Crew Profiles

CAPTAIN: Vladimir Vangelov

Vladimir is a highly experienced captain with thousand of sailing miles on his career around Europe and most specifically major sailing destinations like Croatia, Greece, Montenegro, and Turkey.

Vladimir speaks fluent English and has extensive sailing experience gained from various races in sailing class F18 and regattas all over Europe and more specifically in Bulgaria, Romania, France, and Turkey.

His profile includes skippering experience in various boat types both (monohulls and multihulls). Furthermore, his lovely personality and great interpersonal skills have enabled him to captain on a commercial motor yacht for the last three years based in the South of France. In the meanwhile, for the last five years has been working as a technical advisor for several dealers of Lagoon and Jeanneau, providing him with all the extra technical marine expertise needed to make your voyage the least stressful possible. On top of everything, his parental experience being the dad of two lovely children make him the right captain for a family-type sailing vacation.

CHEF: Ventsislav Kosanov
Renowned for his creativity and adaptability, he approaches every dish with passion and innovation.

As part of the AGATA BLU crew, Ventislav is dedicated to enhancing the onboard dining experience. From crafting exceptional dishes to tailoring meals to guests' preferences, he ensures that every dining moment is both unique and unforgettable.

STEWARDESS: Maria Elena Episkopou
Maria is a positive, hardworking and guest-focused crew member with hands-on experience in yacht preparation, interior detailing and guest service. With a warm smile and can-do attitude, she takes pride in creating a clean, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere onboard.

Over the 2024 season, Maria worked on handling interior and exterior cleaning, guest service, basic cooking, and deck support. Whether it's setting up cabins just right, making the perfect coffee, or ensuring the boat shines bow to stern, Maria puts care into every detail.

Coming from a background in hospitality and team coordination, she knows how to stay calm, efficient, and guest-ready, even on the busiest charter days. She loves creating moments that make guests feel special, and is always ready to go the extra mile to make their wishes come true.

DECK HAND: Stoyan Grigorov
Stoyan is a highly motivated and dedicated deckhand with a solid background as an aviation mechanic, bringing a unique blend of technical expertise and hands-on problem-solving skills to the yachting world.

With a keen eye for detail and a strong work ethic, Stoyan approaches every task with confidence and reliability. His technical background equips him to handle a variety of maintenance and operational challenges efficiently, while his friendly and professional attitude ensures guests feel welcomed and well cared for.

Outside of yachting, Stoyan is passionate about engineering, DIY projects, and coding, always eager to learn and expand his skills. This curiosity and drive make him an enthusiastic team member ready to contribute positively to every charter.