Kimata

Captain: George Platsakis 

Captain George Platsakis brings a powerful blend of maritime expertise and high-level operational leadership to Kimata, shaped by a long career guiding teams and managing complex operations before devoting himself fully to luxury yachting. As an accomplished Yacht Captain, he excels in command and navigation, crew coaching, and delivering personalized, authentic guest experiences throughout the Greek islands. Known for his calm authority and meticulous attention to detail, George ensures seamless charter execution through strong strategic planning, budgeting, and logistics management. His strengths in communication, discretion, and crisis handling foster both a safe environment and an exceptional level of hospitality on board. Dedicated, guest-focused, and highly professional, Captain George embodies the refined leadership and warm Greek hospitality that define a five-star sailing experience.

Chef: Anna Kourtelli

Chef Anna is a young and talented Culinary Arts Technician with a professional qualification from a renowned school in Athens, Greece. She has 4 years of experience in the yachting industry, including the past 3 years working on charter catamarans in the Cyclades, where she has been responsible for preparing and presenting meals while maintaining high standards of quality, service, and attention to detail. Her culinary expertise includes Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, international dishes, brunch, and pastry, complemented by experience in restaurants and luxury hotels in Greece and Switzerland. Anna enjoys working with fresh, quality ingredients and creating flavorful, beautifully presented dishes tailored to her guests’ preferences. Organized, versatile, and adaptable, she understands the unique demands of charter life and takes pride in creating a relaxed and memorable dining experience on board. She speaks Greek and English fluently.

Deck/Stew: Nikolaos Kolomtsas

Nikolaos Kolomtsas brings a strong blend of seamanship, hospitality, and guest-focused service to his role as Deckhand/Stew aboard Kimata. With extensive experience in daily cruises and transfers in Paros and the Cyclades, including time as a skipper, deckhand, and bartender on traditional caiques, Nikolaos is confident on deck and highly attentive to onboard operations. His background spans many years in high-end seaside and city restaurants across Greece, where he served as head waiter and bartender, refining his service standards, communication skills, and ability to anticipate guest needs. Complementing his maritime and hospitality experience, Nikolaos has worked in sales, marketing, and operations roles, giving him a professional, organised, and solution-oriented mindset. Passionate about food, service, and the sea, he is known for his adaptability, teamwork, and calm presence under pressure, making him a valuable all-rounder who enhances both the operational efficiency and guest experience onboard.