Vassiliki joined New Horizons Yachting Co this year and has had over 10 years experience on board mono-hulls and catamarans. She was born and raised in a mariner’s world. Daughter of a fisherman and sailing with her younger brothers, she got familiar with Greek coasts and the ways of sea from a very young age. While her mind and spirit were with teaching and helping those in need, her heart remained at sea. In her late twenties, she made the decision to change direction in life. With initial knowledge and experience coming from her upbringing, she devoted all her resources to obtain the necessary professional certifications and build miles in the high seas. Her certifications include RYA Yacht Master Ocean, ENG1, STCW 95’, RYA Gmdss, powerboat license, Greek Seamsn Book, Greek Offshore Sailing license, PADI Certified, RYA A’Aids Certificate, A’Aids and CPR. As a Greek woman, with the added training to tend to persons in need, she is warm hearted, care taking and authentically hospitable. Lively in her discussions, discreet in her ways, serious with procedures and full of positive vibes. Born in 1986 and speaks fluent English. Her hobbies include traveling, hiking, diving and photography.
Chef: Tony Pazianis
Tony has acted as a chef for the past 15 years in various hotels, restaurants and charter yachts. Son of a proud fisherman & great seaman he often joined his dad fishing on his boat. He has sailed both with his brother and sister whom are professional skippers, whereas he then turned his attention to the culinary arts. He also has experience in customer service, waitressing, bartender/barista and of course cooking. As a character he is warmhearted with a great sense of humor. He specializes in Mediterranean, Italian cuisine including Comfort food and Sushi. He is 35 years old and speaks good English.
Steward/Deckhand: Tihomir Mihaylov
Tihomir has been employed on board various professional yachts since 2018. He is 29 years old and speaks English, German and Bulgarian. He has studied at the Naval Academy Nikola Yonkov Vaptsarov as a Navigational officer. He is discipline, loyal and positive.
