CREW PROFILE

CAPTAIN: Mattia Dzaja, age: 30
Nationality: Italian
Capt. Mattia has enormous experience at sea including time aboard yachting, commercial and naval ships. Most recently, he has been the Captain of the 34m Benetti HALLELUJAH and also the Sailing Schooner Ishtar. His love of the sea has taken him to numerous locations: Mediterranean Sea, Caribbean Sea, Venezuela, Colombia, Panamà, Cuba, Croatia, Montenegro, Tyrrhenian islands, Greece and Turkey.
He is fluent in English and speaks school French.

CHIEF STEWARD: Kevin Dibonito (age: 28)
Nationality: Italian/Irish
Kevin has over five years of experience as a steward aboard some of the most discerning yachts including Christina O. and Dionea. When not sailing he spends his time as a ski instructor in Switzerland. Kevin speaks italian and fluent english.

CHEF: Antonio Panariello (age: 36)
Nationality: Italian
Antonio has achieved almost twenty years of experience working for major hotels all over the world. He is specialized in Mediterranean cuisine and he is now a chef for more than ten years. He has a good knowledge of English.

FIRST MATE: Matteo Fanfani (age: 36)
Nationality: Italian
Matteo began his sailing experience onboard the well know "Croce del Sud" where in six years he has progressively learned and improved from deckhand to Officer. He is a great lover of the sea and windsurfer. He speaks good English, French and German.

SECOND MATE: Marco Inzaina (age: 30)
Nationality: Italian
Marco began to sail at age 19 in the Italian Navy, crossing the Atlantic ocean for the first time on the tall ship Amerigo Vespucci and cruised the US east cost. After leaving the Italian Navy at the age of 23, he entered the super yacht industry. Marco has cruised extensively on sailing and motor yachts across the Mediterranean sea, the Caribbean sea and has done two transatlantic crossings. In 2006, he received the license “Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch on Ship” and “Master on Yachts less 79 ft”. Marco has joined S/Y Ohana in April 2007 as 2nd Officer. In his spare time he likes to swim, cycle, and train at the gym and above all he loves skydiving. He also enjoys reading and traveling.

CHIEF ENGINEER: Enrico Ricci (age: 34)
Nationality: Italian
For more than three years, Enrico was the Chief Engineer onboard the well known M/Y Romantica from Baglietto boat builders. Previously, he was employed for leading mechanical and engineering companies within Italy. He is a great lover of the sea.

STEWARDESS: Manuela