BELLKARA

Name: Patricia Čolak
Nationality: Croatian
Position:
Position details: Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Born and raised in Croatia, Patricia grew up with a natural connection to the sea through sailing and childhood summers spent exploring the Adriatic coast. With a background in Hospitality and Tourism, she brings a strong foundation in high-standard guest service, organization, and professional hospitality.

Creative and detail-oriented, she has a refined eye for aesthetics through her passion for painting, which is reflected in the way she maintains a beautifully organized, welcoming, and harmonious atmosphere on board. Her active lifestyle, including dance, sports, and time in nature, suits the dynamic rhythm of life at sea, where she brings a calm, positive, and reassuring energy to every guest experience.

Warm, attentive, and highly professional, Patricia is dedicated to creating a seamless and relaxed onboard atmosphere where guests feel genuinely cared for, comfortable, and able to fully enjoy the beauty of the Adriatic. She looks forward to welcoming you on board for your next great Adriatic adventure.

Name: Vinko Bajić
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Captain
Position details: Captain
Languages: Not specified
Description: Captain Vinko was born in Split, Croatia, where his passion for the sea began at an early age, sailing the Adriatic each summer with his family on his father’s 9-meter Tica sailboat. After completing maritime high school and continuing with higher maritime education, he began his professional journey in the yachting industry in 2008 — a career he continues to pursue with great dedication today. For the past 12 years, he has been serving as captain on both private and charter yachts, such as S/Y Lady Sunshine (Jongert 109’) and motor yacht Mangusta 80'.

Calm, professional, and highly guest-focused, Vinko enjoys sports and spending time outdoors, bringing a relaxed and positive energy to every charter. His aim is to introduce guests to the true spirit of Croatia — from beautiful sailing routes and hidden bays to authentic local gastronomy and traditions. Guests can enjoy experiences such as fresh fish sourced directly from local fishermen, wine tastings, visits to family-run farms (OPGs), charming island villages, historic towns, museums, and a wide range of outdoor and sporting activities along the way.

Captain Vinko looks forward to welcoming you on board and sharing Croatia from a genuine local perspective — with crystal-clear waters, secluded coves, and unforgettable Adriatic experiences.

Name: Vedran Beg
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Chef
Position details: Chef
Languages: Not specified
Description: Vedran Beg is a creative and passionate chef with extensive experience in private and charter yachts across the Mediterranean. He approaches food as an art form, aiming to deliver not only taste but also unforgettable experiences through sight, aroma, texture, and presentation. Vedran is skilled in Mediterranean, vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free, and fusion cuisines, with expertise in custom menu creation, provisioning, galley management, cost control, and dietary planning.

He has served as Chef on a variety of luxury yachts, including M/Y Artemy (Azimut 116’), S/Y Lady Sunshine (Jongert 109’), M/Y Lady Lona (Amer 86’), and M/Y Ena (Ferretti 780), catering to up to 12 guests and 6 crew members. Vedran has also worked ashore, cooking for private estates and honing his culinary skills in high-end restaurants.

Known for his strong work ethic, discretion, and natural ability to please guests, Vedran combines professionalism with a positive, can-do attitude. He is fluent in English, German, and Croatian, with basic Italian, and holds SCTW and ENG1 certifications, a Seaman’s Book, and formal education in gastronomy and hotel management.

Name: Petar Svirčić
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Deckhand
Position details: Engineer / Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: Petar is a highly skilled maritime professional with a strong engineering background and solid sea experience across both commercial vessels and yachts. He began his career as an Engine Cadet onboard bulk carriers and oil/chemical tankers, where he gained strong foundations in engine room operations, maintenance, and safety procedures.

He is currently serving onboard Bellkara, where he is responsible for the maintenance and reliability of all onboard machinery and technical systems. His experience includes troubleshooting engine performance, maintaining fuel, hydraulic and cooling systems, as well as overhauling pumps, compressors, and separators.

He has previous charter yacht experience onboard S/Y Lady Sunshine (Jongert 109’), further strengthening his understanding of guest-oriented yacht operations and high-standard service environments. He is now looking to transition further into a Deckhand/Technical Deckhand role within the yachting industry, combining his engineering expertise with practical deck skills.

Reliable, disciplined, and detail-oriented, he brings a strong technical mindset and hands-on problem-solving approach to onboard operations.