BARACUDA VALLETTA Yacht Charter

Captain: Vaggelis Karapanos

CAPTAIN, Vangelis from Greece, Age 57
Also known as Baloo, Vangelis was born in the town of Piraeus in Athens. He holds a License Hellenic Merchant Maritime (Skipper A ‘Class) and has worked on various Sailing Yachts around the world.
Captain Vangelis has vast knowledge of the Eastern Mediterranean and knows the waters very well. He has also undertaken an Atlantic crossing from Spain to Miami and he has extensive experience in racing sail at offshore and Olympic Class boats since a very young age, winning medals in various classes.
In his spare time, Captain Baloo enjoys relaxing with his Wife and two Children.

CHIEF ENGINEER, George Sinos from Greece, Age 38
George holds his Chief Engineer Unlimited License, a speed boat license, and numerous certificates such as SSO, Ro-Ro passenger, Advanced firefighting, LNG firefighting, High Voltage at ABS etc.
George started his career in 2005 at bulk and LNG carriers entered the yachting industry in 2015 and he has worked on various yachts. He joined S/Y Baracuda in 2023. George with his vast experience is a valuable member of the team ensuring efficient and safe operations. He speaks English and loves all water sports.

CHIEF OFFICER, George Argyros from Greece, Age 37
George is an avid sailor with a true passion for the sea. From a young age he has been involved in club racing around the waters of Greece. His love and knowledge for boats and the sea alike has fortunately enabled him to pursue a career in the Yachting industry. George is a sociable character and enjoys the interaction yachting provides with both crew and guests.
When George is not getting his feet wet you can find him playing the blues, or taking long road trips on his Motorbike.


DECKHAND, Raemon Devlin from Ireland, Age 47
Looking to tick off his workplace bucket list, Raemon joined S/Y Baracuda in 2015 as a very valuable crew member, to fulfill his passion for boats and the sea. Carpenter by trade, this nomad has worked around the world in various jobs and careers, making friends along the way. His heart placed him in Greece, where he is content spending time with his wife and bringing up his family. As a singer, song writer by hobby, you can find Raemon jamming with his band in venues around Athens.




DECKHAND, Petros Sermagias from Greece, Age 29
Petros is passionate with the sea and has an 8 years’ experience in the yachting industry. He has offered his services on various motor and sailing yachts such as M/Y Anthey III and S/Y Weatherbird before joining Baracuda in 2023. He is a hardworking and dedicated crew member with excellent teamwork skills. He speaks English.

CHEF, Yiannis Diakoumopoulos from Greece, Age 30
Yiannis was born in Athens and he is a graduate of Le Monde Culinary Institute.
He gained valuable experience after working in luxury restaurants and being a private chef.
Yiannis is very creative with extensive knowledge of Mediterranean and international cuisines, and he loves preparing delicious dishes with fresh local ingredients.
He is capable of using advanced culinary techniques and he is up to date with the latest trends in gastronomy.
He has also studied Oenology so he has excellent food and wine pairing skills.
Yiannis speaks English and he enjoys reading, travelling and watching movies.

CHIEF STEWARDESS, Tania Papathanasiou from Greece, age 46
Tania was born and raised in a small seaside town, called Nafpaktos, and joined the yachting
industry in 1997. She has many years of experience in racing offshore sailing boats in the Aegean
and Mediterranean Sea. Since 2010 she has been working in charter yachts as a stewardess.
Tania is an enthusiastic and positive individual with an adventuress streak. She is a diligent and enthusiastic person who pays great attention to detail and offers excellent service to all clients onboard. In her spare time she enjoys reading books, cycling and relaxing with her family.


2ND STEWARDESS, Natalia Paniarellou from Greece, Age 32
Natalia was born in 1992 in Athens. As soon as you meet her, you know that she is a very motivated person with a very positive and optimistic attitude. She will make sure that all guests on board are experiencing the highest quality-hospitality, with her strong willingness and her strong work ethic along with her background in managing clients requests in the competitive and fast-paced environment of luxury fashion. Through communication, teamwork and organization, Natalia is ready to give the best service to her guests having amazing vacations!


3RD STEWARDESS, Maro Lekka from Greece, age 40
Maro was born in 1984 and grew up in Athens. She has a Bachelor’s degree in economics. Her passion for the open sea and desire to work in nature has led her to the yachting industry. As she has worked many years in the tourist industry, she has gained valuable experience regarding the best treatment of clients. She is an enthusiastic person with a pleasant personality that will offer you an exclusive service experience onboard. She enjoys reading, running, watching movies and travelling.