SANDS

Karen has three years of yacht stewardess experience and previously spent four years as a restaurant attendant with Royal Caribbean. Her documented duties include table setup, wine pairing and themed events.

• Nationality: Filipina
• Languages: English and Filipino
• Trained cook and baker
• Previous yachts include Vanish, Alulim, Alaya and Charisma

Giuseppe began developing his yacht culinary experience in 2005 aboard Sea Wish and Toby. He has worked on private and charter sailing and motor yachts and prepares dishes across various cuisines.

• Nationality: Italian
• Languages: Italian and English
• Yacht culinary career began in 2005
• Private and charter yacht experience

Vincenzo has served on Sanlorenzo and Benetti yachts across three continents, including a transatlantic crossing and Panama Canal transit. He is a PADI Master Instructor who has trained more than 1,000 divers.

• Nationality: Italian
• Languages: Italian, English, Spanish and Russian
• PADI Master Instructor
• Previous roles include Bosun, First Officer and Project Manager

Massimo began his maritime career aboard commercial ships before moving into yachting. His engineering work includes system troubleshooting, maintenance and technical team management.

• Nationality: Italian
• Languages: Italian, English and Spanish
• Background in maritime studies
• Previous yachts include Asya, Dionea and SIMA

Maurizio has more than two decades of experience navigating sailing and motor yachts. His cruising experience covers the Mediterranean, Red Sea, Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean.

• Nationality: Italian
• Languages: English and Italian
• Over two decades of maritime experience
• Regatta competitor with multiple victories