Over the past 7 years she has gained great experience in creating multi-course menus. Based primarily in Greek waters, her work is shaped by seasonal, high quality ingredients and a strong sense of place, combined with an international approach to menu design and service. Her focus is always on creating dining experiences that feel passionate, memorable and appropriate for any occasion.
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