ELLEN Yacht Charter

Captain: Tomislav Ukic

TOMISLAV UKIC
Captain
Tomislav Ukic is a Croatian captain with a long, hands-on seagoing background that began in his hometown of Zadar (born
26 August 1968). He built his foundation as a skipper and sailing instructor, working on small sailing boats across both daily
and weekly charter operations—experience that developed strong instincts for guest management, safety, and efficient dayto-
day running of a yacht. After several busy seasons, he broadened his operational exposure by working on both sailing and
motor boats in the Adriatic charter environment, gaining valuable versatility across different yacht types and charter rhythms.
Building on this, Tomislav advanced to larger yachts in the Mediterranean, operating vessels from 20m motor yachts
through to 40m sailing yachts, and preparing for more demanding offshore programs. His career includes the experience
and preparation required for challenging Atlantic crossings, including a Mediterranean–South America route and return
aboard S/Y ELLEN (Perini Navi). This combination of charter intensity, Mediterranean command experience, and oceancrossing
competence makes him equally effective on both motor and sailing platforms.

LUKE GROVE
Deckhand
Luke was born in Johannesburg city, South Africa in 2000. He started his maritime career as temporary deckhand in
United Arab Emirates. With the passion determination and knowledge gained from his first experience on board which
was last 14 months he got a permanent position on 99 meter yacht. That was very valuable experience for him because
work on such a big vessel require strong discipline and strong work ethic. He was working there as a tender driver. Also
he was responsible for maintenance and all repairs on tender such as teak replacing.
Luke is excited that he has opportunity to work on sailing yacht which will fulfill the whole range of navigation
experience.

ANGELINA KALINICHENKO
Chief Stewardess
Originally from Ukraine, Angelina brings a natural blend of elegance, warmth and precision to every charter. With a
strong background in hospitality and a keen eye for details she delivers exceptional service and creates a welcoming
atmosphere on board.
Angelina easily connects with guests from different corners of world and different cultures. That kind of adaptability
makes sure maximum comfort and personalized services for everyone.
She has gained experiences on several motor and sail yachts from 35 up to 55 meters cruising all over the
Mediterranean sea recent years.
Angelina has a true passion for travel and hospitality and that passion allows her to create a great experience and
memorable holidays for each guest.
GIORGIO ROCCHI
Chef
Giorgio Rocchi is an Italian chef (born in Rome, 1971) with deep culinary experience shaped by a
long career in the hospitality industry. Driven by a passion for cooking and the art of taste, he
pursued formal training as a professional chef and developed into a hands-on culinary professional
with broad international perspective. His profile highlights 35 years of experience, combining strong roots
in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with a wide repertoire that includes Caribbean, Thai, Mexican, and
Japanese influences. One of Giorgio’s standout strengths is his ability to perform consistently in real yachting
conditions. On S/Y ELLEN he proved himself a reliable crew member by successfully completing two ocean
crossings and maintaining daily crew cooking and service even through rough seas and difficult weather. During
charters, he is noted for earning top guest ratings, reflecting both quality of cuisine and the ability to deliver under
pressure, at pace, and with professionalism.

ALESSIO LORENZI
Chief Engineer
Alessio Lorenzi is an Italian chief engineer (born in Sanremo, 1997) with a technically driven profile. From his teenage
years he showed a strong interest in engines, and after middle school he attended a mechanical school to deepen his
knowledge and build solid technical foundations. During his studies, he strengthened his practical abilities through an
internship at a local shipyard.
After graduating in 2016, From 2020 to 2022 he served as chief engineer on S/Y Principessa VaiVia (Perini Navi 40m),
and he is currently chief engineer on S/Y ELLEN. He is described as a universal technician, able to resolve a wide range
of technical problems and handle multiple tasks, skills that become especially valuable during the charter period, when
he can also support guest operations by helping deliver guests wherever they want to go with the boat tender. With
a friendly personality and broad technical competence, he’s positioned as a strong contributor to smooth, reliable
onboard operations and guest enjoyment.