SUMMER STAR

Captain Panagiotis Chourdakis

Panagiotis is an experienced and reliable skipper with over 5 years of active involvement in charter operations, yacht transfers, and owner trips, primarily on sailing catamarans ranging from 42ft to 76ft. He has extensive cruising knowledge of the Greek waters, including the Cyclades, Saronic Gulf, Ionian Sea, Dodecanese, Peloponnese, as well as international passages.
With a strong background in hospitality spanning more than 15 years, Panagiotis combines safe vessel operation with a high standard of guest service. His experience in team management, guest interaction, and onboard coordination makes him particularly well-suited for charter-focused yachts



Cook/Hostess Vagia Bairaba


Vaya Bairaba is an experienced chef specializing in luxury yacht and private villa dining. With a Degree in Professional Cooking and a Degree in Economic Sciences (University of Piraeus), she combines culinary expertise with strong organizational skills. Certified in HACCP, sea safety, and firefighting, she ensures high standards of food safety and operations. Since 2014, Vaya has worked as a Sole Chef on various luxury yachts, managing menu planning, provisioning, and preparing high-quality, seasonal cuisine for private and charter guests. She also served as Head Chef at Margiora, a deli and wine bar, leading kitchen operations and creating innovative menus. Fluent in Greek, English, Spanish, and French, Vaya thrives in diverse environments. She is proficient in MS Office, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop, and holds an Open Sea Sailing Diploma and Advanced PADI Diver certification. Her passions include charity work, trekking, traveling, gardening, and ceramics.