Duolife - Crewed Sailing Yacht Charter

Paul Cholodowski
Captain

Responsible for yacht management, safety, payments and a good atmosphere.

Born in 1976, father of a 9-year-old girl, a successful manager of many companies, he has lived in Łódź, Warsaw, Vienna, London, New York, and now in Toronto. He graduated from a prestigious business school specializing in media and HR management. In addition, he obtained a BA diploma from an American university. He began his adventure with sailing at the age of 6. To this day, it remains his greatest passion, most exciting lifestyle and most engaging professional work. For over 20 years, he has run training programs and examinations for nautical and motorboating patents. He also deals with management, coaching and investment consulting in the field of sailing. He has the highest possible Polish and English sailing qualifications. He has extensive experience in cruising, mainly in Greece and in the Mediterranean. He specializes in adult sailing training. He writes articles, among others, for the jachting.pl magazine.

He has conducted training in kitesurfing, underwater flying, and paragliding for 15 years. He is a very open person who willingly shares his knowledge and vast experience. Ask him about his frozen Spanish cake.

Licenses:
RYA Yachtmaster, Radar Certificate, PYA Yachtmaster, Master Instructor Certificate, Examiner, water sports and parasailing certificates, VHF radio certificate.
STCW: Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities.
Medical Certificate, First Aid individual course.

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Ola Bienkowska
deck-hand / cruise attendant

She stands-in for the captain in running the yacht if necessary, manages of the daily business on deck and below the deck and tends to the guests.
Born in 1985 in Warsaw. She worked in the theatre as a stage manager and an inspector for over 10 years, which taught her how to quickly make the right decisions and react to unexpected events, as well as how to create a good atmosphere among friends.
She likes to share her joy of life and optimism, which serve her well during her several years of volunteer work for a foundation dealing with children with cancer and her job in one of the best cocktail bars in Poland.
She stands-in for the captain in running the yacht if necessary, manages of the daily business on deck and below the deck and tends to the guests.

Licenses:
PYA Yachtmaster, water sports and parasailing certificates, VHF radio certificate.
STCW: Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities.
Medical Certificate.

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Mateusz Kręcina
Chef
The chef in the restaurant ´Strefa 321´ in Bielsko-Biała, a restaurateur and performer of culinary events all over Poland. He gained experience in reputable restaurants around the world, including the English ´Pascal old Vicarage´. Certified teacher of the profession - he conducts practical classes for young people from catering technical schools and assesses works in culinary competitions. The development of his cooking art is characterized by migration of flavours - from Polish, through French and Mediterranean cuisine to Asian cuisine; today, all these experiences are most often combined, offering a fusion-type culinary experience. He easily establishes relationships - it works perfectly in the increasingly popular art of live cooking. A strategic mind with a rare ability to build task teams open for new culinary challenges. He draws inspiration from nature.

Licences:
STCW: Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities.
Medical Certificate.

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Krzysztof Matuszkiewicz
Chef
He started his culinary adventure over 16 years ago as a confectioner. After he graduated from school, he set out for the world with the mission of enriching the culinary portfolio. While travelling around South America, he explored the secrets of proper preparation of beef. With time, the processing of noble red meat became his passion and real specialisation. He cooked, among others, for Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, musicians from Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park. The Cook of Euro 2012 Poland-Ukraine. A creator of taste who for years specialised in fine dining cuisine, today a true master of pastrami. He eagerly fills the space of culinary tradition with a touch of unique madness. He shaped his character by stepping onto the ring and achieving high scores in various kickboxing disciplines.

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Ivo Violante
Chef

A charismatic, expressive chef of Italian origin, adored by his clients, and respected by his colleagues. He’s been cooking since he was 14. The winner of prestigious Michelin award. One of the last students of Alain Ducasse in Etoile in Paris. For 3 years, he was a deputy chef in the famous Le Cirque. The winner of the Gambero Rosso distinction. He has cooked, among others, for Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. The founder of ´Auriga´ restaurant, chef and owner of ´Ivo Italian´ and chef in ´OTO IVO´. All listed restaurants are located in Lublin. Participant of the 4th edition of ´Top Chef´. Always with an open heart for the needs of others – he supports many valuable charity initiatives.

Licences:
STCW: Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities.
Medical Certificate.