George Nounesis
Principal & Chief Instructor / GM
George has been sailing for more than 20 years and has more than 100,000 N.M. experience written in his logbook. A qualified RYA Yachtmaster Sail & Motor instructor and VHF assessor. He has sailed around the Mediterranean and U.K. and he has deep knowledge of the area as he grew up sailing in the Ionian. He is always keen to expand his knowledge and improve his skills and teaching techniques. As an RYA instructor, he has taught more than 600 recreational and professional sailors through the RYA syllabus.
Andy Hitchen
RYA Yachtmaster & Powerboat Instructor
Andy has spent the last 10 years working as a skipper and instructor, mostly in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Although he developed his passion for sailing in the UK, he has spent most of his career travelling the globe and gaining ocean sailing experience along the way. He is also a Shorebased and Practical Courses instructor who has had his summer base in the Ionian for the last 8 years.
Achilles Argyriou
RYA Yachtmaster & Powerboat Instructor
Achilles is an integral part of our team. With a deep passion for yachting, he started dinghy sailing at 6 years old and offshore sailing at 11 years old! He is an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor and RYA Powerboat Instructor, and he has been professionally involved in yachting since 2016.
Nikos Pappas
RYA Powerboat Instructor / MD – Sales
Nikos has deep love for the sea and all sea related activities – sailing, motor boating, free diving, scuba diving for most of his life. He is a RYA Powerboat Instructor also responsible for sales – very customer oriented and will make your training wishes happen.
Jak Alimaras
RYA Cruising & Powerboat Instructor
Jak Alimaras at just 22 years old, brings a wealth of sailing experience, having spent nearly a decade on the water. Last year, he achieved the prestigious title of RYA Cruising Instructor, sharing his expertise and passion for sailing with others. His journey has taken him from charter boats in the UK and Caribbean to crewing on majestic tall ships in Sydney Harbour. Jak embodies our commitment to excellence in all things maritime.
Alexander Serafeimidis
RYA Yachtmaster Instructor
Alexander has been sailing since the age of 10, embarking on a lifelong love affair with the sea. He qualified as a professional Ocean Yachtmaster Instructor in 2014. With five years’ experience teaching in the UK and an impressive racing career aboard some of Greece’s finest yachts, Alexander combines deep expertise with an approachable teaching style. His dedication to fostering confidence and skill ensures every sailor reaches their potential.
Nick Hawkins
RYA Yachtmaster Instructor
Nick has been working on the sea for over 2 decades. He is an RYA YMI sail and a commercial yacht for motor cruisers. Having spent several years living and sailing full time on his own yacht, he now spends his time working and sailing in Dubai and the Mediterranean
Chrysa Chatzigeorgiou
Office Administrator
Chrysa holds a degree in the tourism industry and excels in communication and hospitality. She has been part of our sailing school team since 2021 and has extensive knowledge of Lefkas Island. Proficient in the RYA scheme bookings, Chrysa combines her academic background with practical expertise to enhance the sailing experience. Her passion for hospitality and strong communication skills make her a valuable asset to our training centre
Joanna Pappas
Marketing -Social Media
With 6 years of sailing experience, an RYA Day Skipper license, and an RYA Powerboat Level 2 certification, Joanna has combined her passion for the water with her expertise in social media management. As the social media manager for our sailing school, she loves sharing the thrill and beauty of life on the water, inspiring others to embark on their sailing adventures. Whether navigating the seas or creating engaging content, she is committed to showcasing the incredible world of sailing and encouraging more people to connect with the sea.
