My name is Valerio Maria Gobbi, born in Lugano, Switzerland, in 1978. I took my first steps on
a boat as a child, sailing on the lake, a passion passed down to me by my father and practiced
for many years as an amateur sport. After a brief period away from the sea, I soon realized that
I could not live without it. What began as a passion naturally evolved into a profession, and I
dedicated myself fully to obtaining all the qualifications that have shaped my career.
I embarked for the first time as a junior deckhand on a large yacht, and despite the demanding
life on board, I knew from the very beginning that this experience would mark the start of my
journey. Today, 28 years later, and with over a decade of experience as Captain, I can say that
the Mediterranean has become my home. Its waters hold few secrets for me—although I
always remind myself that in this profession, there is always something new to learn.
Since 2024, I have been serving as Captain on M/Y Alkimia. On board, I strive to create an
atmosphere of relaxation, discretion and attention to detail, maintaining the right balance
between professionalism and a warm, welcoming environment. My goal is to ensure that
every guest enjoys an unforgettable cruising experience, surrounded by comfort, serenity and
the unique charm of this catamaran.

My name is Manfredi Caprì, born in Palermo in 1975. I like to describe myself as a simple and
free person, someone who has worked from a very young age in environments closely
connected to nature — first at sea, and later in agricultural settings — always keeping a strong
passion, attention and updating for cooking, a passion I have never abandoned and carried
out at a professional level for several years.
The sea has always been a central part of my life. I trained as a sport diving instructor, a
discipline I have practiced since 1995, and later continued as a professional commercial diver
(OTS). As a young athlete, I practiced competitive swimming and water polo, eventually
earning qualifications as a lifeguard and swimming instructor. The sea is my element, and I
love sharing this enthusiasm with others.
I consider myself a positive, proactive person, always ready to take on new challenges and
pursue dreams that align with my values as a man, a father and a professional. I believe in
commitment, humility, and the ability to “get things done”.
This year I joined M/Y ALKIMIA, where I am fully dedicated to offering guests the highest level
of hospitality and ensuring they enjoy an unforgettable experience on boar

Giorgio Aranzabal Delgado is a highly accomplished RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (Commercially Endorsed) Captain and ASA-certified Sailing Instructor with over six years of professional experience across private charter, flotilla, and sailing instruction operations in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
Born in Italy with native fluency in Italian and full professional fluency in both English and Spanish, Giorgio brings a natural ease with international clientele — particularly American guests — and a warm, safety-first approach to every passage. His background in Architecture from the Politecnico di Torino gives him a rare eye for detail, organisation, and spatial awareness that translates seamlessly into the precision required of professional seamanship.
Currently based in the Caribbean with Sailing Virgins, where he trains American clients in practical sailing and ASA certification, Giorgio has logged extensive time aboard monohulls and catamarans up to 54ft across Croatia, Greece, Sardinia, Corsica, Sicily, the Amalfi Coast, the Pontine Islands, the Balearics, and the BVI. He is calm under pressure, guest-oriented, and deeply passionate about the sea.