Captain: Helene Dritsa
Helene was born in Greece in 1981. She has worked in the yachting industry already for the past 17 years on various sailing and motor yachts, from 28 to 60 feet in length, with a total of 100,000 nautical miles accumulated (60,000 NM cruising, 40,000 NM completed races).
During the summer months, she is usually employed as a Skipper on various charter vessels. Throughout the winter months, she is involved in managing the yacht maintenance and repair schedules for private and charter yachts. She is ambitious, hard-working, and responsible in her work taking safety on her yacht to another level! She is a team player with an open smile and attitude, making everyone feel safe and comfortable immediately!
She loves to interact with her guests and show them the beauty of the Greek islands.
She speaks Greek and English.
Cook: Iliana Driva
Iliana was born in 1989 in Athens, and she has been working in the yachting industry for the last 4 years as a cook – stewardess on charter yachts. Her love for nature and sailing made her take the chance to follow her dad’s steps as a sailor. She has worked as a cook and chef assistant in restaurants for several years, but her passion is cooking while traveling on these magnificent Greek islands. She enjoys going to local markets and choosing fresh products that reflect the flavors of each place she visits.
She cooks Greek – Mediterranean and international cuisine. She is experienced also, as a barista and bartender. She speaks fluent English. She also has studied cinematography and when she’s not cooking on board for her clients, she participates in theatre plays. Art is an integral part of her life.
Steward/Deckhand: Nadine Strobl
Nadine, born in 1986, is from the beautiful city of Salzburg, Austria. With her studies in personal and fitness training, she is active and very energetic. After working on day cruises and spending time on charters for her holidays, she decided to join the yachting profession. She holds her skipper license for sailing vessels and is working toward her motor license. She is an open-water lifeguard and a Hatha Yoga instructor. Her kind, welcoming nature is perfect on Tiamo. She is eager to help and she offers incredible service to her guests making their charter a trip to always cherish.
Languages: German (native); English and Greek (fluent)