Captain: Alessandro Abbate, Italian 50 y.o.
Alessandro is a reliable and highly skilled Captain, with many years of experience in the maritime field. His father introduced him to sea life since his young age, bringing him to sea aboard his boat.
Alessandro also has great technical expertise: he oversaw the maintenance and refit of private sailing and motor yachts on different occasions.
His passion for the sea is not limited to the career: in his spare time Alessandro participates in important international regattas, achieving exemplary results and gaining the podium on several occasions.
Italian native speaker, speaks good English.
Chef: Giuseppe Pedaneo, Italian, 26 y.o.
Giuseppe is a well trained and talented Chef graduated from the ALMA School of International Cuisine.
Giuseppe’s desire to improve and his passion for cooking allowed him to work in renowned restaurants in Italy and
abroad, learning new techniques.
Giuseppe boasts an extensive experience gained during his experience as Chef De Partie in reputable starred
restaurants in the last 5 years. He is well oriented in international cuisine and flavours thanks to his experience
acquired during his employment as Demi chef de Partie at Bibendum, the 2 Michelin stars restaurant in London.
He also worked as Chef de Partie at “Capri Palace 5 star Hotel” and at "Il Riccio" Ristorante & Beach Club, 1 Michelin
star in Anacapri. His creations incorporate the latest cooking trends, high quality ingredients and a creative flair to
impress and delight guests aboard Penelope.
First Mate: Alessandro Riguzzi, Italian, 33 y.o.
Alessandro is an enthusiastic and valuable team member, keen to deliver a quality guests service thanks to his
hospitality knowledge and experience.
He has worked for serveral years in Monaco and Montecarlo as deckhand aboard M/Y Sarastar 60mt. honing his skills
in the maintenance of the exteriors of the vessel, including handling of tenders and water sports equipment.
Willing to pursue his career in Yachting Industry, Alessandro holds the boat license for the command of pleasure
vessels. Alessandro’s positive and helpful attitude creates a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere aboard.
Italian mother tongue, he speaks a good level of English.
Chief Stewardess: Simona Leto, Italian, 48 y.o.
Willful and energic, Simona was born in Calabria and was since ever fond of sea, thanks also to the family activity in the Yachting Industry.
After the scientific degree, she started working very young aboard yachts as stewardess, ensuring a daily cleaning service of the interior areas, dealing with table service and supporting the Chef in the preparation of meals.
Flexible and used to work in group, Simona holds good communications and organization skills enhanced by the latest experiences aboard luxury yachts where she managed guest activities and supported Captain during the mooring.
Italian mother tongue, she speaks a good level of English.
Stewardess: Marta Digirolamo, Italian 27 y.o.
Marta is a cheerful, friendly crew member, used to work in team.
She holds the Silver Service Basic Course, developing competences and skills to offer a five star guests
service. Marta has gained her experience as stewardess working aboard charter yachts helping with house
keeping and cooking. Always focused on advancing her career, she recently worked as second stewardess aboard a 40 mt.
private yacht handling with events management and assisting Captain during anchoring and mooring
operations.
With a keen sense of duty, Marta works hard to make guests’ experience aboard the best it can be.
Italian mothertongue, Marta speaks a basic level of English and Spanish.
Antonio Bleve, Second Deckhand, Italian, 24 y.o.
Antonio is a young, friendly and efficient crew member. Fond of sea life since ever, in 2016 he achieves the Technical Diploma in Transports and Logistics "Conduction of the naval means", gaining a solid knowledge in the field of Mechanical Engineering and Machinery, Law of navigation, Logistics of flows and Cargo handling. In 2018 he has the chance to implement his skills, working as sailorman during the summer season in Puglia at the guidance of a boat- powered by 9mt., training to perform approaches and berths at the docks. Later he has the opportunity to improve his English knowledge, during a 5 month stay in the United Kingdom. Once back in Italy, Antonio gives up again to the call of sea and embarks as Official Blanket Cadet on a 24mt yacht pleasure vessel used for charter where he carries out the duties related to all phases of navigation (support to the commander in mooring operations and assistance to navigation) and extraordinary activities like support to the staff of yard in the operations of cleaning of hull and flap and launch of the ship. Used to work in team, he holds also the knowledge of the main on-board software.
Italian mothertongue, Antonio speaks a good level of English.
