HELIDONI

Captain: Yiannis Perivoliotis

Meet Captain Yiannis Perivoliotis, a seasoned maritime expert with a rich tapestry of education, skills, and experiences that make him a standout figure in the world of sailing. A graduate of the Control Data Institute in Athens, Yiannis has honed his analytical and computer programming prowess, providing a solid foundation for his maritime endeavors.
Fluent in Greek and possessing fair proficiency in English, Captain Yiannis maintains excellent health, abstaining from both smoking and drinking. Beyond the helm, his vibrant personality finds expression in a range of hobbies, including sailing competitions, diving, fishing, and skiing.
His extensive credentials include diplomas from the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sport, the Volos Offshore Sailing Club, and a Motorboat License from the Greek Port Police. Certified by NAUI in scuba diving, Yiannis is a multifaceted mariner.
With over 30,000 sea miles under his belt, Captain Yiannis has captained chartered sailing boats, navigating the challenging waters of the North Aegean, Northern Sporades, Pagasitikos Gulf, and Dodecanese. Not just a captain, he has also served as a coach for Optimist and Laser classes at the OEA-NAV Nautical Club and the Offshore Sailing Club of Volos from 2008 to 2019. His passion for the sea is not just a profession; it's a way of life.

Hostess/Cook: Vasilina Kouliou

Vasilina was born in 1994 in Greece. She is a creative individual, having studied Art at the School of Visual and Applied Arts in Thessaloniki. She has worked as a screenwriter, costume designer, set designer for TV shows and is familiar with the show business. In 2018 she decided to enrich her life by expanding her horizons and combining her passion for food and the sea. She obtained her sailing diploma and started working as a cook and hostess for different charter companies in Greece. Within only 3 seasons, she has mastered and expanded her cooking skills, has learned all the sailing secrets and is ready to start her new adventure on S/Y Helidoni. She is adaptable, hard-working, and creative in her cooking. She is a positive person and does her job always with a smile on her face! She specializes in healthy Mediterranean
cuisine and loves to learn new cooking techniques and create delicious desserts! When she is not in the kitchen, she loves yoga, rock climbing, booking binding, and singing.
She speaks Greek and English.