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Position: Stewardess/Deckhand (TBA)

Name: Sante Quaglieri
Nationality: Italian
Position: Captain
Position details:
Languages: Not specified
Description: Captain Sante is an experienced and highly accomplished maritime professional with more than 20 years of experience in yacht operations, fleet management and command. He brings a strong combination of traditional seamanship, technical expertise and modern management skills to every charter.

He has extensive experience operating large multihulls across the Mediterranean and Caribbean, including multiple successful transatlantic crossings. His approach is highly professional and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency and delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Sante has a particularly strong technical background and is hands-on with vessel systems, maintenance and engineering oversight. His experience as the founder and fleet manager of a yacht charter company, managing a fleet of 16 vessels, has given him an exceptional understanding of yacht operations, logistics, budgeting and crew management.

Known for his calm and capable leadership, Sante combines an owner's mindset with the service standards of a luxury boutique hotel. He is also a certified Acroyoga teacher and enjoys incorporating wellness and an active lifestyle into the charter experience.

Name: Valentina Savoni
Nationality: Italian
Position: Chef
Position details: Stewardess/Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: Valentina is a versatile and highly adaptable yacht professional with experience on both private and charter yachts, combining the roles of Chef, Stewardess and Deckhand. Her warm personality, attention to detail and strong service ethic make her a valuable member of any charter team.

With professional culinary training in Rome, Valentina is passionate about creating fresh, beautifully presented cuisine. She particularly enjoys personalising Mediterranean classics using quality local ingredients, with a strong emphasis on fresh produce and individual guest preferences. Her skills include menu planning, provisioning, pasta, bread and pizza making, as well as tailored meal preparation for dietary requirements.

Alongside her culinary talents, Valentina has extensive interior and hospitality experience, including housekeeping, laundry, cabin preparation, table styling and guest care. She is also confident supporting deck operations, tender driving, guest transfers, docking, mooring and anchoring.

Outside her core yachting skills, Valentina is a certified 200-hour Yoga Teacher and holds qualifications in Swedish and deep tissue massage, mindfulness and nail care, allowing her to add a genuine wellness element to the guest experience.