Mediterranean Yacht Charter by Sneed Charters

AETHER Yacht Charters
Sneed Yacht Charters.

(800) 581-7130 / (561)459-5316
AETHER
Previously named NUMBER ONE
CREW PROFILES

TitleNameNationBornLicenses
CaptainNikos Giamalakis Greek 0
ChefVictoria Shatokhina 0
Number of Crew: 3Languages: Greek, English, Russian, Italian, French, Spanish

Crew Profiles:
Nikos Giamalakis

Nikos was born in Athens, and for the past several years, he has worked as a Captain on sailing and motor yachts, taking guests on day trips and longer vacation cruises. He began his career at sea at an early age. As he got older, his enthusiasm for sailing intensified, and he eventually began working as a professional sailing coach in yacht clubs and on Olympic classes, logging more than 5,000 nautical miles in races since 1998. His years of experience working with kids as a coach make him a natural leader. He can think outside the box, talk to anyone, and solve any problem. With a warm smile and a handshake, he welcomes his passengers aboard Aether.
A native Greek speaker, and fluent in English.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
• Licensed Sailing yacht Captain up to 2000 m by HORC 2008
• Licensed Speed boat Captain by Hellenic Coast Guard 2010
• Licensed Sailing coach for Olympic classes by Greek Ministry of Sports (2014)
• Licensed teacher for offshore skipper by Greek Ministry of Sports (2014)
• Licensed pool lifeguard from ENAK 2014

Chef: Victoria Shatokhina

Victoria, an esteemed chef aboard Aether, boasts a rich culinary repertoire spanning Italian, Greek, Chinese, West Asian, and Russian cuisines. With a career in the yachting industry since 2013, she ascended from a hostess cook to a distinguished head chef on several motor yachts. Victoria's culinary expertise extends beyond mere cooking; she excels in food hygiene, budgeting, and managing charter needs and provisions. Her proficiency in crafting healthy diet nutrition, including specialized meals such as Keto-Dietological, Gluten-Free, and Vegetarian, reflects her dedication to culinary excellence. Renowned for her flexible approach to cuisine and known for her artistic presentation, Victoria embodies organization, friendliness, and adaptability. A dedicated team player, she seamlessly integrates her passions for cooking, sports, and proper nutrition, evident in her pursuits of healthy dessert experimentation and on a personal level in active lifestyle choices like gym workouts, Pilates, and swimming. Fluent in Greek, Russian, English, and Italian, Victoria enriches the culinary experience aboard Aether with her diverse skill set and unwavering enthusiasm.


Deck/Stew: Raluca Maria Sălăgean

Raluca, born in Romania in 1982, brings a wealth of diverse experiences to her role as the deck/stew aboard Aether. With a Journalism degree under her belt, she transitioned seamlessly into customer service roles across various cafes, restaurants, and hotels since 2006. Her most recent venture took her to the picturesque waters of Santorini, where she served as a hostess on a catamaran. Possessing fluency in English, Greek, French, Spanish, and Italian, Raluca excels in catering to guests' needs with spontaneity and creativity. Her attention to detail, tireless dedication, coupled with problem-solving abilities honed through her tenure as a tourism specialist, ensures exceptional service on board. She is organized, has great management abilities and team spirit, which combined, add great value to her role aboard Aether.

Nikos Giamalakis
Captain


Victoria Shatokhina
Chef


Raluca Maria Sălăgean
Stewardess/Deckhand


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