IKIGAI

Captain: Andreas Buhl

Nationality: Austrian

Andreas Buhl

Captain Austrian – 42

Sail and work experience
Having grown up in a sailing family, Andreas has been sailing and maintaining boats since childhood. Since deciding to make his passion his profession then he has spent 15 years licensed in the yachting industry. Andreas has experience as a captain/skipper throughout Europe and across the world. He has been involved in refits so has an understanding of the engineering and maintenance needs of IKIGAI. He speaks German, English and Spanish and has conversational Dutch. More recently he has joined up with his Stefanie, a long-time friend, to form a seamless Captain/Hostess team and provide an unforgettable sailing experience.

Job description
As Captain the overall running of the vessel is Andreas’ responsibility; this includes the navigation, safety and experience of all onboard. He ensures that IKIGAI runs smoothly
and efficiently whilst adhering to all the appropriate regulations.

Licenses & Certificates
RYA/MCA Yacht Master Offshore Commercial Endorsement, RYA/MCA Short Range Certificate
STCW95 Personal Safety & Social Responsibility Course, STCW95 Personal Survival Techniques Course, STCW95 Fire Prevention and Fighting Course, STCW95 Elementary First Aid Course
Yachtmaster Licence (sail & power) for navigation areas 1& 2 issued by Austrian Yachting Association (ÖSV)
Padi Open Water Certificate

Education
University of Vienna, Geography and Journalism



Stefanie Eleonore

Chef/Hostess - Austrian - 36

Sail and Work Experience
Stefanie's passion for sailing began whilst dingy racing on the Austrian lakes and spending most of her childhood summers sailing throughout the Mediterranean with her parents. Working as a flight attendant in her twenties, Stefianie possesses excellent knowledge of different countries and itineraries for perfect vacations. As a travel enthusiast herself, she has lots of experience in chartering yachts for pleasure with family and friends. She is also, in fact, no stranger to IKIGAI having hosted a charter in the summer of 2019 with Andreas. Making a dream team, she thus returns to IKIGAI looking forward to host further charters alongside Andreas as the season begins to pick up.

Job Description
As the Chef/Hostess Stefanie is responsible for the crew and guest meals throughout the charter, ensuring that the food is enjoyable, the interior of the yacht is clean and serviceable and that all dietary requirements are met. She is a creative cook, varying her meals to provide variety and according to the location of IKIGAI in order to have as much relevance as possible to the country being visited.

Licences & Certificates
First Aid Training
Fire Safety Training
Water Survival Training
Cabin Crew Emergency Training

Education
University of Vienna, History of Art
University of Applied Science Salzburg, Sustainable Technology and Design