ADARA NEXT Yacht Charter Catamaran

Captain: Stanislav Petkov
Captain Stan, born in 1973, has been sailing already since his early childhood years. He started as a 7-year-old boy to sail optimists, lasers and also to windsurf. By the age of 20, he had already embraced the role of a skipper and racer. Over the years he has sailed in many seas calling them his home such as the Black sea, the Mediterranean Sea, the Caribbean, and also several Atlantic crossings! He has worked for private and charter, sailing and motor yachts, able to gain experience with owners, customers, in yacht management and team organization. He is kind, calm and very responsible, and hard-working. He tries to live up to his client’s expectations in every way, providing them safety, care, and full attention during their cruise of a lifetime! He speaks Bulgarian and English. With Captain Stan at the helm, your sailing experience is bound to be an unforgettable adventure.

Chef: Armando Mara
Armando is an experienced chef with a deep passion for culinary arts, which began in his grandmother's kitchen. His formal education at the Don Bosco Institute in Rome further refined his technical and practical cooking skills. Over the years, he has held various leadership roles in the kitchen which, among cooking, also included managing kitchen operations, developing seasonal menus, and contributing to innovative dish creations. With a strong background in coordinating staff, menu planning, and ensuring high quality standards, Armando excels in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. His leadership abilities extend to training and developing teams while maintaining a collaborative atmosphere and excellent team spirit. In addition to his culinary expertise, Armando has a deep love for music, playing guitar and DJing, which sparks his creativity and provides an outlet for personal expression. This season, Armando will be the chef on board the catamaran Adara Next, where he looks forward to bringing his passion for cooking to a new and exciting setting.


Stew:TBA

Deckhand: TBA