Captain: Grigoris Papathanasis
Grigoris was born in 1993 and grew up in Chalkida on the island of Evvia.
Being close to the sea, he naturally started all kinds of watersports as a small child. At the age of five he got affixed to Canoeing and he laid the foundations for his future membership in the Greek national Kayak Slalom team and participated in numerous European and World championships. While sailing was always a part of his everyday life, he started his professional nautical career as a crew member on a 76ft catamaran on the island of Santorini. Since then, he consistently and patiently progressed his knowledge and experience and has been a Skipper since 2018.
He likes to maintain a relaxed and friendly, yet professional atmosphere on board. Teamwork is the root of his DNA, ensuring that everyone is having a memorable time on board – getting the sails up and shutting down the engine is his priority when sailing with him.
Grigoris is a very responsible and considerate sailor, always ensuring his guests’ privacy, yet being always attentive.
He is a natural with children and enjoys teaching them Canoeing, SUP, Fishing and Seamanship. When not on a yacht, Grigoris enjoys a salty day on his surfboard or getting handyman skills to work with his family and friends.
Grigoris holds an offshore as well as speed boat license and regularly updates his safety and first aid skills. He is a non-smoker, enjoys a healthy and sportive lifestyle and fluently speaks English next to his mother tongue, Greek.
Cook/Host: Stamatis Katsiadramis
Stamatis, the cook and host aboard Andiamo, was born in Chalkida, Greece, and has been building his culinary career since 2008. His journey has taken him from the sun-drenched kitchens of the Greek islands to the fast-paced food scene of New York, and on to refined and diverse culinary environments in Austria, Finland, and Norway. This international experience has shaped a versatile cooking style that blends Mediterranean warmth with modern European influences, always guided by fresh ingredients and thoughtful presentation. On board Andiamo, Stamatis is known not only for his flavorful, well-crafted dishes but also for his welcoming nature, ensuring guests feel relaxed, well cared for, and truly at home from the moment they step aboard.
