Captain: Stavros Mendis

Stavros Mendis, Captain (Nationality Greek)
Captain Stavros is a seasoned maritime professional with extensive experience in the yachting industry. Born in 1978, in Greece, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and management skills across various high-profile positions. Stavros has commanded various charter yachts including M/Y Lazy Days, M/S EntreCielos, and M/Y Happy Dolphin II. His credentials include an open sea sailing diploma, a Master of Ships 500GT certificate, and proficiency in multiple maritime safety courses. Stavros is known for his excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills. He speaks English.

Manolis Kalogerakis, Chef (Natinality Greek)
Manolis, born in 1983, is a seasoned chef with a long- standing experience in the yachting scene. He has a postgraduate degree from the Le Monde Institute of Hotel & Tourism Studies in Greece where he also acquired a Eurochef diploma, solidifying his understanding of the international culinary art. Manolis has attended numerous seminars on Latin American and Japanese cuisines, seafood & shellfish, classic & modern sweets, and many more. After a successful career in restaurants such as Opus Inner, Berdema, Moorings, Goya Latino Gastrobar, and hotels such as Athens Ledra Marriott Hotel and Divani Apollon Palace, he joined the yachting industry in 2011 where he flaunted his cooking skills while sailing. Manolis is focused on delivering guest satisfaction and is an excellent team player. His friendly personality and team spirit are attributes that effortlessly complement the Golden Yacht crew. In his spare time, he loves playing water polo. Previous Yachts: m/y Seven S, m/y Alfea, m/y Fos, m/y Amor

Leonidas Stathopoulos, Chief Engineer (Nationality Greek)
Leonidas, Chief Engineer of the Golden Yacht, boasts a rich maritime background, earning degrees in electromechanical systems and marine engineering. His extensive experience includes roles in renowned shipping companies, such as Axia Corporation and Golden Yachts. With expertise up to 4000W power propulsion, Leonidas ensures seamless operations with his skills.

Andie Scouta, Chief Stewardess (Nationality Greek)
Andie is a versatile and experienced professional with a strong background in customer service, operations management, and the yachting industry. She began her career as a beautician with Dior in Athens before transitioning into various supervisory and managerial roles. Over the years, she has honed her skills in customer relations, fleet management, and team leadership. Andie's ability to adapt and excel in diverse environments is demonstrated by her successful shift into the maritime sector, where she has served as a stewardess, cook, and deckhand on various charter yachts. Her roles have included everything from providing silver service to VIP clients to managing daily operations and ensuring customer satisfaction. She is fluent in English and German.

Eirini Theocharatou, Stewardess (Nationality Greek)
Ιrene, born in 1987, holds a sociology degree from Panteion University in Athens. She joined the service sector soon after graduating, working as a waitress in Athens and Mykonos restaurants, where she cultivated her client-facing and silver service skills. She then went on to complete additional training at the Public School of Merchant Marine - Rescue & Firefighting Equipment in Athens, in order to join the charter industry. She successfully entered the scene 3 years ago by joining teams onboard 30m+ charter yachts. Irene is enthusiastic, customer-oriented and a team player. Through her role she strives to ensure the smooth running of yacht operations and is effective in challenging situations, maintaining a hospitable environment for guests at all times. She prioritizes guest satisfaction and she is innately inclined to go the extra mile in order to achieve it. In her spare time, Irene loves hiking, reading and is engaged in children’s education through NGOs. She has a certificate of proficiency in English (ECPE) and is a fluent speaker. She has also completed the A.S.T. Yacht Stewardess, Silver service course. Previous Yachts: m/y Itasca, m/y Oval, m/y BLISS, m/y SEVEN S, m/y JULIE M.

Konstantinos Lagoudis, Deckhand (Nationality Greek)
Konstantinos, born in 1986, is an Australian-Greek professional with extensive experience as a bosun and deckhand in the yachting industry. A graduate of the Piraeus Naval High School with a Merchant Marine Captains direction, he holds a wide range of certifications, including fire prevention, first aid, personal safety, and tanker operations. He has worked on yachts ranging from 30m to 50m, with recent positions on M/Y GRACE, ABILITY, and KARMA, all backed by excellent references from captains. Fluent in Greek and proficient in English (B2), Konstantinos is skilled in navigation and software such as Microsoft Office. He also holds both car and motorcycle licenses. Konstantinos combines technical expertise with hands-on experience, making him a reliable and committed crew member.