Crew Profiles

Captain: Osman Ozdemirci
Nationality: Turkish Languages: Turkish, English
Captain Ozdemirci has extensive experience as a private and charter yacht captain. He has detailed knowledge of the eastern and northern Mediterranean waters. He sailed in France, Italy, Greece, Turkiye and Croatia over the last 25 years as captain. He has the local knowledge and connections for the ports, restaurants and beach clubs throughout these shores. He lives in Bodrum with his wife and son. He speaks fluent English. He has vast sailing experience and enjoys it as a hobby.


Chef: Orhan Secgin
Nationality: Turkish Languages: Turkish, English
Chef Orhan has been working as an Executive Chef in charter yachts for over 10 years. He has an extensive experience in Italian, Greek and Turkish cuisines. He is also specialized in presentation and plate dressing. He enjoys baking pastries and desserts with seasonal fruits, berries and nuts. He bakes several kinds of breads and boreks for breakfast and prepares fresh pasta for the guests. He can also bake gluten-free if requested. He lives in Bodrum with his wife and children. His main hobby is big game fishing.


Chief Stewardess: Deniz Kaftan
Nationality: Turkish Languages: Turkish, English
Deniz has over 10 years of experience in the yacht charter business. She has been serving as chief stewardess in yachts over 30 meters for the last 8 years and worked in charter agency as a client representative before that. She is experienced in table set up and decoration. She worked with our chef Orhan for 2 years before joining Le Pietre. She is fluent in English and will serve as the main contact person with the guests. Her hobbies are sailing and fine arts. She served as a judge in several regattas and graduated from Beykent University Fine Arts & Art Management.


Engineer: Halil Ozgoz
Nationality: Turkish Languages: Turkish, English
Halil has over 15 years of experience in private and charter boats. He has been with Le Pietre for the last 10 years and proved himself to be an integral part of the crew. He has extensive knowledge of the Mediterranean waters and is proficient with water sports. He holds a Seafarer-Engine certificate from Turkey. He enjoys sailing as a hobby and has been to several regattas. He lives in Bodrum with his wife and daughter.

First Mate: Mert Cubuk
Nationality: Turkish Languages: Turkish, English
Mert has over 8 years of experience in private and charter boats. He has knowledge of the Turkish and Greek waters. He serves as sailing and water ski instructor for the guests. He was a member of the Turgutreis Sailing Club professional racing team and continues to race in regattas.