Captain Andrea Marchi is driven by a true and innate passion for sailing lasting for over 20 years. He graduated from the Technical Naval Institute of Viareggio in 1988 and obtained the qualifications of long-distance Commander and Shipbuilder.
Captain Andrea began his career aboard pleasure boats from 40 to 80 ft in the early 2000s and never left the sea again. Among his most significant experiences one cannot fail to mention an 86-ft CDM of a well-known Italian opera singer as well as a unit of a famous Italian fashion designer.
The basis for the success of Andrea is based on correct communication and listening. Among his qualities, precision and empathy are the key that helps him better manage the safety and success of the whole team.
Andrea has a profound knowledge of the Mediterranean Sea spanning from Spain to Croatia. Colloquial English knowledge


Born in 1974, Buffoni Andrea is the deckhand on board of the SX 88 Estia. Determined, hard-working and professional, Andrea’s tasks range from technical and mechanical matters to the general yacht management providing assistance to the Captain.


Sara Lorenzini is the stewardess and cook on board the SX88 Estia. She graduated from the School of Culinary Arts in Florenz and worked as hostess and cook for Estia proving her strong interpersonal and management skills.
She has the excellent ability to adapt to various situations, to work in teams and manage groups of people due to her organizational skills.
She is flexible under any circumstances and always strive to achieve the best possible results.
Passionate about Mediterranean cuisine, she knows how to delight the guests' palates.
Last but not less importantly, Sara has a high level of fluency in English and good knowledge of French and Spanish.