Captain Ilias Stamatelos
Ilias is a relatively low profile but efficient and decisive person, capable of keeping his composure in difficult situations. He has good communication skills, able to get on with a wide range of personalities, but also able to be quietly assertive when the situation demands. His acquaintance with the sea started when he was young and he acquired his first sailing certificate at the age of 24; Since then he has been looking for opportunities to get more skills and experience as a professional skipper. He has been skippering sailing boats, including monohull and catamarans, around the Aegean and the Ionian Sea during the last years and has also participated in sailing races. Ηe has also worked with motor yachts of various types and sizes. He is currently holding an RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore, sail and motor, both commercially. Ilias is a well-organized and easy going person with a meticulous eye for safety.
Languages: English, Greek
Previous Yachts: "Freedom", "Mamilo", "Pathos", "Jenny Z", "Escape", "Enjoy" “Idea Lagoon 500”
Interests: Olive Cultivation, water sports, apiculture
Chef Jean-Paul Bayol
Jean Paul was born in 1960 in France. He is a qualified Chef with years of experience and passion for creative dishes.He holds a CAP certificat d’apprentissage professionnel (cuisine classique) as well as a BEP brevet d’état professionnel (cuisine classique).Jean Paul started his career in Cote d Azur and in 1990 he moved to Greece working as Chef in various high end restaurants. In 2007 he discovered that his true passion is working at the sea so he decided to bring his knowledge and experience on luxurious Motor Yachts such as Oh Que Luna, Suncoco, O’Pari, Dragon, providing high quality tastes to his guests. It is his second year onboard Libra!
Hostess Katerina Kretsi
Katerina is working as a hostess on board yachts since early age due to her family business and she has done numerous charter in the Ionian and Aegean. She loves the sea, travelling and cooking. Her passion for discovering new places has enhanced her knowledge of many Greek islands making her an expert in service. Her curious nature helps her connect with people from different background. She speaks Greek, English and German.
