GYRFALCON Luxury Yacht for Charter

Experienced and skilled, Tihomir Petkov has been working as a captain on various luxury yachts for over 10 years. A passionate seafarer, he absolutely loves sailing and takes pride in his work. He always makes sure the boat is very well maintained and his crew provides the highest professional level of service. In addition to sailing and water sports, Tihomir is fond of travelling himself which gives him inspiration to provide a once in a lifetime type of experience. Captain Tihomir has an outgoing personality, he is a great host, who will ensure that all guests’ expectations are exceeded.

Deniz Akdeniz was born on a sunny Mediterranean coast of Turkey where he grew up in a sailors family, being involved in sailing and repair works from his early childhood. Prior to joining luxury charter industry, Deniz run his own watersports business in Turkey for a couple of years. But his passion to sailing and a desire to explore the world forged his path to the yachting world. He has successfully worked on a several busy charter yachts in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, constantly improving his skills. Deniz finds pleasure in cooking and enjoys helping in a galley and treating guests with delicious fresh cocktails. He always keeps a professional attitude to his work and strives to provide the best possible service on board.

Chef Batuhan Gocmez has always carried a passion for cooking as well as a lifelong love of his homeland of Turkey, country with immensely rich culinary history and culture. Batuhan had a chance to work in five star hotels and renowned restaurants in Istanbul, honing skills and replenishing his menu. Driven by the desire to broaden his culinary horizons and learn the secrets of Haute Cuisine, he went to Silwood school of cookery in Cape Town and obtained a prestigious Cordon Bleu Grande Diploma. After 8 years of working in top notch restaurants Batuhan decided to try his forces in the luxury yachting industry, putting to use all his skills and knowledge in order to make charter vacations an experience of a lifetime. In addition to the Mediterranean, Asian and French cuisine, he finds pleasure to introduce authentic Turkish dishes to those wishing to try something special and focuses on the best possible service.