AFAET Yacht Charter

Captain: Roberto Grossi

Roberto Grossi
Position: Captain
Nationality: Italian

Roberto is a sailor with several years of recreational and professional experience on sailing yachts up to 100ft, with a good level of engineering and shipyard experience and great guests interaction and listening skills. He is dedicated professional with a positive attitude and a keen eye for detail, hands-on, sociable but discreet when appropriate. He is a holder of MCA Master 200GT/ OOW 500GT Unlimited, GMDSS GOC, MCA ECDIS, MCA Efficient Deckhand, MCA Approved Engine Course and RYA Powerboat Level 2.
He has a background as a deckhand, first mate, assistant engineer, and a tender driver on a various yachts. His hobbies are sailing kayaking, diving (PADI Advanced) and hiking. Before becoming a captain on onboard S/Y AFAET, he was serving on the same vessel as a Chief Mate/Engineer. Previous boats: S/Y GIBIAN, MONOHULLS, OUTREMER 45, JEANNEAU SUNFIZZ, HOEK TRULY CLASSIC TC90.

Ioannis Tsiapas
Position: Chef
Nationality: Greek

Ioannis is a Private Chef with many years of experience in the Catering & Customer Service Industry. He graduated from the Culinary School and fulfilled his military obligations. He is creative team player with a great problem solving, communication and organisation skills. As a part of the team, he makes sure to maintain a positive and professional approach with the coworkers and customers. He is always showcasing a professional demeanour and a positive attitude creating a unique experiences, as well as customising weekly menus based on client’s dietary preferences and developed and executed menus that cater to gluten-free and diabetic-friendly dietary needs. Ioannis is specialised in producing high quality plates of modern and healthy Greek cuisine and serving meals 3 times daily for 5-10 guests and 3 additional crew members. Previously he was a Chef onboard Flo Catamaran 54 feet and Serenissima Catamaran 67 feet. His interests are water polo, psychology, chess and traveling and he is native in Greek and fluent in English.

Katy Thomas
Position: Stewardess
Nationality: British

Katy has previously employed in a 5* private chalet in Verbier and Val D’Isère with 8+ years in hospitality and hosting ready to embark on her career in the yachting industry! She is keen & passioned for the sea, having been brought up around boats which included an Atlantic crossing on a 50ft sailing yacht. Hospitality experience has included high-end customer service for ski chalets, hotels, health clubs and restaurants. Katy is an extremely hard working and conscientious individual with a keen eye for detail with strong communication skills built from her experience working within and managing teams.

Timon Donawa
Position: Deckhand
Nationality: Antiguan


Timon has 4 years of a professional experience in yachting industry as a competent rigger and competitor in the Antigua Sailing Week. He has also 6 years of experience in the hospitality industry as a costal captain, interacting with guests from all over the world, delivering the highest quality of a customer care while navigating. He is approachable and easy to get along with any team. He is aiming to combine ideas and strategies to develop a stronger team, well maintained yacht, and provide 5-star yachting experience for the client s and owners. Timon is a tender captain responsible for lines, fenders, monitoring generators, teak maintenance, anchoring and operate and maintain water maker. Previous boats: M/Y ICEBERG, P/B DESUZA, P/B JILLY, P/B SERENA, P/BSQUIDWARD, S/V VERANDAH, S/V REBEL