Crew Profiles

Lucian Sostarcic was born in 1985 in Split, Croatia where has been sailing since he was a boy. First with his parents, and then as he grew older he continued to sail with his friends. After his first job as a skipper when he was 18, he knew that this was exactly what he wanted to do in life. He has therefore been working as a professional skipper from 2008 in Mediterranean Sea and also transfer of boats in Atlantic Ocean with thousands of nautical miles of experiences. Lucian holds Certificate for Yacht Master-100 gross tons (permit “A”) in 2013, Certificate for GDMSS-Restricted radio operator STCW IV/2 and completed Faculty of Maritime Studies at Split in the field of Yacht and Marine Management in 2019. Lucian have a lot experiences with Regattas, Luxury charters and has excellent knowledge of maritime technology which provides him solving many technical problems operatively on board. He is a fluent English speaker and can get by in Italian, French, Spanish, Portugal and German. His passions for the sea, nice food and fine wine are easily contagious. Lucian will make just anyone fall in love with his world. He has a calm nature which makes him pleasant to be around and which enables him to keep a cool head to handle any situation that could occur. He is very open for family’s crews and children loves him.

WHAT MAKES HIM HAPPY BESIDE WORK: He is passionate about wines (pairing wines with high end gastronomy), for sailing and discovering hidden secret places, and history and culture of the Croatia. In his free time he listen music, play bass guitar, makes free climbing and hiking.


Paula Krmpotić was born in 1998 in Zagreb, Croatia. She graduated from the Faculty of Kinesiology with a major in sailing. Paula’s passion for sports and physical activity has driven her to work extensively with children as a sports coach with focus on leading programs in volleyball. Her love for the sea led her to work as a hostess on sailboats and catamarans along the Adriatic, blending warm hospitality with her nautical knowledge. Paula is fluent in English and German, with a C-category skipper license. Known for her adaptability, excellent communication and teamwork, she consistently creates enriching and positive experiences for all guests including the kids and teenagers.

WHAT MAKES HER HAPPY BESIDE WORK: In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, reading books, listening to music or playing volleyball with friends, always finding joy in these simple yet fulfilling activities.