Giorgos Benis
Captain
George is an experienced maritime professional holding an MCA/RYA Yacht Master Offshore certification up to 200GT, along with a Motor Boat Operator license. With over 30 years of expertise in the yacht charter industry in Greece, George has navigated more than 100,000 nautical miles. His career began in 1995, specializing in high-performance boats for charter.
Growing up in a coastal town, George developed a passion for sailing from a young age, starting at six years old. In 1988, he completed postgraduate studies in mechanical engineering and served in the navy, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of marine operations.
George's diverse background includes several years of instructing in nautical clubs, where he taught offshore sailing and diesel engines. In 2010, he and his older brother founded the Offshore Sailing Training Center in Volos, named after their legendary sailing boat, Himera.
For the past five years, George has dedicated his expertise exclusively to crewed charters. A proud father of four young boys, he is fluent in both Greek and English, adding effective communication to his list of skills.
Previous Yacht: Aether
Growing up in a coastal town, George developed a passion for sailing from a young age, starting at six years old. In 1988, he completed postgraduate studies in mechanical engineering and served in the navy, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of marine operations.
George's diverse background includes several years of instructing in nautical clubs, where he taught offshore sailing and diesel engines. In 2010, he and his older brother founded the Offshore Sailing Training Center in Volos, named after their legendary sailing boat, Himera.
For the past five years, George has dedicated his expertise exclusively to crewed charters. A proud father of four young boys, he is fluent in both Greek and English, adding effective communication to his list of skills.
Previous Yacht: Aether
