Tuscan Spirit

Name: Stefan Cioni
Position: Captain
Nationality: Italian
Description:
The Captain, STEFANO CIONI, is an experienced MCA Master and RYA Ocean Yachtmaster Instructor since 2013, Chief Instructor at VMB Yachts RYA Training Centre and since 2016 andTraining Skipper at Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s Clipper Round the World Race. Stefano has the experience of several successful ocean crossings and circumnavigating under sail. He has delivered modern luxury sail and motor yachts over 2000 nm voyages and has user experience in most types of vessels.

In addition, due to his qualifications Stefano is anaccredited MCA Coding Surveyorat RYA Technicaland IIMS International Institute of MaruineSyrveying and MCA Registration Agent for the UK Ship Registry. He has been involved in all aspects of small vessel inspection and repair since 2010 and of vessels affected by the MCA Codes of Practice since 2016.
In 2019 Stefano achieved his diploma in Small Craft and Yacht Surveying at Maritime Training Academy, recognized by RINA, IMarEST, PYA, Marine Society and University of Portsmouth.
Associated Member of the IIMS International Institute of Marine Surveying.
Stefano has the hands-on “time in” as a small craft user, which all helps him ensure that his safety awareness covers much more than just the obvious faults.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Over 20 years sailing Mediterranean and Oceansin command of sailing and power vessels
Offshore and Ocean race experience (Clipper Round the World Yacht Race)
Stefano is Captain on board of Tuscan Spirit since the launch and has always been appreciated by the Charterers or Brokers has been on board as guests.
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Name: Kristian Piussi
Position: DECK -HAND / CHEF
Nationality: ITALIAN
Description:
The First Mate, KRISTIAN PIUSSI, is a young RYA/MCA Yachtmaster qualified and expertise greatly in day-to-day yacht management.Whit him on board you can trust in a safe and comfortable cruise.
Kristian is also an excellent chef with a great family tradition. He will provide a real combination of the various Mediterranean tastes with a true Tuscan lifestyle that will makes guest’s cruising experience unforgettable.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Christin has been on board of Tuscan Spirit for the 5th consecutive Charter Season .
Offshore cruising and charter experience

CERTIFICATES:
- Diploma of Nautical Institute
- RYA/MCAYachtmasterOffshore
- MCA GMDSS GOC
- STCW Basic Training