2026
Captain · S/Y Paradis
Full operational command throughout the Western, Central and Eastern Mediterranean, including passage planning, crew leadership, safety systems, maintenance and owner cruising programmes.
Yacht Captain · Available Worldwide
Giorgio
Martin
Motor & Sailing Yachts - 200 GT
More than twenty years of command, yacht management and technical project experience across private and commercial yacht operations. Maritime law and luxury hospitality background.
Immediate availability · Permanent, seasonal, relief or delivery
Power & Sail
Private & commercial operations
20+ yearsCommand and management
25,500+ NMCruising and racing programmes
200 GTMotor and sailing yachts
WorldwideImmediate availability
Selected command experience
Proven across sail and motor.
Command appointments combine safe navigation, owner and guest service, crew leadership, technical oversight, budgeting and shipyard coordination.
2025
Captain · S/Y Namaste II
Commanded a Mediterranean charter programme with paying guests, managing itinerary planning, crew, technical operations, charter readiness and supplier coordination.
2024-25
Relief Captain · S/Y Wimsea
Command and full operational management in the Ionian and Adriatic, including crew coordination, safety, technical maintenance and shipyard activities.
2016-22
Captain · Riva yacht programme
Continuous command for one owner across three motor yachts, encompassing partial and complete refits, new-build acceptance and sea trials, operational management and international cargo shipment.
Operational profile
Command with a wider management view.
A combination of bridge, technical, commercial and hospitality experience developed across yachts, professional racing teams, marina operations and brokerage.
Command & yacht operations
- Navigation and cruising programmesPassage planning, Mediterranean itineraries and extended periods at anchor
- Crew and safety leadershipTraining, procedures, risk assessment and emergency readiness
- Technical and financial controlMaintenance planning, budgets, contractors and suppliers
- Refit and deliveryShipyard supervision, commissioning, acceptance checks and sea trials
Luxury hospitality & business
As Marina Director and General Manager at Marina di Portopiccolo, Giorgio contributed directly to the development and launch of a luxury waterfront resort integrating a five-star hotel, restaurants, boutiques, spa, luxury beach club and marina.
A licensed maritime and yacht broker since 2004, he also brings long-standing experience in yacht sales, valuations, negotiations, surveys, contracts, deliveries and owner representation.
Performance sailing & team leadership
Performance under pressure.
International racing experience as Team Manager, coordinating professional sailing and shore teams, budgets, logistics and sponsorship programmes at the highest competitive level.
Career achievements include one European title, three Italian titles, two World Championship silver medals and victories in major Mediterranean regattas.
Licences and certification
Qualified for international operations.
Commercially endorsed command qualifications for power and sail, supported by current safety, radio and medical certification.
Core licences
Professional qualifications held and available for verification.
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean - 200 GT
Commercially endorsed · Power & Sail · Valid to January 2030
Italian Yacht Officer CoC - 200 GT
Ufficiale di Navigazione del Diporto di 2ª Classe
MCA GMDSS GOC
STCW IV/2 · Valid to February 2031
Safety, medical & languages
- STCW Basic TrainingMedical First Aid · BLSD · PPR
- Seafarer Medical CertificateUnrestricted · MCA-recognised ENG1 equivalent · Valid to 11 December 2026
- ItalianNative
- English & GermanFluent
- SpanishBasic
Contact
Available for the right programme.
Permanent, seasonal, relief and delivery appointments on motor or sailing yachts. Mediterranean and worldwide programmes.