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FORTUNA
CREW PROFILES
Captain: Antonio Escribano Gomez
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Number of Crew: 2
Crew Profiles: Captain Antonio Escribano Gomez = Spanish National Cruising Instructor.
Antonio has been a charter skipper and accomplished racing crew in Spain and the Caribbean for 25 years. He became skipper of FORTUNA in 2005 and oversaw her transformation from stripped-out ocean racer to luxurious yacht. No doubt his knowledge and past experience on many boats were put to good use incorporating all the details that make Fortuna a first-rate charter yacht. With his warm, outgoing personality, Antonio is an excellent host - and chef! After a day of sailing, water sports and exploring local beaches, guests will often find him in the galley creating a delicious dinner.
Another of Antonio’s outstanding talents is teaching sailing. He is a certified Cruising Sailing Instructor who takes great satisfaction in giving his students the skills - and joy – to confidently captain a sailboat on their own. Many of his students have gone on to participate in national and international yacht races, achieving much success. Captain Gomez is an also expert in developing Team Building Programs.
Antonio’s hobbies include diving, skiing, travelling and reading.
Chef Arantxa Aranda Cisneros, 34
Arantxa has a combination of talents perfectly suited to caring for Fortuna’s guests. She has diplomas in Public Relations and Entertainment Activities, as well as a degree in History from the University of Madrid. She speaks English and enjoys diving.
It was during her college studies that she discovered a keen interest in cooking and made the decision to earn a diploma in culinary arts.
She loves combining Mediterranean cuisine – especially Italian pasta and risotto - with Oriental flavors to create new dishes. Coming from a country with long coastlines on the Atlantic and Mediterranean, Arantxa cooks seafood perfectly.
She specializes in classic rice dishes such as Spanish Paella, Caldereta de Langosta (lobster with rice) and her traditional Suquet de Peix, fish with potatoes and vegetables, is always a hit.
First Mate/Hostess Sofia Moreno Gomez Acebo
As a child, Sofia, 27, dreamed of sailing. With experience on merchant ships and cruise ships in the Mediterranean, she was delighted to join Fortuna in 2005. Her dream came true!
Sofia is a happy, enthusiastic person with a very pleasant personality. She likes guests to feel relaxed and comfortable from the moment they step aboard and is attentive to their needs and wishes at all times. As a good Galician, she is an expert in preparing “queimadas” (literally, forest fires) a very special drink from northwest Spain.
Sofia loves having families on Fortuna. A part-time instructor during her school years, she has a lot of experience with young children. She speaks English very well. Her hobbies are snorkelling, travelling and reading.
Arancha Aranda First Mate/Hostess
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