THE CREW
M/Y Katharine’s 16-member crew provides impeccable service and a fun, relaxed atmosphere for guests. Crew members are handpicked for their exemplary skills, professional comportment, and ability to ensure your stay is both safe and enjoyable. The crew’s leadership includes:
Captain
Vladimir Nikolov
Bulgaria
Vladimir is a native of Bulgaria where he graduated from the Economic College, majoring in accounting and trade. He later graduated from the Bulgarian Naval Academy with a Master of Navigation degree. He worked as a deck officer on cargo vessels until 2007 before transitioning to the yachting industry. Over the past decade he has worked as a chief officer, and now captain on various sized yachts. Vladimir has always been drawn to the spirit and philosophy of martial arts and is currently a black belt instructor of aikido and ju-jitsu.
Captain
Fernando Silvano
Spanish /Uruguayan
Fernando was born in Uruguay,where he graduated as Navy Officer from the Uruguayan Naval Academy. In parallel with his career in the Navy, he studied 3 years in the Law University in Montevideo.For 14 years he experienced different outstanding roles in the Uruguyan Navy,such as Cargo Chiefin a motor tanker,Navigation Chief in the Uruguayan Navy Top Sail Schooner,and almost 3 years as Captain on a patrol boat of Search and Rescue Team. After the Navy,he worked as a captain on a pssenger High Speed Ferries Catamarans Line fro 2 years.He then joined the yachting industry as Captain on various sized yachts,including two new build projects.He holds more than 300 000nm under hi sbelt,two world wide trips and cruised almost all seas,straits and the Amazon River.His passion includes reading and diving.Fernando speaks fluent Spanish,English,Italian and can communicate in Portuguese and French.He is always very positive,respectful and easily communicate with the guests.
Head Chef
Belinda Brewin
United Kingdom
Belinda was born in London, England and became a yacht chef ten years ago. Along her many journeys, Belinda has interacted with local chefs and learned about local dishes and ingredients. Always adding to her repertoire with general knowledge and many classes. Everything she makes is from scratch and she bakes all her own breads. Whatever you want, she will be delighted to make. Her aim is to make your experience one you won’t forget.
