Captain Vincenzo Picciurro

Vincenzo Picciurro - Captain
Born in 1992, he cultivated a passion for sailing from an early age. He started racing an Optimist at the age of 8 and then switched to the Laser class, gradually turning his sport into a profession. In 2018, he opened his own business offering charter services and dedicating himself to the command of both catamarans and sailing boats.
A passionate racer, he has won the 'Palermo-Montecarlo' regatta three times and numerous regattas in the 'laser' class. He has been a professional skipper since the age of 20 and loves to take care of his guests and crew, meeting their every need in a meticulous manner.
An experienced and competent skipper, he holds the Yacht Master Offshore unlimited licence, as well as the 'First Aid' certificate. He also holds the STCW and the FIV Instructor certificate.
He speaks Italian and English.

Claudia Improta - Chef/hostess
Born near Naples, Claudia has more than 10 years of experience onboard both private and commercial sailing and motor yachts as a cook/stewardess. She has a cheerful and friendly personality, very creative and determined in making the guests feel good, ensuring that they enjoy their stay on board in the best possible way. Her cuisine is mainly Mediterranean, rich in the flavours of her homeland. She loves to make her guests try always different dishes, stimulating their palates with simple but tasty recipes, prepared with seasonal ingredients. She has also an excellent experience as a bartender and loves pampering the guests with good cocktails and aperitifs.
She speaks Italian, English, French, Spanish and has the following qualifications: STCW - Eng1 – Silver Service – HACCP – First Aid.

Alexei Scrindita - Engineer
Born in 1983, of Ukrainian origin but with a Romanian passport, he has lived and worked in Italy for over 15 years. He began his career on sailboats as a simple sailor but cultivated an interest in engineering, hydraulics and repairs of all kinds.
The engine room was definitely his passion, which is why he studied to become a shipboard engineer, completing both courses (Aec 1/ Aec2) in April 2023.
Alexei is an excellent team player, which is why he is always available to lend a hand when needed. Not afraid of hard work and very used to working under stress, he has gained a lot of experience in the charter world. Kindness, politeness and friendliness are his best traits, along with the great effort he puts into keeping the crew in harmony.
He speaks Russian, Italian, English, Ukrainian and Romanian and holds the following qualifications: STCW - aec 1 and 2 -power boat level 2 - seaman's book:cayman island Eng-1.