Crew Profiles

Filippo Pansera, Captain of the Wally 80 “Aori” since 2021, is driven by a true passion for the sea. “I sail for personal pleasure, to increase nautical culture and to study traditions, technicalities and myths”. With these words, Filippo describes his vocation for sailing.
Since his childhood, Captain Filippo has shown a keen interest in team management.
His experience in the nautical industry started in 2006 onboard boats of about 50 ft with the role of commander. After the Atlantic Ocean Passage on a Southern Wind 72ft, Filippo has worked as captain on board the Swan 62 “Alula '' where he had full autonomy about yacht decision, crew, maintenance and operations.
The basis for the success of Filippo is based on correct communication and listening. Among his qualities, empathy is the key that helps him better managing the safety and success of the whole team.

CERTIFICATES
yachtmaster ocean endorsed | 2019
professional practise and responsibilities | 2018
gmdss goc | 2018
human element leadership and management | 2018
yachtmaster offshore endorsed | 2017
stcw | 2017
gente di mare | 2016


Isabella Raimondo

Position: Chef
Position details: Hostess/Chef
Nationality: Italian
Languages: Italian, English

Description:

Isabella Raimondo, born in 1991, is the hostess/cook on board of Aori. After a degree in psychology and marketing, at the age of 26 she left her office job to dedicate herself completely to her true passion, the sea. She began an intense training as stewardess, deckhand and cook and came to manage boats such as the Southern Wind Fifty II and Southern Star.
The attention to detail and the search for new elements drives her in the food preparation and in the interior setting. Her cuisine is based on Mediterranean flavors with a creative mix from the various cultures she has encountered while traveling in different states, including Turkey, Spain, Portugal and Ireland.