Crew Profiles

Silvestre Pipitone
Captain
Silvestre is a long-time Captain, and he comes from a family of fishermen in Palermo, from which he inherited the love for the sea. He initially worked onboard merchant ships and then devoted himself to yachting as Captain of charter yachts.
He holds all the relevant certificates for commercial vessels, including Yacht Master Ocean Certificate, GMDSS General Operator and Radar Observer Certificate.
He has worked for all the major shipyards, including Sanlorenzo. His experience ensures that guests' stay on board is pleasant and in complete safety.
He fluently speaks Italian (mother tongue).

Linda Scapinelli
Chef
Linda has more than a decade of experience in the nautical industry, especially on yachts. After her degree in Foreign Languages, she worked as restaurant manager and event organiser.
She is very versatile in food preparation and she masters several cooking styles. Her strong point are her fish menus based on fresh ingredients, in which she expresses all his creativity and skills.
Additionally, she loves cooking typical regional Italian dishes.
Linda really likes her work and always shows a positive attitude. She enjoys creating a serene and comfortable atmosphere for guests, taking care of every aspect of charters.
She fluently speaks Italian (mother tongue), English and Spanish.

Francesca Babbini
Stewardess
Francesca has always been passionate about marine world. After finishing her studies in sociology, psychology and anthropology, she began working in restaurants and in the hospitality industry. She then worked in a wine company in the Chianti Classico Gallo Nero area.
After diffferent experiences ashore, she embarked on motor yachts. In 2023 she worked as deckhand on board M/Y Galatea 58 and in 2024 as hostess on M/Y Butterfly 74.
She likes cycling, scuba diving, freediving, skiing and climbing. She enjoys travelling and discovering new places and people.
She fluently speaks Italian (mother tongue), French and English.

Marco Boggio Tomasaz
Deckhand
Marco has been working in the yachting industry for over three years now, with experience both as a deckhand and in the engineering department.
Previously, he worked for four years for some of the most prestigious shipyards in Viareggio, where he had the opportunity to take part in many construction projects.
He is always eager to assist the crew and accommodate guests' requests onboard to ensure a comfortable experience. He fluently speaks Italian (mother tongue), English and Spanish.

Andrea Quadrelli
Deckhand
Andrea has been in the nautical industry for eight years now, covering different positions as sailor and skipper on small crewed boats. He also gained experience in yacht management, before returning to work as a deckhand for the past two years.
A big fan of water sports and freediving, he is always happy to assist guests in onboard and water activities, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
He fluently speaks Italian (mother tongue) and English.