Crew Profile
| Captain Name:
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Apostolos Korakas |
| Nationality :
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Hellenic |
| Number of Crew: |
7 |
Captain – Apostolos Korakas
Greek - Age 39 – Speaks English,Greek
Captain Apostolos is a very capable and experienced Captain having worked on private and large luxury charter yachts for 10+ years, travelling all over the world. He has been working on board luxury yachts since 2006 . Apostolos graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos in 1999. He holds the following marine certificates: Life Saving and Fire Fighting Appliances, Ro/Ro Passenger as well as SSO security. He commenced his service at sea in 1996 as Cadet Officer onboard merchant ships, passenger and container vessels. In 2001 Captain Apostolos fulfilled his duties to the Greek Navy, serving as a Commander of a minesweeper war ship for 2,5 years. He offers an enthusiasm that blends well with the positive attitude of the entire crew. The Captain takes great pride in creating unique yacht charter experiences for each charter. He works closely with the guests to ensure that all their needs are met.
Previous Yachts: “O’PATI” , “Poseidon IV” , “Monte Carlo” , “Rospiya”
Interests: He really enjoys sailing, waters ports, diving, fishing, studying new technology & innovations, and listening to music.
Chief Engineer – Stavros Stamelos
Greek – Aged 36 – Speaks English,Greek
Stavros is a graduate of the Greek Merchant Marine Academy and holds an Engineer Class A Diploma, as well as a diploma from ATEI marine naval architect. He has sailed around the world on cargo ships for 10 years. Moving into the yachting industry has provided Stavros with the opportunity of sharing his pride and passion for engineering and ensuring the safety of the yacht and all aboard. He started his yachting career on board M/Y ANGEL, then moved to M/Y BLUE FORCE, M/Y MIALMA, M/Y BLUE BELLE and M/Y GEORGE P. He holds the following Certificates and Licenses: Life Saving & Fire Fighting, speed boat licence, etc. He is a great asset and compliments the crew perfectly, always ensuring that M/Y MY TOY runs at her full potential at all times. He speaks fluent English.
Chef – Dimitris Agapitos
Greek – Aged 31 – Speaks English,Arabic,Greek
Chef Dimitris was born on August 30, 1987 in Athens Greece. Dimitris speaks fluent English and Arabic as well as being familiar with French terminology. Dimitris holds a cooking Certificate obtained from the French Cooking School of Le Monde, and a Certificate of Wine and Food Tasting. He started his career in 2007 working as cook at the restaurant Dioskouroi. Furthermore, Dimitris worked as Sous Chef at the restaurant Solymar in Mykonos,as a Chef de partie at the restaurant La Guerite in Cannes, which is awarded with 2 Rosettes,and as Chef de partie at the restaurant Funky Gourmet awarded with 2 Michellin Stars. He started his career as a chef on motor yachts in 2016. In his free time he enjoys free diving, scuba, and boxing.
Bosun – Mike Karavas
Greek – Age 28 – Speaks English,Greek
Mike was born in 1990 in Greece and has 2 kids. Mike graduated from the TEE Civil Engineering Construction using PC, and holds Certificates for Life Saving & Fire Fighting Appliances as well as RoRo passengers ships. He also holds a Skipper’s and Free Diving diploma. Mike has worked responsibly on maintaining sailing yachts from a young age. He worked as sailor on board motor yachts MI ALMA, TRITON, BLUE FORCE, BLUE ANGEL, BLUE BELLE, O’ PATI. Mike has participated at the championship of Greek National Laser Radial and won the 1st prize twice! With his knowledge and experience Mike takes great care to provide the guests with an enjoyable and relaxing time on board MY TOY. In his free time he enjoys sailing, water sports, swimming and driving fast cars.
Chief Stewardess – Inna Pucklich
Ukraine – Aged 28 – Speaks English,Ukraine
Inna was born in Odessa, Ukraine in 1989. Inna has attended Professional Silver Services and holds all the necessary certificates concerning Life Saving – Fire Fighting Appliances.
She is an experienced professional Chief Stewardess with over 8 years of experience on motor yachts (M/Y HARMONY V, S/Y AEGEAN, M/Y SAFAD, M/Y OBSESSION and Marco Polo passenger ship). Inna is an energetic hard-working individual with excellent communication skills and will make sure that all guests are happy and comfortable on board. Inna enjoys travelling, dancing, photography and design.
Julia Mykhalchenko – Junior Stewardess
Ukraine – Aged 26 – Speaks English,Ukraine
Stewardess Julia was born in 19991 in Odessa Ukraine. She has worked in a Fitness Club and in retail as well as working as an experienced head waitress at coffee shops and restaurants. Julia holds Certificates of Life Saving – Fire Fighting appliances and started her career in the yachting industry in 2016. Prior to joining the crew of M/Y MY TOY, Julia worked on M/Y True North and the Med Queen Cruiser as a stewardess. Julia is a great asset to the crew, since she’s a hard worker and has a strong team spirit.
She enjoys reading, cooking, learning life.
Deck Hand – Giorgos Giannis
Greek – Aged 26 – Speaks English,Greek
Giorgos was born in 1991 in Athens . He discovered his love for the sea in his early youth and this is what brought him to the yachting industry. He holds certificates for commercial yachting powerboat, scuba diving and sailing, as well as having studied computer engineering.
His enthusiasm and communication skills allow him to develop strong relationships with the people around him. He has worked on the following yachts before joining M/Y MY TOY: M/Y Ouranos, M/Y Ageto and M/Y Selene of London. In his free time he likes to cycle, read and listen to music.
