SAMELI

Crew Info:

Captain: Dimitris Stathopoulos
Dimitris in an outgoing person with many interests (skiing, running, tennis, camping,
travelling), very energetic and active.. Greatly skilled, a holder of many diplomas, a
Yacht master for Offshore sailing from the Royal Yachting Association. His
accomplishments also many, some of which are crossing the Atlantic Ocean from St.
Martin to Athens, placed 1st, 2nd and 4th at the Greek Lightning National Sailing
Championships, also a member of the Greek National Sailing Team from competing
in Sailing Regattas.
Certificates : CRP and First Aid certified, Motorboat certificate, driving license,
Maritime studies.
Languages : Greek, English, Italian


Chef: Eleftheria Varelaki
Eleftheria is a chef specializing in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, but at the same
time she has also experience in the tourism industry and is a passionate sailor! A
great combination and addition for the team on Sameli! Through her professional
experience, she has developed excellent knowledge and skills in the planning,
preparing, and plating of various dishes and cuisines. In addition, as a teacher of
traditional Greek cuisine in an agro-touristic project, she is sharing her passion for
local food, ingredients, and traditions with people from all over the world. Eleftheria
is a hard-working and conscientious person, works with great care and she is always
oriented towards the satisfaction and well-being of her guests. She speaks Greek
and English.


Deckhand: Panagiotis Chourdakis
Panagiotis is born in beautiful Crete Island and has worked in many restaurants over the
year with experience in service. He had joined yachting a few year s ago as deckhand
and steward . After serving on multiple yachts from 42 to 67 feet , he found his way to our
team, bringing his passion for hard work and skills on board He is holding sailing and
power boat diploma and speaks Greek and English

Stewardess: Anna Fenning Kazantzidi
Anna was born on 1999 and she has a Bachelor’s degree in Product Design.
Her passion for open sea and nature has led her to the yachting industry.
As she has worked many years in the sailing and yachting
Industry she has gained valuable experience
regarding the best treatment of guests on board .She thrives with teams with productive work and pride
She holds as well a powerboat certificate up to 22 meters and skipper’s certificate for up to 20 meters
Anna speaks Greek, English and German.