Captain: Dimitris Papalopoulos

Captain: Dimitris Papadopoulos
Dimitris, born in Karditsa in 1967, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the maritime industry. With a distinguished career as a captain on both commercial and private vessels during the past years, he has also demonstrated his proficiency as a RIB cruise captain, conducting daily charters from 2016 to 2022. During this time, he worked at MOTOCRAFT S.A., a leading dealership for marine engines and nautical equipment. Dimitris has therefore extensive knowledge in yacht maintenance as well as in organizing boat events. His background includes military service in special forces, further highlighting his disciplined and rigorous training and nature. He holds several certifications, including a speedboat operator license, sailing license from the Hellenic Sailing School, a PADI open water diver certification, basic safety training, and a CPR and first aid diploma. He is a great team player, is safety oriented, and is determined to provide wonderful sailing experiences for his guests on board. Fluent in Greek and English, Dimitris is also passionate about free diving, swimming, spearfishing, and music.

Chef: Pinelopi Papadopoulou
Chef Pinelopi’s culinary journey has flourished through her diverse roles in numerous restaurants and luxury resorts. She has honed a versatile skill set that merges her culinary proficiency with a steadfast dedication to providing outstanding dining experiences. Her extensive exploration of various cultures and cuisines has endowed her with strong organizational skills and the ability to excel in fast-paced environments, making her particularly adept at meeting the unique challenges of working on yachts. She thrives in collaborative settings, where she has effectively led and mentored teams. Her strengths lie in fostering a positive and cohesive work culture, promoting open communication, and motivating team members to perform at their best. She is adept at adhering to strict safety regulations and maintaining impeccable hygiene standards. Fluent in both Greek and English, with a basic knowledge of Italian, she ensures seamless communication with both the crew and guests, enhancing their overall stay and sailing experience onboard Adara.

Deck/Stew: Filippos Psarrakos
Phil is a dynamic and versatile professional sailor with a solid background in yacht operations. He has experience as operations Manager since 2016 and was previously the yacht operations manager and charter base manager assistant as well in the past two years. His professional journey includes a role as Customer Manager in Greece and the UK, and a Commercial Operations Manager accentuating his customer service abilities and communication skills. His passion for sailing is evident from his offshore sailing experience with H.O.R.C. since 2016 and he has certifications in CPR, AED, and First Aid from Emergency First Response. Phil’s academic background in communication further helps his relations with crew and guests alike. Known for his adaptability, hard work, excellent sailing skills and eagerness to learn, he is a great personality to have on board. He also holds a Skydiving B License from USPA obtained in 2023 and he is fluent in English and Greek, with basic proficiency in Italian and Spanish.