CHARTER YACHT Penelope

Captain Name: Alessandro Abbate

Captain Nationality: Italian

Number of Crew: 6

Captain: Alessandro Abbate, Italian 49 y.o.
Alessandro is a reliable and highly skilled Captain, with many years of experience in the maritime field. His father introduced him to sea life since his young age, bringing him to sea aboard his boat.
Alessandro also has great technical expertise: he oversaw the maintenance and refit of private sailing and motor yachts on different occasions.
His passion for the sea is not limited to the career: in his spare time Alessandro participates in important international regattas, achieving exemplary results and gaining the podium on several occasions.
Italian native speaker, speaks good English.

Chef: Lorenzo Gangemi, Italian 38 y.o.
Lorenzo is a very talented and creative chef and a true sea lover.
He started working at the age of 18 and employed several years as Boatswain’s Mate for the Navy.
During his 19 years of navigation through the West Mediterranean, the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea and Gulf of Guinea, he gained an extensive experience as deckhand.
Later on, working as Captain/Cook aboard M/Y AB 100 “Spectre” , he discovered and improved his culinary skills.
Thanks to his creativity and ability over the stoves, he has become an appreciated personal chef, proposing his original successful menu named “Nord Ovest” , as tribute to the main delicious dishes of our country.
Very accurate and precise, and specialized in mouthwatering raw sea dishes, he always presents its specialties to the best and is eager to satisfy even the most demanding guests tastes.
Italian mother tongue, he speaks a basic English and Spanish.

Deckhand: Gregori Daversa, Italian 25 y.o.
Gregorio is a young deckhand, dynamic, efficient and professional.
Coming from a family of maritime operators, his passion for the sea is deeply rooted, and he pursues the dream of becoming a Captain.
He took his degree at the Nautical Institute with dedication and determination, obtaining all the necessary qualifications to enter the yachting industry. Fond of fishing and water sports, Gregorio is a discreet and kind sailor, always ready to do its best to guarantee guests a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Italian native speaker, has a good knowledge of English.

Chief Stewardess TBC

Stewardess: Marika Daversa, Italian 22 y.o.
Marika is a very young and energetic woman, fond of sport and of the sea. She’s very meticulous and hard working and she loves meeting people from all around the world.
She was raised in close contact to the sea, due to her parents holding a boat, and she merged her passion for the sea with her passion for the sport by practicing free-diving. After taking a diploma in Business and Marketing, she opted for a dynamic job that could suit her active nature and decided to embark as a stewardess on board charter yachts.
Her attention to the detail and her positive approach make her a valuable addition to the crew, and a very pleasant presence for guests to interact with.
Italian mother-tongue, she has a basic knowledge of English.