George Nounesis
Principal & Chief Instructor / GM
George has been sailing for more than 20 years and he has more than 80,000 N.M experience written in his logbook. A qualified RYA Yachtmaster 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 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.
Xenofon Baboulas
RYA Instructor
A RYA Yachtmaster Instructor, he also holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate with commercial endorsement. He has sailed in the Mediterranean and has extensive knowledge of sailing around the Ionian Islands.
Achilles Argyriou
RYA Instructor
Achilles is an integral part of our team. With a deep passion for yachting, he started from dinghy sailing from 6 years old and offshore sailing from 11 years old! He is a RYA Yachtmaster Instructor and RYA Powerboat Instructor – professionally into yachting since 2016.
Nikos Pappas
RYA 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 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.
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 she possesses 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
