captain: Artemis Artemakis
The captain of NAMASTE is Artemios Artemakis, also known as Captain Artémis, a pleasant yet assertive character, with over 30 years of sailing experience as part of his pure love for sea activities. His high responsibility and natural talent to work under pressure are two powerful endorsements he gained from his successful career in Mechanical Engineering (University degree). For over the last 10 years, Artémis has been working as a professional skipper in both sailing and motor yachts in the East Mediterranean and the Caribbean (Dominican Republic), is a RYA/MCA Yachtmaster.

In addition, he has been a divemaster since 1998 holding a PADI & NAUI certificate, with diving experience both in the greek and the Dominican waters. Artémis is the kind of man who makes you feel assured and relaxed. He is an excellent trainer in both sailing and scuba diving, really dedicated to serving his co-sailors every single day.

Chef: Ilias Giannakopoulos
Ilias was born in 1983 and is from Athens, Greece. With a love of food, he began his culinary studies at Le Monde in Athens in 2010. After completing his studies and various internships, his career took him to restaurants throughout Greece- Antiparos, the Peloponnese Peninsula, and Athens.

He is passionate about learning and has continued his practice through seminars in French Cuisine and Pastry, Gelato and Deserts, Truffles, Italian, Lebanese, and Syrian Cuisines, Asian BBQ, and Greek Fusion. With such a love of cooking, he has taken the next step to join the yachting world. Ilias is eager to welcome guests and brings excellence in the kitchen and a desire to create memorable dishes to his guests on Namaste.

Languages: Greek and English (fluent)


Deckhand/ Stewardess: Meni Ralli
Meni was born and raised in Florina, Greece in 1980. Like her father, who was working as a chef on ships for many years, she learned to love the sea and traveling. Growing up, she started sailing. She travels a lot and she likes meeting new people and experiencing cultures from various countries, which has helped her to become easily adaptable to her job. The past few years she has worked as a hostess on sailing yachts. She loves theater, films, and sports. She speaks English and Greek.