I stumbled into yachting almost by accident, but this 15 year old girl has really started to inspire me. What struck me most in the video was the way she speaks about her father with such warmth, respect and love. In the next few days, I’ll be moving to Málaga and I’m excited to open myself up to new horizons. I’m grateful you are here with us @Vitalina Chaikovskaia 🙏

2015 I stepped into the Gulf’s marine world by moving to Bahrain, a decision that marked the start of my captain’s career. It was a leap into the unknown, adapting to a new country, culture, and the demands of working at sea. The early days were about learning, understanding the Gulf’s waters, and building a professional network from scratch. 2017 Dubai became my new base, a city where the yachting scene is fast-paced and highly competitive. I faced tough challenges, including managing high-profile clients and navigating the dynamics of multinational crews. My focus was on delivering world-class service, no matter the pressure. By now, I had fully taken on the responsibilities of yacht captain, overseeing every aspect of vessel operations: safety, crew management, logistics, and client relations. This period shaped my leadership style: calm under pressure, decisive in critical moments, and always putting safety and professionalism first. Now with a decade in the Gulf’s yachting industry, I’m exploring a long-term goal — taking my leadership and operational expertise beyond a single vessel to maybe guide multiple yachts. The journey from Bahrain’s marinas to commanding in Dubai has been more than a career; it’s been a test of resilience, adaptability, and passion for the sea.

As I once told Jakub, in May 2025 I first time toke part in some trip from Gotenburg (SWE) to Pāvilosta (LV). I was going on small yachts and catamaran before, for such a short ways, like across the bay or something, for 2 days, no longer. And then - I got invitation to be a Cook on board for week or more. So it was so called love for the first glance.⛵️ The sailing in North Sea was extreme due to crazy wind and technical condition of boot, and it lasts for almost week instead of few planned days. From other side I may show my Best in kitchen, so the Crew was happy, while I thought a lot about feeding and food processing in much easyer and comode way as I did. Next scene in our Odyssey starts when the Captain drowns his mobile Phone between Eresund's bridge and the Baltic channel. With all the money, broadcast possibilities and navigation program, and at last builded in emergency call via sattellite system. We somehow got some extra Phone and went through the channel to Baltic Sea. Then on board appear water, no matter where from, and we stopped again in very South harbour of Sweden to repair the yacht. It was about twoo days to find a problem and fix it before crossing the Baltic Sea. Then all the winds were excellent, and in about three with something days and nights we reached our home harbour. I really enjoyed every step in this way, we all belove this small yacht Albin Cirrus 7.8, and in all positions every of us was the Best. And I can't stop about my future business, how to get life better and seagoing more pleasent.💝 I'm sorry for being short, but still have some technical problems to write here succesfully. Next time I'll share my experience wih feeding, so it is in progress yet.

This is the story of how they built a homemade yacht in their backyard. Over 5 years, they spent $30,000 on materials, working mostly as a couple, but with help from friends and family.