Olga

CAPTAIN: Luigi Mancuso

Nationality: Italian

Born in Messina, Sicily in 1962.

Captain Luigi holds a 2nd class Italian Certificate of Competency (Commercial Sailing and Motor Yachts), as well as Safety and Medical certificates.

With over a thousand nautical miles of experience gathered throughout his career, his utmost priority is the safety and comfort of his guests. Luigi, with his passionate personality, will make your stay an extraordinary experience, sharing with you the most sublime places he knows. He enjoys sharing his passion for yachts with all his guests and will be delighted to help you discover everything you have always wanted to know about sailing and the sea. When not onboard, Luigi is a professional boating license instructor and an FIV instructor. Luigi’s favorite sports are racing regattas.

Spoken Languages: Italian, English, Spanish.

CHEF: Errico Spada

Nationality: Italian

Chef Errico hails from Venafro, Molise, and brings a cheerful and accommodating personality to the table. With over 10 years of experience, he is skilled in all facets of the Food & Beverages industry, including bars, conferences, and events. Errico has effectively utilized his unique skill set to tackle challenges, notably on the popular Italian TV show «4 RISTORANTI», hosted by Chef Alessandro Borghese. He has also participated in two additional TV competitions: «Profumi e sapori dall’alto Molise alla Puglia» and «Mare e Monti». In his yachting career he has received numerous positive reviews from his guests.

Spoken language: Italian and basic English

CHIEF STEWARDESS: Giada Geraci

Nationality: Italian

Born in Palermo, in 1990.

Diploma: She holds a High School Diploma in Classical Studies and attended the Faculty of Economics at the University of Palermo.

After her studies she embraced the yachting career.

She is a proactive, reliable, and highly motivated crew member with several seasons of experience as a Stewardess and Cook/Stewardess on both sailing and motor yachts. Throughout her career, she has served on vessels up to 108 feet, gaining solid experience in hospitality, galley operations, housekeeping, guest service, and deck support during maneuvers and mooring.

Organized and adaptable, she demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork skills, and attention to detail. In her free time, she enjoys photography, reading, meditation, yoga, and calisthenics.

Giada speaks Italian, English, Spanish and basic French, and her multicultural background and expertise make her a valuable maritime team member.

STEWARDESS: Anna Fontanelli

Nationality: Italian

Born in Milan, in 2003

Diploma: Scientific High School graduate, Italian Boat License (<24m, Sail & Power), STCW 95, and ENG1.

Anna is a confident and hands-on stewardess with strong sailing roots and proven previous experience as a sole deckhand on both motor and sailing yachts up to 106ft. She has independently managed all deck operations including mooring, anchoring, tender driving, watersports setup, washdowns, and exterior maintenance during busy Mediterranean and charter seasons in the Balearics and Cyclades.

Since 2 years she has embraced the profession of a stewardess.

Growing up sailing across the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, and Atlantic, she developed solid seamanship skills. Energetic, reliable, and proactive, Anna brings a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for life on the water.

She speaks Italian, English and Spanish.

DECKHAND: Karim Boutadara

Nationality: Italian

Born in Genoa in 2003

Karim is a motivated and dynamic junior deckhand with experience on motor yachts and a technical background as a marine engine mechanic. Reliable, organized, and team-oriented. In his previous experiences he has sailed Liguria, Sardinia, SOF, and the Adriatic Sea (Slovenia, Croazia and Montenegro.

He holds a nautical licence, Basic Safety Training and Medical First Aid certifications and speaks Italian and Arabic (native), French (advanced), and English (upper-intermediate).